Synth Convention KNOBCON 8 Comes to Chicagoland
Knobcon 8 features the inventor of FM synthesis, Dr. John Chowning and a slew of workshops for musicians, producers and synth nerds and maniacs.
New Issue of 5 Mag with The Revenge
5 Mag Issue 175 is out now, starring The Revenge, Jimpster as Franc Spangler, PBR Streetgang, Pato Y Pato, new record reviews, gear and more.
Spotify May Be Preparing to Raise Subscription Rates
Record labels have long wanted it, and Spotify is said to be planning a new test of higher monthly subscription rates in Scandinavia.
Aragon Ballroom sold naming rights to a bank
The Aragon Ballroom will now be known as "Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom" because they paid someone money for you to call it that.
Beatport Will Start Deleting Unsold Tracks
Even Beatport has its limits, and tracks that have never sold a single copy are it. Starting later this year Beatport will begin deleting them.
Why Julian “Jumpin'” Perez Got Cancelled
Organizers of Chicago's My House Music Festival pulled the Chicago DJ legend Julian Jumpin' Perez in response a joke about Mexicans and ICE.
Behringer is Shipping Its 808 Clone, the RD-8
Behringer's clone of the iconic TR-808 is among the most anticipated new drum machines of the year. They're now shipping to retailers.
Samsung Joins Apple, Google in Dumping the Headphone Jack
I hope you like wireless ear buds, pal, cuz you're gonna need them.
Sasha Launches Quirky Vinyl Series for Last Night On Earth
Sasha's LNOE Vinyl Archive V/A series will feature pivotal cuts, surefire hits and fresh upcoming tracks on wax from Last Night On Earth.
Mixcloud Limits “Free” Listening, Will Start to Charge Listeners Money
Mixcloud introduces more changes - this time for the worst.
This Senator Wants to Ban Autoplay Videos
It's part of the SMART Act targeting addictive online behavior. We're okay with that anyway.
Music + Soul + Spirit with Robert Hood: Inside the New 5 Mag
Music, soul and spirit with Robert Hood, new mixes from Rasmus Faber + Natasha Kitty Katt, DJ 3000 + Motech and making techno with Sega Genesis cartridges inside 5 Mag Issue 174, out now.
PledgeMusic’s Founder is Raising Money Through, Uh, Kickstarter
After PledgeMusic's implosion, Benji Rogers is raising money for a new venture based on "positive" news. He's using Kickstarter to fund it.
Three Charged in Murder of Minneapolis DJ Adam Thorpe
Charges have been filed in the murder of Adam Thorpe, the Twin Cities DJ who disappeared in January 2019. Darren Stebe has been charged with double homicide and two others with aiding him after the remains of Thorpe and Jason McDonough were found in a firepit.
808 State Announce First New Album in 17 Years
Transmission Suite - named after the control booth at Manchester's legendary Granada TV - will be released on October 11.
Chicago Festival Mamby on the Beach Cancelled Due to Environmental Concerns
High waters on Lake Michigan and a federally protected species of shorebird at Montrose Beach lead React and Jam to cancel this year's Mamby on the Beach festival in Chicago.
Here’s the App that Turns the DJ into a Jukebox
Silicon Valley is coming to ruin DJ culture next. PSLY is a new app which harnesses the power of crowds to compel the DJ to play their favorite song next. This is a real thing.
Drop Bass is Bringing the Real Midwest Hardcorps Catalog Online
American rave pioneers Drop Bass are restoring and remastering nearly 300 tracks from their catalog, including early records from techno innovators Woody McBride, Frankie Bones, Hyperactive and more.
Audio for Mac is Crowdsourcing an iTunes Killer
With Apple killing off iTunes for a replacement, Audio for Mac is crowdsourcing for an audio player and management app designed for collectors and music pros.
Smartbar Announces a Special Guest DJ and it’s CERRONE
The disco music legend CERRONE will be dropping in for a Wednesday afternoon with the Queen! DJs.
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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
