https://youtu.be/CImBSno_OZ4 Original Chosen Few DJ reflects on three decades of Chicago’s most enduring house music celebration Alan King, one of the original members of the legendary Chosen Few DJs, has been instrumental in creating one of Chicago’s most enduring cultural celebrations. What began as a small reunion in 1990 has evolved into a massive [...]
A lack of venues in cities like Los Angeles is hurting promoters who have no choice but to adopt a DIY approach. Electronic music is rooted in a DIY spirit. Parties in remote fields, factories, residential units and other unconventional locations are a historically critical component of underground nightlife, embraced by promoters who proudly [...]
Chosen Few DJ’s Terry Hunter, Mike Dunn, Wayne Williams, Jessie Saunders, Alan King, and Tony and Andre Hatchett. CHICAGO (WGN) — It’s now one of the most anticipated events of “Summertime Chi,” but it started as a small outdoor get-together with a little music, for family and friends. Terry Hunter and Mike Dunn are two [...]
DjJules.jpg DJ Jules: The 11-Year-Old EDM Prodigy Lighting Up Europe At just 11 years old, DJ Jules is redefining what it means to be a rising star in the house music scene. With a backpack full of beats and a heart set on the stage, Jules has taken Europe by storm, [...]
Ciara Power and co-founder Sunil Sharpe present a thorough look at the state of Ireland's scene, where 84% of clubs have closed since 2000 Give Us The Night – the advocacy group co-founded by Dublin DJ Sunil Sharpe – has published a new in-depth report on Ireland's nightlife industry and club culture. The new research, [...]
A group of Brussels retirement-home residents grooved to electronic music late one night as part of a program to fight loneliness among seniors. It was well past midnight on a recent weekend, and the Mirano nightclub in central Brussels pulsed with its usual energy. A D.J. played bass-heavy music with a West African lilt, [...]
"Joining forces allows us to scale even faster. Reaching new cities, helping sell out more shows, and delivering the seamless experience fans expect," said Dice founder and CEO Phil Hutcheon Dice has been acquired by Fever, a live entertainment and tech platform. According to a press statement from Fever last Thursday (5th June), the deal will [...]
Iconic Chicago label TRAX Records has announced the limited edition vinyl release of 'Rising Again' to commemorate its 40th anniversary. Only 500 copies will be pressed, with executive producer Pi Rho leading the two-year project. Founded in 1985, TRAX Records helped define house music with pioneers such as Frankie Knuckles, Larry Heard, DJ Pierre [...]
The platform's second statement in a week reflects growing concerns across the creative industries SoundCloud has updated its Terms Of Use following a recent backlash rooted in fears the platform would allow artists' music to be used to train AI models. Last week, the company faced criticism over a February 2024 update to its [...]
It features never-before-seen archive footage and interviews with 38 people, including Rui Da Silva and Danny Tenaglia A new film is exploring the birth of rave culture in Portugal in the early '90s and its evolution. Titled Underground house music from a paradise called Portugal, it’s directed by Daniel Mota and features interviews with DJs, [...]