Support Midwest Techno hero Kevin Kennedy aka FBK
Midwest techno hero Kevin Kennedy aka FBK has been hospitalized with severe kidney failure and diagnosed with end stage kidney disease.
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.
Chez Damier to launch his first ever radio residency
Chez Damier's new monthly mix show launches this Saturday May 8 on Radio FG's Maxximum Radio.
#DieTrying – Inside the new 5 Mag
Josh Milan, Ashley Beedle, Terry Farley, Jackie Queens and more inside the new issue of 5 Mag.
US Embassy & religious leaders condemn the most boring rave in the world
About 30 people showed up at a historic monastery in Cyprus for the world's most boring rave and earned international and religious condemnation.
UK radio station scolded for playing Lil Louis’ “French Kiss”
UK regulator Ofcom seeks to protect children from the "prolonged sounds of sexual moaning" from DJ Lil Louis' Chicago house classic "French Kiss."
Services announced for DJ/producer Tim Baker
A public viewing in Ann Arbor will be followed by a Chicago celebration of the life for techno DJ/producer Tim Baker.
New Chicago multi-day ARC Music Festival coming Labor Day weekend
Seth Troxler, Nicole Moudaber join DJ Pierre, Derrick Carter, DJ Heather and more in Union Park for ARC Music Festival over Labor Day Weekend 2021.
Remembering Tim Baker, DJ
Detroit and longtime Chicago DJ, producer, designer and label owner Tim Baker passed away this weekend. This is how we'll remember him.
VIP Ultima DJ promo service is shutting down
DJ promo site VIP Ultima is shutting down after a catastrophic hardware failure and losses due to COVID, according to an email.
51st State Festival announces full line-up for August 2021
The UK festival returns with Masters at Work, Body & Soul, Hannah Wants, Roger Sanchez and more August 7 2021 at North London's Trent Park.
Louie Vega & Kenny Dope are relaunching Masters At Work
Remastered catalog titles, mixes from the vault & the first new MAW single in more than 20 years, "Mattel," out April 2, 2021.
Amoeba Music new Hollywood location to open in April
Closed by the pandemic and forced to move by redevelopment, Amoeba's LA location reopens on Hollywood Boulevard April 1, 2021.
ChilledCow on notice: Steve Roach launches 24/7 ambient YouTube channel
Following in the footsteps of the independent YouTube streamers putting up "beats to relax/study to," ambient artist Steve Roach has created a 24/7 ambient streaming channel.
New law in California would limit record contracts in favor of artists
The bill would close several loopholes that bind artists to exclusive deals with record labels and movie studios.
RISING: Inside the new 5 Mag
Black Motion are rising, plus Detroit's Nikki O, Chicago's Dance Loud, Angel Moraes, Plague Ravers and more inside the new issue of 5 Mag.
Dam Swindle’s Lars & Maarten start two new labels
Italo & proto-house inspired 10Questions and the machine funk driven Transient Nature launch in March and April 2021.
Weed is now legal in 16 American states
Virginia and New Jersey pass legalization of marijuana for recreational use.
There’s a new soccer team in town & it’s called the “Chicago House”
"Chicago House AC" begins competition in August 2021 and is presided over by, among others, the grandson of the White Sox owner during Disco Demolition Night.
Movie theaters are back on the agenda in New York
Capacity is limited to 25% or 50 people. Can nightclubs be far behind?
MUST READ!
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.
