Palp’d: Art of Tones on the launch of his new label
How do you measure a successful underground label? We ask Art of Tones on the founding of his new label Palp.
808 State, From the Beginning
Bruce Tantum's groundbreaking interview with Graham Massey and the late Andrew Barker on the history of 808 State.
More Ghost Than Man: The Worlds We Made There
Terry Grant didn't break up with club music - they're just taking a break. Inside the More Ghost Than Man project and the new album The Worlds We Made There.
There’s a new documentary on the Chosen Few Picnic
It airs this week in Chicago. Watch the trailer for the story of "The Woodstock of House."
Watch the trailer for a new Italo Disco documentary
Italo Disco: The Sparkling Sound of the '80s evokes a time when "cybernetic tracks fueled by hopes and dreams of the young musicians, who were capable of releasing mind-blowing pop, and always moving between trash and brilliance."
Morphology: Öona Dahl
The shockingly innovative Öona Dahl talks to 5 Mag's Lauren Krieger about self-discovery, invention, and coming out of the other side of quarantine with her new album, Morph.
Soul Clap: The Mission
Soul Clap is on a mission to transform the planet. Their latest album WTF, or World Transformation Force, is a wake-up call for action.
The Myth of Burial
On the 15th anniversary of Burial's groundbreaking debut, Connor Foley explores the myth, music and mythology of electronic music's most elusive figure.
Andrew Emil: “The Creation Should Be The Reward”
Andrew Emil on his unique musical odyssey and compiling the edits for the gargantuan Chicago Sessions LP for S&S Records.
Forever Nona
Nona Hendryx is more than a legendary vocalist or an iconic artist. She's a national treasure.
Right Wing Dance Squads
UK dance music has always been about freedom. But are we really going to march with the far right?
Franck Roger is 44
Franck Roger emerged from lockdown with an eclectic new album. 5 Mag's Terry Matthew talks to the French deep house producer for his first ever 5 Mag interview.
Mr. Bakerr’s Half Dozen: 6 rarities from Rodney Bakerr & the Rockin’ House catalog
From Mike Dunn to Michael Ezebukwu: here are 6 tracks we love most from the small but hugely influential early Chicago house label, Rockin' House, and the late Rodney Bakerr.
Harold Heath’s career could be your life
Harold Heath's new book "Long Relationships" explores his journey "from unknown DJ to smalltime DJ" with some harrowing stops along the way.
Chasing Motown: Josh Milan & the making of Honeycomb Music
After the demise of Blaze, Josh Milan built Honeycomb Music into a model for the modern soulful house label. His motto: do it or die trying.
Reaching a little bit higher: Jackie Queens
Based in South Africa, Jackie Queens says she has a song for every moment in her life. Before she's done there will be a Jackie Queens song for yours, too.
“Sociopaths in Headphones”: What happened when plague raves came to Zanzibar
Supporting a delusional president, superstar DJs & plague ravers partied with MAGA conspiracists & anti-vaxxers while the coronavirus silently whipped through Tanzania.
Dance Loud: This Moment & The Next
Chicago electronic music duo Dance Loud survived adversity to release their best work. After "The Moment," they're just getting started.
New documentary showcases electronic music’s female pioneers
Sisters With Transistors profiles the overlooked role of female musicians, producers and engineers at the dawn of electronic music.
Black Motion: the Last Chapter & a New Beginning
5 Mag cover story with South African duo Black Motion, on 10 years of healing music and international acclaim: "This is a new dawn for the African artist."
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LOVEFOXY / The 5 Mag Cover Mix
A new 5 Mag cover mix and it's a gorgeous set from emerging DJ, producer and artist LOVEFOXY
