Actually from Detroit, but can be found nationally and internationally stepping on necks

Steppe Two Vol. 1 Vinyl Out Now:
https://steppetwo.bandcamp.com/album/steppe-two-vol-1

Based in Chicago, R&D is a music event/mix series focused on nurturing new sounds, experiences and atmospheres while exploring the music and culture it was born or mutated from. Techno, electro, EBM, bass, breaks, club and beyond.
Current personnel
Jeremy Alvarez - JS Alvarez
Eric Fernandez - Makeen
Shanti Chu - Shanti
Dan Hood - Dan B Hood
Kona Mazariegos - Zona Cinco

*Bookings: shantievantimusic@gmail.com
*Otherworldly Ambiguity* (Evanti)
"Liminal Radio" WIIT.FM second Mondays, 1-3pm CST
*Research & Development

Shanti is a Chicago-based DJ who explores philosophical themes of existential angst and ambiguity through surreal, foreboding, apocalyptic techno, angsty EBM, and squishy acid soundscapes. Her sets weave a story of the simultaneous despair and yearning that are intertwined with the human condition.

Shanti also hosts a monthly radio show "Liminal Radio" on WIIT 88.9FM Chicago every second Monday of the month, 1-3pm CST featuring inspiring guest DJs.

Upcoming Sets:
1/8: Techno Jungle, EQ San Diego
1/30: TBA Chicago
3/28: TBA Chicago
4/4: TBA (Detroit)

2025:
12/31: Transitions Perc Trax, Smoke & Mirrors, Chicago
11/28: Otherworldly Ambiguity Feat. Function, Podlasie Club, Chicago
11/22: Freedom from Choice, Intellephunk and Enemy Records, Minneapolis
11/1: Sanctum Fest and Afters, Chicago 
10/23: Research & Development, The Whistler, Chicago
10/11: Senders, Life on Marz, Chicago
10/10: Polygonia, Smartbar (FORMAT, R&D), Chicago
9/20: DJ Nobu, Smoke & Mirrors (R&D), Chicago
9/6: Life on Marz, NFC Records, Chicago
8/24: Sinister, Chicago
7/27: The Great Beyond, Franklin, MN  
7/17: Otherworldly Ambiguity, Podlasie
7/11: Musique Électronique, Madison, WI 
6/27: FreshCorp, Spot Lite, Detroit
6/26: Research & Development, The Whistler
6/20: Rrose, Flowers of Romance, Smartbar
5/29: Bordello Aperitivo, Amsterdam , NE
5/24: Ø [Phase] , NERV, Smoke & Mirrors
5/9: Aurora Halal, Smoke & Mirrors
4/26: BLOODLUST, TBA
3/15: Mictlan Underworld, TBA 
3/4: H.O.T.H., California Clipper 
2/22: Flowers of Romance, Smartbar 
1/30: Otherworldly Ambiguity, Podlasie (Evanti)
1/25: VELVET, Los Angeles, TBA 

2024:
12/13: Zenker Brothers, Smoke & Mirrors 
11/27: Research & Development, Podlasie 
11/2: Protocol & Dimibowie
10/25: Braid Records, Podlasie 
10/12: Usual Suspects and Temple, Montrose Beach 
9/1: NEW BLOOD, Research & Development, The Whistler 
8/31: Dark Forest, TBA 
8/29: Otherworldly Ambiguity, Podlasie (Evanti)
8/3: INFERNO, Mictlan, TBA 
7/14: Green Machine, Techno BBQ
7/6: Beloved Radio Night, California Clipper 
6/27: The Goods, Swig (Evanti)
6/22: YardJamz
6/14: Errancy, Hyde Park 
6/1: Wisteria, The Whistler 
5/23: entropic, Smartbar 
5/18: Lumina by HzM 
4/20: Vampire's Ball 
4/18: Otherworldly Ambiguity, Podlasie
4/5: Smoke & Mirrors 
3/23: Vamplified, Surround Chicago 
3/17: Otherworldly Ambiguity, The Whistler (Evanti)
3/7: Stankbugz Radio 
2/13: Wisteria, The Whistler (Evanti)

Boston Underground Legend.
Afro-Indigenous 2S DJ and Producer. 

Massachusetts native DJ/Producer CHELITA, founder of the legendary underground party series & collective Clear The Floor, brings you on a sonic adventure, known for their bass heavy, hypnotic percussion & old school sounds, Chelita has become a pioneer in the renaissance of Boston’s electronic music & underground/DIY scene.

Ranging from the bliss of Afro/Tribal/Latin-centric House & Techno, to the transformative sounds of Acid & Bass the heavy kicks of Hardcore, Chelita delivers a high energy set bound to make you dance for hours. Their style brings old school rave with new school club, influenced by Detroit Techno/Electro, Latin Freestyle, Tribal, Chicago House & Latin Hard House creating a nostalgic, yet electric atmosphere. 

Chelita’s original sound has brought opportunities such as guest mixes on DaisyChain, Filth Inc., Ideal Radio & Hong Kong Community Radio. They have residencies on Internet Public Radio & Undermind Podcast. Chelita has released on US labels: Banana Pudding, Chaogardem, Container Sounds, ETA45Mins., & United Jump Front. Releasing with International label Filth Inc. Chelita has directly supported Batu, DJ Assault, DJ Manny, Amadeezy, DJ Minx, Ross With Friends & LP Giobbi. 

Creating massive waves internationally with the creation of CTF, Chelita has brought a Boiler Room with an all local POC broadcast & countless legendary debuts to the city of Boston. Their one of a kind sound and dedication to the city’s underground is what landed them nominations for Boston Music Awards Dance/Electronic Artist of the year (2023 & 2024). Chelita has features in the Boston Compass, The Boston Art Review & Every Dejavu with radio show features on WMBUR, Simmons & Emerson Radio. Chelita also has given a lecture at Berklee College of Music.



Booking & Production: 
chelitasdelight@gmail.com

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