John Digweed cancels September gigs after hospitalization
The British DJ, manager and owner of Bedrock Records is "very ill" according to a statement from his management.
New Frankie Knuckles & Chicago House Music themed mural unveiled in Uptown
The public artwork by artist Max Sansing pays tribute to Frankie Knuckles, house music in Chicago and cult house music label Gherkin Records.
GoFundMe launched to support Michael Serafini after serious accident
Chicago DJ, Queen! resident and owner of Gramaphone Michael Serafini was seriously injured in an accident in August.
Chicago’s VIVA ACID returns for four days of talks, workshops & acid house
Viva Acid 2024 returns to deliver on the tweak and squelch for its fourth year starting October 3 through October 6 2024 at Podlasie in Avondale.
Love Is The Message: Inside 5 Mag #216
Andy Compton on 50 albums and 25 years of Peng, Ralph Session cover mix, Dan Sicko's love letter to the city of Detroit, Chicago's Noble Square Records' deep house love affair and more inside the new issue of 5 Mag.
Big love and big support: Ashley Beedle’s family launches fundraiser
Pioneering DJ and producer Ashley Beedle has faced a staggering series of health setbacks. His friends and supporters are chipping in to help.
Crazy P singer Danielle Moore has died
Vocalist Danielle Moore of Crazy P has died, according to a post by the UK house music group. She was 52 years old.
New public mural is a tribute to Chicago house music & its legacy
New murals are part of a massive public art campaign by the City of Chicago and Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events with train wraps and murals throughout the city.
Daily Lineups & Set Times for ARC Music Festival 2024
It's finally here: Daily line-ups and set times for ARC Music Festival 2024 this Labor Day Weekend in Chicago.
Bonobo drops new single “Expander” & new OUTLIER dates
Bonobo has announced a new single, the dusty, fuzzy and lovingly disjointed "Expander," backed by a new run of his acclaimed OUTLIER shows this Fall.
Rapper ordered to send every new lyric he writes to the government
US court requires "Bling Bling" rapper B.G. to clear his lyrics with his parole officer before performing them or even producing them.
Higher App Store fees & restrictions are coming for Patreon creators
Creators on Patreon warned that Apple is coming for the loot. Starting in November, a 30% fee will be applied to iOS purchases, and Patreon will be ending per-creation and first-of-the-month billing due to App Store restrictions.
Introducing SYNC: Our home for lost, vintage house music mixes
Saving classic house music DJ sets from oblivion, one compressed mp3 file at a time.
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.
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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.
