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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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Jason and Shirley Revisited
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House Music: Chicago Testimony
An Oral History Podcast Series with DJ Lori Branch and Hannah Viti. Chicago house music…
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Is This You?
House Music
How a Chicago-based Black and queer run publication built a platform for marginalized voices and revolutionized print media.
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Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of House Music
So much to celebrate! The music genre, born in Chicago, has revolutionized dance music internationally….
DJ Lady D: Global Soulful House
Darlene Jackson, aka DJ Lady D, emerged as part of Chicago’s second wave of House…
Ballroom is Still About Black Queer Joy
Best House + Club Tracks
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Deep House Radio
Deep House Radio | 24/7 Livestream https://youtu.be/GDQnA1LVCWA Deep house is a subgenre of house music….
House Masters: Frankie Knuckles
Today, Sunday, January 18, 2026, marks Frankie Knuckles’ birthday. To honor his legacy, Defected Records…