WELCOME TO THE STAY UP “MAD SQUEEZE” REPORT
STAY UP SATURDAYS: A LEGACY OF UNLIMITED SOUND
For nearly a decade, Stay Up Saturdays has been a beacon for underground music, a safe space where artists can be themselves, and a home where DJs are free to explore and showcase sounds without limitation. Born in Denver and thriving through the energy of community, this event is more than a party—it’s a movement. It’s a declaration that music should be felt, not just consumed, and that real artistry exists beyond algorithms and playlists built by machines.
With that spirit, we’re excited to announce that Stay Up Saturdays is officially collaborating with MAD LEMON to bring you Mad Squeeze! This partnership extends the party’s ethos into the digital space, bringing curated sounds, exclusive DJ sets, and deeper conversations about the state of independent music.
THE FUTURE OF MUSIC: STREAMING, OWNERSHIP, & ARTISTIC VALUE
Let’s be real—streaming has changed everything, and not necessarily for the better. Platforms like Spotify have built an empire off the backs of artists while offering them fractions of a cent per stream. Worse yet, the revenue they generate doesn’t always serve the artists who create the music—it fuels corporate agendas, political contributions, and expansion into media that pushes independent musicians further into the background.
So, what’s the alternative? A mass exodus from Spotify overnight? Maybe not. But what we can do is start valuing music differently. Remember when buying an album meant something? When you took it home, unwrapped it, played it front to back, and sat with it? Listening used to be intentional. Now, we scroll through endless playlists, barely absorbing a fraction of what we hear.
If we treated albums like pieces of art we bring into our homes, instead of chasing trends and numbers, the entire industry could shift. Imagine putting your money directly into the hands of the artists you love. Imagine a world where independent music doesn’t have to play by the rules of engagement dictated by a platform that doesn’t care about its creators.
THE NEXT PHASE: LIVE EVENTS & COMMUNITY CONNECTION
Mark your calendars: February 30th—that’s when this collaboration officially launches, and trust us, this is just the beginning. Expect live DJ events, community gatherings, and curated experiences where music is more than background noise—it’s the main event. Stay locked in with Stay Up Saturdays and Mad Squeeze, because the next wave of independent sound is about to hit.
Follow along, stay engaged, and most importantly, keep listening with intention.
