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.
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![Premiere: Richard Earnshaw & Sabrina Chyld - Better For Me (Original Mix) [Artworx]](https://5mag.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/richard-earnshaw-better-for-me-696x385.jpg "Premiere: Richard Earnshaw launches a new label with the irresistible “Better For Me” ft Sabrina Chyld")
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