Mikkey Halsted Album In-Store + Limited Fitted Hat Release – DEC 20

[WHO]

Mikkey Halsted Album In-Store and Limited Fitted Hat Release

[WHERE] LEADERS – 672 N. Wells // Map It!

[WHEN] Monday, December 20th | In-Store 6-8PM

[PRICE] FREE!

[EXTRA NOIZE] All Ages

[WHAT]

Chicago’s own Mikkey Halsted will be swinging through Leaders for meet and greet with fans from 6-8PM. In edition to celebrating the release of his album The Dark Room, Halsted hooked up with his family at LEADERS to release a limited edition fitted hat.

Also be sure to grab a deluxe version of The Dark Room on USB drive, featuring 2 bonus songs and a catalog of Mikkey’s videos. Dope!

The Dark Room drops on Tuesday, December 21st at both iTunes and Amazon.

Check out the track listing and artwork over at Fake Shore Drive.

Official Pretty Lights – Major Lazer After Party ft Tipper + Paper Diamond – Dec 30

Paper Diamond- Paper Cuts (EP SAMPLER) by PaperDiamond

[WHO] Tipper + Paper Diamond

[WHERE] The Mid – 306 N Halsted // Map It!

[WHEN] Thursday, December 30th | Doors: 10pm | Show: 10pm

[PRICE] $25   // Get Tickets

[EXTRA NOIZE] 21+

[WHAT] It’s only right that React Events balances out a night of insane headliners over at the Congress with a wild after party to follow it up. UK Trip hop and electro specialist Tipper will be throwing down one of his eerie yet upbeat sets along side Pretty Lights Music’s new member Paper Diamond. Hailing from Denver, Colorado producer Alex B, who now goes under the name Paper Diamond, is the newest artist to sign on to Pretty Light’s Music label. Paper Diamond will be coming out with his debut EP, Levitate, by January 25th 11′. We’ll defiantly be keep our ears out for this one. Watch as the masses react to Diamond’s energetic and cutting edge sound.

Paper Diamond 2011 from RECTV.NET on Vimeo.

Tipper After the Jump

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UR Chicago and Moneypenny presents ‘Spandexxx’ : Juiceboxxx + Kid Color + Fuzz + Team Bayside High + Moneypenny – Dec 18

[WHO] Juiceboxxx+ Kid Color + Fuzz + Team Bayside High + Moneypenny

[WHERE] Beauty Bar – 1444 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago // Map It!

[WHEN] Saturday, December 18 – 9:30pm

[PRICE] $5

[EXTRA NOIZE] 21 +

RSVP for free entry before 11 and  hosted bar from 9:30 – 10:30

[WHAT] Milwaukee, WI rapper Juiceboxxx is finishing his tour with Beauty Bar’s Spandexxx party. His newest album out is called “Journey From The Heartland” and its packed full of amazing producers and collabs. Blending genres smoothly Juiceboxxx tosses lyrics over some great electro synths creating an interesting niche. Chicago’s own Moneypenny will be hosting the night with the help of a stacked electro and disco filled line-up. Album download link after the jump.

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Nit Grit + Spankalicious + Richie August ft MC Skope Diesel – Jan 29

[WHO] Nit Grit + Spankalicious + Richie August ft MC Skope Diesel + Lobounce + Bandit + DJ Attack

[WHERE] The Kinetic Playground – 1113 W. Lawrence Ave Chicago  // Map It!

[WHEN] Saturday, January 29th – 10pm – 4am

[PRICE] $10 early – $15 day of // Get Tickets

[EXTRA NOIZE] 21+

Grab LoBounce’s new “A Brief Introduction” EP

[WHAT] Rising dubstep DJ and producer, Nit Grit, hails from San Jose, California and has strategically put himself on the map with his unique grimey drops and melodic song progressions. This is the kind of dubstep I would show to someone who’s never heard of the genre, given its not as glitchy and hardcore. The dubstep/electro filled night will also be showcasing some bounce dubstep from Spankalicious recently ranked “Top St.Louis DJ” by the River Front Times. A blend of Cali and Midwest dubstep should showcase a cool variety of bpm’s and bass sounds.

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Tommie Sunshine + Team Bayside High + Resident DJs – Dec 23

[WHO] Tommie Sunshine + Team Bayside High + Hiroki + Just Joey +  John Curley

[WHERE] Hearts – 1115 N North Branch St, Chicago, IL 60622 // Map It!

