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.
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.
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Library of Congress adds Jamie Principle’s “Your Love” to National Recording Registry
The classic of classic Chicago house tracks was selected for preservation as one of "the defining sounds of history and culture." Here's how it was made.
