Tag: bearswiftly
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DnB All-Stars: A Show of Culture, Excellence, and Respect
About a week ago, I rolled out to Radius in Chicago, IL for an outstanding assembly of talent dubbed DnB All-Stars. Drum and Bass is one of my favorite genres of electronic music, and this lineup featured a bevy of talent that I was keen to see. Among those who drew my greatest interest were…
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Beneath My Skin: ELMAR’s Debut LP Listens Like a Journal to his Heart
Often, I feel like music is a portal way into comprehension. Sometimes it sounds like a conversation, where another’s words and experience touch and inspire. At other times, a song feels like peeking into someone else’s inner monologue, almost like entries lifted out of a personal journal. To a listener, music can feel like a…
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A Testament To Tycho: Infinite Health and Lots of Love
On November 15th, Tycho stopped at the Salt Shed in Chicago, IL. Following the release of their sixth studio album, Infinite Health on August 30th, they began a tour across North America that started September 13th to delight and impress their adoring fans. This concert marked number twenty-five out of twenty-six of the tour for…
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Bear and Hollywould go to Big Fam Fest
At Big Fam Fest in Brooklyn, MI, an outstanding collection of one-of-a-kind performances occurred over the course of three days. Add to that unique presentations of home-grown artistry, a healthy and wholesome community, and you have all the neccesary foundations in place for the success of this wonderful occasion. Big Fam Fest was, and is,…
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Tipper’s Armada Tips its Hat to the Orion Amphitheater
When Tipper announced he’d be retiring in 2025, I made the decision to catch as many of his showcases as I am able before his ultimate exit. I’m not the only one. His fandom is composed of vibrant, vivacious, and votive supporters. Each of us who celebrates and identifies with Tipper’s standard of excellence resolved…
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An Unexpected Triple Entente at Lumasi’s Sun and Moon Tour
Before making my way to Lumasi’s Sun and Moon Chicago tour stop, August 23, I helped one of my Viking brothers move out of his apartment into a house. Well played, Joe Schmoe. The arrow is pointing upwards for you, as well as many others. I set a firm cutoff of 9pm for lending a…
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The Continuing Growth of Kidnap: ‘Something to Say’ ft. Chelou
Oftentimes, we feel beholden to the patterns of our pasts. We become comfortable in our routines, they become second nature, and at times appear reflections of ourselves. Life has a way of disturbing our rhythms, and guiding our journeys in unexpected directions. This is certainly the case for London based producer Kidnap, aka Matt Relton.…
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Syndicate Sound Sessions 005: A Scintillating Showcase of Entertainment
Living in Illinois, one generally has to travel to Chicago to access exceptional tiers of entertainment. There aren’t a lot of opportunities to let loose with fellow electronica enthusiasts and enjoy a well organized and produced presentation outside the city. Generally, you find yourself at a friend’s house listening to playlists and chilling. Better case,…
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Shreddies: On the Wolf River, the Glow-Stick Nation Flows
*Though I cover arts and entertainment professionally, community and inspiration focused content is central to my passion. This story is about a group, whose numbers have steadily grown, who endeavored to hold their own unique celebration, kind of like their own mini music festival. I hope this piece will serve as motivation to you, dear…
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Whispers From the Forest (Part 3): Rhythm and Melody in Electric [Rain]Forest
One of the most engaging aspects of Electric Forest is the assembly of music and talent featured throughout its grounds, and upon its stages. The lineup for this weekend boasted a bevy of heavies, solid musical aficionados aplenty, and joined by many rising stars. Plus, you never know who’s gonna pop up on the renegade…
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Whispers from the Forest (Part 2): Discourse and Sagacity, in Electric Forest
Just as beautiful and magical as the majesty of Electric Forest’s presentations are the variety of souls that show up to spectate, and interact with one another. People, by way of how they dress and deliver themselves, are absolutely works of art, in my mind. Crossing paths with folks all the way from New York…
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Whispers from the Forest (Part 1): Imagination in Electric [Art]Forest
About a month ago, I landed in Rothbury for the annual Electric Forest music festival. This is a grandiose celebration, and throughout the grounds you’ll discover a bevy of creativity conceived and crafted by human hands. It may not always seem as such. The size and scope of many of these installations, as well as…
