DJ Sneak: Farina Banger
A DJ Sneak record dripping with Chicago nuance like a greasy bit of wax paper fished out of the parking lot trash outside Lawrence Fisheries.
Kiko Navarro & 6th Borough Project Remix Chasing Kurt’s Cloud Dancer
Peppermint Jam is turning out to be one of the best "old" labels releasing great "new" music.
Apparel Story Part One
Apparel Story Part One is among the precious few label compilations that advance the story and are worth your time.
Pavel Iudin: Soho EP
What is happening in Russia? Yet another Russian deep house savant with a stellar EP on vinyl from Quality Vibe.
Crackazat: The 5 Magazine Profile
The life & times of a jazz musician working in the dance music industry.
Vibe Me To The Moon Launches with Nightsteppaz & Roland Clark
New label Vibe Me To The Moon debuts some scene commentary from Roland Clark and Nightsteppaz remixed by Joeski, MANIK, Jay Tripwire and Chris Luzz.
Nachtbraker: Misses madame mademoiselle
Count yourself lucky if you managed to get an early earful of this record.
Systm B: Écosystémique
Écosystémique by Bruno Gauthier's latest project Systm B released by Atjazz.
Induction Releases Jay Hill’s Beckoning
Beckoning from Jay Hill is a four track EP of deep, hypnotic house, including a choice remix from Frink.
Word Up! Spence:Chicago’s Debut Release on Bassment Tapes
"Word Up" oozes with attitude, dark growling techno and bursts of drums and electronics.
Dusky Release Eclectic Square Miso/LF10
Just when you think you have them nailed down, Dusky veers completely off the chart.
A Houseband: Another Love Another Happiness
Another great unreleased track crossed off the great unreleased tracklist.
Review: Balinese Saints by Balaphonic
A lesser-known alias of Danny Ward (the better known alias is Moodymanc) soars on this crossover record.
Alex Agore Blazes a Soulful One on Perspective
A new album finds Alex Agore heading into a new direction.
Static Music Releases Phutek’s Make You Rain
Phutek makes music that just cries out to be played loud.
Jackmaster: Conversations by 5 Magazine
Czarina Mirani has a brief chat with Jackmaster en route to Chicago.
Karizma’s “Work It Out” Stars in New Google Chromebook Ad
Watch the new 60 second spot featuring the Karizma gospel house smash from Lumberjacks In Hell.
When Bad People Cook Good Food: The Afterhours Edition
Long gone and lamented Chicago House Music label Afterhours makes a mutated comeback of sorts on the new Fresh Meat compilation.
Jorge Caiado: Me and My Head
Portuguese Deep House producer Jorge Caiado steps out confidently on Me & My Head, out now on wax from Groovement.
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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.
