Animale [Interview]

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After a short but wild Friday (August 29th)  night at union Park for North Coast Music Festival I traveled with a few WhySoChi members to check out the Portage Theater, a new EDM hosting venue in Chicago, for a coast after party. After getting settled and checking out the place (which has a great sound system by the way) we were ushered passed the stage into a nicely hidden green room. There we found some familiar faces including our friend Jai Sephora aka Animale.

After a drink, some chit chat and meeting his agent and manager, a crew member enounced ”where is the press?!” Instinctively a few friendly fingers pointed my way. “Do it on the fly” cheers ensued. Below is what I came up with spare of the moment. Hope it gives you some insight to who I think is a very talented local DJ,

1.“You have had a really busy year. You have come out with some great singles and performed at EDC Chicago last year. Is there anything that we should know about within the next 12 months?”

“Yeah, absolutely. We also just dropped a Borgeous remix so we will have a free download. We also have an Oliver Heldens remix we have been sitting on so that should be coming out within the next couple of months as well. I have an EP I am working on. A lot of new music and hopefully more gigs as well.”

  1. “You have a lot of local success. We also saw that you have been touring around in not only the Midwest, but also other states. You just recently went to Orlando. Being that you are from Chicago, how do you feel the Chicago scene or crowd differs from other places around the country?”

“The one thing I notice is that most crowds are all the same as far as if they’re going to come out to see you. The internet makes it so that you don’t have to be from a certain city to know what people’s songs are or what they’re going to play. There’s  a lot of love everywhere. It doesn’t matter where you are from.”

  1. “You mentioned you are working on a EP. I know you had collaboration with Dani Deahl and Alex Peace.  Is there anybody local or anyone up and coming we should know about that will be on your EP?”

“I don’t have anyone directly that I am collaborating with. However, I am working with Trentino on a new track and had a release with David Hopperman not too long ago that was on Big & Dirty. I am trying to focus a lot on branding myself without being stuck to too many other people.”

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  1. “Given the recent success, what is your personal triumph that you take pride in and what is the ultimate goal for Animale?”

“I just want more people to know my music and experience my live shows. I’ve been doing this 10 years now and I am very comfortable with DJing and so I want more people to come out. My motto has always been to aim as high as you possibly can and if you come up short, you are still above everybody else. For example, my goals are obviously to play Ultra Music Festival and hopefully headline one day but the goals are high obviously. ”

  1. “What is one thing you want your fans to know?”

“Be safe and have fun. Live it up. Life is short. You should never be unhappy doing anything. Whatever makes you happy – DO IT”

6.“What is with that port-a-potty video?”

“Well I like to have a lot of fun and I was really drunk. I had just gotten a GoPro and I wanted to make the best of my new GoPro. Plus, how many DJs have you seen go to a port-a-potty. I am probably the first and the last.”

Just Stay Chi! Weekly Clubbing Preview 39 (2014)

Monday 9/29/2014

EvilOlive The Warriors (Mandi’s Bday) Banger! RSVP For No Cover Before 11PM
The Mid Industry Night RSVP for Free Entry before 11:30PM

Tuesday 9/30/2014

Door No.3 The Trap House w/ Bizerk Say “HATZ” at the door for FREE entry till 10:30 PM reduced after
Primary Primary $2 Tuesdays Say “Diana” at the door for FREE entry till 12 AM Reduced After.
Roof on the Wit Roof Live Reservations Call: 312-239-9588

Wednesday 10/1/2014

Smartbar Stones / Lindsay Bailey / Sold / Brian Denning FREE
Studio Paris Studio Sessions: Pierce Fulton For Tickets follow the LINK. To reserve a table, please call 312.595.0800 or email studioparis@leye.com.
The Underground EDW – Steve Smooth, Tony Arzadon, Nathan Scott – Dante, Zebo For reservations email Host@TheUndergroundChicago.com

Thursday 10/2/2014

The MiD    Maarcos Password: WHYSOCHI Free entry all night for ladies, free until 12AM, ($10) after for gentlemen. For bottle service and table resevations text 773.504.4348 Also groups of 6 girls or moreask about our special bottle offer.
Primary IA Festival, Them Flavors, & 1833 Present: Distal & Groundislava For Tickets Follow the LINK.
Roof on the Wit PHNM Reservations Call: 312-239-9588
Spybar Baren RSVP DEAL: Free Before 12 AM $20 After
Smartbar SYNTHETIC RESIDENTS BOY ALBERTO / EEKS LAROO FREE
Studio Paris Kronic  To reserve a table, please call 312.595.0800 or email studioparis@leye.com.

