smartmix series

Smart Mix 51: Czboogie

happy intl. women's day! 🌎  in honor of this special occasion, we've got a brand new smart mix to share from one of the hardest working bosses in the scene, @czboogie 💪

not only does she make highly sought-after disco-infused house tracks, she's also founder & editor-in-chief of 5 magazine and runs her own dance company 🤯 tonight's mix is heavy garage house with an east coast R&B flair––perfect for celebrating this warm chicago weather.

if you get down to disss, drop a dollar or two to reddoorshelter at czarina's request http://www.reddoorshelter.org/

Tracklist:
01. Hidden Agenda feat. Kim Payton - Story of My Life (Snazzy Trax Rework)
02. Crew Deep - A Whole New Level
03. All Saints - Love Lasts Forever (Matt Jam Lamont Dub)
04. Crackazat - In my Dreams
05. 50% - Tight Up (Murk Miami Boys Mix)
06. Ross Couch - Gulf Breeze 
07. Eddie Amador & Coco Street - When I First Felt House (Lenny Fontana’s NYC House Mix)
08. Wagon Cookin’. - MAR (Masters At Work Remix)
09. Ambassadors of Swing - Coming Up (Halfway Dub Mix)
10. Marc Cottrell - Pimp Logic
11. Mar Vista - Piano 93
12. Trade - Rise (Groove Synergy Remix)
13. G.O.D. - Satisfaction ’98
14. South Central - Holdin’ On

Smart Mix 51

Smart Mix 51: Czboogie

Before he brings the boogie at Queen! this Labor Day weekend, Frankie Knuckles provides us with the 30th instalment of our Smart Mix series

Smart Mix 30: Frankie Knuckles

Smart Mix 56: @harry_cross

our very own harry cross steps up for the next edition to the smart mix series. the smartbar resident serves up an hour plus of sensuous rhythms and grooves. harry gets deeper than deep for this one, so tune in and unwind. if you like what you hear then you should definitely come check out harry in the club.

additionally head over to www.bravespacealliance.org/ if you can spare a contribution, per harry's request

smart mix 57

Smart Mix 57: Harry Cross

Smart Mix 59: @jphlip

a dj with chicago roots, j.phlip's gritty house sound has sent her playing all over the globe. known for releases on san francisco's infamous dirtybird label, j.phlip's sound is big and bold. here she delivers a mix of electro, acid, and breaks worthy of a booty shake.

if this got you shakin', consider donating to j's charity of choice:
bit.ly/jphlip_charity

Smart Mix 59: J.Phlip

smart mix 64: @jaqattaque

we're honored to debut the new project of 25 year veteran, Rupert Murray, a smartbar stalwart and production partner to The Blessed Madonna. Jaq Attaque’s sets are relentless, technical, playful, and unpredictable. while his tastes are rooted in Midwestern house and techno, he has a love for finding great, overlooked tracks from oft dismissed genres from all over dance music.

check out jaq attaque's charity of choice https://uprisingtheaterchicago.com/ and consider donating!

