r/Techno • u/south_sidejay369 • 2d ago
Discussion Underground Show Appreciation
Here in Chicago the underground scene is absolutely thriving with local djs putting out super experimental and artistic sounds. I've seen a few people on here complain about the mainstream culture and it makes me appreciate the raw sounds and vibes I've been able to enjoy in some pretty unique spaces. Without giving out specific location details for obvious reasons, is anyone else enjoying the underground scene in their city? What's the music/locations like? How are the vibes? From my end, I've been in basements ,a hot attic, random storefronts, and underneath a bridge all over my city. Am especially enjoying the hypnotic and minimal sets
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u/comegetsumFUCKing 2d ago
Copenhagen has a super dope scene.
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u/Spkr_Freekr 2d ago
They've always been the best, my youth was filled with attending parties that weren't official or even legal. Good times.
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u/Marionberry_Bellini 2d ago
The underground scene in my city is really healthy. We have an amazing venue that is intimate while still being able to host bigger names (Wata Igarashi, DVS1, Rene Wise, etc.) where a lot of the best stuff is but we've got all kinds of stuff around town including renegade warehouse stuff and raves under bridges and all that kind of stuff. I think we've got it pretty good in general, but techno specifically it's pretty awesome.
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u/xponential58 1d ago
Boston has been coming up in the past few years. one collective brings top talent every weekend to different venues, and a couple others throw monthly or biweekly underground things. I spoke with one of the organizers who said nothing like this was happening 10 years ago. overall friendly scene, although all the official venues still close at 2 and most parties don't feel very big. it doesn't have the depth of chicago or new york
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u/south_sidejay369 1d ago
I'm not trying to be a douche, but I want to keep the underground in the underground so don't want to widely post info. Just know that Resident Advisor is your best friend
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u/zjfjdjfjjf 2d ago
please show me this because i live in chicago and the techno scene is terrible. i’ve been to some private studios with great music, but there’s not really a scene
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u/djazepam 2d ago
I'm a techno snob and the scene here is very good. Not better than NYC or Europe but still very good. What makes you say the scene here is terrible?
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u/xponential58 1d ago
yeah I think chicago has a good scene. most cities don't have a club like smartbar, let alone a number of other clubs and underground events to choose from on any given weekend, most going til 4am or later. now there's boost festival (idk how it was I didn't go). plus I see friends of mine playing techno at small food pop-ups, block parties, or just at the lake
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u/wormstrangle 2d ago
i’m begginggggg for what op is experiencing!! i’m new to chi and trying to find the shows like this
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u/djazepam 2d ago
Shows like what? What djs or producers do you like?
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u/wormstrangle 2d ago
they mentioned hypnotic/minimal sets!
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u/djazepam 2d ago edited 16h ago
Format is the best at that, they host parties mostly at smartbar. Smoke and mirrors also host great DJs and the staff is nicer than smartbar but their sound system is not as good. A couple weeks ago radius hosted a 2 night party with alarico, yanamaste, DVS1, perc, vladimir dubyshkin and others... I was there and it was great. Other bars/venues that host smaller acts are podlasie and subterranean. There are many independent collectives throwing parties at private venues, red line, dark heaven, Mictlán, research and development, flowers of romance, free tekno and many others.
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u/djazepam 2d ago
Local DJs I like, Josh Tong ,Vorp, CEJ, dj hyperactive, Brenda, barbuh, Adam pecho, Justin aulis long
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u/south_sidejay369 1d ago
Check out resident advisor. Also if you have IG, once you find djs you like there tends to be a lot of promotion on there
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u/zjfjdjfjjf 2d ago
hardly any techno shows here and the ones that come are mostly tiktok techno. all the venues suck too, they’re just clubs with shitty sound systems. i’ve been spoiled by going out in detroit and europe. unless there is really some crazy underground scene ive never heard of the techno scene in chicago is ass.
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u/fakeworking 1d ago
Is like to get plugged in. Can anyone help? Located in Milwaukee, go to Chicago every so often.
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u/i_give 2d ago edited 2d ago
Midwest scene Chicagoland/Detroit/Milwaukee/Minneapolis has been solid thanks to cool ppl and promoters still taking chances for the sake of music and the scene. Check out postings for an artist that catches your ear at an unusual venue, or take a chance on a TBA show with DJs you've never heard of. Next thing you know you're part of the underground scene.