Terry Matthew
Managing Editor of 5 Magazine, Terry Matthew's first record was "Circus Bells." His first mixtape was from Armando Gallop. Aside from writing for 5 Mag, Terry has authored the liner notes for Jeff Mills' "Metropolis Metropolis" and the 20th anniversary reissue of Hardkiss' "Delusions of Grandeur." He lives in Chicago. You can reach Terry by email.
Action Required: Rekordbox, CDJs and many other other Pioneer DJ products have a severe security flaw that could give an attacker access to your laptop.
As Juno Download laments the demise of music download platforms, Subvert launches as a grassroots alternative to all of them.
Bubbling up from the Chicago underground comes an irresistible, club-ready classic featuring Demuir and IAmBrandon.
Democrats from the House Oversight Committee follow a class action lawsuit over accusations that StubHub CEO Eric Baker runs a hedge fund that sells tickets on his own platform.
With a huge vocal and a hook that straps your heart into a roller coaster, "Dizzy" is the standout track on Dreams, Nathalie Capello's wild new EP for Hot Haus.
We might start calling it "House Music Week" in Chicago as the city's Chicago House Music Festival and Conference continues to grow. Here is the full lineup, schedule and not to miss highlights from all four days August 27 through August 30 2026.
John Silas is a new name to me but one we should keep a close eye on if this dazzling five track EP from Love Injection is any guide.
Hi Tech Gold: Origins is a record by Gilbert, its sound a sophisticated and virulent strain of high tech soul, balanced on the axis where deep house and jazzy Detroit techno touch.
DJs can still break songs. Souldynamic's "Equatoriale" is still making an impact a decade after a clever mix by Lil Louis made it famous.
The company that bought Pitchfork is suing the man who co-founded it over half a million dollars earmarked for the now defunct Chicago music festival.
New cuts from Collective Rhythm spotlights the dark and dangerous side of Mike Agent X Clark with ADMN on the remix.
Celebrated by the dance music press, Alejandro Zamora claimed that his DJ livestreams relieved his depression and inspired a global community of mental health-conscious followers. Was it all just another scam?
Listen to the smoky, soulful yet futuristic remix by the legendary GE-OLOGY of "Lake Shore Dr" from New Digital Fidelity's 9 Hours Landing EP.
The Northside Chicago street festival welcomes DJ Sneak, Derrick Carter, DJ Heather, Jevon Jackson, Tyree Cooper, Diz, Czboogie, Striz, T Mixwell and more.
Magnolia evokes the era of Bob Moog, Dave Smith and the towering founder/engineers who built instruments that they themselves wanted to use.
The classic of classic Chicago house tracks was selected for preservation as one of "the defining sounds of history and culture." Here's how it was made.
DVS1's Mistress Recordings has dropped a very odd but absolutely must-have pair of records from Dona and DJ Plant Texture.
Rasmus Faber's "Too Little, Too Late" is nearly perfect, with smooth hooks, a polished groove and an almost unrelenting upbeat energy.
The new EP from the emerging French artist drops on June 5; listen to the first single "Never Be Defeated" here.
"Quite Essential" features music from Ralph Session, Borrowed Identity, Shaka, Simoncino and more.
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Pioneer DJ Warns of Major Security Threat to Rekordbox & Every CDJ
Action Required: Rekordbox, CDJs and many other other Pioneer DJ products have a severe security flaw that could give an attacker access to your laptop.
