Condé Nast & Pitchfork Co-Founder Square Off Over Doomed Music Festival
The company that bought Pitchfork is suing the man who co-founded it over half a million dollars earmarked for the now defunct Chicago music festival.
Dusky announces forthcoming album “Signals”
British electronic music duo Dusky have announced their forthcoming album, Signals, due for release in September 2026 on Anjunadeep. Listen to "Next Life" here.
West Fest returns July 17-19 2026 with 20+ hours of house music
The Northside Chicago street festival welcomes DJ Sneak, Derrick Carter, DJ Heather, Jevon Jackson, Tyree Cooper, Diz, Czboogie, Striz, T Mixwell and more.
elevate: Nico Lahs, Dam Swindle, Heist in the new 5 Mag
Nico Lahs on the cover, Dam Swindle cover mix, 100 releases of Heist Recordings, Point Winona and the LA underground and more inside the new issue of 5 Mag.
Jeremy Sylvester surprise set at Masada tonight
Heads up for our Chicago fam: UK Garage legend Jeremy Sylvester is playing one more set in Chicago, Wednesday night at Masada
New Music: Ellen Allien announces New Life album
Listen to the first single from the Berlin techno legend: "Steh Auf" is out now.
Musique Électronique festival is the Midwest’s best kept secret
The free Musique Électronique festival returns to Madison July 10 - 12 2026 with Cinthie, Jimpster, Stacey Hotwaxx Hale, Special Request, Sterac, Anthony Rother and The Carry Nation and many more.
Jeremy Sylvester launches whirlwind US tour
UK Garage legend Jeremy Sylvester plays in 5 cities in 8 days, including Chicago this Sunday, New York City on June 5 and Miami on June 6 2026.
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.
New Music: DJ Plant Texture drops two companion EPs on Mistress
DVS1's Mistress Recordings has dropped a very odd but absolutely must-have pair of records from Dona and DJ Plant Texture.
Short video platform Vine is back from the dead
Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey signed a check to restore the service he shut down in 2017.
2 Live Crew’s Luther Campbell is running for Congress
Uncle Luke is one of the candidates in for Florida's open but contentious 20th congressional district seat.
New Music: Mira Ló announces the gorgeous “The Way We Glowed” for Nowadays
The new EP from the emerging French artist drops on June 5; listen to the first single "Never Be Defeated" here.
Back to Somewhere, WI: Seminal Midwest festival FURTHUR returns Labor Day weekend
Drop Bass announces dates and advanced tickets to the 2026 edition of FURTHUR, a continuation of the legendary outdoor festival launched in 1994.
New Music: Quintessentials celebrates 100 releases with a V/A compilation
"Quite Essential" features music from Ralph Session, Borrowed Identity, Shaka, Simoncino and more.
Silver Room Block Party returns for 2026
The latest iteration of the Silver Room's long-running Chicago festival takes place July 18 2026 at The Salt Shed.
America’s largest radio network is for sale. Cheap.
Once known as Clear Channel, IHeartMedia is in talks to sell the company's 860 radio stations to the country's largest satellite radio provider. It's the latest twist for a troubled and debt-saddled company in a dying industry.
Chosen Few DJs announce lineup for 2026 picnic & music festival
Barbara Tucker, Curtis McClain, DJ Jazzy Jeff and DJ Slugo are among the special guest DJs and performers at this year's Chosen Few Picnic and Music Festival, running for its 36th glorious year in Chicago.
New owner guts Eventbrite staff
Ticketing platform Eventbrite has fired "a large portion" of its staff as new owner Bending Spoons takes control of the company.
20 tracks of resistance from Chicago Artists Against ICE
A multi-genre compilation raising cash for people affected by the government's rampage through Chicago's neighborhoods.
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DJ Set: Czboogie Live at Horse Meat Disco, Metro / Smartbar 2026
Three hour set from 5 Mag founder Czboogie at the iconic Horse Meat Disco residency June 27, 2026 at Metro / Smartbar in Chicago.
