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My right pinky toe crept out of a strappy jelly sandal, occasionally brushing the blistering pavement. There was an Excessive Heat Warning and heat indices 100 to 114 degrees. How bad could …
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As the torrential downpour came to a halt, Lincoln Park’s 97 degrees of humidity retreated. Spaghetti strap tops and fringed denim shorts—“Pull up in a Rari, that’s a …
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In 2014, Night Bass‘ big cheese AC Slater had an epiphany—expose North Americans to proper bass music (e.g., UK garage, bassline, grime, house) in all its glory. Tomorrow, …
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Squealing “I love you guys! Do you remember me?” GTA’s Matt and Julio paused for a second before they uncomfortably said “No”—that was until I whipped out a ratchet iPhone …
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Mamby on the Beach 2019 announced the initial lineup for its fifth anniversary featuring 40+ internationally acclaimed artists like Virtual Self, ZHU, Flying Lotus 3D, Phantogram, Bob Moses, Justin Martin, …
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The Windy City’s North Coast Music Festival celebrates its 10 year anniversary with a two-day festival format, brand-spanking new event site and 28 electronic artists–half as many as last year–on …
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306 N. Halsted St. alternatively, “the city’s backbone” occupies Chicago’s Fulton Market. Chads and modern dining have overrun what once was a meat-packing district. After my car casually brushed up against …
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Dirtybird daddy Claude VonStroke kicks off the three-city Double Dip Tour this Friday, February 1 in Chicago—the birthplace of house music. His second sold-out Double Dip show, “Catch 22,” doubles as the …
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SpringHill Suites Chicago O’Hare by Marriott’s 15-minute parking. This girl is well-versed in lateness. Nevertheless, tardiness wasn’t an option because ZAXX’s Greg Zaccagnino and I were on a mission: arrive …
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“It’s like herding cats” joked The Russ Liquid Test’s songwriter, producer as well as brass specialist Russell Scott. Rounding up the other two bandmates: drummer Deven Trusclair and guitarist Andrew Block, …
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