Here’s a great review of the Digital DJing Workshop where I did a presentation on Branding & Marketing yourself as a DJ. I’m glad people found it helpful and interesting. [English translation]
7-8pm – LIZ REVISION: DJ set & presentation on Marketing, Branding & PR for DJs
8-9pm – ORVILLE KLINE from MIW: Intro to Digital DJing 101
9-10pm – JOSH “DOC” HELTON from MIW: Advanced Traktor
10pm-2am – Live Performance by Legendary DJ — Loco Dice w/Martin Buttrich, Livo & Roby
Friday, March 12, 7-10pm
Spy Bar, 646 North Franklin Street
Sponsored by
NATIVE INSTRUMENTS
MUSIC INDUSTRY WORKSHOP
GUITAR CENTER
HOSTED SKY VODKA BAR FROM 7-8PM
DJ’s, producers, and music lovers join us for a FREE Digital DJ Workshop sponsored by Native Instruments, Music Industry Workshop, and Guitar Center. Witness the new age of digital DJ technology: Friday March 12th 7pm-10pm @ Spybar Chicago. Activities include a FREE Digital DJ Workshop, Networking Reception, and Live DJ Showcases.
Native Instruments product specialist Josh ‘Doc’ Helton will showcase all the top features of the groundbreaking new Traktor Scratch Pro and Kontrol X1. Guests will be amazed at how this technology seamlessly integrates with existing DJ systems. Thomas Faulds and Music Industry Workshop instructors will host a Digital DJ 101 clinic that showcases the immense power and versatility of computer-based DJ technology.
There will be plenty of networking, refreshments, drink specials, free raffles, prizes, and giveaways including gift certificates, t-shirts, gear, and a hosted Sky Vodka Bar from 7-8pm. Professional DJ’s, instructors, and product specialists will be on hand to share tips and tricks with the audience.
Spy Bar invites everyone to stick around after the event for a special live DJ performance by Native Instruments sponsored legendary Loco Dice (www.locodice.com), and Martin Buttrich, with Livo and Roby.
“Chicago has one of the most vibrant DJ cultures in the world. But if we’re going to be competitive we have to stay current with all the new technology. Events like these are extremely important to Chicago DJs. Anyone who wants to get in the game or stay in the game needs to show up”
- Thomas Faulds, Chicago-based Artist, Producer, Electronic Music Guru.
ABOUT SPYBAR
(http://www.spybarchic…) Spybar Chicago is Chicago’s premier DJ venue. This 4,000 Sq Feet night club boasts one of the best sound systems in the country. Spybar showcases world renowned celebrity guest DJ’s and residents.
ABOUT NATIVE INSTRUMENTS
(http://www.native-ins…) Native Instruments is a leading manufacturer of software and hardware for computer-based music production and performance. Native Instruments is spearheading the digital DJ revolution.
ABOUT MUSIC INDUSTRY WORKSHOP
(http://www.miworkshop…) Celebrating 13 years, Music Industry Workshop is the area’s leading training and resource center for DJ technology, recording, mixing, digital music production, music business, live sound, and music video.
ABOUT GUITAR CENTER
(http://www.guitarcent…) Guitar Center is the leading United States retailer of guitars, amplifiers, percussion instruments, keyboards, pro-audio, recording, and DJ equipment.
Chicago Music Promotions
(http://www.chicagomus…) The Professional Social Networking Website for Music Fans, Artists & Djs.
CONTACT
Thomas Faulds
Music Industry Workshop
dj@miworkshop.com
http://www.miworkshop…
Check out this free performance of Moldover at Risque this Saturday!
Known to 400,000 YouTube viewers as “The Godfather of Controllerism”, MOLDOVER has become the inspiration for a new generation of musicians interested in moving “beyond the decks.” Feb 18th, Chicago’s Ableton user group will feature Moldover for a special edition user group session.
Famous for building, hacking, and playing controllers with virtuosic skill, Moldover’s dynamic performances with his custom instruments are bringing new life into electronic music. Fusing hard rock with electronica, glitch edits, and frantic drum beats, Moldover’s signature style defies categorization. And with appearances on national television, coverage in major music publications, and countless live shows around the world, Moldover is in constant demand by people interested in this next evolution of music.
Moldover 9pm – 10pm ([SF] IDM / Glitch / Rock / Funk / OMG
Controllerism Pioneer | Octamasher Inventor | Youtube Nerdstar)
Liz Revision 8pm – 9pm ([CHI] IDM / Glitch / Techno / LOL
subVariant Recordings | Quantazelle | Fractalspin | CIEM)
Risqué. 3419 N. Clark (Sheffield & Clark, Wrigleyville, Chicago).
Hosted by Jona Neace
21+. Free.