tracklist:
1 - Kenny Larkin - Azimuth
2 - P-Ben - House Of Work
3 - Markus Suckut - Vibrant (Original Mix) 
4 - The Southern - Raw Mistake
5 - Ides (Ian Pooley) - Loud And Dirty (Mix 1)
6 - DJ Raf  - Espresso
7 - DJ Mes & Sonny Fodera - Wanna Do (Ltd Edit)
8 - Elliot Adamson & Justin Jay
9 - Steve Poindexter - Work That Mutha Fucker (Like A Tim Mixx)
10 - Louis Bell - Power Power
11 - DABJ x Big Miz - Do The Damn Thing
12 - Dajae - Day By Day (DJ Sneak Remix 1)
13 - DJ Hyperactive - Monodynamik
14 - Jonas Kopp - Anklad
15 - Marco Zenker - Isolated
16 - Ambivalent - Derailleur
17 - Jaq Attaque - Easy Ice
18 - Question (Marco Carola) - 3rd Question B1
19 - Max Watts - KRUSTYGROOVE
20 - DJ Hyperactive - The Rub
21 - Truncate - That Thang
22 - Osborne - Bout Ready To Jak (Shake's Remix)
23 - Uncertain - Lick 
24 - Stacey Kidd - What
25 - Strictly Traxx - A2 (I Cant Take The Heartbreak)
26 - Daft Punk - Burnin (Ian Pooley Cut Up Mix)
27 - Ralphi Rosario  - Hang It Upside (Dub)
28 - Anthony Shake Shakir - Travellers (Mrsk Remix)
29 - Pump Panel - Colin's Palace (Original Mix)
30 - Surgeon - Raw Trax 2 
31 - Ambivalent - Shifter 
32 - Najel Monteiro - Arina
33 - Cadans & Kracht - Vicissitudes
34 - Stef Mendesidis - Stalker
35 - Fadi Mohem - Take Your Time
36 - Confidential Recipe - toolkit 2
37 - Truncate & Ruskin - Sketch 1
38 - Jaq Attaque - Mangladesh
39 - Ruskin and Broom - SN7 (Original Mix)
40 - DJ T-1000 - Body Signal
41 - THYONE GIRLS - Keep On Pumpin' (Rhythm In Action Mix)
42 - Todd Edwards - All I Need (Todd's Tribal Mix)
43 - Fatboy Slim - Everyone Needs A 303 
44 - Melé - Sunshowers (Original Mix)
45 - Victor V - The LA Sound 
46 - Code-R - Rave 89 - Street Tracks
47 - Tom Novy vs Eniac - Pumpin
48 - jarradcleofé - Anticipate
49 - Hiatt DB - Sun Spell 
50 - Chungo - Three Strikes
51 - Huey Mnemonic - Vibrations Radio
52 - Objekt  - Balloons
53 - Nikki Nair - Slug 
54 - Drumskull - Negative 7
55 - Estella Boersma - Final Lap
56 - Pépe - Bridging Mechanics [Digital Bonus]
57 - Dankle & Deadbeat UK - Give It 2 Me (We Rob Rave Remix)
58 - Samurai Breaks & Lucid - Birthday Cake
59 - BroDawg ManDude - J1T SH*T
60 - Addison Groove - Out Of Nowhere
61 - 박혜진 Park Hye Jin - How come
62 - Atomic Dog - All I See
63 - Kid Lib - Living In The Zone
64 - DJ Sketchy - Completely (Chipmunk)
65 - Dub-Liner - Gunshot
66 - Hyroglifics x Sinistarr - BS6
67 - Pzg & Dubsknit - TOPPERWARE
68 - Celsius - This … Rules
69 - Phatworld Ft Hannah R. - Zengagirls (Badjuh Remix)
70 - MEMORY CLAP ACID - VAMOS ACID
71 - Pastaman - Snareshot
72 - Vincent Van Sloth - Repre$ent
73 - Ming and FS - Face Down Part I
74 - Stazma - Emo Droid
75 - Trinity - Gangsta (OJ Mix)
76 - In Between the Lines - 95 Rampage
77 - Myor - Side A
78 - TNO Project - Oneirology (Dance 4 Me)
79 - Savage States - Inna Di Session
80 - Posthuman - You're Mine (Luke Vibert Remix)
81 - Anil Aras - Need Da Bass
82 - DJ STEAW - Aquarius
83 - Vantage - Together (Original Mix)
84 - Marcal, Hosben - Renoir
85 - Orlando Voorn - Super Soul (Warehouse Mix)
86 - Gerd - Slam Jam
87 - Steve Santoyo - Let's Do It... 
88 - Paul Johnson - Let's Sing
89 - Stacy Kidd feat Scott Payne & Melvin Meeks - Prayer For The World
90 - X-Coast - Jumping 
91 - Automatic & Silk - I Need Cajual Relief
92 - Armless Kid - Brute Factor Disco

Smart Mix 64: Jaq Attaque

smart mix 67: @madeline-url

originally hailing from the bay-area, madeline has paved their way in the chicago scene starting from wnur's streetbeat and working at the historic gramaphone records. madeline can now be found rocking parties all over the city, especially at smartbar. enjoy this 2 hour set recorded earlier this year in the basement.

