https://soundcloud.com/ole-mic-odd
Not only is this the first post for Research & Development of 2024, it is our very first live set to be published as part of the mix series!  

Los Angeles-born Ole Mic Odd (aka Michael Padgett) grew up surrounded by jazz and rap music before moving to the east coast and becoming obsessed with vinyl. After DJing at parties and bars for years – spinning everything from dub/reggae and funk to krautrock and minimal wave – he finally discovered techno and picked up a few drum machines. 

Influenced by cult Dutch electronic labels, Detroit electro, Miami bass, early Chicago and P-Funk/G-Funk, Michael's music and performances are driven by hardware electronics, live recordings and improvisation. His high-energy live sets weave together techno, acid, electro, house, synth-wave and jakbeat styles, while his recordings range from acid electro and jackin techno to stomping house and ambient synth improvisations.

Michael has released on Kraftjerkz, Source Material, Zement, Dead Channel, Natural Sciences, New York Haunted, Another Perspective, Hilltown Disco, Clan Destine and Up North Records, among others. He has releases forthcoming on KRI Records, Zonate and Jungle Gym Records.

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@narr-radio host
part of @dock34

No rest for the wick3d

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d.phylleia@gmail.com bookings/confessions/muzak

@shantievanti - main account
@researchndevelopment
evantidj@gmail.com

*Otherworldly Ambiguity"
"Liminal Radio" WIIT.FM second Mondays, 1-3pm

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 second Mondays, 1-3pm CST.

She is a member of Research & Development, "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."

As a member of Evanti, a DJ collective comprised of Shanti and Evan (Scum.ee), they host Otherworldly Ambiguity, an experience centered around the phenomenon of liminality, occupying the spaces in between and outside of pre-existing concepts and rigid categories.  

Upcoming Shows:
4/26: Usual Suspects, TBA 
7/11: Musique Électronique, Madison, WI 
7/27: The Great Beyond, Franklin, MN 

2025:
3/15: Mictlan, Underworld, TBA
3/4: H.OT.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 x Dimibowie, TBA
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: Goods, Swig (Evanti)
6/22: YardJamz, TBA
6/14: Errancy, Hyde Park
6/1: Wisteria, The Whistler
5/23: entropic, Smartbar
5/18: Lumina by HzM, TBA
4/20: Vampire’s Ball
4/18: Otherworldly Ambiguity, Podlasie (Evanti)
4/5: Smoke & Mirrors
3/23 : Vamplified, TBA
3/17: Otherworldly Ambiguity, The Whistler (Evanti)
3/7: Stankbugz radio
2/13: Wisteria, The Whistler

2023:
12/31: Sanctum NYE After Party 
11/17: Trust, Smoke & Mirrors
10/31: Gollum's Coven, The Whistler (Evanti)
10/23: Punch House 
10/19: Otherworldly Ambiguity, Podlasie
9/24: Ambient Brunch, Cafe Mustache (Evanti)
9/5: Punch House 
5/13: Mood Swings, Swig (Evanti)
4/23: Otherworldly Ambiguity, The Whistler
3/22: Cafe Mustache (Evanti)
1/25: Cafe Mustache

Co-founding member of @filthy-mitts....Scratch technician based in the Southwest UK....Gig dates & more info on https://madbeats.wixsite.com/djmadbeats

Radical Edward is a member of the SPAZ collective and is active in the west coast  underground electronic music scene, playing  renegades and warehouse parties as well as being a regular at The Autonomous Mutant Festival.   
Known for his unique style, Radical Edward is one of those DJs that can play just about any style and get you dancing while also peeking over the decks to try to catch which secret cut he's surprising you with.
With a deep understanding and love for a wide range of music, Radical Edward always delivers the eclectic goods.

Also known as DJ Jihad and many other aliases on occasion

community service 2010-2023

Thanks to everyone for listening. Go home.

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

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