Chicago House pioneer Rodney Bakerr has died
Rodney Baker, known professionally as Rodney Bakerr and the brilliant artist behind early Chicago label Rockin' House passed away last week.
Chicago Pride moves to October 2021 though some events go off anyway
The official Chicago Pride parade is moving to October 3, though that shouldn't put a damper on the burgeoning number of events taking place as Chicago exits lockdown restrictions for the first time in a year.
It turns out Corona was bad for musicians, great for selling music gear to them
Record sales of music instruments and gear reported as newbies and lapsed musicians pick up gear to pass the time through 2020.
Michel Baumann aka Soulphiction has died
Founder of Philpot and maker of wonderful things, Michel Baumann aka Soulphiction aka Jackmate has passed away after reporting a month ago he was undergoing chemotherapy.
Paxahau surprises with all-Detroit “Micro Movement 2021” festival
The event will be held over Memorial Day weekend in Detroit spread out across multiple clubs.
Streaming is lucrative, says report that artists would need 6,000,000 streams to buy
The IFPI's annual Global Music Report continues to beat the drum of a rosy future for streaming, ignoring musicians who are calling for reform.
Lollapalooza is on for 2021: report
Lollapalooza will return to Chicago July 29 to Grant Park according to a report in Variety.
What happened to the #SaveOurStages Act?
Congress set aside more than $16 billion for small music venues and nightclubs. After four months, not a single penny had been distributed.
Support Midwest Techno hero Kevin Kennedy aka FBK
Midwest techno hero Kevin Kennedy aka FBK has been hospitalized with severe kidney failure and diagnosed with end stage kidney disease.
New documentary showcases electronic music’s female pioneers
Sisters With Transistors profiles the overlooked role of female musicians, producers and engineers at the dawn of electronic music.
Chez Damier to launch his first ever radio residency
Chez Damier's new monthly mix show launches this Saturday May 8 on Radio FG's Maxximum Radio.
#DieTrying – Inside the new 5 Mag
Josh Milan, Ashley Beedle, Terry Farley, Jackie Queens and more inside the new issue of 5 Mag.
US Embassy & religious leaders condemn the most boring rave in the world
About 30 people showed up at a historic monastery in Cyprus for the world's most boring rave and earned international and religious condemnation.
UK radio station scolded for playing Lil Louis’ “French Kiss”
UK regulator Ofcom seeks to protect children from the "prolonged sounds of sexual moaning" from DJ Lil Louis' Chicago house classic "French Kiss."
Services announced for DJ/producer Tim Baker
A public viewing in Ann Arbor will be followed by a Chicago celebration of the life for techno DJ/producer Tim Baker.
New Chicago multi-day ARC Music Festival coming Labor Day weekend
Seth Troxler, Nicole Moudaber join DJ Pierre, Derrick Carter, DJ Heather and more in Union Park for ARC Music Festival over Labor Day Weekend 2021.
Remembering Tim Baker, DJ
Detroit and longtime Chicago DJ, producer, designer and label owner Tim Baker passed away this weekend. This is how we'll remember him.
VIP Ultima DJ promo service is shutting down
DJ promo site VIP Ultima is shutting down after a catastrophic hardware failure and losses due to COVID, according to an email.
51st State Festival announces full line-up for August 2021
The UK festival returns with Masters at Work, Body & Soul, Hannah Wants, Roger Sanchez and more August 7 2021 at North London's Trent Park.
Louie Vega & Kenny Dope are relaunching Masters At Work
Remastered catalog titles, mixes from the vault & the first new MAW single in more than 20 years, "Mattel," out April 2, 2021.
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