LOLLAPALOOZA has finally returned to Grant Park, Chicago and the long-awaited fest is sure to go off!!!! Although we’ll be reminiscing over last years phenomenal Daft Punk experience, this year brings an impressive lineup and a slew of after parties that are sure to erupt within the walls of Chicago’s sweaty dance clubs. Our friends at Debonair Social Club are keeping the fest alive with CSS, Block Party, MGMT and many more you don’t want to miss!! Check their site for upcoming events and check Trash Menagerie for more Lolla party madness + updates!

Get your 8-bit on for FREE Wednesday 18 June , with Ethan and Alice, your favorite boy/girl duo, CRYSTAL CASTLES!!!!! Along with LMNOP, DJ sets from Radioclit, Franki Chan and Pretty Good Dance Moves!!!!

Double Door, Chicago
Doors 8pm / Show 9pm
FREEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!

A $10 suggested donation is appreciated. All contributors will receive a limited edition silk screen show poster and partial proceeds will go to benefit Rock for Kids!!!!!!!!!!!!

June has arrived and we’ve got loads of exciting things in store for the devoted!!!! If you’re in the city of Chicago on Thursday, 26th June, get hyped as Trash Menagerie and friends take over Debonair Social Club for “TAXIDERMY“, the first Trash Menagerie party!!!!!

“TAXIDERMY” is an 18+ bash, so now that the kids are outta school, we’re ready to get ROWDY!! And with this stellar line-up, MAYHEM is sure to ensue!!! We’re also celebrating DEREK SPECS birthday, so get ready for some party favors to add to the excitement, along with some sick visuals by KILLCHNL!!! Hosted by LOVESTAR of TRASH MENAGERIE, PAULY WALNUTS + NICK OF RED THREAT!!

ACID GIRLS – LA
It’s LA’s OG Bloghouse heroes’ 1st appearance in Chicago and they are liable to put together an eclectic, awe-inspiring set worthy of their taste-making reputation. They’ve been spotted remixing some of our favorites including Shit Disco, Hearts Revolution, Dizzee Rascal and most recently, Health. They’ve also got an upcoming EP of original tracks on iheartcomix early this summer that is spectacular and will solidify their place on top of the blogosphere. On a personal note, they are a pair of great guys that know how to party. They’ll definitely make our first one memorable!!

WAR GAMES – (Local Hero & Angel Alanis) – Chicago
TM’s very own Local Hero has recently teamed up with Chicago House Legend Angel Alanis to create some of the biggest tunes to come out of Chicago in years. We’ve posted a couple of tracks from them and their Noise/FlooR Crew and the response has been overwhelming. Their recent Dizzee Rascal remix has been blowing the doors off of clubs and their upcoming remix of HeartsRevolution’s Switchblade is liable to catapult them into the spotlight any moment now. We are lucky enough to be able to host their very first appearance live as War Games where these two veteran Djs can show us what the future of Chicago will be about!

HARVARD BASS – LA
Many knew him as Sleazy V, oft spotted playing massive sets all over the west coast and now, under his new moniker, he’s making some stupendously jackin house music. At a mere 21 years of age, he’s poised to lead the next wave of great American Djs.

SIRHAN – Chicago
One Chicagos talented up-n-coming producers and Djs and a recent addition to the TM writers roster. With a laid back style and a party rocking collection he’s the perfect choice to kick of the night.

TRASH MENAGERIE MySpace
Debonair Social Club 1575 N. Milwaukee, Chicago
18 + event // $10 18-21 // $5 21+

If you’ve ever been to Chee-ka-go, chances are, you’ve heard of one of the cities biggest parties – Dark Wave Disco. They’ve celebrated 2 solid years just last month and in the spirit of bringing in fine music, they’ve got Felix Cartal in on 17th May, for what is sure to be a memorable night!!!!

Our favorite magical duo, HEARTSREVOLUTION, (armed with a a few more in the crew), hit up CHICAGO for Outdanced’s 2nd year Anniversary!

Tuesday, May 6th, 2008 | 10pm-2am
Funky Buddah Lounge 728 W Grand Avenue | Chicago, IL

REDUCED ADMISSION BEFORE 11PM WITH RSVP TO:
OUTDANCED@YAHOO.COM

21+ event
$1 BEERS, SPECIAL DRINKS AND SHOTS OF ORGANIC MANGO VODKA!
FREE PARKING

If you’ve been following along the past 2 months, you’d have caught the mention of The Tales of Colt 45 and Vice Tour which is making the rounds to a few select U.S. cities. Coming up Thursday 8th of May is the Chicago stop. If you live there, get your ass up and out and catch THE BLACK GHOSTS!!!! Along with Tunderheist and special guests!!!!

Don’t worry about spending your hard earned coins, if you didn’t already know, it’s FREEEEEE if you RSVP!!!!!! Also, you’ll be thrilled to know that the Colt 45 cans I’ve seen in other city photos are 16 oz or an entire bottle!!!!! Getting smashed has never been easier!!!!! Oh and please drink responsibly!