Chicago House Archives

Chris Nazuka Interview

By Jacob Arnold October 4, 2024 October 4, 2024 Chicago House, Interviews & Features

Previously unpublished interview with Chicago deep house producer Chris Nazuka. Continue Reading

Chosen Few Picnic 2023

By Jacob Arnold July 14, 2023 July 14, 2023 Chicago House, Shows

Drone flying over an enthusiastic crowd at the Chosen Few Picnic

I can’t think of another musical experience that is as welcoming and joyful, capturing the love and acceptance that is house. Continue Reading

DJ M-TRAXXX: Extended Cut

By Jacob Arnold January 23, 2023 October 4, 2024 Chicago House, Interviews & Features

I wrote about Manny Cuevas, better known as DJ M-TRAXXX for the December 2022 issue of The Wire. What follows is an extended history. Be sure to check out his collection of over 550 house and techno mixes. Manny Cuevas was born and raised in Lorain, Ohio, a small city… Continue Reading

Ron Hardy Mixes Part 2

By Jacob Arnold December 31, 2016 March 30, 2025 Chicago House, DJ Mixes

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

Farley “Jackmaster” Funk, 1987-1988

By Jacob Arnold December 9, 2013 May 4, 2025 Chicago House, DJ Mixes

WBMX mixes and playlists Continue Reading

Craig Loftis, Renaissance Man

By Jacob Arnold July 30, 2012 October 4, 2024 Chicago House, Interviews & Features

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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