Results tagged “chicago”

Tevo Howard: Crystal Republic

Tevo Howard’s music is still a bit rough around the edges.
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Mar 5, 2010 in Reviews: House

If You Only Knew (Chip E.)

Chip E. was first named “The Godfather of House” by Street Mix magazine in November, 1986.
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Feb 15, 2010 in Features: Chicago House

2010 Winter Singles

Brand new 12-inches from Omar-S, Disco Nihilist, and Hieroglyphic Being.
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Feb 7, 2010 in Features: Singles

Vince Lawrence, House's Architect

Lawrence has always been content to work behind the scenes, yet his ideas and hard work shaped the history of music.
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Jan 19, 2010 in Features: Chicago House

Omar-S at SmartBar

After a good long set by David Powers, Omar-S killed it last night.
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Jan 16, 2010 in Features: Shows

Leonard "Remix" Rroy, Chicago's Unsung House DJ

Rroy’s parties at The Rink Zone drew huge crowds. He may even have invented the term “house music.”
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Jan 7, 2010 in Features: Chicago House

Chicago House Roots: Left-field

House and techno were both heavily influenced by prep dance scenes.
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Jan 2, 2010 in Features: House Roots

Leron Carson: Red Lightbulb Theory '87-'88

In his follow-up to a split EP with Theo Parrish, Carson provides us with five more early Chicago house tracks recorded to cassette in his youth.
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Nov 14, 2009 in Reviews: House

Carpe Diem: The Story of Viola Da Gamba

Frank Youngwerth started his own label during the height of the Chicago house frenzy in hope of U.K. exposure.
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Oct 21, 2009 in Features: Chicago House

Chicago House Roots: Last Days of Disco

Everyone knows house music is a direct descendent of disco, but to most, disco is still a dirty word.
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Sep 19, 2009 in Features: House Roots
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