Gemini Inc: The Second Act of Spencer Kincy
The hottest producer in the underground hasn't made a record in more than ten years. There's an old line that comes up in Hollywood that the most in-demand screenwriter of the moment is William...
People You Should Know: Manuel Sahagun
Checking in with one of our favorite South American friends, Manuel Sahagun
Mystery Producer Nicholas a Mystery No More
Welcome to the new Digital Divide. If you buy, play or listen to nothing but MP3s and the new release section of Beatport is your conduit to the international dance scene, you may find...
Andrew Emil: Four Play Music’s Return
After several years in the wilderness, Four Play Music - one of Chicago's most diverse, most innovative and, it can now be said, most resilient labels - is back in a big way.
On...
Alex Arnout: Sound-Byte EP (Turquoise Blue)
Alex Arnout, late of Hot Creations and Crosstown Rebels, is throwing down thunderbolts from the high mountains on his Turquoise Blue imprint, and the label has reached some kind of apotheosis with the Sound-Byte...
Sir Rick: The Neverending Reflections of Rick Wade
Detroit producer Rick Wade has been a fixture of the Deep House scene since the early 1990s. Long considered an underground hero - one of those guys we call a "producer's producer" or a...
Abacus Presents iDrum: iDrum This Djembe (This Is Not a Bongo)
There's a fine line between a teacher nourishing the masses and a tyrant forcefeeding them. Robespierre observed that "No one welcomes armed missionaries," and a ludicrous zealotry from certain Deep and Soulful House purists...
Rick Wade: Neverending Reflections LP
Rick Wade began 2012 with a great collaboration that is right up my alley called Neverending Reflections on Harmonie Park. Yes, there is much music to talk about but there is also a lot...
Dennis Ferrer: Catch Him If You Can
Resting on your laurels will never be his catch phrase. In fact, Dennis Ferrer is so ahead of the game, it's impossible to keep up with him. Both blessed and cursed with a monster...
Halo: The 5 Magazine Interview
From Midwest rave hero to West Coast icon to Deep House globetrotter, Halo is a name familiar to most. Relocating across the country several times and morphing his style to keep himself relevant are...
Steve Mill’s Higher State Impressions
At the tender age of 26, Deep House producer Steve Mill has an absolutely staggering number of releases out. He recently impressed the hell out of me with his full-length album Higher State Impressions...
Cajmere and Gene Farris: The White Label EP
A visit to the Chicago nightlife in the early days of House gives us some very enjoyable moments. The production team of Cajmere and Gene Farris keeps those memories alive and well with another...
Getting to Know Scott Diaz
Getting to know UK producer Scott Diaz, who has come out of nowhere to release four smokin' hot EPs in the last four months
Acid Andee: Stab Fever (Lost My Dog)
Acid Andee is a new name to keep your eyes on. He released a track on the Who's Got Him? EP called "Callao" that really grabbed my attention a month or so back. This...
Ra Soul is on the Comeback
Ra Soul created the classic Soul Searching EPs on Large Music back in the late 1990s. He talks to 5 Magazine about his inspiring comeback with his new release Take It Slow on So Sound
Kate Simko: The 5 Magazine Interview
With her album Lights Out, Kate Simko joins an illustrious club, taking the ambient sounds of a city and showcasing them with exquisite skill.
Miguel Migs Paints Outside the (Sky) Line
Miguel Migs talks to 5 Magazine about his new album Outside the Skyline.
Interview: DJ Spen Hits Chicago
The best news I heard all week was when Terry Hunter told me DJ Spen was coming to Chicago this Sunday
Audio Soul Project: Have It All (Remixes)
I really enjoyed reviewing this EP. It's simple, and doesn't take itself too seriously. The bootleg version has it's own swagger with catchy vocals, a beat that incites a bounce in both your hips...
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