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.
Colorado to Create Weed “Hospitality Spaces”
New legislation authorizes weed bars and weed delivery service across Colorado, pending local approval.
Bonobo Leads OUTLIER on a 5 City Outdoor North American Tour
Bonobo takes his OUTLIER concept on a tour of outdoor venues throughout North America with shows in Denver, Chicago, Montreal, San Francisco and Brooklyn this summer.
Our House Is For Everyone – Inside 5 Mag 172
All of our love to Dawn Tallman, on the cover of the new issue of 5 Mag with support from DJ Rocca, Benji Candelario, Hot Toddy, Detroit's Filthiest and more.
Detroit Swindle’s Lars Recovering from Post-Accident Surgery
A motorcycle accident in Amsterdam left Lars from Detroit Swindle with two broken jaws and a broken palate.
The MOOGSEUM is Maybe the Coolest Museum in the World
The new Moogseum showcases theremins, Moogs and artifacts of the dawn of the synthesizer age on permanent display in Asheville, North Carolina.
French DJ Mr. Oizo’s DEERSKIN is a Smash at Cannes Film Festival
French DJ and Ed Banger recording artist Mr. Oizo debuts his new film Deerskin at the Cannes Film Festival to some rave reviews.
Southport Weekender’s Dave Gardner Has Passed Away
Alex Lowes and others pay tribute to Dave Gardner, operations manager of the legendary music festival, founded in 1987.
Javonntte Prepares Debut Album PRIMETIME VOYAGE
The Detroit producer showcases "his first exploration into jazz and soul sounds" forged by the late Aretha Franklin.
YouTuber Receives 400 Copyright Claims Before Lunch
A YouTube gamer named Mumbo Jumbo received 30 claims a minute from Warner Music Group's publishing arm over non-existent music violations.
So DJ Streaming Is Going to be a Thing
Beatport and SoundCloud are taking the plunge, are you jumping in?
Alleged Investment Pitch Reveals PledgeMusic’s Bad, Bad Numbers
Confidential investor pitch shows PledgeMusic was spending twice what it earned, planned to raise fees to 20% and charge artists for promoting campaigns on their platform.
We have 13 Questions for PledgeMusic’s Benji Rogers
The collapse of PledgeMusic has left no one looking good, but Benji Rogers is the only one doing any talking.
It Appears Denver Will Decriminalize Magic Mushrooms After All
Late returns appear to have won the vote making Denver the first city to decriminalize psilocybin in a historic municipal vote.
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Dedication: To Juan Atkins
There was never a moment before today that Juan Atkins was not a vital part of the American electronic music scene.
