Chris Macom

Chris Macom is a DJ and producer specializing in funky, soulful, and jazzy electronic music. He spins and produces music that he claims represents the environment of Detroit and it's people who are soulfully headed into a positive future. His love of Chicago house and Detroit techno shines in his DJ sets where you can expect an education of the past as well as a prediction of where things are headed. He is definitely a "heads" type of DJ and is dedicated to preserving the musical culture of Detroit. Chris has a huge passion for vinyl and also embraces digital technologies while spinning. He says that nowadays he only buys vinyl that is important and although he might use a digital vinyl system on occasion, he will never stop using a turntable. He also runs a website and produces a podcast with his friend Alex Calhoun that promotes the Detroit techno scene. Their site, The Detroit Techno House, is steadily growing in popularity and contains all the elements that are showcased in Chris's music. You can expect great things from Chris in the future in the form of his productions, remixes, DJ sets, and new media journalism. Download a mix and check out his website if you'd like to gain further insight into his vision.