$2 Stroh’s Cans
I’ll have a DJ mix played during the Dark Worlds show on Global Vortex Radio this Friday at 8pm in Chicago. Check it out at http://www.globalvortexradio.com. I’ll be in the Chat Room during the show, too, so you can talk to me or ask about the tracks. Hope to see you there!
I’ve also got a coupon for you at my online store, Fractalspin, for 10% off. Just use the code “lizlawl” at checkout and you’ll see the discount at checkout. {READ MORE}
DOWNLOAD MP3: Liz Revision: “Long Don Piano” (58:45)
1. Koen Groeneveld: “Wake Turbulence”
2. Nudisco: “Prepare to Blast (Kanio Remix)”
3. Harry Axt: “Congo Budders”
4. Louderbach: “Frushtuck”
5. Benno Blome: “Corbera”
6. Adriano Dodici: “Kick the Bass”
7. Luca Angelli: “Reserved”
8. Junior Boys: “In the Morning (Alex Smoke Remix)”
9. The Field: “Morning”
10. Cari Lekebusch: “Shaded”
11. Umek: “Utopia”
12. The Faint: “The Geeks were Right (Boyz Noise Remix)”
Happy Halloween: Exclusive Free Liz Revision Mix, Party in Chicago with Bitshifter
Friend of the Site Liz McLean Knight aka Liz Revision aka Quantazelle of subVariant has put together a special, exclusive mix for CDM of 117-119 bpm musical goodness, excavated from the “_blippy” folder of sketches on her USB drive. Matt Moldover, who has been working on his CD-as-electronic-instrument album, lent his laptop. (Watch him assembling CDs in the video after the break.)
It’s all in celebration of a Halloweeen party Saturday night in Chicago, headlined by Josh Davis (BitShifter). Party ringleader Liz joins Josh on behalf of subVariant to represent the IDM-glitch-minimal-tech-house side of things, and Mr. Automatic (Front 312) and Onefiftyone (Chicago Workshop) will be joining in. If you’re in Chicago, this looks like the place to spend your Saturday. If, like me, you’re not, well, we have some music and videos for you to bring the party home.
girls in electronic music | women producers | girl DJs | imogen heap v. ellen allien v. liz revision
Just curious on on other girl electronic music producers so I did a compete graph. Not too bad I guess…although when Immy dropped her album she blew away the crowd. Go girl! Drop more nerdy /teched-out EM production on us, too, I sure won’t mind!
Green == Imogen Heap; Blue == Liz Revision (me); Orange == Ellen Allien.
I left out quantazelle.com cause it’s been down while I regroup…and, trust me, you should see my daily schedule with all the junk I work on. Yeah, will get back on the assistant route cause that was awesome. Getting back to that level slowly but surely!
Anyway, it appears that Ms. Heap blew up with her latest, and this makes me happy. She is a great artist who also produces (with Ableton Live!), so she’s got the vox and tech talent. Work it girly!
Oh yeah, have you heard her “Last Train Home” track? GO! Gorgeous vox+production.
Alright, Mr. Henry Rollins…imma say you are generalizing here in regards to calling rave culture as all about drug culture and “ketamine & ecstasy.” Sure, it’s around in the scene and there are peeps that dig it but that’s not THE reason why everyone congregates on a space and blisses out to techno, house, drum-n-bass, and all the sub-branches and in between genres. Wake up. I will show you.
Frankly, I don’t get your motivation, sweetie. You used to be an advocate for a subculture that was all about the anti-establishment cultural movement, self-expression, and DIY culture right? Um….that’s what rave culture was and still is (on the DL here in Chi but everywhere on the ‘tronz). Not sure why you’re hating, but feel free to call me personally and I will set you straight.
So, Mr. R, when’s the last time you’ve been to a real rave? If you haven’t been to a real one in a minute, Mr. Rollins, accept my personal invitation and we will have a blast. All above board and totally legal. No need to worry bought nothin’. Let me show you what it’s about.
Also, keep in mind, if Techno Viking finds out you are dissing him YOU BETTER RUN. Just sayin’ 
LOL Look at the pecs on dude! har.
C’mon, Henz, don’t diss the scene you don’t know. For sho. Call me up dawg, let me school you…no need for hatin’.
1. Gui Boratto: “No Turning Back”
2. Pantha du Prince” “Florac”
3. Trentmoller: “Always Something Better (Trentemoller Remix)”
4. Kollektiv Turmstrasse: “Holunderbaum (Mick Rubin Remix)”
5. Tony Rohr: “Afterburnt”
6. MSTKFT: “Heartbreaker (Laidback Luke Remix)”
7. The Knife: “Heartbeats (Rex The Dog Mix)”
8. Oliver Hacke: Untitled (B2)
9. Williams: “Poltergeist”
10. LCD Sound System “Someone Great”
11. Crisopa: “Fibra de Carbono y Cambios Automaticos”