Features: Chicago House
As it prepares to make its return, Jacob Arnold tells the story of the seminal Chicago label.
May 15, 2013
For decades, one of Chicago house music’s first record labels has been shrouded in mystery.
Dec 14, 2012
The producer, DJ, sound engineer, and dance club furniture builder who has been part of Chicago’s house music scene since its inception.
Jul 30, 2012
In honor of its 35th anniversary, a look back at the origins and the heyday of the legendary Chicago nightspot.
May 16, 2012
Any study of influential Chicago DJs would be incomplete without Farley Keith (later Farley “Jackmaster” Funk).
Dec 5, 2011
Rodney Bakerr’s Strange Trip from Punk Rock to Acid House
Aug 3, 2011
DJ at Club LaRay, Rialto Tap, the Clubhouse, and more
Jun 4, 2011
Martin “Boogieman” Luna got into the Chicago house scene when he lent his knife to a DJ at a rough party.
Jul 19, 2010
An interview with Ron’s nephew, Bill, owner of Partehardy Records.
Jun 7, 2010
Chip E. was first named “The Godfather of House” by
Street Mix magazine in November, 1986.
Feb 15, 2010
Lawrence has always been content to work behind the scenes, yet his ideas and hard work shaped the history of music.
Jan 19, 2010
Rroy’s parties at The Rink Zone drew huge crowds. He claims he invented the term “house music.”
Jan 7, 2010
Frank Youngwerth started his own label during the height of the Chicago house frenzy in hope of U.K. exposure.
Oct 21, 2009
A conversation with Hieroglyphic Being (Jamal Moss)
May 18, 2009
Merwyn and Eric Lewis recorded a series of beautiful house tracks as Virgo Four and M. E.
Apr 26, 2009
Stacey Collins, aka VERB, started working security at The Music Box in 1983.
Apr 9, 2009
I have yet to find a discography specifically listing Chicago-based house labels. Here is my attempt to fill the gap.
Mar 5, 2009
A Chicago Deep House Top Ten
Oct 29, 2008
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From the Warehouse and the Power Plant.
May 11, 2008
From the Music Box and Club C.O.D.
May 9, 2008
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