Sir LSG: A 5 Mag Mix #48
New 5 Mag Mix and Interview with the rising star from South Africa, Sir LSG (GOGO Music).
In Praise of Phil Asher: Sparkle (AJ’s Dance)
UK label moreaboutmusic has been throwing cannonballs lately, and to see Phil Asher and Dwala following up a Mike Dunn release is a delight.
Full Intention Remixes Andrea Marchesini’s The Joke
Doin' the damn work: legendary duo Full Intention remix Andrea Marchesini's The Joke on venerable Italian label Oceantrax.
Renascence Records Releases Pépe’s Motorforce
Quality, quality, quality Deep House on wax via Renascence and emerging producer Pepe.
Station H Podcast Episode 2 – with Kiko Navarro, Richard Earnshaw & Lee Bright
Host Will Sumsuch presents episode 2 of Station H, the latest 5 Magazine podcast with special guests Kiko Navarro, Richard Earnshaw and Lee Bright of BBE.
Garrett David, Chicagodeep and Taelue are Mystical Institute
Mystical Institute's long-awaited "Shared Growth" EP is the real f'ing deal.
Jimpster Remixes “Leave Me Here” from Martin Iveson & Lazy Days
Part of a solid EP that celebrates Lazy Days' 12th anniversary.
Finale Sessions Releases Anaxander & Michael Zucker Split EP Rise Up
A dynamic showcase for two of the best producers making Deep House tracks rooted in what's worthwhile from history but primed for the modern dancefloor.
Exclusive: Gene Farris Live Mix
Gene Farris live mix exclusively for 5 Magazine, ahead of his set this Friday at North Coast Music Festival in Union Park, Chicago.
Look Like’s Delta EP
Look Like's Delta EP is a vision of early Detroit and Chicago realized, drawing upon his early French hip hop influences.
Detroit Swindle Soars to New Heights on “Can’t Hold It”
Their new EP on Heist showcases what is probably the best track they've released to date.
Karizma: Conversations by 5 Magazine
Karizma sits down with 5 Magazine's Conversations podcast ahead of his gig headlining 5 Mag's 12 year anniversary bash.
Marquis Hawkes’ Basement Is Burning
Marquis Hawkes makes records that sound great and they'll keep sounding great tomorrow, next week and on through the years, over and over and over again.
Frique’s Lea Music Releases Chad Sommer’s Come On Baby
Chicago scene fixture Chad Sommer releases a deep banger on DJ Frique's Lea Music.
Chris Luzz Releases Scandalous on Good Company
In praise of the finely crafted and highly detailed cuts of Chris Luzz Scandalous, with remix by Cosmic Cowboys' Kaled.
Patrice Scott: Soulfood
Built brick by brick largely from his own recordings, Patrice Scott returns to Sistrum with a 3 track EP.
Station H Podcast Episode 1 – with Kiko Navarro, Richard Earnshaw & Lee Bright
Host Will Sumsuch presents his Station H, the newest 5 Magazine podcast with special guests Kiko Navarro, Richard Earnshaw and Lee Bright of BBE.
Peppermint Jam Drops Pablo Bolivar’s Back Door EP
Stone cold monster of a release featuring John Vermont and two sterling remixes from Ian Pooley.
New Remixes of Phonique & Ian Whitelaw’s Something Special
Out now on Ladies & Gentlemen & featuring remixes from Nhan Solo, Sam Shure and The Black 80s.
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Library of Congress adds Jamie Principle’s “Your Love” to National Recording Registry
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