Smart Mix 67: Madeline

smart mix 69: @songleader

producer, dj and vocalist extraordinaire Mr. White was the obvious choice for smart mix number 69.  you've probably heard him singing alongside collaborator and house legend Larry Heard or rocking the decks at smartbar. here Mr. White delivers over an hour of infectious grooves, laden with sultry house vocals.

check out Mr. White's foundation of choice and consider donating: https://dancesafe.org

Smart Mix 69: Mr. White

smart mix 72: @dj-hyperactive

one of the foremost figures in chicago's underground techno scene (and smartbar resident) dj hyperactive, offers up an hour of powerful rhythms. hyperactive's extensive catalog started off in the early 90s with releases on drop bass network and his own labels, contact and 4 track. since then, he's traveled the world bringing quality techno to dance floors globally.

Smart Mix 72: DJ Hyperactive

smart mix 74: @juanizguerra

based out of los angeles, juan izguerra is the music director at homage where he hosts a monthly night called night moves. juan can be found regularly on dublab radio or delivering mixes for for nts, rinse fm and music from memory. here juan serves up an hour of sexy tunes, guaranteed to make you groove.

Smart Mix 74: Juan Izguerra

smart mix 76: @misstwinkusa

as part of the rumors crew, del hale aka miss twink usa is a fixture of chicago's underground electronic scene. known for invigorating b2b sets alongside smartbar resident ariel zetina, here miss twink serves up a tasty blend of house, club and techno, sure to make you move.

Smart Mix 76: Miss Twink USA

smart mix 79: @chiapudding

deeply inspired by the r&b and hip hop of the 90s and early 00s, DJ Chia Pudding selections are forward looking while also referencing an admired era of her earliest dance floor memories. while her sets are not confined to one genre, they typically lean towards the UK Bass continuum and invite you to fall in love and/or lose your mind. her smart mix exemplifies this ethos. 

check out DJ Chia Pudding's organization of choice and consider donating: https://www.midwestbookstoprisoners.org/about

Smart Mix 79: DJ Chia Pudding

smart mix 80: @stevenoah

homegrown talent steve noah has been honing in his versatile style since 2011. with techno and house at his base, he's also embraced the sounds of nu wave, ebm, breakbeat, juke, jungle and footwork. as the co-founder of the night logistics party and chicago’s city manager for resident advisor, steve is undoubtedly a focal point of chicago's underground scene.

also check out steve’s organization of choice: https://www.anera.org/

Smart Mix 80: Steve Noah

Smartmix 83: Aguila

Justin Long delivers a burner of a mix in advance of Hugo Ball's 2 year anniversary.  Expect Acid.

Smart Mix 38: Justin Long's Hugo Ball 2 Year Anniversary Mix

we're thrilled to announce our latest smartmix featuring josh aaron which is specially crafted to get you excited for this friday's party at smartbar on March 22nd! Josh put together an electrifying hour of house, disco, and more guaranteed to leave you ready to dance all night long.

catch him at the club along with deepsmith and dj seinfeld this friday! also consider donating to josh's charity of choice >>www.pcrf.net

Smart Mix 81: Josh Aaron

we’re back with another smart mix! this one is featuring chicago-based artist tomasso - a vinyl selector born and raised in florence, italy. his dj sets are geared towards making each set become its own unique, animated being that breathes and pushes forward. he’s recorded an hour of tunes that are sure to get you moving 🌀  

give his mix a listen and make sure you grab tix for april 26th at smartbar, where he’ll be playing alongside danilo plessow / mcde 🎟  

don't forget to donate to his charity of choice >> luriechildrens.org

TASCAM SD-20M

Smart Mix 82: Tommaso

The Blessed Madonna b2b Jaq Attaque [LIVE at smartbar - 4.29.23]

live at smartbar! our resident Brenda is in the booth with a 3 hour set full of techno for your listening pleasure 🎚️

