Gridfaceunderground music reviewsKode 9 at Sonotheque- July 7, 2008 I&8217;ve had a hard time wrapping my head around dubstep. At its best, it is alien and spooky. At its worst, it&8217;s an unholy alliance between mid-nineties jungle and eighties Miami bass. Hearing Kode 9 spin on a good system Saturday night, I can finally understand the primal appeal. After a heavy opening set by Chris Widman and Phaded, Kode 9, in a tracksuit jacket, flipped through a stack of records, cutting off tracks with backspins and spin-downs. Things got progressively louder and...http://www.gridface.com/features/kode_9_at_sonotheque.html Craig Loftis at Green Dolphin Street- July 4, 2008 Last night long-time house producer Craig Loftis played a lengthy set for no cover at Green Dolphin Street, a Chicago jazz club. (Although only Frankie Knuckles was billed, he was a no-show.) The crowd was diverse, but mostly older and dressed to the nines. (Undoubtedly many of the same people will attend tomorrow&8217;s Chosen Few Picnic.) The sound system was loud but clear, spread out over four rooms with three bars. Encouraged by hundreds of appreciative dancers, Loftis mixed uplifting...http://www.gridface.com/features/craig_loftis_at_green_dolphin_street.html |