Watch: New Documentary on “The Disco King of Skokie”
New film The Disco King of Skokie sheds new light on Carey Weiman and Chicago's '70s disco scene through House Music to EDM.
Chicago’s Frankie Knuckles Mural Will Return in August 2018
After a long saga, Chicago's overnight landmark - the Frankie Knuckles Mural raised in the days following his death - will return in 2018.
Chicago House Legend Mark Grant Visits LA August 25
Mark Grant is back on the road, visiting downtown Los Angeles for a True House LA event with Doc Link, plus Joel DeMarzo, 1st Nature, Lacey Harris and Juliet Mendoza.
Press+Fold Is Toronto’s Newest Record Shop
It's always worth celebrating a new record store. Press+Fold is the newest to set up in Toronto, featuring a curated selection of electronic music.
Get (Almost) Famous with Roland’s #808Day Showcase
Roland is promoting their Roland Cloud software with their first ever 808 Beat Maker's Showcase in August 2018.
DJ, Producer & Music Devotee Navid Izadi Has Died
A private plane crash near Los Angeles killed all five passengers on board, including Navid Izadi and his mother.
“Charivari Detroit Will Go On!”
Detroit's most wonderful festival has moved to August 17, 18 and 19 2018. We went to the source to get the low-down.
Ashley Walters Developing TV Show Set in the ’90s UK Garage Scene
Former So Solid Crew lyricist Ashley Walters wants your memories of the '90s UK Garage scene for a TV show he's developing.
Soul Clap Records Revue Tours America in September
Criss-crossing North America this September: the Soul Clap Records Revue featuring a 2x4 of new, funky talent tied in to the SCR mothership, visiting Chicago at Metro on September 14 2018.
Cassy. DC LaRue. Titonton. Inside Issue 164 of 5 Mag, Out Now
The new issue of 5 Magazine with a dedication to Sean Haley, a 5 Mag interview with Cassy, disco legend DC LaRue, Titonton and more.
Chicago’s Own DJ Sean Haley Has Passed Away
Sean Haley of Windimoto, Deep Rooted and one of the best DJs the city had has passed away. This is devastating news.
Atlanta’s House In The Park Returns with a Bang
Kai Alce, DJ Kemit, Salah Ananse and Ramon Rawsoul announce the new location and details for the latest installment of Atlanta's premier house music festival.
Record Breaker! Inside the new issue of 5 Mag
Dive into the biggest issue of 5 Magazine to date, featuring Fred Everything, Low Steppa, Souldynamic, Karsten Sollors and more.
Mamby Nurtures Local Roots with Community Center & Community Stage
Mamby on the Beach festival for 2018 announces the addition of a new Community Center, a fifth Community Stage and set times for the June 23 and June 24 2018 Mamby on the Beach festival.
Detroit’s Tec-Troit Festival Is Shutting Down
The Tec-Troit Electronic Music Festival is shutting down, according to the Detroit festival's official Facebook page.
Citing "two years of fighting an uphill battle," the post says the free festival is "mainly being abandoned because...
Pure Love for the Music: Inside 5 Mag 162
D'Marc Cantu, T. Williams, Christopher Coe, Nat Wendell, Prince Airick and more inside 5 Magazine's bulging new issue 162, out now!
Panel with Fab 5 Freddy, Afterset with Ron Trent Added to Chicago House Dance Summit
Immediately following the House Dance Masterclass on Friday May 25 2018, prepare for a panel with Hip Hop pioneer Fab 5 Freddy and an afterset with Ron Trent leading into the night.
Here’s Every Panel at the Chicago House Music Conference
The Chicago House Music Conference gets underway on May 24 2018 featuring panels by industry insiders and instructional workshops. Panelists include Glenn Underground, Brian Harden, Joe Smooth, Chip E., Ronda Flowers and many, many more.
The Ultimate UK Garage Documentary Makes Its Chicago Debut
Rewind 4Ever: A History of UK Garage at East Room on Sunday June 17 2018 with a director Q&A and afterparty sets by Mazi, RUBB Sound System, the Almaria Brothers & Czboogie.
Moog Celebrates (Grand) Mother’s Day
The mad geniuses at Moog have brought to the world the next step in retro semi-modular synths: Grandmother.
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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.
