Cut Copy DJ Set
Wednesday, March 18 at Berlin, 9 p.m.; $10
If you couldn't get tickets to Cut Copy's show at the Vic Theatre or if you want to get up close and personal with members of the band, head across the street to Berlin to catch the after-party, appropriately titled the Cutters Party. The band gets behind the turntables along with fellow Aussies Knightlife, Daisy O'Dell and Jordan Z.
Disco Unusual Social Club Thursday, March 19-Saturday March 21 at various venues, 9 p.m.; $5, no cover with RSVP to discounusualsocialclub@gmail.com Lono Brazil, the man behind the regular throwdown at
Danny's, said it best himself: "all good things must come to a trend!" The party that's gaining quite a buzz among nightlife fans and dance-music aficionados is poised to take over this weekend. Very special guest disco DJs and producers Lovefingers and Lee Douglas are in town, so Lono is taking DUSC around town. "Dancin' in the Exposphere" kicks off Thursday at Danny's, makes its debut on Friday at
Sonotheque and concludes in Pilsen at
Simone's Bar on Saturday. We hope all the people who couldn't get into Danny's to hear the sounds get a chance to make it to one of these events to finally see what all the fuss is about.
Fischerspooner DJ Set
Friday March 20 at Debonair Social Club, 10 p.m.; $20
It seems like ages ago that electroclash nights were taking over the clubs, a movement which was due in large part to Fischerspooner's huge hit, "Emerge." While the scene eventually fizzled, Fischerspooner went on to be heralded by other acclaimed artists and fashionistas and even broke the UK Top 40, so it's no surprise that the duo's already gaining lots of hype for its upcoming sophomore album, Entertainment. The tour hits Chicago May 30 and we can't wait to see how the guys combine edgy, futuristic fashion, art, dance music and technology this time around. Until then, we'll take this DJ date to give us a sneak peak of things to come.
Busy P
Saturday, March 21 at Smartbar, 10 p.m.; $15
His name may not be as easily recognizable as other Ed Banger artists such as Daft Punk, Uffie or Justice, but these French dance-music superstars owe a big part of their success to Pedro Winter, aka Busy P. Besides the fact that he owns Ed Banger records and managed Daft Punk from the '90s until around 2006, Busy P is a mean producer and DJ, having more than a few sick remixes under his belt, including the infectious "Chop Suey" track. He's joined by locals James Amato, Skyler and Derek Specs for a fun "first day of Spring" dance party.
Uberjam
Saturday, March 21 at Crocodile, 10 p.m.; Free
The basement at Crocodile is still the place to head on the weekend for the young, cool, see and be seen crowd. But it's not all a scene; DJs Trew and Mass Transit provide the deep throwback '90s tracks that get us all nostalgic and if not full-on dancing, at least moving around. Add in the good cocktails, free pizza, cool decor and no cover and you've got one of the best finds for cheap Saturday-night fun.
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