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Dennis Rodman is a Fan of ‘Ear-Splitting Techno’

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Dennis Rodman never let a playoff game get in the way of partying.

In fact, the NBA Hall of Fame forward frequently relieved the pressure of major games with nights out on the town. In his new book, ‘Walk On The Wild Side‘, Rodman details one such outing ahead of a critical NBA Finals that was Game 6 against the Seattle Supersonics. The night began straightforward enough, with sushi and some Sake bombs, but with a crazy crew by his side, things rapidly went off the rails.

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2PSYCHED DJ

2PSYCHED Debuts Minimal-Tech Album On Self-Owned Label Required Noise

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Bringing an eclectic feel of underground techno, 2PSYCHED continues to release more on the self-created label Required Noise that he founded in 2020.

Pre-order ‘DYSTOPIA’ Digital Album

Born and raised in the Baltimore-Washington area as an American-Filipino, 2PSYCHED not only grew up with an appreciation for electronic music but for mental wellness as well. As a Graduate from the University of Maryland, 2PSYCHED began his journey in creating non-invasive ways to further bridge gaps that occur from mental wellness. Through understanding the process of how to bridge the gaps that occur from mental wellness, he began developing a greater community through leadership and management. Now, 2PSYCHED stands not only as a talented dj-producer but also as an experienced and registered acute psychiatric nurse.

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Mea Inferno DJ

6AM Guest Mix: Mea Inferno

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Known as the angels of the underground, this week’s Guest Mix kicks off with techno up-and-comers, Mea Inferno. The Chicago-born and LA-based duo fill the dancefloor with forceful driving techno. Drawing inspiration across a multitude of genres, Mea Inferno’s sets are filled with dynamic tracks boasting powerful drops that bring the crowd on a dark and spacey journey.

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Meet The Ravers Elena

Meet the Ravers: Elena, A Chicago House Head

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One of the best parts about a rave is its anonymity. It’s a sacred space without status symbols. It’s you, the music, and other ravers. The only expectation is that you treat others with love and respect, and hopefully enjoy the music. Safe to say you’ve probably wondered who’s dancing next to you. What’s their name? What do they do? Meet Elena part-time raver and full-time personal consultant.

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DJ Heather Dirtybird Campout

Listen to Exclusive DJ Heather Dirtybird Campout Mix

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DJ Heather has been widely regarded as one of the best music selectors in the game. This Brooklyn-born Chicagoan has made a name for herself for her commitment to musical appreciation and innovation. Mostly known as a Hip-Hop DJ, she eventually shifted the tracks and genres she played toward house music. “The demand for me to play house seemed to increase after each gig. Over time one just gave way to another. Gone but not forgotten” she says. With roots in Detroit, Claude Vonstroke always loves to show love to the Midwest on the Dirtybird Campout lineups. This year is no exception with DJ Heather’s name gracing the bill. 6AM caught up with DJ Heather to talk about her Dirtybird Campout appearance and inclusivity in dance music.

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Rewind: Best Rave Videos from the Past

Rewind: Best Rave Videos from the Past

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Let’s take a trip (no, not that kind of trip), but a trip back in time. To a time where raving and partying were a little more magical and a little more illegal  (maybe that added to the magic). Go back to a time where whistles and glow sticks reigned supreme not fan clacking. Back to a time where people weren’t taking selfies for the ‘gram.  It’s fascinating to see how much has changed throughout the years, but also how much remains the same in rave culture. So here we go, let’s begin the trip back to the past.

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Free Lollapalooza Ticket

Vaccinated? You Could Get a Free Lollapalooza Ticket

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Vaccinated? Well, you could get a free Lollapalooza ticket. With Chicago having officially reopened, the city is offering locals a brand new incentive to get vaccinated: free Lollapalooza tickets. In a press conference last Friday, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced that 1,200 single-day passes will be distributed between four different vaccination sites on Saturday, June 26.

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ARC Festival Chicago

ARC Music Festival Debuts in Chicago With Cirez D b2b Adam Beyer, DJ Pierre, Derrick Carter, Luciano, Bob Moses & ZHU

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ARC Music Festival will debut on Labor Day Weekend in Chicago’s Union Park, and with it they present a lineup that blends the more underground sounds of electronic music, with a focus on Chicago House, well-known big room Techno names and genre-blurring Electronica artists.

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Chicago-based Vested Recordings / Release 018

Vested Recordings Welcomes Or Sade, Tel Aviv via Chicago

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This 18th Vested Recordings label release offers a pair of standout deep progressive originals from a rising resident artist in Tel Aviv, Israel: Or Sade. These two songs take us on a pair of deep and driving avenues, beautifully-textured with seductive melodics. Having an artist residency at the world-renowned club “The Cat And The Dog”, or sharing the stage with the world’s finest electronic music artists, Or Sade has truly turned in a shining duo of songs on this release. Read more

Guest Mix RJ Pickens

6AM Guest Mix: RJ Pickens

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This week’s Guest Mix features RJ Pickens. The Chicago-based producer, DJ, and Vested label boss has roots as a longtime participant in the city’s electronic music scene. RJ Pickens is helping shape the future of the Windy City’s dance music. Read more