Michaelangelo Matos

Michaelangelo Matos is the author of three books, writes Beat Connection, a DJ-mixes newsletter on Substack, plays music every month for Particle FM, and lives in St. Paul.

Music

House DJ Alexis Rose on Seclusion, Psychological Horror, and Playing for the Birds

'Last year we had a stage at Wild Nights set up too close to the moose enclosure. They had to close down that stage.'

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Michaelangelo Matos

October 25, 2024

Music

How a Minneapolis Barbecue Joint Became a House Music Hub

Beast Barbecue's Friday house music nights keep the party going.

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Michaelangelo Matos

June 7, 2024

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DayFunk Brings the Family to the Club While the Sun’s Still Up

And now the popular daytime house music party is going camping—but don't call it a rave.

Michaelangelo Matos

May 15, 2024

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Crimes Against Ravers Are the Fastest DJs in Town

This young crew's frantic sets are a hit with partiers ready to rage post-lockdown.

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Michaelangelo Matos

March 14, 2024