jayah's direct support set (the last 1.5-hr of her 3-hr set) for Call Super at Chicago's Smartbar. <3 hope you enjoy the journey

Live @ Smartbar: Call Super support set (10.14.23)

Track IDs:
Ralphi Rosario - Bardot Fever
Garret David - A1 That Queen! Track
Todd Edwards, MANT - Provenance
Luke Dean - Diss You Right
Ghetto Groove - Set Me Free
Dennis Quin, Roog - Igohart ft. Berger Lewis
Geto Mark - Move
The Cucarachas, The Carry Nation - The Oracle (Alinka & Shaun J Wright Remix)
Swales - NYC 1988 (Extended Mix)
Ollie Red - House To My Beat
Dionne - Feel Da Rain (D’Pac Dub)
Beyoncé - Cuff It vs Move Your Body (Laureano Edit)
DJ wOLFY! - 100% Pure COZY Love Mashup
R.I.P Productions - The Players
Mr. V - Jus Dance (Dennis Quin Extended Remix)
CASSIMM - LOVE DESIRE (Extended Mix)
Ghettoblaster, Frivolous Jealous - Ghetto Style
DJ PP - Skyroom 
Jazzmik - Jersey Roots
Cajmere - Percolator
Ed Nine -Break It Down 
KIRIK - CHWTSGD
Azealia Banks - New Bottega
Cajmere, Dajae - Brighter Days (Marco Lys Remix)
Marc Cotterell - Move To The Groove
Urban Soul, DJ Roland Clark - My Urban Soul (USG Club Mix)
Kurd Maverick - Dancing To (Extended Mix)

Smartbar QUEEN! FEB 11TH Set!

(There may be some glitching issues in the mix. Unfortunately that is how it was recorded. </3) Please enjoy my debut set at Smartbar for Queen on March 24, 2024. This night was electrifying and if you were there, you know! Enjoy <3

iamBrandon @ Queen at Smartbar LIVE 3/24/2024

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Brenda is a Chicago-based techno artist. She is A&R for Format Recordings, resident DJ and co-producer of their weekly techno podcast series, Format.FM, and joint curator of the Format underground warehouse event series. In 2023, she became a resident DJ at renowned dance club, smartbar, in Chicago.

 A classically trained pianist and saxophonist, her expansive understanding of structure and rhythm allows her to draw inspiration from all kinds of music, from soulful jazz to dark, gritty drum and bass. Brenda’s talent for laying down everything from pulsing ethereal beats to jackin’ stompers demonstrate her versatility all while maintaining consistent themes of darker, harder, hypnotic techno.

Follow Brenda
SoundCloud: @brendacurtis
Facebook: www.facebook.com/brendatechno
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Resident Advisor: www.ra.co/dj/brenda

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Global Vibe Radio 400 feat. Brenda (Live at Smartbar in August 2023 in support of Perc)

*Closing set from April 12, 2024 at Smartbar Chicago, April 12, 2024

Smartbar

STUNNA Live at Smartbar Chicago April 12 2024

Desktop

Only Vinyl Dub House Mix

Dj set inspirado en sonidos minimalistas, dub y techno. Sonido de club underground y 100% vinilo.

DJ Set 100% Vinyl - Minimal Dub Techno - Summer 2024

Dj Set Tech House Summer 2024

Recorded live @ Smartbar with FemmeDecks - June 6, 2024.

https://soundcloud.com/tommarsi

Beloved Radio: Tom Marsi (Live @ Smartbar w/ FD June 6, 2024)

https://on.soundcloud.com/WjWHQxUqGdcXyP7h8
Brenda has been at the forefront of the local scene in Chicago for nearly a decade. With roots stemming from the '90s underground culture, she has actively curated club and warehouse events, served as a partner and A&R at Format Recordings, and been a long-standing contributor to the FormatFM podcast series. Recently, Brenda attained a residency at the legendary club, smartbar, now in its second year. A classically trained pianist and saxophonist, her expansive understanding of structure and rhythm allows her to draw inspiration from all types of music, ranging from soulful jazz to dark, gritty drum and bass. Brenda’s talent for laying down everything from pulsing ethereal beats to jackin’ stompers demonstrate her versatility all while maintaining a consistent theme of driving, hypnotic techno.

