2025 Chart and Year in Review
With everything that’s been going on politically in the U.S., including the horrific ICE raids in Chicago and other cities, this has been a difficult year to stay focused on writing and music. Continue Reading
With everything that’s been going on politically in the U.S., including the horrific ICE raids in Chicago and other cities, this has been a difficult year to stay focused on writing and music. Continue Reading
I was lucky to be able to experience even more live music this year than last. I danced to some great DJs as well, even attending a couple of underground or semi-private parties. It’s always fun to make new friends among the die-hards of the Chicago scene. Continue Reading
This year I focused more on experiencing live music than acquiring new albums. Continue Reading
I can’t think of another musical experience that is as welcoming and joyful, capturing the love and acceptance that is house. Continue Reading
When I first heard that Sónar was coming to Chicago, I wasn’t sure what to expect.
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You can’t have a music festival without a rainy day.
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By the time I arrived around five, the crowd was partying hard, buoyed by hot, clear weather.
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I might as well write my first dispatch from the Detroit Electronic Music Festival while my ears are still ringing.
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Ron Trent is smooth as can be. His selections were joyous and beautiful. DJ Rashida played a fun set as well….
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At times I felt like I was moving through a three-dimensional sculpture.
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