I’ll never forget my first Chromeo show — both because it was totally awesome and also because it was nearly impossible to get into regardless of who anyone said they were. Lead vocalist Dave 1 was standing outside the Empty Bottle wearing his typical garb: V-neck tee under a tight leather jacket, skinny jeans, [...]

Went to see seminal electro snyth band Yaz (a.k.a. Yazoo) LIVE at the Chicago Theater on Monday. For those who don’t know, Yaz is comprised of Alison Moyet — who inspired Hercules & Love Affair — and also stoic baldy Vince Clarke of Depeche Mode. Their biggest hits were “Situation” — which I [...]

So, I’ve never been to DEMF — which is weird considering my job revolves around electronic music and I’ve been in it to win it for like, eight years. Nonetheless! This weekend that all changes. I’ve put together a party with Detroit’s DJ Gabe Real for URB Magazine featuring a bunch of my Chicago [...]

Happy Birthday to one of the world’s most beloved dens of dance-music mayhem: SmartBar in Chicago.
Celebrate SmartBar’s 25th birthday on Friday, May 16 with another symbol of longevity in dance music, the inimitable Green Velvet — the man who brought us as unforgettable ravey mind-benders as “Flash” and “The Percolator” and is still maintainin’ with [...]