FB: https://www.facebook.com/brenda.curtis.37?mibextid=LQQJ4d

IG:@brenda.c_312

RA: https://ra.co/dj/brenda

RND 112 - Brenda

hard techno & hardgroove, detroit techno, only vinyl and mixed by myself. Technics

Vinyl Set -  TECHNO HARDGROOVE 001

The smartbar affiliate talks to the Fool's Gold Records founder about climbing the ranks, DJ discourse and how to exist in commercial and underground scenes simultaneously.

This week's RA Exchange takes us to Chicago, where two big names—The Blessed Madonna and A-Trak—have a chat ahead of their back-to-back set at underground institution smartbar last month. These are two DJs who have been around the block. The Blessed Madonna (FKA The Black Madonna) is originally from Kentucky, but made her name in Chicago. She started out as an intern at smartbar and working at the local label Dust Trax, later becoming lead A&R and an established DJ in her own right. 

A-Trak is a Canadian artist who cut his teeth as head honcho of Fool's Gold Records. He's known for having developed the careers of artists like Kid Cudi and Danny Brown, and he also formed Duck Sauce with Armand Van Helden, a project synonymous with the bloghouse era. 

The two have a long history with Chicago, and they engage in a discussion about how they think the city looks from the outside. As one of the most segregated cities in the US, they say, what the rest of the world sees as one cohesive and unified hub for house music is instead divided by genre and area code. They also debate the complexities of existing in commercial and underground music worlds simultaneously, our collective over-fetishisation of the past, the stupidity of DJ discourse and Europe's tendency to impose its view of America—and American dance music—on the Midwest. Listen to the episode in full.

EX.734 A-Trak & The Blessed Madonna

The smartbar affiliate talks to the Fool's Gold Records founder about climbing the ranks, DJ discourse and how to exist in commercial and underground scenes simultaneously.

This week's RA Exchange takes us to Chicago, where 
two big names—The Blessed Madonna and A-Trak—have a chat ahead of their back-to-back set at underground institution smartbar last month. These are two DJs who have been around the block. The Blessed Madonna (FKA The Black Madonna) is originally from Kentucky, but made her name in Chicago. She started out as an intern at smartbar and working at the local label Dust Trax, later becoming lead A&R and an established DJ in her own right. 

A-Trak is a Canadian artist who cut his teeth as head honcho of Fool's Gold Records. He's known for having developed the careers of artists like Kid Cudi and Danny Brown, and he also formed Duck Sauce with Armand Van Helden, a project synonymous with the bloghouse era. 

The two have a long history with Chicago, and they engage in a discussion about how they think the city looks from the outside. As one of the most segregated cities in the US, they say, what the rest of the world sees as one cohesive and unified hub for house music is instead divided by genre and area code. They also debate the complexities of existing in commercial and underground music worlds simultaneously, our collective over-fetishisation of the past, the stupidity of DJ discourse and Europe's tendency to impose its view of America—and American dance music—on the Midwest. Listen to the episode in full.

holiii les comparto mi live set en smartbar para espiral ꩜ 08.22.24 ꩜ siempre es un honor poder estar en ese booth <3

e҉ s҉ p҉ i҉ r҉ a҉ l҉ - LIVE @ Smartbar 08.22.24

Dan B Hood (He/They/She) is a Chicago based Artist, DJ, and smartbar’s Lighting Designer. Inspired by construction sites, bathhouses and ‘acid heads’, Dan navigates raw textures and atmospheres to create momentary sensory escapes. They have released mixes on Mutant Radio, Bleak Narrative, and previously hosted a show on My House, Your House. As a new resident of Research & Development they are eager to continue community building by making spaces for dancers and artists to experiment and expand our growing network of like-minded folks across the planet.

RND 117 - Dan B Hood

Opening set from J. Córdova at smartbar for our 2024 Thursday residency, e̷s̷p̷i̷r̷a̷l̷ 

J. Córdova opens the portal to Espiral with a dark, murky fusion of slowtech dembow, deconstructed atmospheres, and piercing bass, warming up the dance floor and setting dancers’ hips in motion.