Brenda [LIVE @ smartbar 1.18.25]

spend a two hour sonic journey with our resident DJ Hyperactive! 🎧️

all the energy from a techno-filled night at smartbar alongside Ellen Allien, bottled for your listening pleasure

consider donating to Hyperactive's charity of choice :: www.thenightministry.org

DJ Hyperactive [LIVE @ smartbar 2.7.25]

we've got a mix to get your weekend started early! ⁠
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put your headphones on and check out our resident Madeline's smartmix for an hour of nonstop grooves 🎧️⁠
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make sure you get your ticket to catch them live at Super Sapphic on 6/27! and donate to their charity of choice - the Sameer Project 🔗

Smartmix 84: Madeline

originally from rural Illinois, Jacob Meehan crystallized his deep relationship with music during his 15 year tenure in Chicago - spending time producing parties, he became a pivotal booster in America's burgeoning queer scene back in the early 2010’s 

his DJ style is an eclectic blend of machine and soul that transcends and captivates, and since moving to Berlin in 2016, he's become one of the driving forces as a curator behind two major events much beloved by the queer community: Buttons and WHOLE Festival

tune in for 90 minutes of Jacob's eclectic groove from Queen! at smartbar

Smartmix 85: Jacob Meehan

@olin's opening set on September 25th, 2015.

Olin @ Giegling Showcase 9.25.2015

Hugo Ball co-founder and Smart Bar resident Eris Drew recorded this ecstatic vinyl rave mix in anticipation of her show with Kim Ann Foxman and Mazi at Smart Bar on Saturday, January 30, 2016.  The mix features ecstatic breaks and ecstasy-culture house from the early days of the U.K. acid and hardcore movement, until today.

1.  Bizarre Inc. - Love in Motion (Hot Tracks Remix) (Hot Tracks 1993)
2.  Tessela - Helter Skelter (Poly Kicks 2013)
3.  KLF - Make it Rain (KLF Communications 1991)
4.  Radio Slave - Children of the E (Running Back 2014)
5.  SLF - Show Me What You Got (NDL Edit) (Warriors Dance 1988)
6.  Cartouche - Feel The Groove (Underground Frank De Wulf Mix) (ZYX 1990)
7.  Marco Bernardi - Finite Space (Mathematics 2015)
8.  Digital Domain - I Need Relief (Rabbit City 1992)
9.  Rhythmatic - Rhythmatix (Network 1992)
10. Cowboy Rhythmbox - Latin Sex Change (Phantasy 2015)
11.  Brothers and Systems- One Voice (Dub Mania and Philth Vers) (Nettwerk 1992)
12.  The Sound Vandals - Extasy (What is it?) (Nu Groove 1990)
13.  Dreamlogicc - el en (MDS001 2014)
14. Meat Beat Manifesto - Radio Babylon (PIAS 1990)
15. Strange Audio Dreams - Error Design #1 (Art - Aud 2015)
16. NJOI - Malfunction (RCA 1991)
17. SL2 - The Noise (XL Recordings 1991)
18. The Operator - Entity (I'm a Cliche' 2015)
19. Altern-8 - Reel Time Status (Network 1990)
20. Frankie Bones - Rise Up (Freestyle) (Breaking Bones 1990)

