James Poole is tipped to break cyclical trends within the world of house music; taking inspiration from a plethora of old-school records.

The UK artist boasts a bustling discography of ear candy alongside an incessantly expanding artillery of unreleased hits, making it no surprise that his productions are consistently supported by multiple industry heavyweights Chris Stussy, Jamie Jones, Marco Carola, Joseph Capriati & Michael Bibi.

James has released a multitude of chart topping EP’s & singles across reputable labels such as Hot Creations, Hottrax, Elrow, Experts Only, Hellbent & Revival, official remixes for the likes of Josh Baker & Omar+, and his collaboration ‘Temptation’ on Disorder was undoubtedly one of the hottest records of 2025.



James Poole

Très Mortimer’s Slavic House Society hits Spybar on Polish Flag Day with a night built on Chicago’s Polish roots, late-night instincts, and zero interest in behaving.

Prepare for dark house, deep techno, and flashes of disco polo to carry the room from open to close, with Très Mortimer, Allnight (Miami), and Nicky B.

Consider it a love letter to the motherland: just louder, sweatier, and a lot less traditional.

Slavic House Society

AVINAS HOUSE fuses the free-spirited chaos of a house party with the pulsing energy of the club. Marking THREE years of epic nights, they’re taking over Spybar on May 9th with a sound and vibe that’s all their own. Dive into the anniversary celebration and catch the wave shaking up Chicago’s scene!



Avina's House 3 Year Anniversary

Gabss is experiencing one of the most expressive moments of his career. One of the leading names of the new generation of House Music and Indie Dance in Brazil, the producer has received support from artists such as Carl Cox, Solomun, Maceo Plex, Michael Bibi, Jamie Jones and CamelPhat, alongside releases on labels like Nervous Records, EXE Audio, Black Book and Repopulate Mars. In early 2026, he reached the global Top #1 on Beatport with “Lost”, his collaboration with Vintage Culture.

Gabss

Lemtom is an Australian born, London-based DJ and producer known for fuzing house and UK garage together with his infectious grooves and hard-hitting low ends. Drawing influence from the genre’s classic swing and soulful edge, he brings a fresh, playful energy to the dancefloor.

His sound blends crisp percussion, catchy vocal chops, and warm basslines — always maximum danceability and impact. With a growing presence in the underground scene and support from tastemakers across radio and club circuits, Lemtom is quietly shaping a new wave of feel-good, forward-thinking UK dance music.



Lemtom

After being the first-ever artist to sign a multi-release deal with Eric Prydz’s Pryda Friends, the Swedish DJ, producer, and label founder has become one of the most highly regarded artists in melodic house and techno.

Following his departure from Pryda Friends in 2014 to pursue Vivrant, his own imprint and event series, he released original music on some of dance music's most respected imprints, such as Berlin institution Watergate, Sasha’s Last Night On Earth, Adam Beyer’s Drumcode, UK behemoth Anjunadeep and Solomun’s Diynamic.

Celebrating 10 years in 2025, Vivrant since grown to become one of the scene’s most enthralling imprints for artists at the forefront of atmospheric electronic dance music. The label has successfully put out originals and remixes from artists in the likes of Axel Boman, Tim Engelhardt, Coeus, VRIL, Dominik Eulberg, Marino Canal, Hunter/Game, b and more.

Jeremy has remixed acts in the likes of Nils Hoffman, Tove Lo, Henry Saiz, Sailor & I, and Digitalism and became the first Nordic act to play for French streaming giant Cercle.

In 2020, he released a career-first mix album on legendary Australian imprint Balance, joining an alumni group of world-renowned acts in the likes of Kölsch, Stacey Pullen, and Patrice Baumel.

His first studio album When The Rain Falls comes out March 13, 2026.

Jeremy Olander Open-to-Close

Mark Knight returns to Spybar for the first time since 2008!!

Grammy-nominated and the second highest-selling Beatport artist of all time (with no less than ten No.1’s), Mark Knight has released on some of the most revered dance labels in the world including BBE, Stereo and Saved, and founded one of the most successful dance music companies of all time in Toolroom.

Drawing crowds in the tens of thousands at venues worldwide including Elrow, CRSSD Festival, Space Miami, Studio 338, Warehouse Project, Womb Tokyo, Exchange LA, and Amnesia Ibiza, Mark has also remixed some of the biggest names in music with significant crossover success, including Dido, Florence and the Machine, Sg Lewis and U2.

Mark’s extensive discography includes global hits like Man With The Red Face, Alright, Downpipe, All 4 Love along with production for bands such as Faithless and Underworld.

Mark Knight

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Spybar is a Chicago institution, boasting unparalleled nightlife for 18 years and running. This "River North party paradise" according to Rolling Stone Magazine (August 2013), is the perfect cross section between high octane clubbing and intimate lounge atmosphere. The ideal place to catch the world's best DJ talent up close and personal, Spybar has been showcasing superstar caliber names in this downtown Chicago ultralounge for well over a decade. Literally underground, Spybar is 4500 square feet located directly below street level in the heart of the city's nightlife epicenter, featuring minimal chic decor and mod-cluster seating for the ultimate table experience
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