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Accountant-turned-DJ John Summit found his 'escape' in the club

NPR | By Kai McNamee

Published April 14, 2026 at 3:01 PM CDT

John Summit's second album, CTRL ESCAPE, charts his journey from cubicle to main stage, while paying homage to his Chicago roots.

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