Chicago's Leja Hazer is a key figure in the city's dance music scene. He's the talent buyer at the renowned smartbar and previously worked at the legendary Gramaphone Records. With influences spanning from Jazz to House to Soul and Funk, Leja tends to lean towards groovy and laid back vibes while still showing some Chicago grit.

Musician, DJ, and aural movement guide Jesse Sandvik (Jesse Sandwich) has been promoting quality in nightlife through musical culture for over 13 years in Chicago. As a resident DJ and curator at some of Chicago's more well known music establishments (Danny's, Berlin, Sportsman's Club, Estereo and currently The California Clipper) he began his career focusing on sonic atmospheres and moods. Variety of sound is essential, and  unknown or under-appreciated music from around the world is particularly romanticized in his presentations.