Focused on bringing a fresh dance energy to Chicago, Makeen started the monthly event Near Dark with Beau Wanzer which features local and national artists performing techno, EBM, and industrial sounds.
Chicago techno virtuoso barbuhh holds it down alongside Format resident Brenda and Clarrisa of Braid Records for this edition of Research & Development at Podlasie Club.
Berlin's Henning Baer brings the techno heaters to Smoke & Mirrors, with strong support from Research & Development resident Makeen and local favourite Amayah.