New Study: Teens Smoke Less Weed When It’s Legal
A nearly 10% decline in teen use followed recreational marijuana legalization, according to a new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association's JAMA Pediatrics.
Chicago’s Mayor Came to the Chosen Few Picnic
Chicago mayor Lori Lightfoot appeared on stage at this year's Chosen Few Picnic - a first for any Chicago mayor.
5 Mag Is Welcoming Junior Sanchez, Gene Hunt & Czboogie to Smartbar This August
World renowned house music veteran Junior Sanchez is coming to Chicago for a special 5 Mag Presents show at Smartbar this August 30
Judy Russell Is At Peace
One of the beautiful people who made house music possible, Judy Russell of Downtown161, Downtown304, Vinylmania, Movin' Records and the Paradise Garage has passed away.
Jeff Mills & Mad Mike Banks Rediscover The Rings of Saturn
The two legendary Underground Resistance members, Jeff Mills and Mike Banks reunite for a live performance of the X-102 album on July 6 in Brest, France.
Spotify is Treating Musicians Worse than Facebook Treats Its Users
Why is a music company so eager to make musicians poor? Spotify is taking songwriters to court and claws back millions in "overpaid" royalties.
Israeli DJ is Shot Dead while DJing in Mexico Nightclub
Ronen Dahan, also known as DJ Perplex, was on a tour of Mexico when gunmen opened fire at a club in San Luis Potosi in Mexico.
Huge Archive of Lost Philly Sound Funk & Disco Recordings Found
An abandoned storage locker held thousands of Sigma Sound Studio tapes, now being preserved and restored by Drexel University in Philadelphia.
Jeff Mills On The Moon
Moon: The Area of Influence is Jeff Mills' new album commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Apollo moon landing.
Illinois Legalizes Recreational Weed
Up to an ounce of weed will be legal to buy and use recreationally in Illinois starting January 1 2020.
Love for the Underground – Inside the New Issue of 5 Mag
Timmy Regisford and Soul Clap mixes, Bonobo on Outlier, A Man Called Adam, Toy Tonics, James "Jack Rabbit" Martin and more inside the new issue of 5 Mag. Members Only.
Jellybean & Nicky Siano Take Studio 54 on the Road
MN2S has announced the launch of a new global event series inspired by the legendary New York City discotheque, Studio 54.
Live at the DJ Booth Inside Chicago’s Newest Train Station
Duane Powell mixes every Friday at the first DJ booth inside a train station in the nation, and the Tribune brought us there.
There’s a New Play Based on the 1980s Chicago House Music Scene
Set "back in the day when Black and Latino dance crews set such legendary local juice bars like Medusa's on fire with their dance moves," "Back In The Day" opens June 19 at the Chopin Theater in Chicago.
Chicago House’s Sleezy D of “I’ve Lost Control” Has Died
Marshall Jefferson tagged us in a post bringing the news that Derrick Harris aka Sleezy D has died of kidney failure.
In the Middle of Pride Month, the Chicago White Sox Will Celebrate Disco Demolition. That Shouldn’t...
Just steps from the church where the late Frankie Knuckles was memorialized, the Chicago White Sox will commemorate Disco Demolition Night this Thursday.
For Detroit Swindle, The Show Goes On…
Despite the accident that sidelined Lars, Detroit Swindle is swinging through America with a Chicago date, a new EP on AUS and a new remix pack from their 2018 LP, High Life.
Fitness Company Peloton Files for IPO Despite Copyright Lawsuit
A company being sued in a $150 million copyright infringement case has filed to go public. Music publishers including Ultra Music allege Peloton used more than 1,000 songs without licenses.
Apple Confirms the End of iTunes
The company is splitting its iconic app into three parts, according to Craig Federighi at the 2019 World Wide Developer's Conference.
RIP iTunes, 2001-2019
The company plans to announce next week that iTunes will be discontinued and replaced by three separate apps - TV, Podcasts and Music.
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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
