Even while I am in Montreal, literally chilling (it’s 10º F), a bit of my heart still lies in Chicago, especially when I hear my friend’s music. A prime example is Michael Miles’ band; Love Concept. Featured a while back here on Hot Bizzies, Love Concept has returned with two brand new tracks. Both with that same feeling as before, the worn out but well loved 80’s throw back disco sound. These dudes are doing what Toro y Moi, Small Black, Neon Indian, and Washed Out doing but way before and way better. These tunes just feel so good. Sit back and soak it in.

Love Concept – Time Enough For Love (New Version)
Love Concept – Quarter Century Boy

Markus G

Tagged: Chicago, chill-wave, glo-fi, love concept

If you’re in New York this weekend then you’re in for a treat. VDRK and OCD Automatic, alongside Preston Craig and Free Magic, are throwing a little release party at Santos for their new track “Tell My Love”. I can safely say that this is one of my favorite tracks from the past couple months and I would have put it in my top 10 tracks of 2009 but, sadly, it wasn’t officially released yet.

I know it might be a little early to dub this a “top 10 prospect” for this year, but who knows. I do. And it is. You’ll love it. See you in New York (not really). Cheers!

Saturday, January 16 @ Santos Basement:
Preston Craig (Kiss Atlanta)
OCD Automatic
VDRK
Free Magic
FREE B4 Midnight with RSVP ($5 after) / 11pm / 21+

VDRK + OCD Automatic – Tell My Love

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Tagged: Chicago, events, music, New York, ocd automatic, vdrk

Bass bad boy Hostage is back with a brand new EP called Valhalla on our favorite rave music label, Nightshifters. The release packed with 4 original tracks that touch base on tribal, dubstep, dutch… Everything! He’s basically taken each track and packed it with the party starting essentials. Not only are the original tracks fantastic but like any good modern release, there are also some fantastic remixes too!

With a heavy line-up of artists like Chrissy Murderbot, Rampage, Angel Alanis and the only non-Chicagoan on the remix duties, Momma’s Boy, this release is a must have! Head over to Beatport and spend those paychecks.

Hostage – Valhalla

Markus G

Tagged: angel alanis, Chicago, Chrissy Murderbot, hostage, momma’s boy, nightshifters, rampage, wobble

Aside from the massively huge Halloween show with Chromeo, Crystal Castles and Boys Noize, I think this Basement Jaxx tour stop is going to be one of the biggest shows on the year for Chicago. With supporting acts like MSTRKRFT, Modeselektor, Bald E, Moneypenny and Jordan Z you can’t really go wrong. Also, in case you didn’t know why Jaxx were hitting the tour life again, it’s because they’re promoting their newly released, highly anticipated Scars album. Scars is their newest release since Crazy Itch Radio, which came out in 2006, and features support from the likes of Kelis, Santigold, Yo Majesty, Yoko Ono and many more.

Per usual, to enter this fine contest, email us to enter. In doing so, you’ll be in the running for a pair of tickets to the show and all of your wildest dreams will come true. Seriously. All of them.

Friday, November 6 @ Congress Theatre:
Basement Jaxx (DJ Set)
MSTRKRFT
Modeselektor
Bald E
Moneypenny
Jordan Z
$26.50 / Doors: 7pm / Show: 7pm / 17+ (buy tickets)

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Tagged: bald e, basement jaxx, Chicago, congress, Congress Theatre, jordan z, MODESELEKTOR, Moneypenny, MSTRKRFT