Demuir & IAmBrandon Collab on a Future Underground Smash “Get Ovah Dat Bridge”
Bubbling up from the Chicago underground comes an irresistible, club-ready classic featuring Demuir and IAmBrandon.
Nathalie Capello Shines on the Wide Awake “Dreams”
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.
Chicago House Music Festival 2026: Full Lineup, Schedule & Must-See Events
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.
New Music: Water Sign is Sophisticated Deep House from John Silas
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.
Music for the furthest planet: Gilbert shines on the futurist Origins EP
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.
DJ Set: Czboogie Live at Horse Meat Disco, Metro / Smartbar 2026
Three hour set from 5 Mag founder Czboogie at the iconic Horse Meat Disco residency June 27, 2026 at Metro / Smartbar in Chicago.
Emanuele Cisi & Joe Claussell Get Spiritual on “Pharoah’s Message” Remixes
Highly accomplished, unashamedly jazzy, and splendidly self indulgent Sacred Rhythm remixes from Joe Claussell of Emanuele Cisi's Right Tempo track Pharoah's Message.
Rewind: Souldynamic release 10th anniversary edition of “Equatoriale”
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.
Music for Nightcrawlers: Mike Agent X Clark and “The Dark Side”
New cuts from Collective Rhythm spotlights the dark and dangerous side of Mike Agent X Clark with ADMN on the remix.
Crash Out: The True Story of the Fake Viral Techno DJ and the $50 Million Fraud
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?
Premiere: New Digital Fidelity – Lake Shore Dr (GE-OLOGY Remix) [Adeen / Scopic Records]
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.
Dusky announces forthcoming album “Signals”
British electronic music duo Dusky have announced their forthcoming album, Signals, due for release in September 2026 on Anjunadeep. Listen to "Next Life" here.
Czboogie live mix for Perception Frequencies
5 Mag editor-in-chief Czboogie live mix set for for Perception Frequencies, "an independent channel that provides sonic comforts from Chicago's thriving local electronic music scene dedicated to underground culture. In collaboration with Green Machine, the music speaks for itself."
elevate: Nico Lahs, Dam Swindle, Heist in the new 5 Mag
Nico Lahs on the cover, Dam Swindle cover mix, 100 releases of Heist Recordings, Point Winona and the LA underground and more inside the new issue of 5 Mag.
Jeremy Sylvester launches whirlwind US tour
UK Garage legend Jeremy Sylvester plays in 5 cities in 8 days, including Chicago this Sunday, New York City on June 5 and Miami on June 6 2026.
Library of Congress adds Jamie Principle’s “Your Love” to National Recording Registry
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.
New Music: DJ Plant Texture drops two companion EPs on Mistress
DVS1's Mistress Recordings has dropped a very odd but absolutely must-have pair of records from Dona and DJ Plant Texture.
Junie: Rolando’s enigmatic techno classic remixed by Cinthie, Cassy & Carlos Nilmmns
Rolando’s “Junie,” which originally came out in 2011 on his 5 to 9 EP, is mystical, haunting, spaced-out half-time techno, a quietly mystical and beautiful record much loved by his fans.
New Mix — Cz’s House #11 / Jazzy & Soulful House Set
An hour of deep, jazzy, soulful House for your mind body and soul from 5 Mag's Czboogie and her Cz's House mix set.
New Music: Rasmus Faber rides to house music nirvana on “Too Little, Too Late”
Rasmus Faber's "Too Little, Too Late" is nearly perfect, with smooth hooks, a polished groove and an almost unrelenting upbeat energy.
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Longevity: DJ Slugo + the New Issue of 5 Mag
DJ Slugo: a 5 Mag cover story, plus Michael Gray cover mix & interview, the anti-AI backlash and music platforms' reaction and more inside the new issue of 5 Mag, out now.
