Chris Nazuka Interview
Previously unpublished interview with Chicago deep house producer Chris Nazuka. Continue Reading
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Damon Locks on Black Monument Ensemble
Damon Locks’ Black Monument Ensemble offers a unique sensory experience. The group’s live performances, often comprised of over a dozen artists, combine choral singing, recorded samples, live instruments, costume, and dance to form a beautiful, immersive whole. In March 2021, during one of the pandemic lock-downs, I interviewed Locks by… Continue Reading
DJ M-TRAXXX: Extended Cut
I wrote about Manny Cuevas, better known as DJ M-TRAXXX for the December 2022 issue of The Wire. What follows is an extended history. Be sure to check out his collection of over 550 house and techno mixes. Manny Cuevas was born and raised in Lorain, Ohio, a small city… Continue Reading
Craig Loftis, Renaissance Man
The producer, DJ, sound engineer, and dance club furniture builder who has been part of Chicago’s house music scene since its inception.
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Rockin’ House: Rodney Bakerr
Rodney Bakerr’s Strange Trip from Punk Rock to Acid House
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Michael Ezebukwu, The Wanderer
DJ at Club LaRay, Rialto Tap, the Clubhouse, and more
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Boogieman in the Mix
Martin “Boogieman” Luna got into the Chicago house scene when he lent his knife to a DJ at a rough party.
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Memories of Ron Hardy
An interview with Ron’s nephew, Bill, owner of Partehardy Records.
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Patrice Scott
Patrice Scott DJs, produces, and runs his own label, Sistrum Recordings. He will be spinning at DEMF for the first time next weekend. We spoke by phone.
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Robert Hood: In the Spirit
A phone interview with Detroit minimal techno legend Robert Hood discussing The Omega Man, spirituality, and his first DJ gig at a reggae club.
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