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Signal + Bok Bok, MΔRRI$

May 16, 2012 // by Kyle S // Tagged bizzies, bok bok, Guidry, morris, MΔRRI$, night slugs, sparkletone

Well this edition of Signal should be a hoot. Not only do we host Bok Bok on the first stop of his solo North American tour, but we’ve also got trap specialist MΔRRI$ coming in from Kansas to join in … Continue reading →

Signal + Massacooramaan

April 5, 2012 // by Kyle S // Tagged bizzies, Guidry, Massacooramaan, Signal, sparkletone

Join us at this month’s Signal as we host the unofficial Footwork event of Q2 with Chicago-rooted, Portland-based DJ/ producer Massacooramaan (aka Dave Quam). Pro tip: bring your 160bpm dancing shoes. Thursday, April 26 @ SmartBar: Massacooramaan Bizzies Sparkletone Guidry $5 all night … Continue reading →

Signal + XXXY

March 19, 2012 // by Kyle S // Tagged bizzies, red bull music academy, Signal, Smartbar, sparkletone, whoa-b, xxxy

This week we open our Signal doors to one of Manchester’s finest: XXXY. His sound definitely leans more toward the House side of our UK influence, but it’s brilliant nonetheless. Take a listen to his forthcoming Everything EP (out April … Continue reading →

Signal + Nguzunguzu

February 22, 2012 // by Kyle S // Tagged bizzies, Guidry, nguzunguzu, red bull music academy, Signal, sparkletone, whoa-b

Continuing our journey into the past, present and future of Bass tunage, we welcome DJ/production duo Nguzunguzu to Chicago. Not only is this our third Signal event, but it’s also part of part of the Red Bull Music Academy – … Continue reading →

Signal + Pearson Sound

January 11, 2012 // by Kyle S // Tagged bizzies, DJ Warp, Pearson Sound, red bull music academy, Signal, Smartbar, sparkletone

Before I rave about our January booking, I just want to take a moment to thank everyone who supported our first Signal event. I think I can vouch for everyone on the Signal crew when I say you all made … Continue reading →

Signal + Dubbel Dutch

December 13, 2011 // by Kyle S // Tagged bizzies, dubbel dutch, red bull music academy, Signal, Smartbar, sparkletone, whoa-b

Well, this is quite exciting. Once again, one of the only clubs taking chances in Chicago has decided to open its doors to the “unusual”. Ladies and gentleman, I’m proud to announce Signal, a brand new monthly party at SmartBar … Continue reading →

Mix Series: Sparkletone

July 6, 2011 // by Kyle S // Tagged mix series, sparkletone

I made a half promise that I’d channel my inner “Altered Zone” to write this one, but… I’m just not capable of producing that caliber of literature. I am, however, very capable of presenting the 10th chapter of our Mix Series! … Continue reading →

Temper + Bizzies

April 4, 2011 // by Kyle S // Tagged kyle stewart, lol boys, scroll, sonido rampage y nader, sparkletone, temper

As you can see from this beautifully crafted flyer, Markus of LOL Boys will flying in from Montreal to help take-over Temper, a monthly UK Funky/ Tropical/ Bass night at Beauty Bar. What you won’t get from Markus’ flyer is … Continue reading →

Discotone

September 29, 2010 // by Kyle S // Tagged DISCO, disco haus, disco house, nu disco, sparkletone, the newest kind of disco

Fresh off of his warmly accepted opening/ interim sets for Caribou & Emeralds, Sparkletone is in the mix with some new jams for you. Falling in line with the flurry of Disco House/ Nu Disco/ what-have-you releases that came out this Summer, “The Tone” … Continue reading →

10 Dollar

July 16, 2010 // by Kyle S // Tagged arular, maya, MIA, sparkletone

I’ve been listening to M.I.A. in unhealthy doses lately and “10 Dollar”, a throwback off of her 2005 Arular album, is the main culprit. I went ahead and bought about 12 tracks of hers yesterday, so I think it’s safe … Continue reading →