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.
20 Years, 221 Issues, 100s of Artists: 20 Years of 5 Magazine Part 2
20 years of 5 Magazine! So many friends we’ve made along the way. We thank you
Subvert.fm signed up more than 1000 labels before the Bandcamp alternative even launched
The project, billed as an artist- and supporter-owned alternative to Bandcamp's platform, plans to launch later this year.
This Is How We Remember Ron Carroll
Chicago house music DJ, vocalist, producer and impresario Ron Carroll has passed away. This is how we remember him.
20 Years, 221 Issues, 100s of Artists: 20 Years of 5 Magazine
Louie Vega, Kerri Chandler, DJ Minx, Ultra Nate, Tortured Soul, Demuir, Jeremy Sylvester, Grant Nelson, Kai Alce and DJ Spen wish 5 Magazine a happy birthday on our 20th anniversary.
FTC sues Ticketmaster & Live Nation for secret ticket resale scheme
The suit also accuses the companies of raking in $16 billion in hidden fees over the last five years.
The Orb announces details of new album Buddhist Hipsters
The 18th album from electronic music duo The Orb drops on October 10 2025.
Pioneering Chicago House Music vocalist Keith Nunnally has died
Steve "Silk" Hurley announced the passing of house vocalist Keith Nunnally and eulogized his former partner in the groundbreaking Chicago house music duo JM Silk.
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Twan mix / 5 Mag RISE vol 39
Cueing up a proper Chicago deep house mix from the city's own DJ and producer TWAN for this week's 5 Mag RISE set.
![Premiere: Richard Earnshaw & Sabrina Chyld - Better For Me (Original Mix) [Artworx]](https://5mag.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/richard-earnshaw-better-for-me-100x70.jpg "Premiere: Richard Earnshaw launches a new label with the irresistible “Better For Me” ft Sabrina Chyld")
