Winter Music Conference announces 2026 Miami dates
The industry gathering takes place at the Kimpton EPIC Hotel in Downtown Miami ahead of this year's ULTRA Music Festival in March 2026.
Ron Trent, Skepta, Disclosure among 2026 Grammy nominees
Kaytranada, Fred again..., Skepta, Disclosure, Ron Trent and more top this year's electronic music categories for the 2026 Grammy Awards.
Salt Shed considering massive 5 acre expansion
The Chicago music venue is considering expanding into a large neighboring lot with an eye toward hosting larger events and festivals.
Juries convict two men in 2019 Sound-Bar shooting
The shooting which claimed the life of Sound-Bar security guard Thurman Bailey resulted in two murder convictions and one acquittal.
Friends hold memorial service for Chicago/SF DJ & promoter Mike Bledsoe
All are welcome to an event honoring and celebrating the life of Mike Bledsoe, the Chicago based DJ and promoter who passed away last week.
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ANNOUNCE: The Legend of Paul Johnson
5 Mag's next issue is a big one: a special edition dedicated solely to the story of beloved Chicago house icon Paul Johnson.
Chicago live venue The Promontory to close down
The Hyde Park live music and event space The Promontory will bow out after a last New Year's Eve Party.
Message From Our Founder: 5 Mag Turns 20
Back in 2005, we never dreamed this little labor of love would still be here in 2025...
Egyptian Lover test drives the new Roland TR-1000
Beatmaking legend The Egyptian Lover demos Roland's new "beast," the TR-1000 Rhythm Creator.
20 Years, 221 Issues, 100s of Artists: 20 Years of 5 Magazine Part 2
20 years of 5 Magazine! So many friends we’ve made along the way. We thank you
Subvert.fm signed up more than 1000 labels before the Bandcamp alternative even launched
The project, billed as an artist- and supporter-owned alternative to Bandcamp's platform, plans to launch later this year.
This Is How We Remember Ron Carroll
Chicago house music DJ, vocalist, producer and impresario Ron Carroll has passed away. This is how we remember him.
20 Years, 221 Issues, 100s of Artists: 20 Years of 5 Magazine
Louie Vega, Kerri Chandler, DJ Minx, Ultra Nate, Tortured Soul, Demuir, Jeremy Sylvester, Grant Nelson, Kai Alce and DJ Spen wish 5 Magazine a happy birthday on our 20th anniversary.
FTC sues Ticketmaster & Live Nation for secret ticket resale scheme
The suit also accuses the companies of raking in $16 billion in hidden fees over the last five years.
The Orb announces details of new album Buddhist Hipsters
The 18th album from electronic music duo The Orb drops on October 10 2025.
Pioneering Chicago House Music vocalist Keith Nunnally has died
Steve "Silk" Hurley announced the passing of house vocalist Keith Nunnally and eulogized his former partner in the groundbreaking Chicago house music duo JM Silk.
Viva Acid announces music programming for 2025 event series
Four separate events over four nights as part of Viva Acid's 2025 Chicago event series.
DJs & musicians among jobs to benefit from “No Taxes On Tips”
The Treasury Department has a list of 68 jobs that will be exempt from taxes on tipped income, including nightclub DJs, musicians, singers, tattoo artists and more.
Bandcamp warns of tariff chaos impacting global shipping
Music platform Bandcamp is warning users that the ongoing tariff war initiated by US President Donald Trump may impact shipments to the United States.
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There was never a moment before today that Juan Atkins was not a vital part of the American electronic music scene.
