Sound Warrior Loves
Jenifa Mayanja on the new double vinyl release showcasing female producers and dedicated to the memory of Cherushii
Freakeasy! and the Fine Art of Not Giving a F#ck
158 shows, 12 years and 4 generations of attendees later, the Freakeasy welcomes everybody to live out loud on the dancefloor.
Gavin Hardkiss: Star Struck
There's gold in them hills of San Francisco: Gavin Hardkiss launches the fifth overall Hawke album, Love In Stars, with a treasure hunt for gold USBs.
Kai Alce: The 5 Magazine Profile
Kai Alce is a man of many talents. The world is finally taking notice.
Chip E: Back In The Day & Today (Part 2)
House Music pioneer, the legendary Chip E., talks about the contemporary House Music scene & how a DJ changes with the times.
Chip E: Back In The Day & Today (Part 1)
House Music pioneer, the legendary Chip E., takes us on a journey through the history of Classic Chicago House Music.
Classic Chicago House Selections from Golf Clap
Midwest heroes Golf Clap select 5 classics from the Midwest rave scene and contribute a special throwback old school Chicago House mix.
4 Great UK Garage Documentaries
How a scene that started in a pub on an off-night took over the world and then lost it again.
The Rise of Vinyl Crowdsourcing
Kickstarters for vinyl are old hat, but a slew of new services promise to take the bite out of vinyl production costs. Silly fad or a start-up dream?
Joeski: The Reinvention of a House Music Legend
The New York nightlife legend talks to Kev Obrien on reinvention, the industry and his unprecedented comeback. And a bonus 5 Mag Mix.
WildPitch Atlanta: DJs are taking back the nightclub
5 Magazine talks to Andrea Sutherland, part of a team with DJ Pierre and Afro Acid that brought WildPitch Music Hall to Atlanta.
Alex Lawton’s 6 Unsung UK Garage Producers
Documentary filmmaker Alex Lawton selects six unsung producers from UK Garage history.
Alex Lawton’s 5 Underrated UK Garage Labels
Documentary filmmaker Alex Lawton selects five underrated record labels from UK Garage history.
MJ Cole Selects 5 Artists to Watch in 2017
Award-winning producer MJ Cole selects five UK Garage-related artists to look out for in 2017.
Todd Edwards x UK Garage
With cheap gear and working in total isolation, Todd Edwards became a founding father of a scene he just barely knew existed.
Audiomack is Free and Nobody is Paying
Audiomack offers unlimited uploads and unlimited data and it's completely free. So why aren't more dance music DJs using it?
What We’re Watching: Keith Haring’s The Message
Everything you wanted to know about the brilliant New York street artist Keith Haring from a gorgeous and rare documentary, Keith Haring: The Message.
The Mad Thinker
Julius The Mad Thinker tells us the story behind the story of his new LP project Perspective.
Josh Milan: Birth and Rebirth
Josh Milan talks to 5 Mag on his first solo album, his new book and blazing a path for artists.
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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.
