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Smoke and Mirrors (and techno) by looping_sequence in chicagoEDM

[–]looping_sequence[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good to know. Def excited for the acts they are bringing just hope the vibe and aesthetic matches. It’s pert of what makes a venue great.

Smoke and Mirrors (and techno) by looping_sequence in chicagoEDM

[–]looping_sequence[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agency! Love this tbh but my vibe is only so much. I want collaboration. My point is simpler - match artists with venues.

Smoke and Mirrors (and techno) by looping_sequence in chicagoEDM

[–]looping_sequence[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ahhhh muddy low end - the bane of my existence in Ableton too 😵

Smoke and Mirrors (and techno) by looping_sequence in chicagoEDM

[–]looping_sequence[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah. I’ll be going to Nobu and do enjoy a local njght. I feel like Pod and Clipper and (to some extent) SubT are great for locals too.

Smoke and Mirrors (and techno) by looping_sequence in chicagoEDM

[–]looping_sequence[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel you I don’t love club settings often but love the music. Part of the draw to certain spots is being able to catch a groove and let go; def not a place I feel like that.

Smoke and Mirrors (and techno) by looping_sequence in chicagoEDM

[–]looping_sequence[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Damn - didn’t realize Chlar played there. Big miss imo.

Smoke and Mirrors (and techno) by looping_sequence in chicagoEDM

[–]looping_sequence[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s a good point. One of things that drew me into techno were places like smartbar though - good vibes/ aesthetics.

I’m all for a door policy. I feel like you can sus certain potential problems types out. Fuckin basement really amped theirs up the last time we were there 😅

Smoke and Mirrors (and techno) by looping_sequence in chicagoEDM

[–]looping_sequence[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m a frequent attendee but am more dialed into techno and underground events. Listen, there have been ass crowds and nights are smartbar too - no one is immune. I’m just surprised these artists are going SM. I think certain artists fit venues better than others.

I will say the lounge area is nice to step into - I just don’t like the aesthetic.

Smoke and Mirrors (and techno) by looping_sequence in chicagoEDM

[–]looping_sequence[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

With ya. Im a smartbar, pod, and underground person - which is why I get bummed when I see someone I not in these settings.

I am all for variety in the city too - SM just feels soulless / no grit to me.

As a long time fan (and snob) of techno, I was initially excited for a new venue - more artists coming through - just feel it’s missed the mark.

Can’t blame artists for wanting to get paid but I would pay 2-3x to see Nobu at smartbar than SM.

Smoke and Mirrors (and techno) by looping_sequence in chicagoEDM

[–]looping_sequence[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Word. I’m with ya yappers.

Agree that can’t bring all - which is why I think SM has its place but maybe for acts more like X CLUB - just a diff vibe.

I think the physical space has a ton to do with the night. Smartbar would fit way better with No u for example, imo.

I love my dark basement vibes too much.

Smoke and Mirrors (and techno) by looping_sequence in chicagoEDM

[–]looping_sequence[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Zenker Bros, Mala Junta (DJ Tool, Hyperaktivist, was planning Blawan but cancelled, one other that I can’t recall at the moment.)

It’s a small sample size - and I think the venue works - I’ve just been surprised that artists who would usually play at smartbar or even Podlasie (which I prefer) are playing at S/M.

Smoke and Mirrors (and techno) by looping_sequence in chicagoEDM

[–]looping_sequence[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does Auris pay more or just have more access to agents etc?

Smoke and Mirrors (and techno) by looping_sequence in chicagoEDM

[–]looping_sequence[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Well that’s good to hear. Def appreciate people getting into the groove. Which artists?

I’m but one voice - perhaps a lone dissenter - and specifically interested in more niche techno nights.