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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

In their production and songwriting debut, Chicago-based DJ Madeline guides the listener through a codependent relationship as it unfolds over three stages: obsession, uncertainty and collapse.

doubtful baby

hurt it

In their production and songwriting debut, Smartbar resident Madeline guides the listener through a codependent relationship as it unfolds over three stages: obsession, uncertainty and collapse.

fantasy daddy

A steady climb from the deep to the peak, opening the floor for @honeydijon & @dj-heather at @smartbarchicago on September 3rd, 2022 <3

Live at Smartbar: Honey Dijon & DJ Heather opening set

Hot vocals, banging drums, 90s energy - recorded live JoJo Baby's benefit show at Smartbar on December 3rd, 2022. This set is about reaching a new level of connection with your body on the dancefloor and was inspired by the Chicago venues that Jojo has brought to life throughout the years - particularly Shelter, Boom Boom Room, and Queen . Blending newer tracks with less-aired cuts from Dajae, Mystic Bill, Stacey Kidd, Spencer Kincy, and Frankie Knuckles.

Jojo Baby is an iconic Chicago drag artist battling cancer. You can support their treatments by donating to their Venmo account @Jojo-Baby-1.
 www.wbez.org/stories/chicago-ar…-9d31-611ab19b9bf5

Live at Smartbar: Jojo Baby Benefit Mix

@arielzetina kicks off the inaugural Statement Piece mix series with selections showcasing her signature style of eclectic rhythms interlaced with moody, boppable vocal melodies, recorded live on WNUR 89.3 FM on February 2, 2023.

Stay tuned for more mixes from local DJs and visiting favorites - recorded monthly on the airwaves and live at my Smartbar residency

SP001: Ariel Zetina

Driving percussion and scattered sexy vocals, recorded live at Valentine's Day Queen after @cqqchifruit

Live at Smartbar: Valentines Day Queen!

For the second installment of the Statement Piece mix series, local queer icon and resident DJ/cofounder of TRQPiTECA @cqqchifruit took the airwaves on a journey through dreamy downtempo, R&B, and drum & bass.

SP002: Cqqchifruit - Trip'n'Bass Mix

International superstar @misstwinkusa brings a playful blend of techno, club, and pop vocals to the airwaves for the third installment of the Statement Piece mix series.

SP003: Miss Twink USA

@clubchow brought the energy to the fourth edition of the Statement Piece mix series, serving up a seamless blend of percussive grooves, broken beats, and bouncy rhythms in a higher-intensity showcase of their signature smooth style.

SP004: Club Chow

Smartbar resident Madeline - live from Boiler Room in Chicago.

Get the full tracklist: https://blrrm.tv/3AqUG0t

Madeline | Chicago

Sexy, bitchy, clubby, housey, punk, and unmistakably queer - everything I hoped the opening hours of the first-ever Statement Piece at Smartbar would be when I asked Don Crescendo (@doncrescendo) to honor the inaugural residency with their Smartbar debut. This is the first recording in the Statement Piece mix series recorded live from my residency at Smartbar rather than the WNUR airwaves. More to come - thank you Don!

Don was robbed of his life on September 15, 2023. Please donate to funeral expenses for his family if you are able. Rest in Peace and Power, Don.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/donate-to-donovans-funeral-and-family-costs

SP005: Don Crescendo

You’re coming down from the uncomfortable peak of an intense psychedelic trip in the ambient room at the rave, anxious for something to bring you back to earth. You gather the strength to seek a change of scenery and step outside and into the first hints of morning light - the reminder you needed that everything changes with time. It offers a glimpse of the other side of the peak. The beauty of the outside world shifts into focus with the warmth of the incoming day. You ride a wave of gratitude into the breaking dawn, making peace with the unknown.

Recorded live on Statement Piece / WNUR shortly after Movement.

SP006: Sunrise Drive Mix (Madeline)

@smartbarchicago co-residents @arielzetina and @madeline-url warm up the floor at the Smartbar x ARC Music Festival after party with a 3.5 hour b2b. Recorded live at Smartbar on September 3rd, 2023.

ARC After Dark: Ariel Zetina b2b Madeline

Cover art by Daniella DeLuna
Mixed and mastered by Dan Zorn

Love Song

Love Song (Instrumental)

Love Song (Accapella)

DJ wOLFY! joins the series with a mix of pure jacking house energy, recorded live on WNUR 89.3FM. 

Catch him live at Smartbar for Statement Piece on June 14, 2024 with the Carry Nation.

SP007: DJ wOLFY!

Curator, archivist, and "data thief" girly*** (Jared Brown) opens up the floor for Laurel Halo with a mix that journeys from hypnotic deep house dubs into broken club and techno - incorporating live vocal elements and a call to action for Sudan/Congo/Palestine along the way. 

From the artist:
"girly*** is a DJ and performance alias born and currently based in Chicago. Bass, vocal samples, synths, vinyl and community allow girly*** to bend time and bridge gaps between genres bred in the Midwest, Baltimore, UK, the Tri-State area and cyberspace. Listeners should expect the unexpected from a girly*** set. Every blend may not be perfect but every blend will be poetic. More info on the girly*** sound coming soon!"

