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Let’s Dance Records: Mike Macharello & Duane Thamm Jr., Chicago 1983-85

  By Jacob Arnold February 21, 2018 June 17, 2021 Liner Notes

One of the first Chicago house music labels was started by Mike Macharello.
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Ron Hardy Mixes Part 2

  By Jacob Arnold December 31, 2016 April 21, 2022 Chicago House
Ron Hardy

Ron Hardy Muzic Box mixes courtesy of Marcus Chapman–playlists and track IDs. Continue reading

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Terry Farley Presents Acid Thunder

  By Jacob Arnold July 27, 2014 June 17, 2021 Liner Notes
Acid Thunder cover

More Definitive Original Acid and Deep House 1985-1991; a 5-disc compilation from Harmless Continue reading

Hakim Murphy: Murph Tone Jack Session Remixes

  By Jacob Arnold February 22, 2014 March 2, 2020 Reviews: House
Murph Tone Jack Session Remixes label

Murphy calls on four Chicago producers to remix his superb single from last spring.
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Farley “Jackmaster” Funk, 1987-1988

  By Jacob Arnold December 9, 2013 March 2, 2021 Chicago House
Farley "Jackmaster" Funk

WBMX mixes and playlists Continue reading

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Jerome Derradji Presents Bang The Box! The Lost Story Of AKA Dance Music, Chicago 1987-88

  By Jacob Arnold September 20, 2013 June 17, 2021 Liner Notes

I wrote liner notes for this Still Music compilation out Oct 15.
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Jerome Derradji Presents Kill Yourself Dancing: The Story of Sunset Records Inc. Chicago 1985-89

  By Jacob Arnold July 10, 2013 June 17, 2021 Liner Notes

I’m proud to share this project I worked on with Jerome Derradji at Still Music.
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Jesse Saunders: “On and On”

  By Jacob Arnold March 15, 2013 March 7, 2020 Reviews: House
Jesse Saunders On and On repress label

Where house music began.
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DJ International Magazine

  By Jacob Arnold October 10, 2012 January 3, 2022 House Roots

Rocky Jones used the name “D.J. International” for this magazine, years before founding his famous record label.
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Robert Hood: Motor: Nighttime World 3

  By Jacob Arnold September 24, 2012 March 7, 2020 Reviews: Techno
Robert Hood Nighttime World 3

The tracks here range widely in tempo and style, but they all retain the nuance and musicality of Detroit techno at its best.
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