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Nate Seider goes by Nate Manic when he’s at the turntables. In addition to his own mixes, he’s also the person that selects the DJs who spin at one of Chicago’s long-standing dance clubs: Smart Bar. He’s also the Talent Buyer and Music Director for the club.

Catching up with various and sundry of importance to the Chicago music scene: Mayor-elect Rahm Emanuel named his cultural affairs team last week, and as with several of his decisions pertaining to the arts, it’s hard to read the tea leaves.Michelle Boone will lead the newly merged and therefore cont

Garrett Shrigley is one of the bright, new faces on Chicago’s house music scene. Behind the decks he goes by Adulture.

On Fridays, Eight Forty-Eight presents some of the best selectors Chicago has to offer.Dirk van den Heuvel certainly knows his way around a turntable. As a DJ had Chicago crowds moving for a long time.

On Tuesday, Lollapalooza released its lineup for the three-day August festival. But Lolla is just one place to get music on this summer.

April is Jazz Appreciation Month. For those new to the music, jazz is one of those genres that can be a little intimidating.

It’s tough enough for a small business to survive four decades. When that business is a record label – it is almost unheard of. But Bruce Iglauer has defied the odds.