Recorded live at Statement Piece (Smartbar) on March 30, 2024.

SP008: girly***

Live from the last Queen! of the year (December 29th, 2024) 
with Michael Serafini and Jacob Meehan

Tracklist (* = vinyl):
1. *Captain Hollywood Project - All I Want (MK Blades Dub)
2. Maurice Joshua - Not Tonight
3. Hom - Hold Me (Bastardized Beatz)
4. *VPD - Celebrate The World (Lenny Fontana Dub of Misery)
5. Sara Parker - Feel So Right (Nush Club Mix)
6. Babe Instinct - Disco Babes From Outer Space (Harry Choo Choo Romero & The Pianoheadz Dub)
7. *Degrees of Motion feat Biti - Do U Want It Right Now? (Ministry Vocal Mix)
8. Denial - Beatz
9. *All Star Madness - Magic (Maurice Joshua Mix)
10. Voice of the Underground & Join Three - Movin’ (Urban Mix)
11. Ed ‘Chunk’ Rodriguez - More Love (Sherwood's Slammin Dub)
12. *Red Nail ft Noni - Never (Never in a Rubber Room)
13. *Inland Knights - Long Time 
14. Mr. G - Lights (G’s Out Dub)
15. *ID 
16. Classmatic x Ruffneck feat. Yavahn - Everybody Be Somebody
17. KiNK - Throwdown (Dub Mix) x Work Your Body Acapella
18. DJ Pierre - What You Do (Extended Mix)
19. Riva Starr - Piknik
20. Floorplan - Makes Me Wanna (Extended Mix)
21. *Chris Simmonds - This is The Night
22. E-Smoove ft Latanza Waters - Deja Vu (Maurice’s Spy bar mix)

Live at Smartbar: Queen! December 29, 2024

POP MY TAB, YOU'LL SEE ANOTHER SIDE

Vocals, Songwriting & Production by Madeline
Cover Photo & Design by Daniella DeLuna @transluna
Mastering by Dan Zorn

CLUB SODA

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

a latenight lofi livemix 4u

TRACKLIST ↴
1. Aaliyah - If Your Girl Only Knew (Disco Dub Disciples Remix)
2. Honey Dijon ft. Dajae - Until The Day [Toolroom, 2011]
3. Raw Instinct - Grande De Folie (DJ Gregory's Main Club Mix) 
 [Peppermint Jam, 1995]
4. The Brand New Heavies - Sometimes (MAW’s Trippin Dub) [FFRR, 1997]
5. Cibo Matto - Moonchild (D’s Funky Space Space Reincarnation) [F-111 Records, 1999]
6. JohNick - Play The World [Henry Street Music Reissue, 2015/1995]
7. Deep Bros ft. Fonda Rae - Get Into You (Kerri 'Kaoz...625' 8. 8. Chandler's Latin Throb Mix) [Anthrob, 1998]
8. Norma Jean Bell - I’m the Baddest Bitch (In The Room) (Moodymann Mix) [F Communications, 2008]
9. Susan Clark - Deeper (Danny Tenaglia Extended Club RMX) [FFRR, 1991]
10. Degrees of Motion ft. Biti* - Do You Want It Right Now (King Street Mix) [Esquire, 1991]
11. Johnny Fiasco ft. DJ Heather - Soundz [Moulton Music, 2015 Remaster]
12. Ouer - Vertical [Ouer, 2016]
13. DJ Genesis ft Nico Redd - Get Out the Frame (Franck’s Street Vox Mix) [Real Tone Records, 2006]
14. Ron Trent & Chez Damier - Foot Therapy [Prescription, 1995]
15. David’s Daughters - Dreaming of Loving You (Basement Boys Classic Club Mix) [ZTT, 1999]
16. DJ Minx - Move feat. Diviniti (Minx & N'Dinga's Movin' Dub) [Women on Wax Recordings, 2013] 
17. Groovenauts - Acacia (Jay Tripwire Remix) [Tonality, 2008] 
18. Kludo featuring JD Brathwaite - Love Goes On (Dub Goes On) [Sub-Urban, 1996]
19. Ralphi Rosario - Da-Me-Lo (Original Look Dub) [Wheel, 1993]
20. Havana Funk - Bakiri Ban (DJ Jorj Club Mix) [D:vision, 2004]
21. Jammin the House Gerald - Black Women (Club) [Dance Mania, 1994]

Madeline @ Queen! (2017)

recorded live on vinyl + CDJs, WNUR 89.3FM

acid + breaks + 3 peggy gou tracks

Soundtrack for a Zoombinis-inspired space escapade I built alongside Tori Weaver and Simone Pinscak. Play at xibi.space!

Interlude - Map

Theme

@smartbarchicago resident
vinyl enthusiast
sleazy house songwriter 
@splice software engineer
inquiries: url.madeline@gmail.com

Profile photo by Daniella DeLuna & Jo Control

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