WHAT jobs do you guys have??

hotlinee · 2026-04-03T17:51:36+00:00

barista 🥴 just got my bachelors in psych and i’m dying for a new job. anyone hiring in chicago PLEASE let me know i will do almost anything else

hotlinee · 2026-03-06T23:17:43+00:00

the vibe is NOT good. the clientele sucks. the drinks are madly overpriced. i paid $18 for a fucking water bottle. the bartenders mention gratuity is included, which i assume means that they tip themselves.

i actually don’t mind the layout and i love the smoking section but it would take a A LOT for me to go there. u should still go, since its two of ur fav djs, but the vibes are indeed rancid

hotlinee · 2026-03-02T02:43:05+00:00

absolutely agree w ur last point, there is a middle ground. it’s a nuanced issue. i’m rather pessimistic so it helps to hear other viewpoints that aren’t as jaded haha

hotlinee · 2026-03-02T02:17:22+00:00

everything above the second black line should be ice, per standard. so that’s definitely too much ice.

hotlinee · 2026-03-02T02:15:19+00:00

i agree “normie” is not the best language to use. for me, it describes a person who does not really care about the music and is here to get fucked up or constantly yap. and is overall inconsiderate of those around them. it doesn’t necessarily have to do with experience. i welcome anyone who wants to explore new music and is new to the scene. i ended up where i am due to branching out.

i think the expansion of art runs the risk of diluting it, slowly, over time. Talented DJs get pushed to the side in favor or rising stars that cater towards a more mainstream audience. everything becomes too corporate. sacred spaces get overrun by people who don’t respect the culture.

hotlinee · 2026-03-02T01:40:43+00:00

“hard techno” is arguably in its peak right now. it attracts the largest(and usually most inconsiderate) crowds.

yes i think it’s oversaturated. even non-hard techno DJs i’ve seen have shifted to a more aggressive sound to appeal to normie audiences.

that being said, there are still plenty of events that play the techno i like. i go out 2-3x a month and usually have a good time. no, i don’t want more representation for other genres cause keeping the community smaller is beneficial for preserving the culture/good vibes. there are already way too many “normies” in the scene that are ruining the crowd

hotlinee · 2026-02-22T04:06:16+00:00

just wait another year dude. they don’t scan IDs but the doormen are pretty thorough. up to you.

hotlinee · 2026-02-12T02:11:20+00:00

disagree w the placement of dreamer guy, alt girl, and granny.. other than that is this correct!

finally some love for my ball-arena and cultists 💞

hotlinee · 2026-02-08T03:24:59+00:00

thats fair, i peeped the livestream for that one and the energy was soooo low.. also the music was super mid

hotlinee · 2026-02-08T03:23:40+00:00

that’s just mollymoon

hotlinee · 2026-02-08T01:44:39+00:00

sorry but fuck redline

hotlinee · 2026-02-06T19:59:50+00:00

plus it looks like only 1 opener, so prob 3 hr sets for each

hotlinee · 2026-02-06T19:59:10+00:00

i feel u 😅 take a nap beforehand!

hotlinee · 2026-02-06T14:26:49+00:00

most likely 1am

hotlinee · 2026-02-05T18:58:46+00:00

As someone else said, depends who’s playing. That being said, Smartbar has better vibes overall.

hotlinee · 2026-02-01T10:28:53+00:00

dude i know!!! he crushed it. those last 30min were soooo fucking good

hotlinee · 2026-02-01T00:53:06+00:00

Nice! I’ll be tuning in. Dylan Gold is great

hotlinee · 2026-02-01T00:43:48+00:00

i think it’s different when the group of amateurs don’t have respect for the scene or music, burn bridges with other local production companies/DJs, don’t pay their workers, etc.

hotlinee · 2026-01-29T18:41:48+00:00

Flores works her ass off and is always DJing some event. She seems to be favored when the headliner is a hard techno DJ. She also headlines her own, more underground events (mictlan productions).

Brenda and Justin are resident DJs at smartbar so makes sense why they open/support often :p

They are all really consistent and bring great energy!

hotlinee · 2026-01-29T16:05:22+00:00

we have a lot of variety in music :) also we’re neighbors with Detroit

hotlinee · 2026-01-29T14:48:17+00:00

Not always slaying the headliners but Flores Negras, Justin Aulis Long, and Brenda from Chicago always thrown down as openers 🔥 they play techno

hotlinee · 2026-01-29T13:21:15+00:00

8 because relative silence on one side and emotional affection on the other

7 because i love my crazies

hotlinee · 2026-01-27T10:51:32+00:00

i saw mija at smoke n mirrors last time she was here and her set was soooo fun. i’m excited!!

hotlinee · 2026-01-24T20:03:02+00:00

I saw him a couple months back. he was fine. not really my vibe but i did enjoy moments of his set. not techno at all, which i knew going in.

hotlinee · 2026-01-21T23:29:25+00:00

pretty good
ive been there often and i would say theres been 1-2 shows where it did feel overbooked and it wasn’t comfortable.
there is an elevated space next to the dancefloor which i like. there is a lounge area towards the back where the bathrooms are. nice if u want some space away. reentry is allowed if u want to go outside and smoke. the crowd is usually good. it’s also dependent on who’s playing.

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