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File for IPO, Then Dump Staff: It’s the iHeartRadio Way

Barely a week ago the bankrupt iHeartMedia empire announced their plans to get their company listed on a major stock exchange. Then they began laying off reporters and DJs.

HYPERACTIVE – Inside the New Issue of 5 Mag

Chicago techno godfather Hyperactive, plus Red Rack'em, Manuel Tur (5 Mag Mix), Ten Trax and more in the new issue of 5 Mag, out now.
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Chicago’s New Train Station Will Have DJs ON SITE

It's real: the new Red Line terminal at 95th Street is getting fitted out courtesy of Theaster Gates.

Chicago Club Sound-Bar will RE-OPEN This Weekend

MK will play the club's first show since the shooting death of an employee in a nearby alley in March.
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Legendary House Vocalist Kim English Has Died

Family and friends have passed along word that legendary House Music vocalist and Chicago native Kim English has passed away.

Streaming Is Now Nearly Half of Record Revenue

The 2019 IFPI record industry report claims revenue is growing again.
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Detroit Techno Doc Screening Rough Cut at Freep Film Festival

God Said Give 'Em Drum Machines takes an unflinching look at the people behind the creation of Detroit Techno. The doc is creeping toward completion.

There Are Now 11 MILLION Records on Discogs

The database is now adding 1 million records every 9 months, but is unlikely to catch up to the torrent of digital music being released every day.

Mixcloud is Expanding Their DJ Subscription Service

Anja Schneider, Dekmantel and DJ City are among the new Mixcloud Select providers, which enables fans to subscribe to their favorite DJs with a monthly fee for perks.

SoundCloud is Copying Apple & Spotify’s Curated Playlists

The new playlists are curated by industry insiders and aim to capture what Spotify perfected half a decade ago.

Songwriters Troll Spotify Over Lawsuit to Reduce Mechanical Rates

Spotify, Google, Amazon and Pandora are suing to avoid paying songwriters higher rates.
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New Crystal Waters UNSUNG Episode Debuts This Weekend

TV One narrates the struggles and success of one of House Music's first mainstream stars in the US, Crystal Waters.

Remembering Chicago’s Legendary DJ Amar

Friends and fans pay tribute to Chicago techno, house and ghetto house producer and pioneer DJ Amar who died on Monday.

Smartbar Closes Daphne 2019 with 5 Straight Days of Music

Six events over five straight days close March and the 2019 edition of Daphne at Smartbar with DJ Heather, Vicki Powell, and beginning with a new daytime event series launching on Wednesday.
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Roland Explains Why Their 303 Cloud Emulator Is Better

There is not a "new TB-303" on the horizon, but the creators of the Cloud version of the 303 are explaining the tech behind the new "virtual instrument."

David Guetta Accused of Plagiarizing Terrible Track for His Own Terrible Music

South African producer Daniel Baron claims David Guetta ripped him off on Guetta's "Light Headed" featuring Sia.

Out of Time: Inside the New Issue of 5 Mag

Bruce Tantum on American Techno maestro Shawn Rudiman, Soul Clap launches a new label, Kastle, DJ Moppy and Melodymann and more inside the new issue of 5 Mag, out now.

Get Grandma Techno’s New MOVEMENT Festival Photobook

A curated selection of Patricia Lay-Dorsey (aka "Grandma Techno")'s photos from Movement Detroit from 2007 to 2018.

Sound-Bar Shut Down After Murder

Chicago Police shut down nightclub Sound-Bar after a brawl in an alley left a club bouncer murdered.

Spring Awakening Is Moving to Poplar Creek This Summer

Spring Awakening, the Midwest's largest electronic music festival, is going to the Chicago 'burbs this June.

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