Let’s Dance Records: Mike Macharello & Duane Thamm Jr., Chicago 1983-85
One of the first Chicago house music labels was started by Mike Macharello.
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Category: Chicago House
Ron Hardy Mixes Part 2
Ron Hardy Muzic Box mixes courtesy of Marcus Chapman–playlists and track IDs. Continue reading
Jerome Derradji Presents Kstarke Records, The House That Jackmaster Hater Built
This Chicago house collection includes rare tracks by Ron Hardy, James “Jack Rabbit” Martin, Terrence Woodard, Traxmen, and more. Continue reading
Terry Farley Presents Acid Thunder
More Definitive Original Acid and Deep House 1985-1991; a 5-disc compilation from Harmless Continue reading
Farley “Jackmaster” Funk, 1987-1988
WBMX mixes and playlists Continue reading
Jerome Derradji Presents Bang The Box! The Lost Story Of AKA Dance Music, Chicago 1987-88
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
I’m proud to share this project I worked on with Jerome Derradji at Still Music.
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Craig Loftis, Renaissance Man
The producer, DJ, sound engineer, and dance club furniture builder who has been part of Chicago’s house music scene since its inception.
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Farley Keith Mixes, 1984-1986
Any study of influential Chicago DJs would be incomplete without Farley Keith (later Farley “Jackmaster” Funk).
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Rockin’ House
Rodney Bakerr’s Strange Trip from Punk Rock to Acid House
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