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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.

Big Radio Wants to Continue Ripping Off Performers

The good thing about no dance music on the radio is we don't have to care about these things.
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Legendary New York DJ Jason Jinx Has Passed Away

NYC DJ, producer, NASA resident and original STORMrave DJ Jason Jinx has passed away.
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The Complete Line-up for SuncéBeat 2019

SunceBeat is celebrating it's 10 year anniversary this July 2019 with Kerri Chandler, David Morales, Kenny Dope, Tony Humpries, Basement Boys and more.

FDA Approves New Ketamine-Like Drug for Depression

Spravato (aka Esketamine) will be administered by nasal spray and is the first fast-acting treatment of its kind.

Prodigy Cancels Tour and “All Forthcoming Shows”

Prodigy had planned to tour America in May before the suicide of co-founder and frontman Keith Flint.

New Album Honors Late Austin House Hero J.A.M.O.N.

A decade in the making, Ex Rated Lover is co-produced by Thomas Sahs and features Jamon's vocals on every track.
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FIRST WAVE of Guests for Chosen Few Picnic 2019

Making their debut: David Morales and vocalists Thelma Houston, Taana Gardner and Lady Alma for the Chosen Few Picnic 2019, held in Chicago for 29 years running.

Mark Seven Makes Chicago Debut at New IN REAL LIFE Event Launch

For an artist who confesses he's "always been obsessed with America," it is hard to believe Mark Seven never played in Chicago before. But he will, April 19.

DJ Pierre Announces Monumental ACID TRACK Remix Project

KiNK, Paco Osuna, Kerri Chandler, Carl Craig and more to remix the acid house progenitor ACID TRACK marking DJ Pierre's 35 years in the business.

Prodigy Frontman Keith Flint Has Died

Keith Flint brought a punk rock ferocity to dance music that punk rock no longer had. The Prodigy frontman was found dead this morning on March 4 2019 of apparent suicide.

Everything You Need to Know About the 2019 Chicago House Music Festival

Save the date : May 23 - May 25 2019 we're going back to Millennium Park, and Tony Humphries, Marshall Jefferson, Chip E. and Reel People are coming with.

The Wax Trax Documentary is Going On a Multicity Tour

Industrial Accident: The Story of Wax Trax! Records is coming to a House of Vans near you. Oh, and a soundtrack for Record Store Day too.

Louie Vega & David Morales Are Opening WMC with a 5 Hour B2B Set

The Kimpton EPIC Hotel on March 26 2019 will see the official opening party for this year's WMC featuring two Kings of House Louie Vega and David Morales playing a b2b 5 hour set.

PledgeMusic’s Bizarre Death Spiral Is Taking Out Everyone

Campaigns suspended, staff abused and a returning co-founder must be wondering what he got himself into: welcome to PledgeMusic 2019, one of the most bizarre corporate death spirals in the industry.

Every Music Platform Wants To Be Your Distributor

Following the lead of Spotify, SoundCloud gets into the (almost) free distribution game.

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