The Root of the Issue: Inside the New 5 Mag
Monty Luke on BLM, Climate Change and Creating a Catalogue of Black Electronic Music, Brawther cover mix and more inside the latest issue of 5 Mag, out now.
DJ Sama’ Abdulhadi released on bail by Palestinian Authority
More details emerge about the event involving Palestine DJ Sama' Abdulhadi, which was allegedly being shot for Beatport and caused a scandal in the Palestinian Authority government.
Palestinian DJ Sama’ Abdulhadi arrested after techno party near religious shrine
A techno party near Jericho in Palestine has been condemned by the prime minister and lead to the arrest of pioneering Palestinian DJ Sama' Abdulhadi.
Haçienda NYE livestream features an avatar of Frankie Knuckles
24 hour (virtual) party people with Carl Craig, Phuture (live), Inner City (live) and an avatar playing Frankie Knuckles last ever Manchester NYE set recorded in 2013.
Your favorite nightclub might survive after a lifeline from the stimulus deal
Live music industry hails the inclusion of the Save Our Stages Act in the omnibus COVID-19 stimulus deal.
Beatport gobbles up Loopmasters, Loopcloud & Plugin Boutique
In an aggressive pivot into the music production market, Beatport has acquired Loopmasters and consumer brands Loopcloud and Plugin Boutique.
Don’t look for that “postponed” show refund from Ticketmaster anytime soon
One of the lawsuits seeking refunds from Ticketmaster & Live Nation over shows "postponed" by coronavirus has been pushed to arbitration.
Chicago’s promoters are banding together during lockdown
Chicago club and music industry veterans lead by Nick Karounos, John Curley and Stuart Hackley form Auris Presents for new nightlife "experiences."
Detroit documentary makers pay tribute to Mike Huckaby
Podcast from the filmmakers behind "God Said Give 'Em Drum Machines" pays tribute to the late Detroit producer Mike Huckaby who gave their film its name.
Forward: 5 Mag Issue 186 Released
The inside history of Bay Area stalwarts As You Like It, Seven Davis, Jr., Mike Huckaby and more inside the new issue of 5 Mag.
Detroit Swindle changes their name to “Dam Swindle”
Dutch deep house duo Detroit Swindle is changing their name to Dam Swindle, honoring both their home base of Amsterdam and acknowledging the controversy over cultural appropriation.
You can now embed Apple Podcasts on your website
A mere 15 years after YouTube and 10 after SoundCloud, Apple finally allows users to embed podcasts from Apple Podcasts on their website.
Trax Records attempts to dismiss most of Larry Heard & Robert Owens lawsuit
Heard and Owens' lawsuit alleged decades of copyright infringement, fraud and claimed they hadn't received "a single accounting or payment" from Trax.
Cándido: Revolutionary, the Thousand Finger Man and the Hands of Fire
One of the most important percussionists in history has died. Cándido Camero changed popular music forever - and almost invented house music along the way.
Making Techno out of political bullshit & dodgy electronic voting machines
Mike Richison's Electo Electro 2020 art installation plays 5 nights a week powered by soundbytes, manipulation and audience voting.
Inside the New Issue of 5 Mag
Live from the underground - inside 5 Mag #185 with Tensnake, Joi Cardwell, the death of Detroit's Packard Plant Project, the Politik and more.
Guitar Center is reportedly careening toward bankruptcy
Music retailing giant Guitar Center is reportedly discussing bankruptcy with creditors after missing a key interest payment.
Visitation and services for Benji Espinoza in suburban Chicago
Friends and family will pay their respects to the DJ International co-founder Benji Espinoza this Wednesday and Thursday in Berwyn.
Fyre Festival fraudster tried to record a podcast from jail, got solitary confinement instead
Billy McFarland's attorney alleges he was sent to solitary confinement for recording a podcast called "Dumpster Fyre."
DJ International Records’ Benji Espinoza has passed away
Chicago house pioneer Benji Espinoza, co-founder of DJ International and an A&R man in his bones has died.
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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
