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Best Dance & Electronica in October 2024

Leon Bridges at Auditorium Theatre

Leon Bridges

The young Texan is going on tour! The gospel and soul singer harks back to an older time, with a strong emphasis on 1960s rhythm and blues. Bridges has gained national press attention, with The Wall Street Journal describing him as a "throwback to '60s-soul a la Otis Redding and Sam Cooke". He also makes a point of performing in vintage clothing from the era, making his act a uniquely nostalgic experience!

Twenty One Pilots at United Center

Twenty One Pilots

Grammy Award-winning duo Twenty One Pilots are embarking on a brand new tour, 'The Clancy World Tour', in support of their latest album, 'Clancy'! Hailing from Ohio, Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun formed the band while in college and independently released their records before being signed by Pete Wentz's Fueled By Ramen label in 2013. Since the debut of their first studio album, 'Vessel', they have been creating genre-defying sounds blending synth, spoken word, and more, amassing a dedicated and immense fan base. Don't miss out as they set off on their largest headlining tour yet!

Sonic Symphony at Auditorium Theatre

Sonic Symphony

Attention video gamers and music fans alike! Come and let the orchestra take you on a high-speed journey through over 30 years of iconic music from the Sonic The Hedgehog universe! Sonic Symphony is an all-encompassing immersive experience, with a symphony orchestra performing musical selections spanning the entire three-decade range of the Sonic universe.

Jess Glynne at Vic Theater

Jess Glynne

Flame-haired R&B pop songstress Jess Glynne first turned heads and ears with a star-making appearance on Clean Bandit's ubiquitous megahit "Rather Be" in 2014. She solidified her big break with the release of her number-one debut album the following year. In 2018, she became the first British female solo artist to have seven number-one singles on the UK Singles Chart when her critically acclaimed sophomore effort, "Always In Between," ruled the music industry roost. Glynne sets her sights on US shores in fall 2024 with a brand new album 'Jess'!

Sofi Tukker at Aragon Ballroom

Sofi Tukker

Comprising German-born Canadian songstress Sophie Hawley-Weld and American music maker Tucker Halpern, Sofi Tukker is a jungle-pop outfit making waves with their pulsating, dance-floor-ready EDM anthems. Formed in 2014, the duo is back and brighter than ever, bringing a brand-new tour to you. Don't miss your chance to dance the night away with Sofi Tukker!

Justice at Radius Chicago

Justice

Justice is back and so is the party! The renowned French duo skyrocketed to fame in the mid-2000s with their electrifying blend of electro, rock, and disco music, marked by their debut album, Cross, which dropped in 2007. The album set dance floors worldwide ablaze with hits such as "D.A.N.C.E." and "Waters of Nazareth", and the rest is electro-boss history.

Deadmau5 at Radius Chicago

Deadmau5

With his iconic mouse mask, deadmau5 (real name Joel Zimmerman) has been a key figure in the EDM revolution of the past decade. A purveyor of immersive, heart-pounding electronica that now sees him headlining music festivals worldwide, he has six Grammy Award nominations to his name. This year will see him head on the brand new tour, 'Day of the deadmau5'. Don't miss your chance to see him live!

Sound Tribe Sector 9 at Radius Chicago

Sound Tribe Sector 9

STS9 thrives on friction. This may be surprising coming from five musicians who think of themselves as a collective as much as a band. Known for pushing boundaries and mixing different genres and musical influences by using both acoustic and electricals means, leaving fans always guessing what to expect next from STS9. This year sees them hitting the road and bringing their high energy performances to town.

Beats Antique at Park West

Beats Antique

First formed to provide the music to legendary producer Miles Copland's Bellydance Superstars troupe, Beats Antique is composed of David Satori on the guitar, saz and viola, Sidecar Tommy Cappel on the keys and toy piano, and Zoe Jakes, belly dancer, and composer extraordinaire. Together the experimental trio creates a heady fusion of Balkan-style wedding music, electronica, Middle Eastern riffs, Gypsy Jazz and flamenco amongst other world music genres, all packaged within a highly entertaining live show.

Chromeo and The Midnight at Aragon Ballroom

Chromeo and The Midnight

Synth-wave and funk fans, this one's for you as The Midnight and Chromeo kick off the North American Chrome Nights tour this fall. With Chromeo celebrating the release of their new album, Adult Contemporary, and The Midnight launching a comic book, you can hardly believe that they've had time to put together a knockout show, but they have. The co-headliners will be supported by special guests Girl Ultra and the Chromatics' very own Ruth Radele. Don't miss your chance to see the masters of their craft, get your tickets now!

The The at Salt Shed - Indoor Shed

The The

With the impending release of their first studio album in 25 years, post punk icons The The are back on stage with a world tour this fall! The brainchild of British frontman and remaining member Matt Johnson, the alt pop outfit achieved cult status in the 80s with their new-wave synth soundscapes, hypnotic grooves and iconic, darkly poetic lyrics. As well as songs from their first proper record in a quarter of a century, don't miss classics like Uncertain Smile, Heartland and Slow Emotion Replay.

Betty Who at Park West

Betty Who

Australian born singer-songwriter Betty Who is classically trained, but when she started attending the Berklee College of Music for cello, her focus began to lean towards writing songs. It was whilst she was at College that she met producer Peter Thomas. Together, they began penning and recording original material inspired by Joni Mitchell, Carole King and synth pop and ended up making the impossibly catchy Somebody Loves You, which went on to reach the number one position in the US Dance Chart.

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