A short jam session recorded a few days ago at home. I just grabbed whatever records were in arms reach and hit record! Normally, I don't share practice sessions, but this one has some really fun moments that I hope will provide you with some tunes to shake your hips to this weekend. I'll work on a track list and update later, but this mix features Roman Flügel, Donnato Dozzy, Special Request, and much more.

Kiddo - Fall Studio Jam 10-25-20

Antiphase belongs to the Second Wave of mad biochemist DJ dads.  However his beginnings were much more humble.  Coming from rural Michigan, Antiphase (real name Andrew Schook) seemed destined to own a pickup truck and grow a mullet by his mid 20s. Thankfully his move to Chicago in 2000 allowed him to discover the city's vibrant dance music scene and he honed his musical taste at a superhuman rate. Instrumental in formulating the NBFC's master plan of world domination, Antiphase has since successfully melted faces all over North America with impeccable selection, variety and unnerving charm. As he weaves his vinyl tapestries, Antiphase is fond of everything from minimal house and techno to alien electro, italo disco and dry raw acid.

Showcasing women and gender nonconforming DJs. Representing the Chicago-based DJ mentorship program. For all ears.

Influenced by the sounds of Berlin, Detroit, and Chicago, Kiddo's style is a melding of numerous genres of current and classic techno and house music. Her sets may range anywhere from deep house to more dark and sinister techno. Lately she's been moving the dance floors with seamless techno mixes and the occasional jackin' house cut thrown in for good measure. She is known for her enthusiasm behind the turntables, connecting with the dance floor through the combination of a charismatic smile and energetic mixing.

In 2006, Kiddo held a monthly residency at Chicago's Smart Bar, where she produced showcases to introduce internationally respected techno artists to the city's dance music devotees. In addition to her regular appearances around Chicago, she has performed in Madison, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Cincinnati, Columbus, Buffalo, Miami, Detroit, Pittsburgh, and Northern California. In 2008, Kiddo contributed vocals to Decimal's Technicolor Lover EP on Soma Quality Recordings and hopes to revisit music production in the near future. In 2009, she traveled to Spain to perform at the world famous club Mogambo in Valencia and more recently has enjoyed DJing in Playa Del Carmen, and Cozumel. 

As a vocalist trained in classical and jazz performance, Kiddo has sung with several Chicago choral groups when she's not behind the turntables or dancing her heart out at late-night gatherings in support of her city's vibrant electronic music scene. In her spare time, Kiddo has also acted as a contributing writer for Newcity magazine,  Resident Advisor, and Little White Earbuds. In 2017, Kiddo co-founded the Walking and Falling mentoring and workshop program for woman-identifying and nonbinary music enthusiasts.