Introducing the 5 Mag Book Club
We're building a guide to books about house music and electronic music history, culture and analysis, curated by 5 Mag's staff.
Pressed by US crackdown, Ticketmaster goes shopping in Africa
Embattled ticketing giant Ticketmaster has scooped up South Africa-based Quicket and expanded their foothold in the African market.
I-94 is a new mix series connecting Chicago & Detroit
Helmed by VITIGRRL, I-94 dives deep to explore "the gritty, raw and undeniable connection" between the Chicago and Detroit underground electronic music scenes.
Private equity seeks a stake in ticketing outfit DICE, Boiler Room
Bloomberg reports that investors are seeking to cash out of the company at a valuation of hundreds of millions of dollars.
Media Mail rates increase again, for the second time in 2024
Effective July 14 2024, the baseline cost of shipping a book or record using Media Mail has gone up 18% since December 2023.
New conference spotlights Latinos in Chicago House Music
Latinos In Da House recognizes the DJs, artists, dance crews and personalities that shaped Chicago house from the start.
Glitterbox announces new Kathy Brown LP Legacy
The proceeds from the Glitterbox-released LP Legacy will go toward Kathy Brown's healthcare fund as the legendary house singer confronts stage four lung cancer.
Recall for mushroom edibles after nationwide illnesses
Diamond Shruumz "microdosing" products have been pulled off the market after 48 reports of illnesses possibly linked to the mushroom-infused edibles.
Just Added 58 New Chicago House Events to Our Calendar
Absolutely floored at how many amazing parties are going on in this town this summer, from festivals to warehouses and art galleries, neighborhood street parties and Chicago's rightly internationally acclaimed clubs.
The Record Labels vs AI: Sony, Warner, UMG sue for copyright infringement
The companies behind Suno and Udio stand accused of using unlicensed music to "copy an artist's life work and exploit it for their own profit."
“If We Only Knew”: Jayda G drops new single from her environmental film Blue Carbon
Jayda G hosts and narrates the film, which is streaming on CNN and HBO Max. The soundtrack features music from Jayda G, RZA and Seu Jorge.
West Fest 2024 announces lineup and set times
Derrick Carter, DJ Heather, Mark Farina and more highlight the BassByThePound DJ stage at the 2024 edition of West Fest, held July 12, 13 and 14 2024 in Chicago's West Town neighborhood.
Chicago shuts down CTA “rave train” before it even starts
Updated: The Chicago Transit Authority pulled the plug on the four hour event that would have chartered six cars on the CTA Brown Line. Organizers claim it was an unfair, unilateral and arbitrary action.
Spot Lite owner to take over at Detroit’s UFO Factory
The venue will be on temporary hiatus pending the sale and a rebranding as UFO BAR.
“The Voice of House Music” Chuck Roberts has died
Chicago house icon Chuck Roberts, famous for the "In the beginning there was jack..." sermon, has passed away after a battle with cancer.
Bummer: FDA panel votes down ecstasy treatment for PTSD
Setback for MDMA therapy as an advisory panel points out problem with data, because it's hard to run a double-blind study when people are rolling.
Floating Points releases shimmering new track “Del Oro”
Floating Points aka Sam Shepherd released his new single "Del Oro" on Ninja Tune today.
2024 Chicago House Music Festival Official Pre-Party
Day 3 of the events culminating in the 2024 Chicago House Music Festival features the official Chicago House Music Festival Pre-Party at Navy Pier's Wave Wall, with DJs from 1pm to 10pm.
2024 Chicago House Music Festival Conference Lineup & Schedule
Day 2 of the events culminating in the 2024 Chicago House Music Festival features the Chicago House Music Conference, a series of panels, workshops and conversations on industry subjects, capped by a keynote from Chicago house legend Steve "Silk" Hurley.
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elevate: Nico Lahs, Dam Swindle, Heist in the new 5 Mag
Nico Lahs on the cover, Dam Swindle cover mix, 100 releases of Heist Recordings, Point Winona and the LA underground and more inside the new issue of 5 Mag.
