Chicago House Music Festival 2026

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.

MANIK Confessions: the 5 Magazine Profile

The 5 Magazine profile of MANIK, the American DJ/producer whose Undergroundknowledge may be the best album released in 2017.
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Ron Trent Returns as Romantic Flight with Together Forever

Another gorgeous Ron Trent jam in a string of 2017 bangers from Music & Power.
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The Record: Preslav on “Watch Your Step”

Preslav on the story behind his new track featuring Natalie Rogers & Kenny Peagler, out now on Love What You Feel.
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Vincent Floyd’s Contemplation Of Deepness

Due for release sometime in November from Italian vinyl-only imprint Traxx Underground, Vincent Floyd's Contemplation Of Deepness EP is a simple, honest collection of tracks with a whole lot of heart.
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The Slow Burn of Closed Paradise’s Praise

New on wax from FINA: Closed Paradise's PRAISE.
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Frankie Knuckles Live at the Palms Hotel, Miami 2004

Classic DJ mix from House Music legend Frankie Knuckles recorded live at the Palms Hotel, Miami on March 8 2004.
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DELLA: A 5 Mag Mix #51

Exclusive new 5 Mag Mix and interview with Oslo-based DJ, producer and vocalist DELLA.

DJ Psycho Hosts a Funkadelic Pre-Release Party

Detroit Techno Militia and Deep Space Radio resident DJ Psycho will host an exclusive pre-release live broadcast of Funkadelic Reworked by Detroiters on October 22 2017.
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Adesse Versions: Run Hot on Edits from the Tribe

Buy three copies to replace the one you're gonna wear down.
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Demarkus Lewis’ Shuffle Board Released on Vinyl

Demarkus Lewis' Shuffle Board features remixes from Demuir, Alex Soltirov and an explosive mix from Sebb Junior.

Sandy Turnbull: A 5 Mag Mix #50

Episode 50 of A 5 Mag Mix featuring an exclusive new set and interview with Sandy Turnbull.

Secret Studio: A 5 Mag Mix #49

Tyrel Williams and Bai-ee are Secret Studio Records, presenting a sound steeped in acid, jack tracks and the rawest House and Techno imaginable. Here is their new & exclusive 5 Mag Mix.

Radar: Intr0beatz

9 questions with House Music DJ and producer Intr0beatz in 5 Magazine's profile series RADAR.

Kerri Chandler Remixes Janne Tavi & Robert Owens’ The Other Man

Ibadan brings together Janne Tavi, a Finnish producer, with the legendary Robert Owens and welcomes Kerri Chandler back to Ibadan to remix it.
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Daniel Barross: Space Calling

Guess Records continually puts out tracks like Daniel Barross' "Space Calling" - tracks that are a working DJ's best friend.
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Bicep: Aura

Bicep's "Aura" manages to capture both an emotional restraint and an emotional release and a feeling of tension between them. Also: you can fuck a speaker to it.
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Sir LSG: A 5 Mag Mix #48

New 5 Mag Mix and Interview with the rising star from South Africa, Sir LSG (GOGO Music).
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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.
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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.
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Renascence Records Releases Pépe’s Motorforce

Quality, quality, quality Deep House on wax via Renascence and emerging producer Pepe.

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