Chicago House Labels
I have yet to find a discography specifically listing Chicago-based house labels. Here is my attempt to fill the gap.
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Author: Jacob Arnold
2009 Winter Singles
Winter’s made its return here in Chicago after a week of warmth. In such weather, there’s nothing better than staying home with a stack of new records from the usual suspects.
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The Sight Below and L’usine at Sonotheque
Sonotheque had a nice low-key line-up of electronic musicians last night.
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Yagya: Rigning
Yagya’s new album is better than his last. While his style has been called dub techno, the best tracks have strong melodies.
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Robert Henke: Atom/Document
On the dancefloor, he’s known as Monolake, but my favorite Robert Henke compositions were designed for art installations or performances.
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Intrusion: The Seduction of Silence [single]
As volume builds, so does echo. Hitchell is at his best here.
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Los Hermanos at Sonotheque
Remember Detroit.
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2008 Top 10
10 albums, 10 EPs, 10 reissues
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VA: Music From Mathematics
If you missed out on these tracks, you’re in for a treat. Jamal has a vision, and each of his compositions crackle with energy.
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B12: B12 Records Archive Volume 1
Heard in their original context (yet skillfully remastered), the tunes from B12’s Musicology and 2001 – Space Age E.P. are exciting, even after nearly two decades.
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