TRACKLIST: 
Lurka - BR Greaze
Doctor Jeep - The Hypnotist 
Doctor Jeep - Snake Eyes
Objekt - Bad Apples
Tano - 10-11 (Tomba remix)
EL PLVYBXY - RIEL
Brodinski & cos ft. La Albany - Las 12
Entrañas - Sismo
Entrañas - Buitre
CDC - SXO ft. LARINHX, Ebony 
Keygurr - PRUEBA DE RESISTENCIA
Piezo - Zap-ism
SINNAZ - Con Sentido (Riddim)
Entrañas, Ene Ese
LICRA - Cuéntale Edit
T.A.U. - Guatauba Jungle
Lukrø & Cardozo - Chiki (Entrañas remix)
kelman duran - POMPIS
SEVENBEATZ - Young Birds RKT
First Epoque - Epoque No. 29
Hodge - Fussyhead
Mecániko - Escalator
wrk.dat - Breaking Character
Will Hofbauer - Stickers
Kouslin - Quick Like A Bank
Ene Ese - Fosas 
Rasenk - Palpite
JON E CASH 3D - DESSIE
Masters At Work - The Ha Dance (Kaval Edit)
El Gusano - Alberca
Dengue Dengue Dengue - Yacuruna
ALFONSO LUNA - EL IMPERIAL 
Verraco - Godspeed >

J. Córdova @ smartbar – espiral 10/17/24

JACK IN tha HOUSE (Jazz player set)

a song i made about my favorite club in chicago. my first release available on all platforms.

SMARTBAR

From the Zambian house parties she went to as a kid and the European raves she went to as a young adult, to her recent international debut at Bella Afrikana Beach Club in Accra, Ghana, COBRA B pulls from her unique influences to create energizing, boundary-pushing dance floor experiences. Mix recorded live at Smartbar in Chicago, September 2024. 

Tracklist:
Buya Timmy Regisford edit
Concentrate Truncate
Love’s Got Me High Terrance Parker 
Zisho
Ceri Need You
Jill Scott Crown Royale
Zulu Circle Children
Say Yes LoKi
Message for the DJ Delano Smith
Kelela Bruises
Liv.e Back Alley
God’s Got It DJ Spen
Mr G G's funk
Mukkala Mukkabala
Rich Homie Quan - Type Of Way
Charlotte De Witte 
Blessed Mr G
Musiq Soulchild So Beautiful (K2 remix)
Traveling Quentin Harris
Mr G Lights
Let Me Tell U Lyric Hood
Techno Dabke
Jill Scott 
Yaegi booboo
Santigold Disparate Youth

Live mix at Smartbar in Chicago

Resident DJ Replay Lakeview | Former Resident DJ at Berlin Night Club (RIP) | Chicago House DJ 🎧  | Wanna Book Me? Check out my EPK: https://shorturl.at/01Mh0 Email contactiambrandon@gmail.com

A classically-trained keyboardist and working musician based in Chicago,  STUNNA (aka J. Cappo) has crafted his own unique sound within the fast-paced world of Drum + Bass music.  With a number of strong releases on various high-profile labels coupled with a solid Stateside and international touring schedule under his belt, this Grammy-nominated, URB 'Next 100' producer and host of BASSDRIVE Radio's popular weekly 'GREENROOM' show is determined to spread his own sound as well as exclusive tracks from talent around the world.  As his prolific catalogue of solo productions, collaborations and remixes has gained global support from DOC SCOTT, LTJ BUKEM, FABIO, MARKY, LOXY, NOOKIE, BIG BUD, MARCUS INTALEX, CALIBRE and many more, it's going to be another busy year ahead…..

FemmeDecks @angeliaword @missteikk @vutall

Banana Pudding @misstwinkusa @prettyprivilege @tommarsi

💌 contact@bananapudding.co
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Bio:

Ruben Majuelo (aka Ruben Ruiz), music enthusiast based in Madrid and Dj since 2000. Along his career as a Dj (actually he also release some tracks for diferents digital labels) he warmed up for national and international artists such as Cristian Varela, Oscar Mulero, Bens Sims, Takaaki Itoh, Dylan Drazen, Dj Pepo, Pelacha..., and he played at mytical clubs like Aixa Galiana, Evalon, Code Fabrik, Sonomascope, One Madrid.
A few years ago, he based in Chicago for a long time, where he had the chance to visit the best underground clubs overthere like Spybar, The Mid, Primary, Smartbar and he got a lot of awesome music influences of Chicago House and Detroit Techno.
Now, his music: underground House and Techno with powerful kicks and basslines, melodies, acid sounds, atmospheres, and all played for enjoy the club.


