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?
Movement Festival in Detroit “will not happen in May 2021”
Reflecting the uncertain state of the vaccine and coronavirus pandemic in the United States, this time no make-up dates have been announced.
The Prodigy to star in a new documentary
"This one's for Keef!" The Prodigy promise "uncompromising, raw and honest" documentary forthcoming on the history of the iconic UK electronic music group.
The CIA/Tech House Connection: it’s even worse than you think
The CIA "tech house" rebrand launched a thousand memes. Congrats: you participated in a viral marketing campaign.
OnlySounds? SoundCloud to launch direct payment model: reports
SoundCloud is allegedly working on a new model similar to subscription sites like OnlyFans and Patreon, according to a Billboard report.
Spotify defies expectations and disappoints everyone
Revenues from music subscribers continue to fund podcast spending at the world's largest streaming service.
Bandcamp launches yet another livestreaming platform, and it may be the best
"Bandcamp Live" is rolling out and combines ticketed livestreams, merch and chat on one unified platform.
Gofundme for Phil Asher’s son doubles goal in first 48 hours
An outpouring of support for the late, great DJ and electronic music producer Phil Asher has boosted the GoFundMe for his son Marvin.
Reason jumps into the subscription world with Reason+
Reason is a DAW that is sometimes a plug-in and now sometimes a subscription-based service with the introduction of the new Reason+.
The “Goldman Sachs DJ” lost $10 million this week
The board docked David Solomon (aka "DJ D-Sol" for the terminally corny) for his bank's role in the 1MDB scandal. Thankfully it's only 1/3rd of his salary.
Gearslutz to change name after viral petition
Gearslutz is for gear, but Julian Standen acknowledges the name "has gotten old" and will be changed in the near future.
Ghost Ship’s Derick Almena pleads guilty to 36 counts of involuntary manslaughter
Four years after the Ghost Ship Fire, leaseholder Derick Almena plead guilty in a controversial plea agreement. He is not expected to serve additional time in jail.
Phil Asher, who was among the greatest producers in the world, has died
From broken beat to soulful house to soaring remixes, Phil Asher leaves behind a staggering legacy and treasure trove of tracks.
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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
