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The past month has seen a flurry of electronic musicians roll through Chicago, captivating the aural sensibilities of concert-goers around the city. We've seen Boys Noize ravage Congress's spacious dance floor, Basement Jaxx spin their deep cuts along with MSTRKRFT and Modeselektor, Bassnectar with Nosaj Thing at the House of Blues, Simian Mobile Disco for a third time this year, and Canadian DJ duo Jokers of the Scene incite pillow fights at SoundBar. This weekend does not let up. While the big shows are undoubtedly Deadmau5 at Congress and Peaches at Metro, those into the techno side of things should think long and hard about checking out Audion at Smart Bar this Friday.

It is with heavy hearts that music fans mourn the tragic weekend loss of drummer and all around loved guy, Jerry Fuchs. Fuchs lent his percussive talents to a long list of bands over his career including Maserati, Turing Machine, !!! and The Juan Maclean.

Michael Mayer makes dance music, but it's not necessarily of the pedal-down, pit-sweat variety. Co-founder of the celebrated Cologne, Germany-based imprint Kompakt, Mayer's work as both a producer and DJ, like much of his label's output, favors pristine swoops and melodic washes bundled with the considered, stylish beats of micro-house and other incarnations of what's known generally as minimal dance music.

We've already gushed over Primal Scream's upcoming appearance at Metro this Sunday, and now you have NO reason to miss it.

Cut Copy stole the show from Spoon at Pitchfork this year so we're stoked to see them play Metro tonight. We hope you already bought tickets to the show because it's sold out, but if you didn't and are jonesing for some Cut Copy you can catch them DJ at Smart Bar after the show. Get yer dancin' shoes out!

We just learned that tickets to ALL Metro and Smart Bar shows are only available through their websites, or the Metro Box Office. There will still be service fees for tickets bought online, though we believe they will be much reduced due to Metro handling all sales internally, and there is still never a service fee for tickets bought at the Box Office.

The clock to '08 is ticking. What are you doing to ring in the new year? If the answer to that question is a desperate, collar-loosening, sweat-inducing "I don't know!" then here are a few last-minute suggestions. Everything listed here will cost you less than $40 and was not sold out at the time of posting.

Chicago's DJ collective, Flosstradamus, featuring DJs Josh Young (a.k.a. J2K) and Curt Cameruci (a.k.a. Autobot), and Melissa Young (a.k.a. club rapper Kid Sister and actual sibling of J2K), grace URB's April 2007 issue, "The Next 1000." These eclectic artists blend electronic and hip-hop beats, while sampling lyrics spanning several genres from crunk to punk. Flosstradamus thrills hipsters and hip-hop heads alike with their unique blend of genre-hopping. The duo employs a three-turntable set up with...

After speculation over who will be the "special guest" at the Robbins Family benefit we posted about last week, organizer Jessica Hopper announced today that local legends Eleventh Dream Day will headline the event at Empty Bottle on January 27 at 8:00 p.m. Also appearing that evening are Chin Up Chin Up, Bobby Conn, Life & Times, and Red-Eyed Legends. Plus, they'll be raffling off lots of goodies. Here's the list so far: * VIP...

The advent of the New Year ought to bring with it joy and hope. But fans of live music know that January 1 often brings nothing but doldrums thanks to cold winter temps that discourage even the heartiest of bands from touring. So this week is as good as any to get caught up on some local “comfort food” that might get passed over in warmer weeks. Neither Lacona or Driftless Pony Club seems to...

This week there isn’t much out there to go on a spending spree and use up that Ticketmaster gift card we received for Christmas. If it’s necessary for us to buy tickets before we watch Iowa get their asses handed to them by Texas on Saturday afternoon at the Alamo Bowl, these are a couple shows that piqued our interest.

Mustaches For Kids Chicago wrapped up its growing season with the first annual 'Stache Bash last night at Smart Bar in Wrigleyville. Mustaches were compared, awards were given, and not the least bit homoerotic dancing took place. The official tally is pending, but the mustachioed men estimate that they raised over $10,000 this year for the Off the Street Club, Chicago's oldest boys and girls club.

Is it OK to love the French again? We transferred all that misplaced aggression to the Dixie Chicks, right? It just seems silly to hate an entire country that is so in favor of the libertine joys of wine, cheese and dance music. In the spirit of bringing us closer to our Parisian brothers and sisters, Chicagoist offers you a pair of tickets to see Justice spin at Smart Bar this Thursday at 10 p.m....

This week we can help Ticketmaster achieve over $1 billion in fee charges this year with a little something for everyone. Following are some of the shows going on sale this weekend. Diplo We were sad when Diplo didn't back M.I.A. last fall, so this is our chance to see him spin in all his glory. On sale Saturday at noon at the Metro Box Office, or feed the man. Smart Bar, Nov. 24, 10:00...

Organizers for the Nova Art Fair 2006 know you’ve gotta have a gimmick to get our attention. They have a few actually: transforming 40 rooms in the City Suites Hotel into mini art galleries, putting a fashion show on an el train, enlisting more than a dozen local businesses for an art walk showcase, and throwing all-night parties. Nova’s scope is broad, their minds are open, and any curiosity seems fair game. We can’t describe...

Chicagoist needs to pull its corduroy jacket out of the closet, our elbow pads are looking a little too new. Good thing it's Story Week so we can start rubbing some elbows. Story Week is Columbia College’s week of lectures, readings, panel discussions and performances, from authors large and small, local and from away. There’s way too much cool stuff to list here, so we’ll list some of the highlights, but make sure to check...

While the recent Band Aid 20 single did little more than make most Americans say “Wait…Bob Geldof’s still alive?”, music is often the best way to people's hearts, minds and--most importantly: wallets. As private donations to various relief efforts in this country have topped more than $200 million, several local music venues have started efforts to assist those in need. HotHouse in the South Loop leads the pack with a pair of benefit shows. No...

It’s been three years since third wave ska band Blue Meanies has been on active duty in Chicago. Anticipating the re-release of their classic Full Throttle album on Thick Records, they’re playing a pair of shows tonight and tomorrow. It’s bad enough that we’re near broke and still trying to get some last-minute Christmas shopping done, but trying to scrape up the cash to make it to both shows is killing us. Sorry Grandma:...

Are you still at work? Dude, leave. Have you seen the weather outside? Today was a good day to bring your hat and gloves, son. No need to Ask Tom Why either.