Labels:
/Berberis/
/Hungry Koala Records/
/Up To Loft/
/Dubai Dark Recordings/
/GsG Music/

chicago electronic music @veilchicago
bookings/contact: veilkody@gmail.com
Promo : zeelaapromo@gmail.com

Support from:
Adventure Club
Krewella
Slander
Kayzo
Herobust

Cobra B is a Chicago-born, St. Louis-raised open-format DJ who mixes music rooted in the Black diaspora. She pulls from her unique influences to create energizing, boundary-pushing sonic experiences that blend house music, amapiano, afrobeats, R&B, juke, kwaito, techno, hip hop, jazz & post-punk✨

She's musically influenced by the soul, R&B and rock her mom played while cooking, riding shotgun in her big brother's car with the bass on high, the Gospel in church pews with her dad & grandpa, Zambian braai parties with her childhood best friend, songs by Alicia Keys & Regina Spektor (Soviet Kitsch) she once learned on the piano and Esperanza Spaulding on the bass guitar, European raves while studying in Ireland, and underground punk shows & jam sessions with her bandmates (Black Reveries) while in Boston.

Since launching her DJ career, she has made appearances in some of Chicago's legendary spaces, including Smartbar, Podlasie Club, the California Clipper, Berlin nightclub (RIP), and annual events like Pride Fest and the Other Art Fair. She is also a resident DJ for a free community roller skate event in Garfield Park and regularly plays at underground events and raves. Cobra B primarily plays in the Midwest but travels on occasion, making her international debut at Bella Afrikana Beach Club in Accra, Ghana  (hey, Mz. Oristin!).

Photo credit: Michael Izquierdo Instagram: izqueerdo
Choker necklace: Sonal instagram: ssonixo

P.S. if you've read this far...some random influences: my first techno rave (Dax J in Dublin 2017), my homie Bongani in Ireland & those NUIG pizzas, my homies sippin' Savanna cider & dancing pantsula in Khayelitsha, South Africa and Lusaka, Zambia; my first Chosen Few Picnic, seeing DJ Virginia at Berghain, my first jazz jam session on electric bass with Angel Bat Dawid & friends, watching Pink Floyd's The Wall with my mom as a kid, every backyard party someone has welcomed me to, that time India Arie performed under the stars at the St. Louis Arch on July 4th for free (yes, there were fireworks!), and the little girl in Garfield Park who said I was the best.

Born and bred on Chicago’s West Side, DJ Wolfy exploded onto the House scene in 2021. Cutting his teeth at house parties and clubs such as The Call, Wolfy has slowly been building a rabid following through his Doghouse mixes on SoundCloud. 
                        
Most recently he has opened for Derrick Carter and Michael Serafini at the legendary Smartbar party Queen!, where he set the dance floor a fire with “100% Pure Love (COZY Remix)”, a mashup of Beyoncé‘ and Crystal Waters. He has also had his mixes featured on WNUR and Haus of LSD Radio Chicago.

As a Chicago native, Wolfy has a deep love and respect for House Music and culture. Recently he was lucky enough to work on a short-term project for the Frankie Knuckles Foundation. 

“It a surreal moment,” he remarked on just first encounter with the Godfather’s massive vinyl collection. The project entailed helping to digitize Frankie’s 5000+ record collection. 

“There was an eerie feeling, as if he was there. You could feel a presence in there…There was magic.”

Wolfy approaches DJ-ing in a positive, selfless style. “When I play an event, it's not about me. I want folks on the dance floor feeling good, smiling, laughing, and escaping the outside world.”

His sets are focused on Jackin' House, Tech House, Deep House, and Garage. He takes his main inspirations from artist such as, DJ Heather, Demuir, Michael Serafini, Garrett David, & Derrick Carter.

He has previously rocked the decks at Smartbar/Metro, Le Nouctune, Splash, Podlaise, and The Call, to name a few. You can catch DJ Wolfy at his weekend residency at Lost Never Found. 

Keep updated on all things DJ Wolfy here on DJ wolfy.net and follow him on SoundCloud and Instagram. 🐾

Global techno & house community empowering the culture of work & rave
Est. 2008 Los Angeles

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♡ Upcoming ♡
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2024
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The weekly RA Exchange is a series of conversations with artists, labels and promoters shaping the electronic music landscape.

elixir del underground ₊˚⊹☆ 
event + label 
neoperreo • latin club • espiral 
J. Córdova ✦ karennoid ✦ DJ Aguara'i 
Book us: aguaderosasmke@gmail.com 
Send demos: aguaderosasmke@gmail.com or juliocordovadj@gmail.com

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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