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."
Phillip Hertz of Chicago’s Crosstalk Distribution Has Died
Phil C Hertz of Chicago vinyl distributor Crosstalk International died and some former customers and friends are remembering him.
The Chicago House Music Festival Will Return in 2019
The City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events has released their calendar for 2019. The good news: The Chicago House Music Festival is coming back to Millennium Park Memorial Day weekend.
5 Mag Loves Disco! Welcome to the New Issue!
Our love of disco knows no bounds! The new issue of 5 Mag with more than 100 pages of disco heat, starring Danny Krivit, Linda Clifford, Nick The Record, Dr. Packer, Boogie Nite, Marcel Vogel and more!
SoundCloud Goes Full Damage Control Mode After Contract Leak
SoundCloud's monetization program stumbles, as artists and media push back after The Verge published the original artist contract.
Could a Record Store Change Your Life?
A new book by Marcus Barnes lists 80 of the best record stores around the world.
The DJ Community Raised $9000 for Red Bull’s DJ Battle Winners. Red Bull Still Won’t Comment
DJ Konflikt's campaign has raised $9,000 for the winners of Red Bull's 3Style DJ Battle after the corporate giant decided it no longer needed to pay them.
David Morales Released WITHOUT Charges
"David is well and has asked that we pass on his love and gratitude to all those who have shown their support" according to a statement from his management.
Discogs Launches an “Exclusive” Marketplace for Records You Don’t Need and Can’t Afford
$500 test pressings and cassette tape boxed sets are the sample fare for Discogs new "Discogs Exclusives" marketplace for high ticket and rare items.
God Said Give ‘Em Drum Machines: A New Documentary on the History of Detroit Techno
A new documentary tells the story of Detroit Techno pioneers Juan Atkins, Kevin Saunderson, Derrick May, Eddie Fowlkes, Blake Baxter, and Santonio Echols.
Red Bull Cut Their Prizes for DJs, So This DJ is Crowdfunding Them Himself
Since Red Bull stopped paying cash prizes to winners of their 3Style contest, DJ Konflikt stepped forward to raise the funds himself.
David Guetta Responds to Worldwide Internet Roasting & Still Doesn’t Get It
Meme victim David Guetta (and his handlers) get put on blast after Nightline claim that he "brought house music to America" by pointing out that he bought Farley's records once.
ABC’s Nightline Says David Guetta “Helped Bring House Music to the US”
Is this real life or a reboot of Spinal Tap?
Songwriters to Get a 44% Raise from Streaming Giants
"The largest rate increase in history": Songwriters and publishers are due to get an increase in their rate from Apple, Spotify, Pandora and others.
Chaka Khan Named Grand Marshall for 2019 Tournament of Roses Parade
Ten time Grammy Award winner and funk icon Chaka Khan has come a long way.
What’s Next After David Morales Was Arrested in Japan?
A primer on the Japanese legal process and zero-tolerance drug laws in light of David Morales' arrest in Japan last week.
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Library of Congress adds Jamie Principle’s “Your Love” to National Recording Registry
The classic of classic Chicago house tracks was selected for preservation as one of "the defining sounds of history and culture." Here's how it was made.