Friday 10/3/2014

Castle BT Password: WHYSOCHI FREE before 11:30 PM, $15 for everyone after. For bottle service and bday parties text 773.504.4348
EvilOlive Something Different w/ Designer Drugs, Porn n Chicken, The Pool House For tickets follow the LINK
The MiD Icona Pop Password: WHYSOCHI Ladies FREE ALL NIGHT, Guys FREE till 11 PM. For bottle service and table resevations text 773.504.4348
Primary Via Festival Presents: L-Vis 1990 & Traxman For Tickets Follow the LINK.
Roof on the Wit Girls Rock Roof – Dj C.L.A Reservations Call: 312-239-9588
Smart Bar Hercules & Love Affair For tickets follow the LINK!
Soundbar Jeremy Olander Password: “WHYSOCHI” Free 1 Am!! Half off after!!
Spybar Gui Boratto RSVP Deal: FREE Before 12 AM, $20 After.
Studio Paris Jumpsmokers  To reserve a table, please call 312.595.0800 or email studioparis@leye.com.

Saturday 10/4/2014

8Fifty8 Pink Victoria’s Secret Awareness Party For Guest list and Table Reservations follow the LINK. For parties, call 312.455.2776.
Castle Mixin Marc – Xonic, Zander Password: WHYSOCHI Free all night for Ladies, free until 11:30PM (hreduced after) for gentlemen. For bottle service and bday parties text 773.504.4348
EvilOlive Terry Hunter, Gene Hunt Open Sesame @ the door to get in free before 11PM/$5 til 1AM/$8 after
The MiD John Dahlback Password: WHYSOCHI Ladies FREE ALL NIGHT, Guys FREE till 11 PM. For bottle service and table resevations text 773.504.4348
Nikki Nikki 3 Year Anniversary RSVP DEAL:FREE before 11:30 PM  Reduced After
Primary VIA Festival, Primary, & Them Flavors Present: DJ Slugo For Tickets Follow the LINK.
Roof on the Wit delaChapelle Reservations Call: 312-239-9588
Smart Bar Octo Octa (LIVE) -Jacob Meehan / Adam Rowe For tickets follow the LINK
Sound-bar Ronski Speed – Stoneface and Terminal $20 general admission. RSVP for free cover before 11:30 PM
Spybar Inphinity & Kalendr, Goodsex, Casual D RSVP DEAL: Free Before 12am $20 After
Studio Paris Jerzy Saturdays  To reserve a table, please call 312.595.0800 or email studioparis@leye.com.

Sunday 9/28/2014

Smart Bar Michael Serafini / Garrett David / Special Guests Hunk Of A Man / ILO $7 All Night
The Underground CIA Sundays – Jem RSVP to CIA@RockitRanch.com

United 2 Nite For a Cause at Estate

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Tonight come party Riverside at Estate Ultra Bar and feel good about it! Our friends from United 2 Nite, the Kings of Class are hosting their House Music Saved My Life  charity event benefiting the Ronald McDonald House Charities.

All proceeds from DONATIONS at the door and a part of the BAR sales go to benefit the Charities. Come out and grab a few $2 select beers or $4 Bacardi Bombs.

DJ Lineup:

Kings of Class, Twitchin Skratch, Russ Christopher, Zander, J.Mcnally

 

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Monday 9/22/2014

EvilOlive British Invasion Banger RSVP Deal: Free before 11:00 PM
The MiD Industry Night RSVP Deal: Free before 11:30 PM

Tuesday 9/23/2014

Door No.3 The Trap House Say “HATZ” at the door for FREE entry till 10:30 PM reduced after
Primary Primary $2 Tuesdays Say “Diana” at the door for FREE entry till 12 AM Reduced After.
Roof on the Wit Roof Live Reservations Call: 312-239-9588

