Alexander Robotnick: The Italian Mad Genius Digs Into His Archives
Twenty eight years after cutting the proto-electro classic "Problemes d'Amour" - a staple at clubs like the Box, the Loft & the Garage - the Italian mad genius Alexander Robotnick (aka Maurizio Dami) is...
Ghetto Tech: Rick Wade is Big Daddy Rick
Editor's Note: The following is an unpublished excerpt from our January 2012 interview with Detroit Deep House producer Rick Wade - an interesting outtake on his seldom-mentioned Ghetto Tech releases which have been issued...
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
Adulture on Stripped and Chewed
Starting a new label is nothing new in 2011. Starting a vinyl label is certainly more ambitious. Starting a vinyl label and raising more than $4000 for the debut release before it drops, however,...
Carlos Mena, Ocha and the Invasion of South African House Music
'Big in South Africa' is the new 'Big in Japan'. The sound of South Africa has rejuvenated Soulful House Music
Rob Paine is Back in Business
Back in August, my esteemed colleague DEL informed you of another comeback of sorts from Philadelphia's Rob Paine. With his Blazin' EP (a collaboration with "Someone Else" whose identity DEL leaked, but I'll leave...
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.
Derrick Carter: A Classic Revival
Transcendental experiences at raves were a dime a dozen, but I actually had one in some ruined industrial shell of a warehouse back in 1994 without the aid of small pills with numbers stamped...
Miguel Migs Paints Outside the (Sky) Line
Miguel Migs talks to 5 Magazine about his new album Outside the Skyline.
Monoman: The 5 Magazine Interview
Does the name Monoman mean anything to you? How about 'Matty Lopez'? 'Matthew Johnson'? They are all aliases of one and the same guy, whose elusiveness is at least partly by design.
This is Cyon Flare
Originally from Detroit, the flamboyant Cyon Flare is creator, promoter and host of United House, the Monday night residency at Hydrate that aims to bring House Music back in Chicago's Boystown.
Jamie Principle: The 5 Magazine Interview
Not much has been written about Jamie Principle, the Chicago artist whose dark brooding voice haunted us with songs such as "Baby Wants to Ride", "I'll Take You There" and "Cold World." His early...
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
Mark de Clive-Lowe: The Live Experience
Take a survey or take my word for it: Mark de Clive-Lowe is one of the most gifted producers of this generation.
The Fiasco Party Lands in Chicago
A few months ago my FB friend and fellow ChicagoHouseFM.com DJ Ed Marco from Glasgow hit me up about throwing a party in Chicago. He told me about his FIASCO parties, globe trotting fiestas that have touched down on London, New York, Miami, Ibiza and in two days... Chicago
This is Giom
In the 18 months since I last talked to him, something crazy's happened to Giom (facebook, twitter, soundcloud). Always a favorite of mine and at this magazine, the French-born, UK-based producer, DJ and sometime-session...
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Dedication: To Juan Atkins
There was never a moment before today that Juan Atkins was not a vital part of the American electronic music scene.
