Jake Guidry

Photo Credit: David Goldman Photography Chicagoist Mix Series is an ongoing feature that profiles local DJs/producers and features a mix compiled exclusively for Chicagoist. This is mix No. 16, brought to you by DJ Qbot. It's been, um, never since we've featured a full techno mix for Chicagoist Mix... continue reading on Chicagoist

Treated. It's yet another exceedingly trendy buzzword being uttered by today's adventurous youth, and it's splayed across the snapback of Abel Tesfaye, known primarily as indie R&B phenom The Weeknd. The meme-ish word seems to parallel The Weeknd's sudden prominence in the overall indie consciousness. Surely, though, "Treated" will... continue reading on Chicagoist

For an electronic music duo named Modeselektor, it's fitting that their music has long navigated countless electronic (and sometimes non-electronic) genres. Members Gernot Bronsert and Sebastian Szary borrow from everything from techno to drum 'n bass to dubstep to IDM and more, marking an attuned sense of the world... continue reading on Chicagoist

Late last night the first wave of artists were announced for the third annual North Coast Music Festival. The three-day event, which takes place in Union Park over Labor Day Weekend, features a mix of electronic, hip-hop, and jam bands. The first wave of artists announced includes Pretty Lights,... continue reading on Chicagoist

Chicagoist Mix Series is an ongoing feature that profiles local DJs/producers and features a mix compiled exclusively for Chicagoist. This is mix No. 15, brought to you by Kid Color, who was recently announced as one of the acts at Lollapalooza 2012. Everybody loves Kid Color. When it comes... continue reading on Chicagoist