Teddy Douglas mix – RISE vol 28
Baltimore house music icon Teddy Douglas drops a 60 minute mix for 5 Mag in celebration of his new album, "I'm Here," out now on Nervous Records.
5 Mag Cover Mix – Ralph Session: Sanctify vol 11
150 minute set of blazing deep house from native New Yorker and Freerange and Local Talk recording artist Ralph Session for 5 Mag's latest cover mix.
Quincy Jones, the ultimate producer, dies at age 91
Acclaimed as the most influential music producer in history, Quincy Jones was a jazz musician, songwriter, arranger, activist and trailblazing executive, and produced the best-selling album of all time.
James Chance: The Contortionist
The confrontational and sometimes brilliant musician James Chance passed away this summer. Chance invented the future, and he had a lot to do with making people dance again.
New Mix: Live from Cz’s House
I'm back, with a shiny new Czboogie sign as a birthday gift. I've missed you all, please feel free to share this video and of course I always love to hear your comments. Much love!
Jack Revill aka Jackmaster dies after head injury in Ibiza
Scottish DJ Jack Revill passed away on the morning of October 12, 2024 in Ibiza following "complications arising from an accidental head injury," according to a statement from his family.
LAUNCH: 5 Mag meets NOZU
Continuing to shine a light on upcoming artists and DJs on the horizon, 5 Mag meets LA-born producer, DJ and multi-instrumentalist NOZU, whose electrifying new track "Free" is out now on Justin Martin's What To Do label.
5 Mag Cover Mix – Rick Wade: Sanctify vol 10
Detroit deep house maestro Rick Wade takes over 5 Mag's cover mix with a set of lush, deep transmissions.
A People’s History of Chicago House Music
In the poetic and robust Chicago House Music: Culture and Community, Marguerite L. Harrold captures the history of house music with the eye of a scholar and the passion of a true believer.
New Frankie Knuckles & Chicago House Music themed mural unveiled in Uptown
The public artwork by artist Max Sansing pays tribute to Frankie Knuckles, house music in Chicago and cult house music label Gherkin Records.
GoFundMe launched to support Michael Serafini after serious accident
Chicago DJ, Queen! resident and owner of Gramaphone Michael Serafini was seriously injured in an accident in August.
PRAISE: A tribute to Walter Gibbons, 30 years after his passing
Walter Gibbons died 30 years ago today, on September 23 1994. He was the first DJ's DJ, a genius, and still somehow criminally underrated. In tribute we're resurfacing a profile and first-hand impression of hearing him live in the 1970s, plus an essential playlist of Walter Gibbons remixes.
Fieldwork: The Chronicles of Black Sjuan
After more than 30 years in the Chicago house music scene, Black Sjuan has learned some lessons. And picked up some stories. He shares both in equal measures in this legendary 5 Mag feature interview.
Love Is The Message: Inside 5 Mag #216
Andy Compton on 50 albums and 25 years of Peng, Ralph Session cover mix, Dan Sicko's love letter to the city of Detroit, Chicago's Noble Square Records' deep house love affair and more inside the new issue of 5 Mag.
Big love and big support: Ashley Beedle’s family launches fundraiser
Pioneering DJ and producer Ashley Beedle has faced a staggering series of health setbacks. His friends and supporters are chipping in to help.
New public mural is a tribute to Chicago house music & its legacy
New murals are part of a massive public art campaign by the City of Chicago and Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events with train wraps and murals throughout the city.
Buck Rogers Does Disco: How an ’80s TV show inspired an underground jam
The Miami Disco classic "Odyssey" is much loved in the discotheques. It owed its existence to a scruffy '70s musician and the cheesy sci-fi TV show he wrote for.
James Park mix – RISE vol 27
Wake up with a new set from NYC-based DJ James Park for 5 Mag's weekly RISE mix
Interview: Monty Luke on Nightdubbing
Monty Luke has made a specialty of blowing up our stereo and he did it again with the full length Nightdubbing album, out now from Radio Slave's Rekids imprint
SYNC: Paul Johnson mix – Jive Turkey (2012)
Lost mix from the Chicago house icon Paul Johnson originally posted around Thanksgiving 2012.
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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.
