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Kaunas born, now Chicago based DJ, producer, event planner, and night owl, Mantas is a man in love with a sound that is in love with your body.
With his infectious energy, sophisticated ear, and tireless dedication, Mantas Steles has proven to be an artist to keep an eye on in Midwest’s underground dance music scene. Lithuania born, now Chicago based DJ, producer, event planner, and night owl, Mantas is a man in love with a sound that is in love with your body.
Sonically wise beyond his years, Mantas pushes the boundaries of Chicago’s audio palette. His sets tell a story of old and new with a blend of classic house, breaks, minimal and techno party jams. Fans from Chicago and beyond have flocked to hear Mantas in ever-rising numbers. And as those who have witnessed his marathon after-party sessions know so well, it’s clear that the Stallion’s magic really works.
Soon after moving to Chicago at the tender age of 18, Mantas attended his first warehouse party. The rest is history. Starting slow and very soon being a regular figure behind the decks at various venues across town for promoters like Volatl, MiM, NBFC, Boom Boom Room and Varsity All Stars, Mantas eventually landed a spot Smartbar’s coveted Junior Resident Program. By playing with artists and spaces as diverse, Mantas has carefully honed his sound, tailoring his style to the event while still keeping things all his own.
Mantas has had the pleasure to spread his taste in sound to the top crop of the clubs and venues including places like the infamous Club Der Visionaere in Berlin, Baum in Bogota, Output and Verboten in New York, TBA Brooklyn, Detroit's TV Lounge and Leland City Club. Back in Chicago you would mostly catch him at his Spybar residency, as resident disc jockey for the offsite Paradigm party locations, as well as being a regular returning guest at the legendary Smartbar.
As the founding member of the renowned Chicago event brand, record label and music collective Tied, Mantas booked international artists and produced electronic music events across various venues in the city and beyond. Tied was voted “Best nomadic collective for weird, hard-hitting underground techno” by Chicago Reader in 2015.
Forever young, there's no telling what's in store for this man's musical future.
Ryan Broker - Intel 80186 (Tied Collective Remix) / Tied / 2017
Mantas Steles - Notebeg EP / Klectik Records / 2016
Tied Collective - Nava EP / Brachtune / 2016
Max Jacobson & Mantas Steles - Story Of Now EP / Baile Musik / 2015
Ari Frank, Max Jacobson feat. Mantas Steles - The Way You Talk / Better On Foot / 2014
With his infectious energy, sophisticated ear, and tireless dedication, Mantas Steles has proven to be an artist to keep an eye on in Midwest’s underground dance music scene. Lithuania born, now Chicago based DJ, producer, event planner, and night owl, Mantas is a man in love with a sound that is in love with your body.
Sonically wise beyond his years, Mantas pushes the boundaries of Chicago’s audio palette. His sets tell a story of old and new with a blend of classic house, breaks, minimal and techno party jams. Fans from Chicago and beyond have flocked to hear Mantas in ever-rising numbers. And as those who have witnessed his marathon after-party sessions know so well, it’s clear that the Stallion’s magic really works.
Soon after moving to Chicago at the tender age of 18, Mantas attended his first warehouse party. The rest is history. Starting slow and very soon being a regular figure behind the decks at various venues across town for promoters like Volatl, MiM, NBFC, Boom Boom Room and Varsity All Stars, Mantas eventually landed a spot Smartbar’s coveted Junior Resident Program. By playing with artists and spaces as diverse, Mantas has carefully honed his sound, tailoring his style to the event while still keeping things all his own.
Mantas has had the pleasure to spread his taste in sound to the top crop of the clubs and venues including places like the infamous Club Der Visionaere in Berlin, Baum in Bogota, Output and Verboten in New York, TBA Brooklyn, Detroit's TV Lounge and Leland City Club. Back in Chicago you would mostly catch him at his Spybar residency, as resident disc jockey for the offsite Paradigm party locations, as well as being a regular returning guest at the legendary Smartbar.
As the founding member of the renowned Chicago event brand, record label and music collective Tied, Mantas booked international artists and produced electronic music events across various venues in the city and beyond. Tied was voted “Best nomadic collective for weird, hard-hitting underground techno” by Chicago Reader in 2015.
Forever young, there's no telling what's in store for this man's musical future.
Ryan Broker - Intel 80186 (Tied Collective Remix) / Tied / 2017
Mantas Steles - Notebeg EP / Klectik Records / 2016
Tied Collective - Nava EP / Brachtune / 2016
Max Jacobson & Mantas Steles - Story Of Now EP / Baile Musik / 2015
Ari Frank, Max Jacobson feat. Mantas Steles - The Way You Talk / Better On Foot / 2014
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