Eris Drew - Make It Rain Mix

Smart Mix 02: Samone Roberts

Indeep - Buffalo Bill's Backside
Unknown Edit
Jellybean - The Real Thing Instrumental
Eddie Kendricks - Goin Up In Smoke (Super Value Special Edits)
Bernard Badie - Party Jacktrack
Billy Ocean - Stay The Night
Andy Ash - Love Me Straight (Deep Space Orchestra Mix)
Dijkhuis - Salt Caramel
Legowelt - How Things Are
Nicholas - All I Got
The Cushion - My Heroes Are Your Heroes' Heroes (Audio Soul Edit)
Civi - Ride The Beat
Eastbound Expressway - Knock Me Senseless Dub 
Liz Torres (Master C&J) - Can't Get Enough
Tony Lionni - Body & Soul
Jeanette Thomas - Shake Your Body (House Shaker Version)
Eddy C/Dane - Red Motorbike
Bobby Konders - Future

Smart Mix 02: Samone Roberts

Enjoy this mix that was recorded during the opening night (04.08.12) of Queen!  One of Chicago's most legendary LGBTQ+ parties that's now over a decade old. Every Sunday at smartbar!

Derrick Carter: Live at smartbar on Queen! Opening Night

Smart Mix 03: Future Kill

Will Crawshaw - So Mesmerized
Angel Mora & 1000 Faces - Wave Jerks (Leix Remix) 
Tapesh & Sidney Charles - I Feel So Blue 
Dale Howard - Change Things
Tom Demac - Trying Is Right By Me
Actor One - Building Strike
Mathilda Leek - See You Again 
Toby Tobias - One Night on Mare Street (Ugly Drums Remix)
Dam Paul & Bof - The Argument
Soul Phiction & Missing LInkx - Lovin' Dubbin' Feelin'
Fete - Song For Her (Hannulelauri Remix)
Grunbox - Be Love Feat Victor Magro

Smart Mix 03: Future Kill

Smart Mix 04: Nate Manic

Nicolas Jaar - Can't See What Is Burning There
Tornado Wallace - Insect Overlords
Tiger & Woods - Deflowered
Silverclub - Crash This Car (Jimmy Edgar Remix)
Jay Lumen - Drop That
Tim Green (TG) - Lone Time
Niki & The Dove - The Drummer (Danny Daze Paradise Garage Remix)
Ben Lb - Lala Li Lala (Olivier Giacomotto Dub Edit)
Spirit Catcher - Dirty Circuit (Lifting Live Mix 2005)
UAP - BiMac (The Cube Guys Mix)
Solo - The Flea Circus
Jesse Rose - Non Stop (Mason Remix)
Sebastien Leger - Origines
Superjunk - Junkalicious
Aardvarck - Cult Copy (2000 And One Mix)
Maceo Plex - Her Security

Smart Mix 04: Nate Manic

Smart Mix 05: Sassmouth

Chiapet - Westworld (Medieval Funk Mix)
Studio 1 - Lila
Emika - Morning Tea
DJ Pierre & Marshall Jefferson - Clap Your Hands Anthem (Doc's Underwater Classic Mix)
Chris Mitchell - California
Delano Smith - Direct Drive
Chris Mitchell - Phrenetic
Shane Linehan - Do You Know Who You Are
Red Planet - Medicine Man
Abe Duque feat. Blake Baxter - Disco Nights
John Tejada - Flight To Tokyo
Rework - You're So Just Just
DJ Sneak - Show Me the Way
Mirror Boys - See the Music 1am
Nebraska - This is the Way

Smart Mix 05: Sassmouth

Smart Mix 06: Tim Zawada

1. Trus'me - Bail Me Out 
2. Masurrati & Huey Harris - Super Duper Lovin 
3. Take 3 - Tonite (Rayko Edit) 
4. Zopelar - Feeling 
5. Francis Inferno Orchestra - Sun Up 
6. Deep&Disco - Feel The Rhythm (Razor-N-Tape Edit) 
7. TZ - Pleasurable Editable 
8. Claptone - Cream 
9. Harry Wolfman - Don't You Know 
10. Bang Bang - Susan Cries (Rhythm Plate Remix) 
11. Todd Terje - Inspector Norse 
12. Only Children - Be the One 
13. Rebel - Her 
14. Lee Webster - One19 
15. Atjazz & Mark De Clive - Sweat No Sleep (Broken Soul Dub)

Smart Mix 06: Tim Zawada

Smart Mix 10: DJ Gant-Man

This Smart Mix from Move D was Recorded live at Smart Bar on October 12th, 2012. Enjoy!

