Eli Escobar: The 5 Magazine Profile
Who is Eli Escobar and why are people saying such wonderful things about his records? 5 Magazine's cover story with the NYC DJ/producer.
Jamie 3:26, Masalo, Sameed Release Scorching “Testify”/”Can’t U”
Gospel-influenced, as you can imagine; disco-influenced, as you would expect; essential, right now. A MASSIVE record from Local Talk.
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.
Jerome Baker: A Chicago Story
Once DJ Boris, sometimes Lord Damien, but he's best as just Jerome Baker. This is a Chicago Story of one of the city's best.
Ant LaRock: A 5 Mag Mix #33
InHouse, Dopewax and Nervous are just a few of the labels that have released Ant LaRock's tracks. Here is his latest mix and interview for vol 33 of A 5 Mag Mix, 5 Magazine's signature House Music mix series.
Harvey Sutherland: Priestess
Shimmering chords and and a slow drag makes Harvey Sutherland's EP on the brand new Clarity imprint a rare gem.
Rick Wade, Sleepy & Boo Remix Brooklyn NY
Deep Woods' affectionate tribute to his home city gets loved up on 3Bridge Records.
Garrett David: The Time (Courtesy of Balance)
Garrett David's The Time is his best new track since The Queen Tracks and one of the best records released all year.
Hanna Haïs: A 5 Mag Mix #32
DJ, producer, songwriter and vocalist Hanna Hais mixes vol 32 of A 5 Mag Mix, 5 Magazine's signature House Music mix series.
Review: C. Scott: The Pittsburgh Diaries
Press play, listen to Climb On from The Pittsburgh Diaries and try to keep yourself from slapping the Buy button over and over again.
Mark Farina: Good Afternoon Mix (Exclusive)
New Mark Farina mix for 2016 for his new track with Homero Espinosa and Seven Davis, Jr, "You Should Be Dancing," out now from Moulton Music.
Homero Espinosa: You Should Be Dancing
If you were listening to the new track from Mark Farina, Homero Espinosa and Seven Davis Jr., you would be. 5 Magazine's interview with Homero about their new release on Moulton Music.
Life & Music in the State of Dave
5 Magazine's Issue 138 cover story with Pezzner on Title Track, making a living and pursing a life worth living. In short: Life is good.
Pepe Bradock’s “Baby Craddock” is One of Our Best Records of the Year
Not just "another Pepe Bradock record," though that would still be better than the average producer's output. "Baby Craddock" is among the best Pepe Bradock records.
Jay Hill: A 5 Mag Mix #31
Jay Hill mixes vol 31 of A 5 Mag Mix, 5 Magazine's signature House Music mix series.
Boorane: A 5 Mag Mix #30
Boora and Krane are Boorane, a Russian duo on the rise. You'll see why with their fantastic DJ set for A 5 Mag Mix, 5 Magazine's signature House Music mix series.
Descendants of the Deep Release From Chicago to Detroit v3
Jordan Fields brings together a comp featuring leading lights in my crate, including Deep88, Jaime Reed, Ed-Nine and Giles Dickerson.
Donnie Tempo: Trak Register
The one and only Donnie Tempo aka Darren Brandon aka DJ Quad and a dozen other akas shows up on black wax from Chicago's Perpetual Rhythms.
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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.





























