Tag: house music
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Kappa Futur Festival Shines Bright: 2024 Preview
Are you ready to dive into a world of pulsating beats and an atmosphere charged with pure euphoria? If your answer is an obvious “YES,” then add Kappa Futur Festival to your itinerary for this July 5th through 7th, 2024! Location and Date:Kappa Futur Festival is set against the stunning backdrop of Parco Dora in…
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ARC Music Festival Makes House Music History
Looking back on this past weekend, the first inaugural ARC Music Festival feels like a dream. Between the lineup, the production, and the afterparties, next to nothing could have been better. As the birthplace of house music, Chicago was in desperate need of a festival like this, and we can only imagine more success for…
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Defected Croatia 2021: House Music Heaven
As we met fellow travelers in Croatia, many asked why we came all this way. It was obvious to us: a house music festival, what else? But for anyone not attending Defected Croatia, it was a tough concept to follow. “Just for a music festival??” This is one of our favorite things about the house…
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Galo Releases “Hypnotized” on OKNF with Free Download
During these times of uncertainty, there are a few things that we can really appreciate- one of those things being fire new music. Galo is taking it one step further by hitting us with a brand new banger “Hypnotized”, complete with a free download! We have always been huge fans and supporters of Galo since…
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[Song Premiere] Get Down With the Duo Where It’s ATT
Australian Duo Where It’s ATT is back at it with a brand new release. “Act Like That” combines their classic G-House sound with some UK hip-hop influence, delivering you grime vibes. In times of quarantine, it’s the perfect song to put on for a workout. You’re going to want to get up and get sweaty…
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Masteria Slings Saucy New EP: “Underground”
According to Detroit-based producer Masteria, what he was going for with his new EP “Underground” was exactly what he accomplished: a saucy, dark, underground sound that is becoming pretty recognizable as his own. Blessed with not one but three new tracks today, we have to say the EP nails the vibe we’re always craving when…
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Galo Releases 50 Cent “Candy Shop” Remix with a Free Download
Galo is literally taking us to the Candy Shop with a delicious treat- a free music download! If you don’t live under a rock then you have probably gotten down to 50 Cent’s original version of “Candy Shop” at some point in your life. Galo is back with a dark and deep g-house remix of…
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Birdhouse 2019- Chicago’s Perfect Dirtybird Fam Affair
Dirtybird isn’t just a label, it’s a family. The fans are ride or die and there’s a special bond between them and the artists, too. Listening to my favorite house and techno songs while surrounded by the loving and accepting people who are part of this family creates an energy that brings me to euphoria.…
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Golf Clap Announces Come Alive Tour Dates
The dynamic house wanging duo Golf Clap is comprised of none other than Bryan Jones and Hugh Cleal. With strong roots in the Chicago house and Detroit techno scene, these guys know how to throw down. Each live show, you are guaranteed relentless energy and the desire to dance for the entirety of every single…
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MK’s Family Affair at Chicago’s Sound-Bar
This past Friday was a pretty special day for Backpacks and Beat Drops. I got to cover MK’s Family Affair with Nathan Barato, our first event we officially covered as press! (Woo!) This was one of my first nights out in Chicago in a while, too, so I was excited to see some friends and…