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.
Open House: Launch Party for the 2024 Chicago House Music Festival
Thursday is opening night of the 2024 Chicago House Music Festival, a series of free workshops, conferences and events leading up to the Chicago House Music Festival itself on June 2, 2024 from 10am to 9pm
Live Alive: Seven Davis Jr. in the new 5 Mag
There are probably people in this scene with more innate talent than Seven Davis Jr, but we haven't met them. The brilliant producer, DJ and musician is subject of the latest 5 Mag cover story, plus Nick V and the 17 year strong La Mona Paris, Chicago's viral Elevator Music, disco archeology and more inside 5 Mag 214, out now.
US Government files suit to break up Live Nation as an illegal monopoly
It's finally happening: Live Nation and Ticketmaster control at least 80% of ticketing at major concert events, the lawsuit by the Department of Justice and nearly 30 states alleges.
Rooted: Laurent Garnier in the new issue of 5 Mag
Electronic music pioneer Laurent Garnier, Monty Luke, Petals In Sound, Henna Onna, Paul Johnson and more inside the new issue of 5 Mag, released May 2024.
Just Announced: Movement 2024 Set Times – All Stages
Set times have been announced for all stages and all three days of the 2024 installment of Movement, America's most cherished techno festival taking place in Hart Plaza, Detroit on Memorial Day weekend, May 25 through May 27 2024.
Sign of the Times: Music retailer Sam Ash is closing all stores
Music instrument and equipment chain Sam Ash is liquidating all merchandise and will close their final store by the end of July as brick-and-mortar stores continue to collapse.
Revisionist BBC documentary “Disco: The Soundtrack of a Revolution” comes to the US
The three part series produced by the BBC is one of a number of new documentaries that correctly re-frame disco from a story of sex, drugs and bad jokes to the revolutionary movement which birthed contemporary culture.
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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.
