Look up in the sky! It's a bird? It's a plane? It's... Masayoshi Takanaka! Kadobara and DJ B are playing a show again at The Whistler, 7pm on September 4th. We'll be spinning some cool tunes to (hopefully) usher in some cooler weather. Bring your friends, bring your family, bring your best weather spells. We've got the vibes, The Whistler has the drinks, you bring the dance moves.
WE WANT YOU... to come out Thursday, August 7 at 9 PM to @whistlerchicago to hear some funky tunes! Celebrate the heat wave (hopefully) breaking by dancing the night away with tasty cocktails and excellent vibes. We'll bring the records, you bring the moves. DJ B will start out the night and set the tone. Be there or be square.
Weather's getting warmer but grooves remain as cool as ever. Come celebrate surviving the winter with some saucy tunes straight from Japan, live from The @whistlerchicago at 9pm. Don't just tell your coworkers you're cooler than them, live it. Who knows, DJ B might play your favorite 90s R&B tune (only if you ask nicely)
It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... Toshiki Kadomatsu and more at The Whistler on Apirl 17th! Kaobara will be there with a special guest spinning at 9pm sharp!
TONIGHT @ THE WHISTLER
KADOBARA PLAYS CITY POP, J-FUNK, AND FUSION FROM 9-TO-CLOSE
COME BY, SAY HEY, DANCE, OR JUST VIBE TO THE MUSIC
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9PM
21+
NO COVER
Just Announced—City Pop Night—December 29 at @whistlerchicago with DJs @kado_bara & @vanpaugam spinning all vintage Japanese vinyl from the 70s and 80s. Retro Japanese media curated on the projector for an added immersive experience.
“The last Sunday of the year, we close out an incredible year of City Pop nights at The Whistler. It’s been fantastic to spin vinyl in Logan Square and share the timeless sounds of Japan’s golden era of music with all of you.
Thank you to The Whistler for opening your doors and your hearts to City Pop and creating a space where music, community, and nostalgia came together so beautifully. And thank you for showing up, dancing, vibing, and keeping this music alive in Chicago.
As we say goodbye to 2024, we’re feeling optimistic about what’s ahead. Stay tuned—2025 is full of possibilities, and we’re excited to keep sharing music with you in new ways.” — City Pop Night crew
#CityPop #TheWhistler #CityPopVinyl #LoganSquare
Just Announced—November 21—City Pop Night at @whistlerchicago featuring @kado_bara and @vanpaugam , spinning a collection of 70s and 80s Japanese vinyl. Expect vintage Japanese anime, cinema, and other nostalgic visuals on the projector for a fully immersive experience.
City Pop is a genre that’s not easily pinned down, often blending western influences with high production values and a distinct mood. While that may sound vague, it’s an instantly recognizable sound—bubbly, euphoric, and drenched in nostalgia. It’s like sipping a cold soda on a warm summer night in Tokyo, circa 1985, even if you weren’t alive or ever lived in Japan. Something like that…
9PM
21+
No cover
#citypop #chicago
Halloween Night, October 31st @whistlerchicago — SHIBUYA MELTDOWN — A Tokyo-themed Halloween party w/ DJs @amnstr30@danny_livewire@kado_bara & @vanpaugam playing everything from House to Electroclash and beyond. We’re enlisting @funkipz as the MC for the night so you know it’s going to be good 😮💨
The first 50 people with a costume get a very special gift bag with T-shirts, a vintage 7”, plushies, and more! *costume required, and while supplies last* 👹
Costume contest rules: Wear something good. Secret judging process 💀 We’ll let you know. Announced at 11PM.
Thursday, Oct 31
9PM
21+
NO COVER
#chicago #chicagohalloween #logansquare
Just Announced - October 31st - SHIBUYA MELTDOWN @whistlerchicago A Tokyo-themed Halloween party featuring Japanese horror movies, a costume contest, free gift bags with 7” records, t-shirts, mixtapes, plushies, and more (while supplies last) 💀
In honor of Shibuya’s legendary Halloween street parties which have recently been banned by the Tokyo mayor for being too chaotic. We’re bringing the spirit of Shibuya to Chicago with @Vanpaugam , @Kadobara , and special guests playing everything from classic halloween hits to Japanese disco and beyond—the only vibe will be to dance 🎃
Costumes with a Japanese horror or anime theme highly encouraged, and required to receive a limited edition ‘Spit in my mouth’ gift bag! Expect a raucous evening that will leave you spirited away 🌬️
Halloween Night
October 31st
21+
No Cover
#halloween #chicago #shibuyameltdown #vanpaugam #whistlerchicago
September 26—City Pop Night at @whistlerchicago featuring @kado_bara and @vanpaugam , spinning a collection of 70s and 80s Japanese vinyl. Expect vintage Japanese anime, cinema, and other nostalgic visuals on the projector for a fully immersive experience.
City Pop is a genre that’s not easily pinned down, often blending western influences with high production values and a distinct mood. While that may sound vague, it’s an instantly recognizable sound—bubbly, euphoric, and drenched in nostalgia. It’s like sipping a cold soda on a warm summer night in Tokyo, circa 1985, even if you weren’t alive or ever lived in Japan. Something like that…
9PM
21+
No cover
#citypop #chicago
August 22—City Pop Night @whistlerchicago ft. @kado_bara & @vanpaugam spinning all 70s and 80s Japanese vinyl. Vintage Japanese anime, cinema, and miscellany will also be played on the projector for an immersive experience.
City Pop as a genre is not as clearly defined as most others, and is usually categorized by having some western influence, high production quality, and a specific mood. As nebulous as that seems, it’s also almost immediately recognizable. The sound is fizzy, euphoric, and nostalgic, like having an ice-cold pop on a hot Summer night in Tokyo ‘85, but maybe really you weren’t even born yet, and never lived in Japan. Something like that…🥤
Free
21+
9PM
#citypop #whistlerchicago #vinyl
