Gawker allegedly banned criticism of “terrible DJ duo” Chainsmokers
The two awful DJs seem to have cultivated the "asshole billionaire" demographic.
High Life: Inside the new 5 Mag
Orlando Voorn, Turbojazz, Victor Simonelli, Carly Wilford, Maxime Dangles, Mira Lo and more inside the new issue of 5 Mag, out now.
Industrial pioneers Skinny Puppy mount one last tour
And that will be the end of the line for Skinny Puppy, the revolutionary band that bridged nascent electronic scenes in the early 1990s.
Searching: Inside 5 Mag Issue 204
With Detroit's Reggie Dokes, Aterral Records, Carlo, Maggie Tra, Demuir, Cyphon Records and more inside 5 Mag Issue 204, out now.
Field narrows in Chicago alderman race featuring DJ Julian “Jumpin” Perez
The surprise retirement of Roberto Maldonado and disqualification of two other candidates shakes up the 26th ward aldermanic race featuring former Hot Mix 5 and radio DJ Julian "Jumpin'" Perez.
House Like You Love It – Inside the New 5 Mag
New year, new you, new issue of 5 Mag: Chicago house history through flyers and art, the DJ King of Donetsk, cover mix and profile of Damian Rausch, Will Sumsuch talks to Milton Jackson and more inside 5 Mag Issue 203.
Mixcloud imposes DJ mix limits amid lack of profitability
Mixcloud is "not currently profitable" and has imposed new upload limits on basic tier account members, restricting the number of mixes to 10.
Should radio pay artists performance royalties?
Congress is rethinking radio broadcasters' longstanding exemption from paying them
31 days of free tracks from Juno Download
Free tracks are good. Free tracks from great labels are better. Juno Download is offering one each day this month (and daily discounts from each label's entire catalog).
Being Jojo Baby
Who is Jojo Baby and why are so many people rallying to support him? We're glad you asked.
Jesse Saunders hospitalized following “major stroke”
Chicago native and house music pioneer Jesse Saunders is likely facing a "long and difficult rehab" following a stroke in the Las Vegas area.
Roland wins $4.6 million in tortuous patent lawsuit
The judgment against the parent company of Alesis covers electronic drum technology and might represent a renewed defense of its technology against product clones.
Spotify cancels the “dumbest product in the world”
Dropped after just 5 months, Car Thing was another multi-million dollar swindle Spotify chased instead of paying musicians fairly
LGBTQ+ people targeted in America’s 601st mass shooting of 2022
The shooting in a Colorado Springs nightclub intentionally targeted LGBTQ+ people, killing 5 and wounding 25 on Saturday night.
Issac Hayes estate to Trump: Shut Your Mouth
The estate and family of the late soul legend object to Donald Trump using his music, in particular the Sam & Dave classic "Hold On, I'm Comin'"
Terry Hunter, Paul Woolford, Four Tet among 2023 Grammy dance music nominees
The best remix category features a bunch of familiar names you know and love.
Outshine: Inside the New Issue of 5 Mag
Hugo LX, Worldship Music & the Return of the Teflon Dons, Cee ElAssaad and more inside the new issue of 5 Mag, out now.
Chicago house music legends Ten City drop a new single
Love Is Love is the title track of the forthcoming album. Their last one was nominated for a Grammy, so that's a big deal.
Four overdosed at Chicago’s Y Bar this weekend
Fire officials originally listed a nearby nightclub as the scene of the incident. The victims were listed in serious to critical condition.
The price of streaming music is going up
Apple announced a 10% to 12% increase, effective immediately. Spotify is going up in 2023, CEO Daniel Ek said less than 24 hours later.
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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
