Category: Music // Art // Literature
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Terrific Two’s: Celebrating Pursuit of the Happier Self
“To laugh often and love much; to win the respect of intelligent persons and the affection of children; to earn the approbation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson Today, I celebrate vision and endurance. Perseverance. The ability to suffer gracefully, all the while continuing…
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Astrality Continues Upwards Ascent With His Latest Remix of Tommy Down’s ‘Mrs Blue’
Astrality, aka Daniele Cataneo, has carved out his own niche in the sphere of electronic music thanks to his penchant for blending genres like techno, house, and pop. The music he creates is deeply personal and reflects a plethora of inspiration from artists like Daft Punk, Disclosure, John Lee Hooker, and Jamiroquai to name a…
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Speaking with Sonnee: Warmth Through SOLAA and his Innershy EP
On June 13, 2025, Sonnee, aka Charlie Mannion, released his newest EP titled Innershy. Containing three tracks, it reflects Sonnee’s penchant for producing emotionally charged dance rhythms. Joining “Heartfalls” (feat Khazali) and “Pollen” is Sonnee’s newest release, “u+i”, a delightful tune that speaks to the restful moments in between misty evenings and eventide echoes. This…
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North Coast 2025: Commemorating 15 Years With an Incredible Celebration
North Coast has been a staple of Chicago’s festival scene for over a decade. This edition registers the fifteen-year mark, a significant milestone that speaks volumes about the passionate people who contribute their talents and services to making sure this unique event continues forth. Throughout North Coast’s storied lineage, organizers have always committed to putting…
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Movement 2025: Celebrating More Than Just Techno and Community
Once upon a time, Detroit started Movement. It wasn’t always called Movement, but the spirit and soul of this festival has stayed consistent from the beginning in reflecting the intangibles of this city and its community, regardless of the namesake it carries. Let me offer a bit of backstory to the origins of Detroit’s very…
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Suburban Sound Syndicate is Leveling Up Their Experience
If you’re anything like me, you reference philosophies for rationalizing progression through life. Maybe you appreciate Ancient Greek philosophers like Thales, Diogenes, Socrates, Aristotle, or Plato. Conversely, Stoic wisdom from the likes of Dardanus, Epictetus, and Marcus Aurelius might be more your flavor. How about nihilism with Nietzsche or the kind of sorrowful pessimism supplied…
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Frenetic and Fast: Charlotte de Witte’s “No Division”
Charlotte de Witte is on a mission. After fifteen years touring across the world, she’s gearing up to release her eponymous debut album November 7, 2025. Yea, you heard me right, we’re finally getting a full-fledged Charlotte de Witte record with ALL the fixings. Has Christmas come early? Naw man, it’s May 29, and summer…
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The Quantum Theory of Entangled Mind
*Link for tickets to Syndicate Sound Session 008 ft. Entangled Mind Music is art, but is there some science to it as well? I like to think so. Science is “the observation, identification, description, experimental investigation, and theoretical explanation of phenomena (Wordnik.com).” It’s like a body of knowledge gained through experience. Scientists share facts and…
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Syndicate Sound Session 007: A Fire Forecast Flowing with Fun
*Link to tickets (limited quantity available) for Syndicate Sound Session 007 We’re just a couple of days away from Syndicate Sound Session 007, and it is shaping up to be a special episode unlike any other. Happening on Saturday, February 22, 2025, we’re heading back to Bass Station in Waukegan, IL. The last time? November…
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A Double Dose of Levity (Pt. 2): Madison Levitation
Madison, Wisconsin, is a place I’ve enjoyed since I first made trails into the city around a year ago. Home to the University of Wisconsin, there’s a different feel and vibe to what Madison represents in opposition to the sprawling Metropolis that is Chicago. The very first time I entered Madison, it came under cloak…
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A Double Dose of Levity (Pt 1): Zenfully Spicy
Piercing veils of darkness through sound and sight. When shadows overwhelm, laughter makes one feel bright. The best medicine in helping stressed minds find relief. Sometimes you have to believe, to receive a reprieve, that all will be well. What struggles have come will surely pass… focus on your task, let your moments last, for…
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An Enchanting Evening With Of The Trees: Moonglade
The woods and forests of this world are sanctuary to me. Gaia’s natural beauty accepts all who venture into her serene abode. As my steps further forward, I drink in all wonders that my eyes can see. It matters not whether I explore sprawling forests or decaying copse and grove. Within these havens, I’m reminded…
