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.
Marshall Jefferson Comes Home for A Classic Christmas with SpyBar & 5 Mag
This is your invite: Chicago House Music pioneer Marshall Jefferson comes home on Friday December 21 with Chip E., Stacy Kidd and Andrew Emil, hosted by Czarina from 5 Mag.
Is Mixcloud Planning (Yet Another) Paid Streaming Service?
Speculation is rife that Mixcloud will be launching a paid streaming alternative after signing another major licensing deal, this time with indie label rep Merlin.
Smashed Plastic Opens Chicago’s First Vinyl Pressing Plant in 20 Years
Leor Galil wrote the cover story in this week's Chicago Reader announcing the opening of Smashed Plastic, Chicago's first vinyl pressing plant in decades.
The Legendary CAJMERE Added to Housegiving at Navy Pier Lineup
Cajmere joins the line-up for HOUSEGIVING November 21 2018 - Thanksgiving Eve - at Navy Pier with Terry Hunter, Paul Johnson, Ron Trent and DJ Heather. And it's FREE - a fundraiser for Chicago's homeless.
How NYC’s Mix Shows Inspired Pete Tong’s BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix
"All the guys back then - Frankie Knuckles, David Morales, Louie Vega - I brought that all into how we wanted to do the show."
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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.
