Chicago*uniteD Video Podcast w/ Shiny Toy Guns, A-Trak, Kid Sister, Holy Roman Empire
In addition to audio podcasts, Chicago*uniteD also produces video podcasts as well. The premiere episode featured interviews on-location with Shiny Toy Guns on their tour bus. Kid Sister in the basement of Empty Bottle, and Chicago’s own Holy Roman Empire behind the Congress Theatre, following their opening stint for Rise Against.
(Video edited by Mikul Wing)
Chicago*uniteD Podcast (The Ministry Of The Dynasty Spin-Off)
In 2007, The Ministry Of The Dynasty spun-off into Chicago*uniteD – which continued to focus on the Chicago scene and featured interviews with premiere local and national talent.
CHICAGO*UNITED SEASON ONE
(TMOTD SEASON THREE)
“FOLLOW THE WHITE RABBIT”
Featuring
Jaime Black * Zarin Finesse * Lady D
Mikul Wing * White Rabbit * Alice In Wonderland
+ The Ministry Of The Dynasty +
Episode One
Brave New World (Where Are They Now?)
Featuring Joe Vor-Tech
Episode Two
Two Years Dark (The Boy(‘s) Night In)
Featuring Mark Gertz, Trancid, + PaulInChicago
(Dark Wave Disco)
Episode Three
Mafia
Featuring Jordon Z
(New Indie Party)
Episode Four
A Summer Scene Transmission (A September Scene Remix)
Featuring Mat Devine
(Kill Hannah)
Episode Five
12/30: Chicago Ignited
Featuring
Plain White T’s
Blake Miller
(Moving Units/Lies In Disguise/Weird Science)
Walter Meego
+
Villains
The Ministry Of The Dynasty Podcast Season Two: 2006
Following Heart Attaxxx/Massacre, TM♥TD returned for a shortened second season.
THE MINISTRY OF THE DYNASTY
(TM♥TD)
SEASON TWO
“WE CAN FAKE IT FOR THE AIRWAVES”
Featuring
Jaime Black * Suzie * X
Zarin Finesse * DJ Felony * Kenny Techstepper
Ava Brightside * Lady D * Charlotte White
Episode Zero
The Dynasty Of The Ministry
The –ZERO Show (Your Friends Close…)
Ministry-centric
Episode One
Static Transmissions & Secret Receivers, Under The Radar & Behind The Screens.Upload The Downloads Of The Link-Ups On The Down Low, Putting Up Fronts To Hide The Fall Behind ‘The Scene’(s)
(We Can Fake It For The Airwaves)
Jaime-centric
Episode Two
Reign+Arrival
Zarin-Centric W/ Special Guest: Sarah Starr
Episode Three
Fusion+Assembly
Kenny-Centric
Featuring: Skitzophonic, Flosstradamus
Heart Attaxxx/Massacre 2006 Valentine’s Party.
In February 2006, The Ministry Of The Dynasty presented Heart Attaxxx/Massacre – an 18+ concert/dance party featuring a headlining set from Chicago’s own Echonine, plus DJ sets from Mat Devine of Kill Hannah, Aaron Miller of Assassins, and the Dark Wave Disco DJ’s!
Prior to the party’s launch, the following teaser flier hit MySpace.
Followed by the event’s actual flier, once all details were announced:
(all design work by Zarin Finesse)
(TM♥TD + Chicago*uniteD @ Heart Attaxxx/Massacre)
The event was filmed, and soon after released as a video podcast, featuring interviews with artists and attendees alike, as well as performance footage from Echonine.
A Dynasty commentary version was also released at the same time.
The Ministry Of The Dynasty Podcast Series: 2005 – 2006
In 2005, The Ministry Of The Dynasty was launched, and with it, new events and a Chicago music scene focused series of podcasts. Downloads available as MP3′s by right-clicking on titles below.
The Ministry Of The Dynasty
(TM♥TD)
Season One
The Soundtrack To The Chicagoverse
Episode zero
The Zero Show
Dynasty-Centric
Featuring: MC Chris
Episode one
Frenemies
Jaime-Centric
Featuring: The Gaylords
Episode two
Some Call Me X
Christina-Centric
Featuring: Idiot Pilot
Episode three
Fusion+Departure (12/27)
Teresa-Centric
Episode four
The Soundtrack To Your Suicide (12/28 )
Ava-Centric
Featuring: Shiny Toy Guns
With Special Guest: Mike Charming (Inept)
Episode five
ChicagouniteD (12/30)
Jaime-Centric
Episode six
The Day After (Girls Night In)
Lady D / Charlotte White-Centric
Featuring: Liz Armstrong (Chicago Reader)
Episode Seven
Fusion+Arrival (Boys Night In)
Zarin Finesse / DJ Felony-Centric
Featuring: Dave (Muse Cafe)
Episode Eight
The Soundtrack To Your Massacre
Jaime-Centric
Featuring: Mark Gertz, Trancid
(Dark Wave Disco)
Episode Nine
Aftermath HEART ATTAXXX/MASSACRE Video Podcast
Chicago-verse-Centric
Aftermath HEART ATTAXXX/MASSACRE Video Podcast (W/ Commentary)
Original Dynasty-Centric
Dynamic Dynasty 2005 Live Event Archive
In 2005, the initial incarnation of the Dynasty — The Dynamic Dynasty. (seen below) – was launched, and with it, a series of parties at Chicago’s Tre Via (now Debonair).
18+ summer 2005 party series featured DJ sets from Chicago artists in Local H, Kill Hannah, and Assassins. All flier design by Zarin Finesse.
