Because: A universe of undiscovered vibes from Damian Rausch
Damian Rausch does 4am really well - that last pump of energy, that last song or the first last song before you give up whatever plans you had for a responsible life and an early morning because you're going to remember what happens here with much more tenderness than you remember waking up on time and having a sensible breakfast.
Lost Paradise: DJ Romain unearths more unreleased gems on The Lost D.A.T.S. Part Two
The hottest house tracks of 2025 were made in 1996. DJ Romain's "The Lost D.A.T.S." series evokes a time when Times Square was dirty and nightlife was a freaky wonderland.
Chicago’s We Love Soul celebrates 15 years this weekend
The Chicago community of soul lovers marks their 15th anniversary this Sunday April 6 2025 at The Promontory with Sean Alvarez, Duane Powell, Joe Kollege and Jay Illa.
Ron Trent remixes LA upstarts ASHRR on “Please Don’t Stop The Rain”
Signed to Ralph Lawson's 20/20 Vision Recordings, ASHRR is aiming one directly at the house scene with this remix pack featuring Ron Trent.
Saturated in soul: Abacus adds to a legendary discography on Analog Stories Vol 3
The world has gone wrong in every way we can measure but Austin Bascom is back and dropping tracks again and they're as good as they were back in the day.
Suite for Chick: Reinterpreting the genius of Chick Corea
Nu Northern Soul drops a mini-album of "re-interpretations" of fusion maestro Chick Corea tracks by DJ Maarten Goetheer featuring Thai power-house drummer Pong Nakornchai.
ARC Music Festival announces 2025 lineup
ARC Music Festival returns to Chicago's Union Park this August 2025. Auris just announced this year's lineup featuring Amelie Lens, Cajmere, Eric Prydz, Eris Drew, Jamie XX, Richie Hawtin, Floorplan, John Summit, Nicole Moudaber, DJ Tennis, Mike Dunn and more.
Dam Swindle announce new album “Open”
Amsterdam deep house duo Dam Swindle have announced the forthcoming release of OPEN, Swindle's first album since 2018's High Life. Listen to the first single, "Girl," featuring vocalist Faye Meana.
Genius of Time concludes their vocalist spotlight with “You Make Me”
This is Volume 3 and the final part of Genius of Time's "Vocal Series," a collection of EPs built around vocal hooks and minimal and dubby but vibrant instrumentation.
Madison’s Musique Électronique festival returns in July 2025 with Todd Terry, Mark Broom, Octave One, DJ...
Started 15 years ago, the multi-day festival on July 11 through July 13 2025 remains free for everyone with world-class talent and a legendary afterparty scene.
Alexander Flood & Vivian Sessoms spin up a vocal house masterpiece on “Can’t Get Enough”
Drop a needle anywhere on Can't Get Enough and prepare to get happy. The new single from Alexander Flood's forthcoming LP features a bright and brassy vocal from Vivian Sessoms and the vibe of a late night rewind in the cozy confines of New York City's Sound Factory Bar.
LUKUMIPEOPLE mix: RISE vol 32
Wake up, it's time for a new deep & heady set from LUKUMIPEOPLE for 5 Mag's RISE series
Inner Voyage: Music for psychedelic dancefloors by Owen Ni
There's no let-up on Inner Voyage, and no filler either: every one of these 10 tracks can be played by real working DJs in one context or another. They also sound amazing in your headphones at home. Brilliantly conceived and produced album by Owen Ni.
Love Insurrection: Primal Scream substantially improved by a killer remix package
Proof that house music makes everything better here in this stellar Primal Scream remix release. Ready To Go Home and Love Insurrection get taken to the dancefloor by a house music remix dream team of Terry Farley and Wade Teo, Hardway Bros, and Black Science Orchestra.
Toribio and Sharin shine on the soulful & raw “Daylight”
Already well-known on the New York scene and globally, Toribio turns in his debut release on Chromeo and A-Trak's Juliet imprint, and it's a hot one.
Elbert Phillips releases a 3 hour Frankie Knuckles classics tribute mix
Chicago DJ and producer Elbert Phillips pays tribute to the late, legendary Frankie Knuckles with this extended and thoroughly dope classic tribute mix.
MOVE! Inside the New Issue of 5 Mag
Detroit ambassador-at-large Mike Agent X Clark in 5 Mag's cover profile, plus DJ Slugo cover mix, Mystic Freaks featuring Jamie 3:26, Danou P and Young Pulse and more inside the new issue of 5 Mag, out now.
For Frankie: A Celebration of Frankie Knuckles’ 70th birthday at Fabric London
An international celebration of the 70th anniversary of House Music godfather Frankie Knuckles' birthday taking place at London's fabric nightclub on Saturday January 25 2025.
Groovehaüs is a new soulful house dayparty at Masada
Chicago's House of Haus Productions presents GROOVEHAÜS: A Day of Soulful House Music on Saturday, January 18 2025 from 3pm to 8pm with Passport Paul, Rika B, Evan G and Arvi Mala.
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5 Mag hosts panel on The Art of the Comeback and Staying Power in Dance Music...
The discussion featuring Czarina Mirani, Joe Shanahan, Mike Dunn and Lady D takes place April 26 2025 at Ramova Theater.
