Produced With Love: The Joey Negro Interview
The legendary producer on his first album in 20 years - and why sampling is becoming a dead end.
Son of Sound’s The Love Up Beat Down on Classic
Layer over layer over layer: Henry Maldonado's new EP under the Son of Sound moniker hits on Classic Music Company.
Alexander Robotnick & Lore J: A Fleeting Visit To The Fair
Bridging generations of Italian DJ/producers, Alexander Robotnick and Lorenzo Banchi (Lore J) have been meeting in Alexander's studio for the past decade
Eli Escobar Drops a Ferocious New Single on Classic
And Jamie 3:26 remixes a bit of stripped down jack from the NYC madman.
LJ Hawk Featuring Quails: Heart Still Beats
Quality Deep House sounds from Husky as LJ Hawk, featuring Quails and released on Miguel Migs' Salted Music.
Sleepy & Boo: A 5 Mag Mix #46
New York nightlife catalysts Sleepy & Boo mix the latest 5 Mag Mix and share their latest release, The Gift of Adversity, out now from Street King.
Session Victim: Listen To Your Heart
5 Magazine's Dustin Kinney talks to Session Victim ahead of the release of their new LP Listen To Your Heart.
Kevin Yost: A 5 Mag Mix vol 45
New and exclusive 5 Mag Mix from House Music legend Kevin Yost for 5 Magazine's signature House Music mix series.
G. Markus: Satin Sheets EP (Melodymathics)
G. Markus is a producer that clearly loves the sound of a synth and organ, and that comes across strong on his Satin Sheets EP from Melodymathics.
Kevin Yost: “All I Had Was My Music”
Kev Obrien profiles Kevin Yost, the ultimate outsider & one of the most prolific dance music producers in America.
Listen to Ortella, and Start With 69K 003
Four tracks of raw'az'hell Chicago-style House Music from Ortella slapping you upside your head with each and every beat.
Max Telaer’s Sorrow EP
A surprisingly upbeat collection from newcomer Max Telaer given the absolute fucking bummer of the title.
Sound Warrior Loves
Jenifa Mayanja on the new double vinyl release showcasing female producers and dedicated to the memory of Cherushii
Marc Cotterell, Mike Millrain Remix CEV’s Last Men Jackin’
Deep House & UK Garage-inspired remixes from Hi! Energy Records
Kai Alce: The 5 Magazine Profile
Kai Alce is a man of many talents. The world is finally taking notice.
Countdown to the Silver Room Block Party Begins
Launch party May 13 with Ron Trent, Joe Claussell and the Kahil El Zabar Quartet.
Bai-ee Joins First Stop Chicago at SmartBar May 11
The Secret Studio Records and audioJazz impresario joins T. Mixwell and Mero this Thursday night. Get hype.
Conversations with Frederick Dunson of the Frankie Knuckles Foundation
New podcast from 5 Magazine with original Warehouse kid and Frankie Knuckles’ longtime manager, promotion partner, label manager and now executive director of the Frankie Knuckles Foundation, Frederick Dunson.
Garrett David Releases The Hodge Podge EP
Every track on the Residual Recordings-released EP delivers.
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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.





