[WHEN] Thursday, December 23rd – 10pm

[PRICE] Free from 10- midnight with RSVP

[EXTRA NOIZE] 21 +

Hosted bar 10-11pm

[WHAT] The new Hearts Nightclub is hosting a Thursday night party geared toward industry people. Tommie Sunshine is a NYC DJ known for his crazy remix hustle, with well over 120 remixes under his belt his last track with Baltimore jump off team Oh Snap! called 5am is forsure a banger. Local electro duo, Team Bayside High will also be taking the stage spinning alongside some of Heart’s resident DJ’s. Haven’t heard much about this venue yet but I’m sure glad they’re hosting some quality electro off the bat. Tracks after the jump>

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JFK from MSTRKRFT + Willy Joy + Dani Deahl + Orvtronixxx – Jan 7

[WHO] JFK + Willy Joy + Dani Deahl + Orvtronixxx

[WHERE] The Mid – 306 N Halsted // Map It!

[WHEN] Friday, January 7th | Doors: 10pm | Show: 10pm

[PRICE] $10 early – $20 general  // Get Tickets

[EXTRA NOIZE] 21+

[WHAT] A night dedicated to digital sounds and hard hitting electro, The Mid is bringing in JFK from the Canadian electro duo MSRKRFT. Starting from a punk background the band members have taken their roots and fused them with electronic music to create a sub genre of electro and dance that has attracted thousands of loyal fans. Front runners of the Chicago electro DJ scene will also be taking the stage to keep the party going into the early hours.

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Felix Da Housecat – Jan 22

[WHO] Felix Da Housecat

[WHERE] The Mid – 306 N Halsted // Map It!

[WHEN] Saturday, January 22th | Doors: 10pm | Show: 10pm

[PRICE] $10 early – $20 general  // Get Tickets!

[EXTRA NOIZE] 21+

[WHAT] Born in Chicago, Felix Da Housecat aka Thee Madkatt Courtship, Aphrohead, Sharkimaxx began his house and electro legacy at the age of 15 recording his first single in 87′ called “Phantasy Girl”. After leaving the house scene for a while Felix returned stronger than ever and picked up a growing fanbase in Europe. With many tours under his belt and his own successful record label, Felix Da Housecat, house music and indie electro extraordinaire, will be throwing down one of his acclaimed sets at The Mid.

LET IT BLEED – Felix Da Housecat @ Forum from Ricky Gibb on Vimeo.

Afrika Bambaataa – JAN 26

Cold Grum Promotions and React Presents:

[WHO]

DJ Afrika Bambaataa (The Amen-Ra of Universal Hip-Hop Culture and Father of Electro-Funk Sounds)

DJ Sets: Intel + Maker + Trew + Shred One

[WHERE] The Mid – 306 N Halsted // Map It!

[WHEN] Wednesday, January 26th | Doors: 10pm | Show: 10pm

[PRICE] $12 // Get Tickets!

[EXTRA NOIZE] 21+

[WHAT]

React Presents and Cold Grum Promotions bring the “Grandfather” of Hip-Hop to Chicago to spin a set at The Mid on North Halsted. It’s hard to even imagine what selections the “Father of Electro-Funk Sounds” will even choose to include in a DJ Set. The legend will surely put together a wonderful night for hip-hop fans of all ages. As students of hip-hop, we will be taking notes!

Still don’t know Afrika Bambaataa? Read up!

Check out Afrika Bambaataa’s classic “Planet Rock” after the jump.

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ONE NIGHT STAND : FUZZ + TEAM BAYSIDE HIGH + BALD É. + MIDNIGHT ROCKERS + ACTION/ADVENTURE – Dec 17

Loose Change, UR Chicago Online & Untitled Present

[WHO] Fuzz + Team Bayside High + Bald E + Midnight Rockers + Action/Adventure

[WHERE] Metro – 3730 N Clark Street Chicago, IL 60613 // Map It!

[WHEN] Friday, December 17th – Doors: 10PM / Show: 10PM

[PRICE] $8 advanced (2-for-1 special) – $8 door ($6 with student ID or Metro Text)

[EXTRA NOIZE] 18+

First 100 through the door get in free

Visuals by Hey! Cliche! Video Club

Photos by MadLab Photography

[WHAT] Metro is hosting the wild One Night Stand dance parties known for their great DJ line-ups, and this time its no exception. The genres will range in psychedelics, house, juke, hip hop and hard electro. Come celebrate the holidays and get out of this cold ass weather!

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?uestlove + Intel – JAN 28

[WHO]

Special DJ Set from ?uestlove (of The Roots)

DJ Sets: Intel + Special Guests TBA

[WHERE] Smart Bar -3730 North Clark Street // Map It!

[WHEN] Friday, January 28th | Doors: 10pm | Show: 10pm

[PRICE] $20

[EXTRA NOIZE] 21+

[WHAT]

?uestlove is already one of the best drummers of all time. His expansive wealth of knowledge when it comes to music will easily translate into an incredible DJ set, as The Roots drummer gets ready for a night at Smart Bar in Wrigleyville. Just imagine the music collection this talent has collected over the years. This specific Friday in January he will showcases a selection of tunes for the people of Chicago.

The night will also a DJ set from the very talented DJ Intel. More special guests to be announced.

Check out a video after the jump of ?uestlove going through his vinyl library.

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