EDC Chicago Artist Spotlight: Danny Avila
Interviewed by Dave & Jenny Before headlining the Circuit Grounds stage at EDC Chicago this upcoming Friday, we had the privilege and honor to speak with one of the biggest rising stars in electronic music. Danny Avila does not fit the traditional mold of young talented artist. This true DJ has dedicated his life to...
An Interview with Trillwave
Interviewed by Bryan It’s isn’t easy to separate yourself from being labeled trap heavyweights when you put out an album titled TrapGodz, but the up and coming Chicago duo called Trillwave know how to produce music that separates themselves from the rest. We sat down with Mike and Brooks in the studio one rainy afternoon...
An Interview with Topher Jones + Snake Pit Ticket Giveaway
In less than one week, Chicago-based Producer/DJ, Topher Jones will be joining dance music superstars Diplo and Afrojack on stage at this year’s 2013 Indianapolis 500 Snake Pit concert. The Dankles recently sat down with Topher to discuss the upcoming event, his rise to stardom, and his current thoughts on dance music today. Continue reading to learn more about the...
![Waiting For You - Exhale [FREE DL]](http://thedankles.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/artworks-000048193662-wyvmqo-t200x200.jpg "Waiting For You - Exhale [FREE DL]")
Waiting For You – Exhale [FREE DL]
The temperature in Chicago has finally decided to catch up with the spring season as we’ve been blessed with truly beautiful weather for the last few days. My early morning commutes are now rather pleasant due to this and a heap of new music that has now filled my iPod. One track that I’ve been...
![Fvck What You Heard - Lazrface [FREE DL]](http://thedankles.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/lazrface-290x290.jpg "Fvck What You Heard - Lazrface [FREE DL]")
Fvck What You Heard – Lazrface [FREE DL]
There is a battle going on in the world of electronic music as the war of sub-genres heats up now more then ever. Artists who want to separate themselves from the rest of the field attempt to classify their creations as something groundbreaking and unheard of in todays modern music age. Often times then not, it’s just...
![This Is It (Original Mix) - PHNM [FREE DL]](http://thedankles.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/artworks-000047973487-gbkigd-t200x200.jpg "This Is It (Original Mix) - PHNM [FREE DL]")
This Is It (Original Mix) – PHNM [FREE DL]
As I’m sure many of you know, we officially start twerkin the trap out of your Tuesdays as soon as the clock strikes midnight. Spending Monday evenings compiling just the right tracks to deliver to your earbuds is a process we’ve mastered over the last year; but sometimes we hear something that bumps so hard that it...
DOWNLOAD: Dankles Smartphone Wallpapers
As we’re gearing up for Summer time here at The Dankles, we’re getting ready to unleash plenty of merchandise, exclusives, Festival Ticket Giveaways, Interviews, remix competitions and way more! Today, we have decided to give our fans smartphone wallpapers so you can rep The Dankles everywhere you go! We’ve got wallpapers featuring Chicago, LA, New York,...
An Interview with Team Bayside High
Interviewed by: Bryan It’s not everyday that you have the pleasure of interviewing two artists that you can call friends. I’ve personally known Derek and Rick of Team Bayside High since their inception a few years ago and have seen them rise to become a mighty powerhouse in bass music. After many months of scheduling...
![That Joint - FootwoRk [FREE DL]](http://thedankles.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/artworks-000047440963-jx3mnq-original-290x290.jpg "That Joint - FootwoRk [FREE DL]")
That Joint – FootwoRk [FREE DL]
Over the past year, I’ve been following the DJ/Producer known as FootwoRk very closely. After hearing his “Six Million Ways” bootleg for the first time, I instantly fell in love with his ability to sample old hip-hop classics while mixed with his original and incredible sound. The Chicago-based producer has received support on many of...
KRAKEN EP – Compact Disco x Kave
It’s rare when a track’s produced and shares an identical sound to two of the biggest names in all of electronic music without having their names attached. After listening to this new collaborative creation from Chicago’s Compact Disco and Kave, I have reason to believe the two set out to create a track by combining a pinch...
![ASSQUAKE - Flosstradamus [FREE DL]](http://thedankles.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/artworks-000047058783-w2mhe8-t200x200.jpg "ASSQUAKE - Flosstradamus [FREE DL]")
ASSQUAKE – Flosstradamus [FREE DL]
The all important numbers game is what many of us look for when determining how big an artist is on social media platforms. Though we live in an age where that number can easily be altered by simply providing a credit card number to a 3rd party numbers booster, it is refreshing to personally know...
![North Coast Music Festival 2013 @ Union Park [PHASE 1 ANNOUNCEMENT]](http://thedankles.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/North-Coast-Music-Festival-2013-banner-290x270.jpg "North Coast Music Festival 2013 @ Union Park [PHASE 1 ANNOUNCEMENT]")
North Coast Music Festival 2013 @ Union Park [PHASE 1 ANNOUNCEMENT]
BUY TIX / PASS Union Park 1501 W Randolph St Chicago, Illinois 60607 All Ages Labor Day weekend is a time when friends and families gather to celebrate end the summer before a combination work, school, and winter weather takeover our lives. For the last three years, the good people at React have supplied Chicago with a...
![Gold Heart - Team Bayside High [FREE DL]](http://thedankles.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/artworks-000046923318-pdao0g-t500x500-290x290.jpg "Gold Heart - Team Bayside High [FREE DL]")
Gold Heart – Team Bayside High [FREE DL]
The Chicago duo that is quickly rising up through the ranks and becoming a more common name after each day’s passing is none-other than Team Bayside High. The duo is comprised of Derek Berry and Rick Carrico began by throwing parties around Chicago in small bars and DJing opening sets, but that is all soon...
![Tits In My Face (feat. Fast Eddie) - Midnight Conspiracy & DJ Funk [FREE DL]](http://thedankles.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/artworks-000046811799-io86gx-t500x500-290x290.jpg "Tits In My Face (feat. Fast Eddie) - Midnight Conspiracy & DJ Funk [FREE DL]")
Tits In My Face (feat. Fast Eddie) – Midnight Conspiracy & DJ Funk [FREE DL]
Chicago’s very own Midnight Conspiracy have dazzled thousands of electronic music fans across the world with their unique style of dubstep along with the one of a kind lazer light rig called “The Eye.” But one always looks to expand their genre selection, which is precisely what the duo have done with a new release...
![Booty to the Ground (Lazerdisk Party Sex Remix) - CRNKN X ƱZ [FREE DL]](http://thedankles.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/artworks-000046235527-wnprjk-t500x500-290x290.jpg "Booty to the Ground (Lazerdisk Party Sex Remix) - CRNKN X ƱZ [FREE DL]")
Booty to the Ground (Lazerdisk Party Sex Remix) – CRNKN X ƱZ [FREE DL]
Everybody likes to hang with people that know how to have a bit of fun. Someone that can bring about a bit of excitement, laughter and downright chaos is just good company to be around. Though I do not know them personally, I feel that the aforementioned characteristics and more can be observed in real life...
