Back in The High Life – Inside the New 5 Mag
Detroit Swindle on the cover, Faze Action and Lonely C of Soul Clap and a whole lot more on the inside of 5 Mag Issue 168, out now.
New Frankie Knuckles Album Is On Its Way
The definitive Director's Cut collection of collaborations between Eric Kupper and Frankie Knuckles kicks off with a 12" release of Baby Wants To Ride with a Jimmy Edgar remix.
Highland Park Police Release Moodymann Arrest Footage
In response to media pressure and public outrage, Highland Park Michigan police held an ad hoc press conference Thursday afternoon which showed the full arrest footage of Detroit legendary producer and DJ Moodymann.
Police: Moodymann Was Arrested During “Scrapping” Investigation
Highland Park Police released a statement in regard to the arrest of electronic music DJ and producer Moodymann on Saturday night.
ADE Announces 2019 Dates
The dates are in for Amsterdam Dance Event, what we can safely say is the most preeminent event for the electronic music industry.
Moodymann Posts Video of Gunpoint Arrest
Detroit dance music producer Moodymann just posted a video ring of officers pointing rifles and screaming at him to get out of a car.
Ralf GUM Announces First New Album in 4 Years
Four years after In My City, the star-studded Ralf GUM album Progressions is set to launch March 1 2019 followed by a worldwide tour.
Let’s Raise Some Cash for Marcus Mixx
Hard times have hit the Chicago house producer, DJ, archivist, historian and impresario Marcus Mixx and he needs some help getting back on his feet.
Serial Plagiarist FLOD Caught Again – and His Entire Discography May Be Phony
Dance music producer FLOD, aka Flavio Lodetti, was stealing tracks as early as 2010, and his entire discography may be based on fraud, deception and lies.
Prolific Producer FLOD Accused of Massive Plagiarism Spree
To Catch a Track Thief: Flavio Lodetti aka FLOD has a long discography. Many of the tracks are note-for-note copies of other people's work.
RPM Distribution Abruptly Shuts Down: Reports
Vinyl distributor RPM Music Distribution has allegedly shut down, according to multiple reports across the industry today.
From Deep Space to Deep Purple: Remembering ARP and Alan R. Pearlman
Services will be held on Wednesday, January 9 for the legendary engineer and inventor Alan R. Pearlman, founder of ARP Instruments and a giant in the world of early commercial synthesizers.
Boiler Room Live Celebrates the Technics 1200s
Broadcast live January 7 with Kenny Dope, Derrick May, Cut Chemist and DJ Koco aka Shimokita.
The Rave Archive Mixtape Collection is Back
Thousands of hours of '90s and early '00s mixes from the early electronic music scene rescued from oblivion.
Silver Room Holds Their 21st Anniversary Party in Wicker Park Pop Up Shop
Saturday December 22, 2018 with food, drinks and music by Shazam Bangles, DJ Lady D, Diz and DJ Papa G.
Funeral Arrangements for Paul Trouble Anderson
The family of Paul Trouble Anderson has announced that a private service will be held on December 19 2018, followed by a public remembrance at The Electric Ballroom in Camden.
Another Big, Big Issue: Inside the New 5 Magazine
Dan Curtin on the cover and electronic music around the world with Ron Basejam (Crazy P), Anna Tur (Ibiza), Eddie Niguel (Singapore), Michael Donaldson & 8D Industries inside the latest issue of 5 Mag, out now.
Remembering Scott Song
Chicago DJ, producer, promoter and inspirational figure to thousands Scott Song has passed away after a long but valiant fight.
Mixcloud Launches Paid Streaming Service to Pay DJs
Mixcloud Select launches among 47 selected channels today and everyone can register for future roll outs.
One In A Million: Remembering Paul Trouble Anderson
This is heartbreaking news. After many battles with cancer, DJ and dance music legend Paul Trouble Anderson has died.
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Library of Congress adds Jamie Principle’s “Your Love” to National Recording Registry
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