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Steve Mizek’s Argot label celebrates five years of top-shelf electronic music

by J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil October 24, 2017August 18, 2021

Steve Mizek’s Argot label celebrates five years of top-shelf electronic music, Cole’s hosts a Halloween cover-band benefit for Mexico and Puerto Rico, and more.

Music

Chicago label Deep Space Objects compiles a constellation of diverse electronic tracks

by J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil October 11, 2016August 18, 2021

Chicago label Deep Space Objects compiles a constellation of diverse electronic tracks, Lord Mantis drummer Bill Bumgardner dies at 35, and more.

Music

Dan Whitaker & the Shinebenders work hard for hard-working country fans

by J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil June 14, 2016August 18, 2021

Dan Whitaker & the Shinebenders work hard for hard-working country fans, Myth Fest debuts with an ambitious bill of international electronic music, and more.

Blogs

Boiler Room celebrates Chicago and Detroit’s electronic legacy

by Leor Galil November 9, 2015August 18, 2021

The notorious international pop-up party brings the two midwestern cities together with a four-show series beginning tomorrow night at Evil Olive.

Blogs

Mysterious electronic producer T.B. Arthur makes his North American debut tomorrow night at Smart Bar

by Leor Galil September 30, 2015August 18, 2021

The enigmatic techno producer makes his second live appearance.

Music

Looks like Blake Schwarzenbach of Jawbreaker will be joining Cap’n Jazz

by J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil June 17, 2015August 18, 2021

Cap’n Jazz plans to recruit Blake Schwarzenbach of Jawbreaker, Smart Bar launches a record label, and more.

Music

Six of the month’s best Chicago releases in rock, rap, and dance

by Leor Galil June 2, 2015August 18, 2021

Reviews of new music by Flesh Panthers, J Fernandez, Lil Durk, the Singleman Affair, T.B. Arthur, and the Valenteens

Blogs

Reader track premiere: An electronic-music tribute to Smart Bar bouncer Karl Stein

by Leor Galil January 16, 2015August 18, 2021

Next month local electronic label Argot will release Thanks, Karl, a tribute to a Smart Bar bouncer made by a couple of the club’s junior residents, Olin & Savile.