City of Chicago Throws Its Support Behind the Chosen Few Virtual Festival
The city is among the supporters of this year's Chosen Few Picnic and Music Festival, which like everything else has moved online.
Larry Heard & Robert Owens are Suing Trax Records
Chicago House Music pioneers Larry Heard and Robert Owens have filed a multi-million dollar copyright infringement suit against Trax Records and defendant Rachael Cain.
More Classic Chicago House Flyers in Beyond Heaven Vol 2
New book showcases party flyers from back in the day - Chicago from 1981 to 1992 - and snapshots from ground zero of house music's origins.
Vitality: Inside the New Issue of 5 Mag
Jorge Caiado, Erick Morillo, John Digweed, Tee Mango and more inside the new issue of 5 Mag, out now!
Alinka Prepares New EP for Crosstown Rebels
Alinka was born in Kiev, reared in Chicago and is based in Berlin and little pieces of all of those electronic metropolises are in Control Transmission, out in July on Crosstown Rebels.
Chicago Announces Next Round of Festival Cancellations
The city of Chicago has cancelled all special events until Labor Day in the latest update to coronavirus cancellations.
Chicago House Doc Thee Debauchery Ball Launches with 14 Days of Virtual Afterparties
Awarded Best Film at the Southside Chicago Film Festival, Thee Debauchery Ball "celebrates Chicago's large and thriving Afrocentric house music scene" with a focus on the bi-annual party and the people who find freedom and community.
This Year’s Chicago House Music Festival Is Moving Online
Chicago's annual Memorial Day Weekend party in Millennium Park features DJ Heather, Lady D, Gene Hunt, Maurice Joshua, Shannon Harris and DJ Jes over two days starting Friday.
5 Mag’s Next Issue is a Tribute to Mike Huckaby
5 Mag's next issue is a tribute to the late Mike Huckaby with stories about his life and music from Rick Wade, Thomas Cox, Terry Matthew and photos by Marie Staggat.
Arkansas to Issue Cease-And-Desist Against America’s “First Post-Coronavirus Concert”
An Arkansas show by Travis McCready would have been America's first large post-coronavirus concert but state authorities say they will shut it down.
This is What a “Social Distancing Concert” Looks Like
A Fort Smith, Arkansas venue is planning America's first post-coronavirus concert on May 15. It's weird.
Shudder When You Say His Name: RIP Kraftwerk’s Florian Schneider
Remembering the co-founder of Kraftwerk Florian Schneider who died of cancer "a few days" after his birthday on April 7 2020, according to the group.
Governor: No Music Festivals, Gatherings of 50+ Until Vaccine or Zero Infections
The state announced its plan for reopening on Tuesday including guidance on when bars, movie theaters, restaurants and festivals can come back.
Chicago House Pioneers Launch Ron Hardy Memorial Fundraiser
Chicago House pioneers lead by the Chosen Few and the Frankie Knuckles Foundation are holding a fundraiser to purchase a stone for Ron Hardy's grave.
From Isolation, Third Son Challenges Himself to Make His Debut Album in the Next 20 Days
From isolation in his home studio, Third Son is documenting the making of his next album, 20 Days, over the next 20 days.
Tony Allen Has Died: “Perhaps The Greatest Drummer Who Ever Lived”
Legendary Afrobeat drummer Tony Allen has died in Paris. Known for his collaborations with Fela Kuti, Hugh Masekela, Art Blakey, Jeff Mills and more, a cause of death was not reported.
Citizen DJ is Maybe the Dopest Government Project Ever
The Library of Congress is launching a free open-source sampling tool for music producers.
Smartbar’s Queen! Residency Starts Livestreaming Sundays
Chicago's infamous Queen! residency moves online this Sunday with Michael Serafini, Garrett David, Lucy Stoole, Nico, Jojo Baby and guests.
Chicago Pride, Chosen Few, Spring Awakening and the Future of Summer Events
Four in ten Americans can't see going to a music event before a vaccine is developed according to a new poll as event cancelations now stretch deep into the summer.
Chicago Independent Music Venues Have Lost More than $7 Million from Coronavirus
The toll from nearly 45 days without live music and DJs in the city amounts to $3.4 million in lost wages and $7 million in lost revenue, according to Chicago Independent Venue League.
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