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Upfront & urgent techno on Jeff Derringer’s “Automatic”

Automatic is Smartbar resident Jeff Derringer's first recorded output in four years, a time which coincided with an economic conflagration, pandemic outbreak and the general meltdown of just about everything that once seem solid and certain.

Chicago declares July 14 “Metro / Smartbar Day”

Founder Joe Shanahan was on hand to accept the proclamation honoring the Chicago institutions on their 40th anniversary.

DJ Nobu at Oktave: This Friday at Smartbar

You need more techno in your life and Smartbar has the answer for you at Jeff Derringer's OKTAVE residency.

#TheAgenda What’s going down this weekend in Chicago (October 1 –...

Don't sleep in: Anna, Moodymann, Colette and more this weekend in House City.

OKTAVE returns to Chicago this Friday with Jeff Derringer and ANNA

All of our favorite residencies are coming back.

The Agenda – This Weekend in Chicago (October 4-6 2019)

Julia Govor, Carl Craig, Jayda G, Richie Hawtin and more of this weekend's selections for 5 Mag's Chicago house music events calendar.

Jeff Derringer on Ten Years of OKTAVE

"At this point, the underground needs an underground." 5 Mag talks to Jeff Derringer on ten years of his OKTAVE residency and the state of techno in Chicago and worldwide.

#ListenUp Inspiring Techno on Oktave’s V/A Visions 01

Visions 01, the first Oktave Records complation features five tracks from five producers with a special connection to Jeff Derringer's label and techno residency.

Smartbar Announces 23 Hour Party People, 2018 Edition

Smartbar residents and regulars, a chill out room in Metro and 23 straight hours of repetitive beats mark the Chicago nightclub's second annual morning-to-morning Daylight Savings Time jam.

Jeff Derringer: Control

The debut release from Jeff Derringer's new Oktave Records.

Jeff Derringer Returns to the DJ Booth After Cancer Treatment

Jeff Derringer is also marking Oktave's 8 year anniversary and the launch of Oktave Records.

35 Years of Smartbar in a 23 Hour Party

Starting at 7am on Nov 4, Smartbar hosts a 23 hour marathon party featuring Derrick Carter, Miss Kittin, Robert Hood and Smartbar friends & residents.

Jeff Derringer on Seven Years of OKTAVE

Chicago DJ Jeff Derringer celebrates seven years of his Oktave residency and playing Techno in a House Music town.

The Phuture Is Yours: 5 Mag Issue 138

We honor the legends and spotlight the new breed. In this issue: Pezzner, a tribute to Earl Smith, Jr of Phuture, Jeff Derringer of Oktave, and three mixes from Boorane, Jay Hill and Tim Zawada.

Oktave Turns 6 Years Old This Weekend At SmartBar

One of the most reliable dates on the calendar over the last six years, Oktave remains one of Chicago's most underrated residencies. The SmartBar...

Preview: Oktave at SmartBar – Feb 20 2015

One of Chicago's most underrated residencies, Oktave brings in top-drawer Techno artists and gives them a chance to play the kind of long sets...

DVS1 Named Artist In Residence at SmartBar

Every so often, talent and character come together in the same person. And while nobody will pay a $15 cover to hear a DJ's...

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Brutal layoffs at Bandcamp as new owner slashes 50% of staff

A week after promising to preserve many of the site's most beloved features, Bandcamp's new owner has gutted the company's staff. The writing team at Bandcamp Daily is reportedly down to just 3 people.