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Check out this mostly-nerdcore hiphop compilation inspired by Doctor Who, Put together by the excellent nerd-musicblog, Hipsterplease. “Visitations: A Musical Tribute to Dr. Who.” It’s free as either a single-track or .rar download.

Here’s some news from my Quantazelle production product. I’ve got two new tracks to share with you, “Quantum Gazele”and a cover ofBeyonce’s”Halo”

.I’ve also released a bunch of my samples as a free download, and I’m holding a remix contest with prizes. I hope you download it and play around with the weird sounds I’ve made, and I look forward to hearing what you’ve made.

And if you’ve been link-clicking you might have noticed I have a new website.I’ve also got some posters and t-shirts for sale if you want to go check them out.

Thanks for your support! Enjoy,
Liz

April 24, 2010
12:00 pm	to	3:00 pm
May 1, 2010
12:00 pm	to	3:00 pm
May 8, 2010
12:00 pm	to	1:00 pm

Circuit Bent Saturdays, The eSymposium
EVERY Saturday, 12:00 noon – 3:00 PM
Lizard’s Liquid Lounge, 3058 W Irving Park Rd, (773) 463-7599

To nurture the Midwest experimental electronics community, we host a free weekly “eSymposium,” a lateral lecture series where participants are both teachers and students. There’s soldering, tinkering, Q&A, show-&-tell, bending circuits, hacking toys, and Chicago’s only weekly Circuit Bent Open Mic. Stop by, join the eSymposium’s Google Group, or check out what we’ve been up to at youtube.com/eSymposiumChicago and soundcloud.com/eSymposiumChicago.

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]

March 12, 2010

7:00 pm

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

View Details This DJ mix from Liz Revision called Neurotransmission was created around the theme of love. All of the tracks, ranging from minimal techno to IDM & ambient aim to re-create the sensation of falling in love. The handmade package is stitched together and features a cute closure mechanism. The inside features the written descriptions of serotonin and dopamine, two chemicals that increase in the body when one falls in love.The limited edition CD is only available from Fractalspin with any order of $40 or more, and only while quantities are available. Liz Revision is Chicago-based multi-hyphenate Liz McLean Knight. Established as an electronic music producer under the name Quantazelle, and owner of geek boutique Fractalspin, McLean Knight DJs glitchy minimal techno and IDM, promotes electronic music events in Chicago and runs the subVariant record label. She also designs the artwork for the releases, and is known for the humorous design of her album, featuring a set of ways to customize a “coaster” Coaster: Deluxe Edition