In the deserts I dreamed of water, in the oceans I longed for sand. In the winter water lost its wetness. Every summer I was a child again.

I jumped in the car and went 10 years back in time to give my younger self a phone to post stuff with.

❀ jayah is a DJ, radio host on her show, embrace, on WIIT 88.9 FM, & ATM Chicago collective resident.

Being surrounded by a family of music lovers, she was raised listening to a variety of sounds rooted in soul, hip hop, to new wave. As a young adult, she also spent her time playing the alto saxophone and oboe. Her love for music didn’t stop there; she fell hard for underground music culture & community at a young age, frequently attending raves within the LA warehouse scene. 

As one of Chicago’s most dynamic and sought out DJs, jayah has earned the reputation for setting the perfect vibe and captivating dance floors wherever she goes. She has provided support at the booth for Call Super, Pangaea, Bonobo, Dan Ghenacia, DJ BORING + more, and is best known for her selector abilities and sharing the element of surprise, mixing her eclectic collection of music from rare 90s house, new wave tinge to electro, bubbly techno, and pop throwbacks. Punchy dance floor tunes and hypnotic breaks & vocals are the driving force of her sound, while supporting independent radio stations around the world pushes her diverse taste.

On her radio show, embrace, jayah dedicates time to sharing variety and the sound of underground dance music, old and new, with an emphasis on independent artists and labels. She has DJed in Chicago’s most iconic spaces such as smartbar and PodlasieClub and appeared on stations like NTS, The Lot Radio, and dublab to name a few. From clubs to the airwaves and beyond, she strives to set a dynamic and warm atmosphere that keeps your body moving.

AudioBakery is a band that blends genres; it is a band that strives for art in everything they do. AudioBakery is something unique, a musical experience that leaves the listener feeling perplexed yet satisfied. Heavy-hitting breakdowns flow into jazzy grooves, and ambient sounds morph to chaos as every single note seems to melt into its respective place. While this may attempt to describe what actually is, AudioBakery must be experienced. Listen and enlighten yourself.

AudioBakery began in the summer of 2009, at the start of the members' senior year in high school. Members of the band all have come from different bands locally, and achieved a bit of success in the local scene. The band began jamming and writing songs right away. By winter, the band had written a few songs and wanted to record. "Slaptap" was the song to be recorded. Though the song is a far cry from what the band has proven capable of, it demonstrates talent that is clearly the precursor to great things.
As 2010 came, AudioBakery continued to write songs. Although the band played a couple shows, the writing process became the primary focus. Throughout the school year, the band jammed almost every single day, taking breaks only for Chipotle or El Famous Burrito. As the band continued on, the members grew closer to each other and the project became a very organic, wholesome experiment.
During the summer of 2010, a year after AudioBakery first came to be, the band was finishing writing the songs that would be on their first EP and was ready to once again head to the studio to record. A week of recording, and the "Sounds Yummy" EP was born, it is a beautiful baby boy.
In the Winter of 2010, AudioBakery continues to write songs, each better than the last. A new musical dimension is added when a new member joins AudioBakery. Dane Jarvie will now be collaborating on this artistic venture.

Shadd Scott is the host of SHADDCAST, co-founder/drummer/vocalist in DEADEYE, and wine distributor in Austin, Texas.

Chicago Artist 🛸🎸 old school boom bap, high frequency music, RnB, Memphis, 80s 💜💜💜
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