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‘DO YOU’: Felix Raphael Ennobles Dialog about Mental Health with his New Album
Our minds are our greatest gift. It is the control center responsible for everything we do; how we think, what we perceive and consider, and ultimately how we act. Having a healthy mind grants us limitless capacity to enjoy happy lives. When our minds succumb to dark and intruding thoughts, oftentimes from exhaustion, stress, and…
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Cosimea Sounds, on a Wednesday, Dude?!? HELL YEAH!!!!
On Wednesday, November 19, I attended a sweet little pop-up in Chicago. My old pen pal, Azzecca, was celebrating amongst a community of close friends and supporters. She’s been putting in the work to accelerate her rise as a performer, and along the route, a vision for what her present and future projects demands unfurled.…
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15 Years in the Making: Charlotte De Witte’s Eponymous Album
In the world of techno, Charlotte De Witte is one-of-a-kind. The Belgian born DJ and producer tantalizes audiences with her fast and frenetic style. High octane is one way to describe her offerings, whilst another is to confidently state her soundscapes are guaranteed to challenge one’s endurance. Minimal and dark techno vibrations course through the…
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Just In Time for Halloween: Das Mörtal’s Dark Synthwave Origins
I have a taste for darker rhythms. The way I generally describe my audio proclivities is, “I like music that has some teeth.” Sounds that are a bit heavier by design, carrying weight and meaning beyond mere pretty melodies. Like a producer is searching the deepest corners of their soul’s abyssal chasms for inspiration to…
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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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Previewing Syndicate Sound Session 013 : Beatific Beatboxers and Beautiful Beat Masters
I’m a big fan of Suburban Sound Syndicate, their members, and the events they throw. From the moment I entered their realm of presentation back in July 2024, I’ve felt at home at their events. There’s something different about the way this organization operates. Maybe it’s the way they carry themselves. Possibly it’s how welcoming…
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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…
