Shanti

Shanti makes textured waves in Chicago’s techno scene with her curation of dark, sinister, and ethereal soundscapes as a means of coping with the otherness and hybridity she has experienced throughout her life. Shanti’s sets weave a story of despair and yearning that combines surreal, atmospheric, and haunting sounds.

Shanti cohosts Otherworldly Ambiguity with Scum.ee – an experience of existence between rigid categories. She is a member of techno collective Research & Development, and she hosts a monthly radio show, “Liminal Radio” on WIIT 88.9 FM to feature thoughtful artists at the core of Chicago’s underground music scene.

 Shanti has been billed alongside international acts including DJ Nobu, Rrose, Polygonia, Perc, Ø [Phase], Function, Aurora Halal, Mozhgan, Lady Starlight, Black Light Smoke, Esther Dune, Zenker Brothers, Noncompliant, Xtin, and more. WOW. She has had the immense pleasure of conjuring spirits at Chicago’s most beloved clubs such as Smartbar, Smoke & Mirrors, Podlasie Club, and always the underground gatherings. This past year, Shanti has expanded her surreal storytelling beyond Chicago by playing in Amsterdam, L.A., Detroit and notable Midwest festivals such as Minnesota’s The Great Beyond and Madison’s Musique Électronique. Her mixes have been featured on Dirty Epic LA, The Black Lodge Radio, SutroFM, Mutant Radio, PPRZ, Distant Signals, Death Decay & Magic, Braid Records, Low Visibility, Dance All Day, and m50’s etc radio among other podcasts and shows.