Deep House

Deep House is a subgenre of House Music. Originating in the 1980s – particularly with the music of Larry Heard, Fingers Inc, and others – it fuses elements of Chicago House with a more melodic, sometimes soulful feeling.

Black Loops’ JAH LOVE is a Record Kerri Chandler Could Have Made

Because of Madhouse's pedigree as Kerri Chandler's label, that's a name that comes up a lot in write-ups of the label's releases. Black Loops JAH LOVE is one time it's completely deserved.

Intr0beatz: Late Night Snacks

Iceland's wunderkind releases an EP on wax of musical feed for famished dancefloors.

Brett Jackson and Orion ft. Jade: Change

This set of remixes of an '06 track now come with some deep South African remix influence. The vocals slowly draw you in with the concept (along the lines of "sorry, bud, it was...
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Djoon, the Paris club that so often supports us, needs our support

Help one of the outposts of quality underground dance music re-open: Paris club Djoon is approaching a do-or-die fundraising goal.
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Dope garage & deep house sounds on Mile High remixes

Miles ahead: the sensational "Mile High" featuring Paris Brightledge gets remixed by Keito Sano, Interstate and Dubbyman.
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Jimpster: The Franc Spangler Chronicles

How a harmless alter ego can take on a life of its own: Jimpster talks to 5 Mag's Lauren Krieger on his once-mysterious "Franc Spangler" records.
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Love for the vibe: C&C Sessions Vol 1

Paul Cut and Jorge Caiado are on fire on this exquisite vinyl-only deep house EP on Inner Balance.
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The Cover Mix: Laseech 🔥 Sanctify vol 7

5 Mag's latest cover mix from Croatian producer and DJ Laseech, an artist with a preternatural ear for the more adventurous and eclectic side of deep house, a sound never lacking in soul or vitality.

Booker T: A 5 Mag Mix #34

One of the most in-demand producers and remixers in the UK, Booker T steps up for A 5 Mag Mix, 5 Magazine's signature House Music mix series.

MK Embarks on His Worldwide Tour

On the heels of his upcoming show at the Mid in Chicago, MK (aka Marc Kinchen) is riding the wave of his BBC Radio1hit "Piece of Me" with Becky Hill. With over 20 back to...
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Brodanse featuring Cari Golden: Activate (Danse Club)

Of all the self-declared archivists sifting through the silt and sand of classic Deep House, Danse Club established itself right quick with several cuts remixed and reissued with a degree of respect you'll never...
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House Legends: Kerri Chandler Sampler EP 4

Because you can never be too rich, too thin or have too many Kerri Chandler records.
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Chez Damier: A Revolutionary Life

Most interviews with Chez Damier are about the past - about Prescription and Balance Records; about The Music Institute in Detroit; about KMS and the Belleville Three and Chez's role, seemingly everywhere that electronic...
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Trinidadian Deep’s Native Rising EP for Perpetual Rhythms

Few producers working in Deep House can claim a more bold or distinctive sound ID than Trinidadian Deep, who has carved out a role for himself with a foundation of jazz and the music...
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Review: Luqe’s “Balearia” from Ibiza’s Be Adult Music

The aptly titled "Balearia" simply shimmers like a heat-haze on Luqe's single for Be Adult Music.

Dungeon Meat / SE62: The Fuck Off Track / True Force

This is where it's at, the kind of shit that gets me excited. There's music you hear and you just want to put on infinite play on a celestial jukebox so the whole world...
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Soela: “Berlin” / “Do I Really Need You”

Soela makes beautiful deep house on a two track EP from Fort Romeau's Cin Cin.

The Dangerfeel Newbies: “What Am I Here For?” Remixes

Not your average Defected release, The Dangerfeel Newbies and Kai Alce bring a heaping spoonful of soul to the digital world with what was previously only available on vinyl. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1f-qI8ZjtE The Dangerfeel Newbies are a trio...
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5 Magazine DJ Series presents Jamie 3:26

Jamie 3:26 mix from 5 Magazine's DJ Series on CD published from 2007 to 2008.
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Miguel Campbell Drops the Memoirs LP

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Chicago’s Secret Spot: One Year of Miyagi Records

From a pop up in a storage space to a brick-and-mortar record store, Hyde Park's Miyagi Records talks to 5 Mag on one year of building community and creating your very own secret spot on the Southside of Chicago.