5 Magazine
House Music magazine publishing for more than 12 years from Chicago, covering Deep House, Soulful House, Techno, Synth, Disco and every flavor of underground electronic music.
Chicago house legend Farley Jackmaster Funk has debuted a new anthem for this year's playoff-bound Chicago Bears team.
Forty people died in the Constellation Bar fire on New Year's Eve in Switzerland, believed to have been caused by sparkling candles igniting soundproofing foam.
US mail, domestic and international mailing rate increases as high as 16% come into effect on January 18 2026.
Click the eyes for a big surprise! From the maker of the popular Max for Live device Sting comes a device akin to an acid randomizer built on top of an emulated TB-303.
One of dance music's most ubiquitous bootlegs is finally getting an official release after Mick Jagger and the Rolling Stones finally cleared a sample.
The fine folks at Paxahau have teased the names of the first 19 artists and acts for Movement 2026 in Detroit this May.
If you don't already have a favorite plugin (or a real Rhodes), GSi has a unique take on the timeless sound of the electric piano.
Sara Landry, Dennis Cruz b2b Seth Troxler and more added to the 2026 house and techno showcase at Ultra Music Festival in Miami.
A 5 Mag special issue on the life & music of a beloved Chicago House Music pioneer.
The industry gathering takes place at the Kimpton EPIC Hotel in Downtown Miami ahead of this year's ULTRA Music Festival in March 2026.
Kaytranada, Fred again..., Skepta, Disclosure, Ron Trent and more top this year's electronic music categories for the 2026 Grammy Awards.
The Chicago music venue is considering expanding into a large neighboring lot with an eye toward hosting larger events and festivals.
5 Mag's next issue is a big one: a special edition dedicated solely to the story of beloved Chicago house icon Paul Johnson.
The Hyde Park live music and event space The Promontory will bow out after a last New Year's Eve Party.
Beatmaking legend The Egyptian Lover demos Roland's new "beast," the TR-1000 Rhythm Creator.
With Messenger, Moog brings a legendary sound down to a price where mere mortals can experience it.
The 18th album from electronic music duo The Orb drops on October 10 2025.
Steve "Silk" Hurley announced the passing of house vocalist Keith Nunnally and eulogized his former partner in the groundbreaking Chicago house music duo JM Silk.
Add motion to your music productions via granular synthesis and an amazing rhythmic toolbox with Excite Audio’s dreamy new plugin.
The Treasury Department has a list of 68 jobs that will be exempt from taxes on tipped income, including nightclub DJs, musicians, singers, tattoo artists and more.
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LOVEFOXY / The 5 Mag Cover Mix
A new 5 Mag cover mix and it's a gorgeous set from emerging DJ, producer and artist LOVEFOXY
