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THING Anthology Released
460 pages of EXCITEMENT from the 90s!
Every issue of THING has been released as a book, thanks to Primary Information.
What is THING?
The 35 Anniversary Commemorative Issue
Why We Love THING
Celebrating and Documenting the Fabulousness of Thing magazine.
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House Masters: Frankie Knuckles
Today, Sunday, January 18, 2026, marks Frankie Knuckles’ birthday. To honor his legacy, Defected Records…
Best House + Club Tracks
Defected Radio Show, hosted by Sam Divine https://youtu.be/maIAOa3EW7s Tracklist 1. My Paradise, Jamie Jones – 00:00…
This Moment is Our Proof
Poet Cornelius Eady Stuns Crowd at Mamdani’s Inauguration. On January 1, 2026 award-winning poet Cornelius…
Having a Ball at FLUXX
Bridging the past and present of our diverse our communities. The highlight of BAM’s FLUXX…
The Dream Defender’s Manifesto for Liberation
Dream Defenders is a Black-led, feminist, socialist, abolitionist, and internationalist political formation fighting for a…
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How a Chicago-based Black and queer run publication built a platform for marginalized voices and revolutionized print media.
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Best House + Club Tracks
Defected Radio Show, hosted by Sam Divine https://youtu.be/maIAOa3EW7s Tracklist 1. My Paradise, Jamie Jones – 00:00…
Interview with the Legendary Lori Branch
The Gay Origins of House Music on the ‘But We Loved’ podcast. Sneaking out in…
Deep House Radio
Deep House Radio | 24/7 Livestream https://youtu.be/GDQnA1LVCWA Deep house is a subgenre of house music….
Copy Machine Manifestos Playlist
“Copy Machine Manifestos: Artists Who Make Zines” is the first exhibition dedicated to the rich…
Believe in Yourself
Deep House Mix by DJ Ein Sof DJ Ein Sof is a native Chicagoan who…