Just came across this site that tracks thefts and locations. Thought it would be useful with all of the stolen posts. Not sure if this has been posted or linked before but it's the first I've seen it
Here in Chicago the underground scene is absolutely thriving with local djs putting out super experimental and artistic sounds. I've seen a few people on here complain about the mainstream culture and it makes me appreciate the raw sounds and vibes I've been able to enjoy in some pretty unique spaces. Without giving out specific location details for obvious reasons, is anyone else enjoying the underground scene in their city? What's the music/locations like? How are the vibes? From my end, I've been in basements ,a hot attic, random storefronts, and underneath a bridge all over my city. Am especially enjoying the hypnotic and minimal sets
Love to see more bike investment on the South Side! Can see a ton of riders and bike groups using this.
Just want to show my gratitude to the multiple people who stopped/offered to stop to help me on the side of the lake path last night. Slid out on some gravel and bent my derailleur so it was grinding on my gears. Was miles away from my car so absolutely had to pedal back. Multiple people stopped to help me and one of them was a bike mechanic got me fixed up. This was peak biking community! Just a PSA, if you see somebody stopped on the side of a path who looks like they might need help, it's always good to check in on them since you never know if you have the tools that can help. Us in the MTB community do it all the time since you don't want to leave someone stuck in the woods miles from their transportation. If you're one of the people who stopped, thanks again!
Thought I would be satisfied with making this sleeker with the black accents but had to come back to my Extra roots! Side note, these grips took wayyy too long to get on, probably user error but still
Not a tornado but a strong line of storms with 70 mph wind just came through!
just wanted to rant about the amazing vibes and tunes at the show; amazing techno on the more experimental side, awesome mix of people from different backgrounds jamming out together without all the phone distractions, awesome secret attic space with plenty of room to move around and jam (hot as a sauna though). this show was everything about the Chicago techno community that people need to experience! legit one of the best events I've been to
Xbiking obligation, u see a random object somewhere you MUST take pic with it. I don't make the rules
Straight forward post, seems like out all of the lines I've ridden (SWS, ME, RI, etc), SWS is forgotten when it comes to updates, improvements, etc. The scheduling has absolutely no flexibility once you pass the rush hour period, the 30 minute to 1 hour wait between trains sucks, and the cars don't seem to be maintained like other lines (ME smells and looks much cleaner). I haven't even mentioned the delays that happen multiple times a year where you either get home 4 hours late, or pay have to $40 to Uber home. What do other SWS riders think?
As a true xbiker, I tried to do the ridiculous (after being advised not to) and tried to put corner bars on my gravel bike instead of drop bars. The brake levers had 0 strength and had no business being in that position. Now I have my tail tucked between my legs and am struggling to get one of my levers off the corner bars to put back on drop bars (might have stripped the bolt). I will continue to do ridiculous things with my bikes but learned the hard way about this particular one. How many demerits am I pinged??
Random thought, but I just realized that underground/"DIY"events have ticket prices that are about the same/more than the prices of full clubs ($20+). As a person who frequents these shows a lot, it seems like this is opposite to the goal of being more accessible spaces for people who are trying to get away from the over produced music scenes that've taken over. I'm fortunately able to afford the ticket prices at this point in my life, but I'm thinking of younger people who don't have as much flexible money especially with how the world is draining us of every little penny. I get there are costs associated with setting up spaces, but I'd assume that since these are being thrown in "non traditional" ways, a person should be getting access for much less. Were these types of events so pricey back in the 80s/90s or were they cheap experiences that most people could get into? What do other people think about this? (don't give out specific event details, keep the underground in the underground)
Pardon the rant on a topic I'm sure has been brought up many times already, but it continues to boggle my mind every time I go out to dance, seeing groups of people standing together having full conversations in the middle of techno shows. I'd really like to understand the rational behind coming to some of the loudest experiences that a person could have, just to treat it like you would a Starbucks get together. I'm usually a solo partier and go out to jam to music, but even when I went out with groups in my younger years we would have limited conversations because we'd all be jamming! Talkers have always been a thing, but I'm a little weary that social media is making events that used to be for serious enjoyers more open to Casuals who just want a group activity where they can catch up together and it just happens to be at a music show. I usually record songs to listen to later when DJs drop bangers, and the amount of conversations you hear in the background is wild! Curious about other people's thoughts on this, especially if you're a person who meets up with friends as clubs mainly to chat