Smartbar is selling a multi-day pass for this weekend’s blockbuster events
The annual tribute to Frankie Knuckles, Gilles Peterson, Louie Vega, Ron Trent, Hercules and Love Affair, Soul Clap are among the multitude of guests this weekend at Chicago's home for house music, Smartbar.
Bandcamp bans AI generated music
Bandcamp users are encouraged to flag any music which appears to be AI generated.
Farley Jackmaster Funk writes a new Chicago Bears anthem
Chicago house legend Farley Jackmaster Funk has debuted a new anthem for this year's playoff-bound Chicago Bears team.
Prosecutors order detention of owner in Swiss NYE bar fire
Forty people died in the Constellation Bar fire on New Year's Eve in Switzerland, believed to have been caused by sparkling candles igniting soundproofing foam.
US Postal Rates to Spike Again in January
US mail, domestic and international mailing rate increases as high as 16% come into effect on January 18 2026.
Ticketing platform Eventbrite sells out
Ticketing and event management platform Eventbrite has announced a sale to Italian conglomerate Bending Spoons, notable for their acquisition of declining apps and platforms.
SoundCloud confirms breach, DOS attacks and member data theft
SoundCloud's disclosure of the attack follows a weekend of banned VPN and TOR access and multiple outages.
Bootlegged no more: Rolling Stones clear sample for Fatboy Slim’s “Satisfaction Skank” 25 years later
One of dance music's most ubiquitous bootlegs is finally getting an official release after Mick Jagger and the Rolling Stones finally cleared a sample.
Paxahau reveals the first 19 artists for Detroit’s Movement 2026 festival lineup
The fine folks at Paxahau have teased the names of the first 19 artists and acts for Movement 2026 in Detroit this May.
New Chicago House residency House of Bliss to Launch December 27
The monthly day party features Kush Bliss and Vanessa Bella at Space Share Lab on Chicago's Southside.
5 Magazine presents The Legend of Paul Johnson
A 5 Mag special issue on the life & music of a beloved Chicago House Music pioneer.
Winter Music Conference announces 2026 Miami dates
The industry gathering takes place at the Kimpton EPIC Hotel in Downtown Miami ahead of this year's ULTRA Music Festival in March 2026.
Ron Trent, Skepta, Disclosure among 2026 Grammy nominees
Kaytranada, Fred again..., Skepta, Disclosure, Ron Trent and more top this year's electronic music categories for the 2026 Grammy Awards.
Salt Shed considering massive 5 acre expansion
The Chicago music venue is considering expanding into a large neighboring lot with an eye toward hosting larger events and festivals.
Juries convict two men in 2019 Sound-Bar shooting
The shooting which claimed the life of Sound-Bar security guard Thurman Bailey resulted in two murder convictions and one acquittal.
Friends hold memorial service for Chicago/SF DJ & promoter Mike Bledsoe
All are welcome to an event honoring and celebrating the life of Mike Bledsoe, the Chicago based DJ and promoter who passed away last week.
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ANNOUNCE: The Legend of Paul Johnson
5 Mag's next issue is a big one: a special edition dedicated solely to the story of beloved Chicago house icon Paul Johnson.
Chicago live venue The Promontory to close down
The Hyde Park live music and event space The Promontory will bow out after a last New Year's Eve Party.
Message From Our Founder: 5 Mag Turns 20
Back in 2005, we never dreamed this little labor of love would still be here in 2025...
Egyptian Lover test drives the new Roland TR-1000
Beatmaking legend The Egyptian Lover demos Roland's new "beast," the TR-1000 Rhythm Creator.
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