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Category: Chicago House

Chris Nazuka Interview

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

Previously unpublished interview with Chicago deep house producer Chris Nazuka.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
Manny Cuevas (DJ M-Traxxx)

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

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

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Farley “Jackmaster” Funk, 1987-1988

  By Jacob Arnold December 9, 2013 May 4, 2025 Chicago House, DJ Mixes
Farley "Jackmaster" Funk

WBMX mixes and playlists Continue Reading

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Craig Loftis, Renaissance Man

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

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, 1983-1986

  By Jacob Arnold December 5, 2011 February 22, 2025 Chicago House, DJ Mixes
Farley "Jackmaster" Funk

Listen to early 1980s Chicago house, disco, and Italo mixes by Playground and WBMX Hot Mix 5 radio DJ Farley Keith. Continue Reading

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Rockin’ House: Rodney Bakerr

  By Jacob Arnold August 3, 2011 October 4, 2024 Chicago House, Interviews & Features
Rockin' House logo

Rodney Bakerr’s Strange Trip from Punk Rock to Acid House
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Michael Ezebukwu, The Wanderer

  By Jacob Arnold June 4, 2011 October 4, 2024 Chicago House, Interviews & Features
Michael Ezebukwu

DJ at Club LaRay, Rialto Tap, the Clubhouse, and more
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Boogieman in the Mix

  By Jacob Arnold July 19, 2010 October 4, 2024 Chicago House, Interviews & Features
Martin "Boogieman" Luna

Martin “Boogieman” Luna got into the Chicago house scene when he lent his knife to a DJ at a rough party.
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