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For Frankie: A Celebration of Frankie Knuckles’ 70th birthday at Fabric London

An international celebration of the 70th anniversary of House Music godfather Frankie Knuckles' birthday taking place at London's fabric nightclub on Saturday January 25 2025.
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Chicago Reader warns of “imminent risk of closure”

The city's legendary alt-weekly laid of six staff amid a warning that the paper's future is now uncertain.
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Private equity-backed festival group buys Boiler Room

Late stage capitalism is roaring as private equity buys up a venture capital-funded underground music sensation.
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Groovehaüs is a new soulful house dayparty at Masada

Chicago's House of Haus Productions presents GROOVEHAÜS: A Day of Soulful House Music on Saturday, January 18 2025 from 3pm to 8pm with Passport Paul, Rika B, Evan G and Arvi Mala.
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Queen! and Metro / Smartbar present Frankie Knuckles tribute this Sunday night

For Frankie! on Sunday January 19th pays tribute to Frankie Knuckles, Godfather of House Music, on the 70th anniversary of his birth.
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Smartbar announces 2025 guest resident: DVS1

Frequent guest and Midwest techno stalwart DVS1 has been named a 2025 guest resident at Chicago's Smartbar.
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House of Fouk: Inside the New Issue of 5 Mag

Dutch deep house duo Fouk's first 5 Mag cover story and an exclusive mix, plus London soul with Paris Cesvette, Azzad, Thando, Moby, Aslice, another lost Paul Johnson mix and more inside the new issue of 5 Mag, out now.
Rhymefest wins election to Chicago Public School Board

Rhymefest wins election to Chicago Public School Board

The hip hop artist, songwriter, actor and community activist praised the grassroots support that enabled him to overcome other well-heeled candidates in the first ever election to head the Chicago public school system.
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Quincy Jones, the ultimate producer, dies at age 91

Acclaimed as the most influential music producer in history, Quincy Jones was a jazz musician, songwriter, arranger, activist and trailblazing executive, and produced the best-selling album of all time.
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Legendary Bay Area crew Wicked celebrates 33 & 1/3 this weekend

Wicked 33 & 1/3 at San Francisco's The Foundry this Saturday October 26 with Tony Humphries, Markie, Ernie Munson, Jeno and Tranquil Elephantizer doubles as a record release party for the white label WKD 012.
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Dance music pioneers Utah Saints reissue their debut LP for National Album Day

The first repress of Utah Saints' self-titled first album is packed with additional remixes from David Morales, CJ Bolland and Andrew Weatherall among others.
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First Word to reissue Tall Black Guy’s seminal 8 Miles to Moenart LP

Special edition with new material from Detroit producer's debut album, which hasn't been on wax since the original 2013 run.
Roland SP-404MKII Moodymann branded limited edition

Roland releases limited edition KDJ Records-branded sampler packed with Moodymann samples

Roland has announced a limited edition release of their SP-404MKII sampler in collaboration with Kenny Dixon Jr. aka Moodymann and his label KDJ Records.

Jack Revill aka Jackmaster dies after head injury in Ibiza

Scottish DJ Jack Revill passed away on the morning of October 12, 2024 in Ibiza following "complications arising from an accidental head injury," according to a statement from his family.
Chicago public health officials warn of potential bat exposure at Salt Shed

Chicago health officials warn of bat exposure at Salt Shed show

The public is urged to seek treatment immediately if they had any contact with a bat at a September Goose concert due to the risk of rabies.
Moog museum reports on dire situation in Asheville following hurricane

Moog museum reports on dire situation in Asheville following hurricane

The Moogseum is closed indefinitely following the devastating impact of Hurricane Helene in North Carolina and is calling for support.

History of Fabric London coming in December 2024

The 300 page fully illustrated book documents how a small group transformed a derelict meat store into one of the most celebrated nightclubs in dance music history.
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John Digweed cancels September gigs after hospitalization

The British DJ, manager and owner of Bedrock Records is "very ill" according to a statement from his management.
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New Frankie Knuckles & Chicago House Music themed mural unveiled in Uptown

The public artwork by artist Max Sansing pays tribute to Frankie Knuckles, house music in Chicago and cult house music label Gherkin Records.
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GoFundMe launched to support Michael Serafini after serious accident

Chicago DJ, Queen! resident and owner of Gramaphone Michael Serafini was seriously injured in an accident in August.

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