Eric B just spent 2 weeks in jail on a 17 year old warrant
Eric B from the legendary hip hop duo Eric B & Rakim was released on bail today after spending two weeks in a New Jersey county jail
Here we go, folks: SoundCloud introduces paid promotion
"Promote on SoundCloud" sticks your music into the top of SoundCloud users' feeds for a price.
High rez streamer Qobuz drops price 40%. Is anyone buying?
French-based streamer Qobuz entered the US market earlier this year and has cut their highest end, high resolution audio tier.
Out Now: 808 State in the New 5 Mag
The legendary 808 State, plus mixes and interviews with thatmanmonkz, Soela and more in 5 Mag 177, out today.
Did Lizzo Steal This Track from CeCe Peniston?
Finally? Singer and rapper Lizzo has been inundated by copyright infringement claims, including the latest from CeCe Peniston.
New Documentary on Disco Legend John Morales
Disco Confessions shines a deserved spotlight on one of the most important music icons of the last 50 years.
The Week Ghostly International Takes Over Chicago
Pop up shops, interviews and talks and two distinct but related shows at Metro and Smartbar to celebrate 20 years of Ghostly International.
Boiler Room Is Changing
Boiler Room - the broadcasting platform which brought the party (and DJs turning knobs) into living rooms around the world - is changing. The company has unveiled parts of a new business model involving "brand fee/royalties" and a quasi-franchised version of the Boiler Room experience coming to a town near you.
Legendary Disco Producer Bob Esty Has Passed Away
Decorated producer and songwriter Bob Esty worked with Donna Summer, Cher, DC LaRue and many others in the late 1970s through the 1980s.
Official History: Industrial Pioneers Ministry Get Authorized
Aaron Tanner is authoring Ministry: Prescripture, a new authorized history of Chicago's industrial giants Ministry.
Everything That You Love: Inside the New Issue of 5 Mag
5 Mag presents our new issue with Krystal Rodriguez's profile of Cinthie, mixes from Marshall Applewhite and Matt Masters, Chicago House with Stripped & Chewed Records and more.
The Ultimate Detroit Techno History Documentary is Coming to Chicago
Rough cut screening of God Said Give 'Em Drum Machines will debut in Chicago on October 18 2019.
Chicago’s North Halsted Street is Now “Honorary Ralphi Rosario Blvd”
Chicago honors pioneering DJ and Grammy-nominated producer Ralphi Rosario with an honorary street sign dedication on North Halsted in Boystown.
Martinez Brothers to Mix the Next Fabric Presents Compilation
Hefty tracklisting includes Blaze, Kai Alce, Dan Curtin, Cassio Ware and 3 exclusive Martinez Brothers tracks on the 3rd installment in the Fabric Presents series.
Here We Go: Rekordbox Launches Streaming Integration
DJs can now stream live from Beatport and SoundCloud's catalogs for a price using the latest update to Pioneer's rekordbox software.
Dark Grooves Reissuing Spencer Kincy’s Tangled Thoughts
Hidden Agenda / Tangled Thoughts was one of Gemini's "Italian" EPs and is being repressed on vinyl by the Groovin' sublabel, Dark Grooves.
Behringer 808 Clone: Thomann Shipping Orders & the First RD-8 Videos Show Up in the Wild
German music retailer Thomann is shipping the Behringer 808 clone, the RD-8, and the first customers are posting videos of their new gear. They seem... happy?
BeatBox is a Drum Machine in a Cardboard Box
BeatBox - the instagram sensation DIY drum machine in a cardboard box - is blowing out its Kickstarter in its first day.
Listen to 808 State’s New EP and Album Teaser
Subsequent Granada Report features two exclusive tracks and two new ones taken from 808 State's first album in 17 years.
Apple is Promising a Seamless Post-iTunes Future
Apple's Music app on desktop computers will integrate mp3s, wavs and playlists, and the iTunes store is unaffected. Here's what Apple says is in the new iTunes replacement.
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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
