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.
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.
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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.
