Frankie Knuckles
Rolling Stone lists its 200 Greatest Dance Songs of All Time (listen to playlist)
From Bee Gees to Bjork to Beyonce, from Chic to Chemical Brothers, from Robyn to Robin S, these are Rolling Stone’s choices for the 200 best bangers
Confidence Man tell us about what they've been listening to ahead of tour
Australian dancerock duo Confidence Man play NYC & L.A. this week and their playlist includes The Prodigy, Fat White Family, and more.
new film 'Eden' set in world of 'French Touch' dance music, is out now ++ win the soundtrack w/ Daft Punk, Jaydee & more
So far this has been a pretty good year for films revolving around music, both in documentary and dramatic form. The Wrecking Crew and Love and Mercy to name two…
Frankie Knuckles tribute Tuesday
Chicago Pride has the details:The special tribute and dance party honoring Frankie Knuckles will take place Tuesday, June 3 at the Chase North Promenade, 201 E…
The Horrors covered Frankie Knuckles' "Your Love" (listen); The Obamas, Elton John & Summerstage offer tributes
We lost house music pioneer Frankie Knuckles earlier this month and tributes are still pouring in, none more notable than former Chicago resident and current man in charge President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama…
free Summerstage 2014 shows in Brooklyn's Red Hook Park, Betsy Head Park, Herbert Von King Park & more (schedule)
Marissa Nadler at Baby’s All Right in March (more by Amanda Hatfield)
The schedule for the Summerstage 2014 Season was just announced, and as you may know, in addition to the shows in Central Park, there are also free shows in many other NYC parks too…
house music pioneer Frankie Knuckles, RIP
Details are scarce at this point but 5 Chicago is reporting that house music pioneer Frankie Knuckles has died at age 59, with corroboration from his [90s Def Mix Productions partner David Morales…
Frankie Knuckles, RIP
5 Magazine reports that Frankie Knuckles, “The Godfather of House Music,” has passed away at age 59. Though details are scarce, Knuckles’ passing has been corroborated by Paul Johnson, DJ Deeon, and DJ David Morales…
James Murphy, Holy Ghost & more acts added to Wavefront Music Festival; watch a short documentary about DFA Records
James Murphy on SS Coachella 2012 (more by Greg Cristman)
As discussed, the second annual Wavefront Music Festival is set to take place from July 5-7 at Montrose Beach…
What's going on Tuesday?
today in Chicago
* Bullet Hell, Vertonen, James Connolly @ The Burlington
* Chapter 24, Blind Shake, The Larroquettes @ Empty Bottle
* Chicago Sounds in the ’80s @ Museum of Contemporary Art
* Korallreven, Young Magic, How To Dress Well (DJ set) @ Schubas
* St…
