The World Celebrates Frankie Knuckles Day 2020 with Virtual Concert
Eric Kupper, Mike Dunn, Billy Porter, Lady D and more on deck for DJ sets and live performances in tribute to Frankie Knuckles this August 25, 2020.
NAMM 2021 cancels January convention due to Coronavirus
The most notable gear and music instrument showcase in the US has been cancelled and replaced with a digital event for 2021.
Chicago nightlife legend Dave Medusa has died
Dave Medusa, of the most influential promoters in the history of electronic music and Chicago music in general has passed away of natural causes.
Artists stand to lose out when Google Play goes down
Google Play Music paid artists more than its corporate sibling at YouTube. Maybe that's why it had to die.
Erick Morillo arrested for rape accusation in Miami Beach
Erick Morillo was arrested following an eight month investigation after a fellow DJ has accused Erick Morillo of sexual battery following a private party in December.
So they really threw a rave under a bridge in Brooklyn Saturday night
Governor Andrew Cuomo is on the warpath after footage emerged of an illicit rave held Saturday night under the Kosciuszko Bridge in Brooklyn.
Charivari keeps the party going through August
Detroit's Charivari festival will now stream 24 hours a day through August 15 2020.
Why we love and why we support DJ Deeon
Someone like Chicago ghetto house & low end legend DJ Deeon only comes around once in a generation.
Bandcamp Makes Every 1st Friday Fee-Free through 2020
Bandcamp is extending their fee-free "Bandcamp Fridays" concept to the 1st Friday of every month until the end of 2020.
For Independent Music Venues, “The Warning Light Is Flashing”
Contact your congresspeople and urge them to support the Save Our Stages Act, introduced on Wednesday July 22 in the US Senate.
Newspaper Prints Chicago House Themed Crossword Puzzle
Jim Daley of Chicago's South Side Weekly has composed a crossword puzzle with clues themes from Chicago House Music history.
Bryan Jones Splits from Golf Clap
Hugh Cleal will carry on with the Golf Clap name and Country Club Disco label after a split with Bryan Jones.
Dave Lee Drops Joey Negro Moniker
A day after Marea Stamper drops "The Black Madonna," Dave Lee announces he's dropping his most widely-known moniker.
Chicago DJ D2A Found Dead Two Months After Being Charged in Wife’s Murder
Brian Rosin aka DJ D2A was found dead by police on Saturday morning. The DJ/producer had been charged in May for the smothering death of his wife during a mushroom trip.
Black Madonna Responds to Petition from Black Artists, Changes Name
"I commend Marea Stamper for finally making the decision to cease the use of the name, 'The Black Madonna,'" Monty Luke tells 5 Mag.
In Viral Petition, Black Artists Call for Black Madonna to Change Her Name
The petition by Monty Luke on Change.org has received hundreds of signatures, with endorsements from King Britt, Gene Farris, Kai Alcé, Ash Lauryn, Jon Dixon and more.
Red Bull Gutting Music Studios & Events: Reports
"All Red Bull music events are cancelled" according to Music Business Worldwide's tipsters and dance music's Sugar Water Daddy is down.
Juan Atkins, DJ Minx, Delano Smith Tapped for Charivari 2020 Digital Festival
Detroit's Charivari festival is going digital starting July 28, streaming from July 28 to August 2 with Eddie Fowlkes, Rick Wilhite, Blake Baxter and more.
US Venues Facing “Certain Collapse” Without Aid
Fast action is required by Congress to save the still-shuttered music and live entertainment industry, trade association warns.
Detroit DJs Stream for Black Lives Matter
Stacey Hotwaxx Hale, Reggie Dokes and Whodat will be playing a virtual show in support of Black Lives Matter.
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Dedication: To Juan Atkins
There was never a moment before today that Juan Atkins was not a vital part of the American electronic music scene.
