Fathom Dj

12/21/2025

12/21/2025

12/21/2025

A musical identity has to be intentionally protected.

After last night, it became clear that house music has quietly lost another home in Chicago — even with a room full of patrons over 40 who understand the culture and the lineage.

Vinyl-only spaces, while beautiful in intention, can unintentionally cap the growth of the genre unless producers are consistently releasing on vinyl and venues are equally committed to well-marketed, recurring nights. Without that alignment, preservation becomes archiving rather than evolution.

This realization means more discipline on my end — more practice, deeper intention, and possibly further investment — but only in ecosystems that support growth, continuity, and respect for the music’s future.

12/21/2025

They think you’re just playing around but real entrepreneurship means getting your legal game on point. If you’re a creative moving fast, slow down and get an attorney in your corner. Every invoice, every contract, every bit of legal structure isn’t just formality it’s how you protect your business and your future. Because when you’re doing business for real, having that legal backbone is part of the growth.

12/20/2025

We’re restarting Women’s Wednesdays at Nafsi on January 7 — with clarity, care, and intention.
With and myself

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This isn’t about noise or novelty.
It’s about creating a consistent space where women DJs, creatives, entrepreneurs, and community can gather; listen; connect; and breathe midweek.

Sound will be thoughtful.
The room will be welcoming.
The energy will be grown — not forced.

This restart matters because sustainability matters.
Trust matters.
And building something that feels good over time matters.

January is about grounding — and Nafsi is where we begin again.

12/20/2025

📍 Mariano’s Lakeview Chicago
🖤 Jazzy Soulfulness in motion
I start with jazz — because jazz is the foundation of how I DJ in Chicago spaces.

From there, the set moves freely.
Jazz; soul; house; global rhythms — layered like paint on a canvas.

This is how I approach DJing in hospitality and retail spaces across Chicago.
Listening first. Responding to the room.
Building atmosphere instead of forcing genre.

Jazz teaches you how to improvise.
Once you understand that, the music can travel
without losing intention.

This is music as hospitality.
This is jazz DJ curation in unexpected spaces.

You can experience this sound every 3rd Friday at Mariano’s in Lakeview, Chicago —
where curated DJ sets add value to everyday environments.

I wear what I build.
I play what I believe in.
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12/19/2025

Apologies to those who were planning to join us this Wednesday, Christmas Eve.

We know time is precious—especially during the holidays—and when people make space in their schedules to support, show up, or simply sit with good music and good energy, that matters. We don’t take that lightly.

The decision to postpone Something Lovely this week was not made casually. It comes from a deeper commitment to doing this work with intention, integrity, and long-term vision—not just filling dates on a calendar.

Lux Listenings was founded by Danyell “Fathom DJ” Abston with a clear purpose: to treat sound as hospitality infrastructure, not background noise. This work is about trust—between the room, the audience, the talent, and the people curating the experience. That level of care requires space to program properly, align the right artists, and ensure that what we’re offering honors both the guests and the creatives shaping the atmosphere.

Lux Listenings was never meant to be “another night out.”
It is a curated ecosystem—built on thoughtful programming and sustainability for the DJs, musicians, collaborators, and partners who pour into these experiences. We are actively working toward securing a consistent weekly home where sound can be cultivated—not rushed—and where talent can be programmed with continuity, respect, and financial sustainability.

This pause reflects our commitment to building something reliable for guests to return to week after week, and strong enough for artists to feel supported rather than stretched thin. Sometimes slowing down is the most responsible move when the goal is longevity.

To everyone who intended to support, thank you. Your interest confirms that the vision is resonating—and that makes the work worth refining. We are committed to returning with clarity, consistency, and programming that reflects the trust you place in Lux Listenings when you walk through the door.

More soon.
With gratitude and intention,

Danyell “Fathom DJ” Abston
Founder | Lux Listenings

12/18/2025

Yes… I DJ at a grocery store.
And yes … it’s intentional.

This is my monthly residency at Mariano’s Lakeview East — where food; wine; community; and sound meet in real time. No velvet ropes; no pretension; just curated music woven into everyday life.

From jazzy soulfulness to grooves that make shopping feel lighter; this is about creating moments where people didn’t expect them — and realizing how much they needed it.

Live at Mariano’s this Friday eve and let the errands turn into a vibe.

📍 Mariano’s Lakeview East
3030 N Broadway
🗓️ Friday; December 19
🕓 4PM–8PM

live at Mariano’s
A monthly residency rooted in community; rhythm; and joy.

12/18/2025

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🗓️ Saturday, December 20
🕘 9 PM – late

Dance, sing, do the holiday thing.

This one feels good already.
I’m sharing the decks with at Wax Vinyl Bar to close out the year with jazzy soulfulness…

No rushing; no trends; just letting the night breathe and the music guide us.
If you’ve been craving a place to move; smile; and ease into the holidays — this is that.

12/17/2025

Something Lovely returns to at the South Shore Cultural Center.
Every Wednesday arNafsiChicagoathom DJ combines forces with team of lady curators to create the soundtrack of jazzy soulfulness paired with an elevated dining experience.

Expect variety jazzy soulfulness all curated with intention.

Wednesdays; 7 PM; Something Lovely at NAFSI Chicago.

12/15/2025

Let’s have an honest conversation about Black restaurants and the ecosystems around them.

When you love a place and show it love — by showing up, creating content, tagging the space, inviting others — those restaurants thrive.
When you’re unhappy with service, food, music, or vibe and go straight to public bashing, you don’t just impact owners — you affect an entire network of people.

Behind the hospitality industry are staffers.
Many of them are creatives — DJs, musicians, poets, artists, designers — using these spaces to sustain themselves while building their futures.

When we move through these spaces without care, it cuts off resources.
It closes doors.
It costs people work.

Feedback is necessary — but so is how we give it.
Clear communication helps businesses improve, drives sales, builds loyalty, and keeps our community employed.

Before tearing a place down, remember what’s at stake.
Kindness, accountability, and care are how we keep our spaces alive.

That’s An US conversation.