Smart Mix 17: Move D

This is a big one, kids. We couldn't have been more honored to welcome Todd Edwards to Smart Bar. You can imagine how happy we were when Mr. Edwards allowed us to record his set and share it with you, which is just what we're doing now. Consider it a holiday gift from all of us at Smart Bar to you! 

Smart Mix 18: Todd Edwards Live at Smart Bar

Smart Mix 28: Eats Everything recorded at Smart Bar on 05.31.13

Smart Mix 28

Smart Mix 28: Eats Everything

Smart Mix 45: Shaun J. Wright

1. Labuzinski & Gilbert Graef - Madley [Box Aus Holz]
2. Secondo - Track 2 [What About Never]
3. Audio Atlas - Italy [Mathematics]
4. Orgue Electronique - The Serpent [WT, DJ Muscle]
5. Naoki Shinohara - Timeless [Metrolux]
6. Yellow House - Jack My Body (Body Mix #1) [Dance Mania]
7. O.D.D. - Bumbling Muppet [Dixon Avenue Basement Jams]
8. Florian Kupfer - Feelin (Dubb Micx) [L.I.E.S.]
9. Henrik Bergqvist - Go For What Hurts [Aniara]
10. Recloose - Electric Sunshine (Andres Remix) [Rush Hour]
11. Borai - Moonlight On The Malago [Tasteful Nudes]
12. Anthony Naples - Faceless [Rubadub]
13. Garrett David - The Pressure [Stripped & Chewed]
14. Mysterious People - Love Revolution (Mood II Swing Remix 2) [Yoshitoshi]
15. The Rhythm Odyssey & Doctor Dunks! - Instrumental Fantasy [Golf Channel]
16. Patrick Cowley - Get a Little [Megatone]
17. Steve Summers - Between Thoughts [Construction Paper]
18. The Black Madonna - We Still Believe [Home Taping]
19. Vicious Pink - Cccan't You See... (French Extended Mix) [Parlophone]
20. King Amazin - The Shot [House Jam]
21. Hamilton Bohannon - Me and the Gang [Mercury]

Smart Mix 27: Studio Casual

Smart Mix 50: @dj-heather
1. Demuir - Hotsheee (Dav and Sam feat. Mike Dunn Til The World Blow Up ACA) 
2. Green Velvet - Preacher Man (Patrick Wayne Retouch) 
3. Mark Almaria - Body Heat 
4. K.E. - Make it Work 
5. Basement Jaxx - Fly Life (Todd Terry RMX) 
6. Kenny Summit - Fuk ‘Em 
7. Nate Laurence - All Day 
8. Paul Johnson - She Got Me Turned On (1200 Warriors RMX) 
9. Swirl People feat. Heather - When I Think Of You (Derrick Carter RMX) 
10. Border Patrol - Just Do It 
11. The Dopeheadz - The Dumdabumba 
12. Digable Planets - Cool Like That (Patrick Wayne Retouch) 
13. Dj Mes - Between You & Me 
14. 4 Peace - Freedom 
15. Hebdonis - Whiskey Drinkin’ 
16. Hustle & Flow - Mixed Signals 
17. JOBU - Get A Grip

we’re thrilled to announce a milestone SMART MIX #50 ––and who better to craft it than the expert vibe-bringer DJ HEATHER. Heather is synonymous with Chicago house music. for 30 years and counting, her incomparable soul-infused, jacking style has been a favorite from NY to London, but especially in the radiant basement we call home.

but we don’t gotta tell you. bump it & enjoy. 🍦

// if you enjoy the set, please consider donating to girlsrockchicago.org

Smart Mix 50

Smart Mix 50: DJ Heather

::welcome home::
✺ the proof is on the dancefloor
✺ celebrating the underground for over 40 years

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