Wednesday 9/24/2014

Smartbar Foleydub, Lerk, DJ The Tornado FREE
Studio Paris Studio Sessions: Norman Doray For Tickets follow the LINK. To reserve a table, please call 312.595.0800 or email studioparis@leye.com.
The Underground EDW – Steve Smooth, Tony Arzadon, Nathan Scott – Dante For reservations email Host@TheUndergroundChicago.com

Thursday 9/25/2014

Estate House Music Saved My Life Charity Event All proceeds go to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities
The MiD  Moguai – Tima Fei, Gus Karas, Gordo, Torio Password: WHYSOCHI Free entry all night for ladies, free until 12 AM, ($10) after for gentlemen. For bottle service and table resevations text 773.504.4348
Primary 1833 & Them Flavors Present: Phaeleh “A World Without Tour” Say “Diana Kogan” at the door for FREE entry till 12 AM Reduced After.
Roof on the Wit Roof Runway Featuring: Water Tower Place Reservations Call: 312-239-9588
Spybar LEE FOSS | PATRICK TOPPING
Smartbar DENSE + PIKA For Tickets Follow the LINK
Studio Paris Chris Kennedy To reserve a table, please call 312.595.0800 or email studioparis@leye.com.

Friday 9/26/2014

Castle Max Vangelli Password: WHYSOCHI $5 for ladies, $10 for gentlemen before 11:30PM, $20 for everyone after. For bottle service and bday parties text 773.504.4348
EvilOlive Dj Gordo -Caution, Cody G, Julian Benasis  For bottles and group events please email eviloliveinfo@gmail.com
The MiD Claude Vonstroke Password: WHYSOCHI Free until 11PM, $10  11 Pm – 12 Am. For bottle service and table resevations text 773.504.4348
Primary Primary Presents: Oliver $ Say “Diana” at the door for no cover BEFORE 12 AM., Reduced after
Roof on the Wit delaChapelle Reservations Call: 312-239-9588
Smart Bar MARTYN For tickets follow the LINK!
Soundbar Jack Beats Password: “WHYSOCHI” Free before 11:30 PM, $10 from 11:30 PM to 12:30 AM, $20 after
Spybar Shadow Child For tickets follow the LINK. To reserve a table, please call 312.595.0800 or email studioparis@leye.com.
Studio Paris Eric Morillo For tickets follow the LINK. To reserve a table, please call 312.595.0800 or email studioparis@leye.com.
Saturday 9/27/2014
8Fifty8 All About That Bass – Jem, Perez Bros For Guest list and Table Reservations follow the LINK. For parties, call 312.455.2776.
Castle The Cube Guys Password: WHYSOCHI Free all night for Ladies, free until 11:30 PM (reduced after) for gentlemen. For bottle service and bday parties text 773.504.4348
EvilOlive AK1200 – BOO Williams Open Sesame @ the door to get in free before 11 PM /$5 til 1 AM /$8 after
The MiD Gareth Emery For Tickets Follow The LINK
Nikki Pop Champagne Saturdays RSVP DEAL: FREE before 11:30 PM  Reduced After
Primary Primary Presents: Jonas Rathsman & Till Von Sein Say “Diana” at the door for Reduced cover. Or follow the LINK for tickets for guarnateed entry.
Roof on the Wit DiJital Reservations Call: 312-239-9588
Smart Bar Steffi – Hrdvision / Michael Serafini $15 Before Midnight, $17 after get tickets by following LINK
Sound-bar Arnej – Brian Kearney $20 general admission. RSVP for free cover before 11:30 PM
Spybar JODY WISTERNOFF RSVP DEAL: Free Before 12 AM $20 After
Studio Paris Dj Arkitek  To reserve a table, please call 312.595.0800 or email studioparis@leye.com.

Sunday 9/28/2014

Smart Bar Cold Waves III Closing Party With Front 242 Feat. DJ Sets By 242’S Richard 23 + Patrick Codenys (Coder23) For Tickets Follow the LINK
The Underground CIA Sundays – Clay Collier RSVP to CIA@RockitRanch.com

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    The Pool House CXXIV –                                Records Release Party

Say “Diana” at the door for FREE entry till 12 Am. Industry Free all Night