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AZZECCA

R E V I E W B Y B E N E Z A N D E R

Chicago has a bevy of unique and awesome
venues, and I invited Azzecca to share with me
I’ve pretty much stopped drinking except for
some of what she appreciates about this city,
special occasions, and I no longer drink when I
as well as a few of her favourite music locales.
tour at all. It’s too hard to navigate all the travel
She’d mention the terrific, though now closed,
stress and the highs and lows of DJing while also
MID, and my heart ached for a few fleeting
coming down off alcohol and other substances.
moments as a rush of memories flooded my
This has been an absolute game changer for me.
amygdala.
It’s been interesting to see how many other DJs
have come out as basically quitting alcohol
“I’m from just outside of Chicago but I’ve lived
recently as well. It makes me happy to see this
here for over 10 years and never plan on
trend towards being healthier in the industry. I’m
leaving, so I’m definitely allowed to call myself
also a big Pilates Reformer gal. I owe a lot of my
a true Chicagoan. I love everything about this
sanity to Page One Pilates here in the West Loop. I
city; the walkability, cleanliness, friendliness—
feel like it combines meditation and exercise, and
not to mention the beauty of it. We have some
just really helps me to feel strong and balanced
incredible venues here; Cermak Hall,
both mentally and physically.”
Smartbar, and Spybar are all amazing. I do
miss the MID though and hope that we get
Azzecca demonstrates that authenticity is the
another mid-size club that has the same
best practice for being a performer. This is
grungy vibe the MID had.” Before closing, I was
something that will undoubtedly assist her cause
curious to know about habits Azzecca
as she continues to build her brand and
practices that aid and abet her successes.
support her community. Part of the mission of
Routines, protocols, preparations that she
community is to build leaders. Azzecca’s
does on the daily, and procedures she
appreciation of parity between notes of gloom
incorporates to keep herself grounded when
and jubilee exemplifies the complexity of a truly
the workload starts to feel a bit overwhelming.
beautiful nature. Comprehension. Lead the way,
Azzecca. Believe in yourself, and you can’t
“I went from DJing a little bit here and there,
miss.
to being a full-time touring artist in what felt
For more information on Azzecca, you can find
like the blink of an eye. There was definitely a
and follow her on Instagram and X (twitter)
chunk of time where I felt like I was
@azzecca.
unravelling both mentally and physically, and
--Ben E Zander--
some serious lifestyle changes needed to be
made in order for me to be happy, healthy,
and present in all aspects of my life.
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