Blasthavers

Tech House

“Tech House” is a genre built around elements of house music and techno, blending riffs and harmonies from the former with the rougher aesthetic of the latter. The exact meaning of the term is extremely contentious today because everyone hates everything.

Saytek

Live It Live with Saytek Live on Tour

Saytek releases a live album, recorded back when people still did that sort of thing.
Hawke Dark Art of Light Work

Ghost Dance: Gavin Hardkiss & the Dark Art of Light Work

"I wrote a lot of music and words in 2019," Gavin Hardkiss says, "because I knew what 2020 would bring." And here we are. A review of The Dark Art of Light Work, the 6th album by Gavin Hardkiss as Hawke.
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James Solace Drops Atmospheric “Spectral” on LNOE

James Solace offers some solace for the grooveless with the Ghost Town EP from Sasha's Last Night On Earth.

The Shitlabel Manifesto

The world is going to shit and music is leading the way.

Local Talent Shines on Dancing On The Charles Vol 5

Soul Clap compile the best of Boston in Dancing On The Charles Volume 5 from Soul Clap Records.

Karsten Sollors – A 5 Mag Mix vol 60

Exclusive new mix and interview with Chicago DJ/producer Karsten Sollors for our 5 Mag Mix series.
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Hiver: Spiritual Machines

Hiver's Spiritual Machines continues to build on their discography of quality melodic techno that appeals to dancefloors without losing its sense of adventure.

#ListenUp Ultra Mega Timeless Vibes on Lance D’s Silicon Prairie

This style of deep tech house will never go out of style, and Lance Desardi is a master of it. The new Silicon Prairie EP showcases his skills, most of all on the retrofuturisitic "Towns Told Me So." Out now from the ultra-quirky We Will Always Be A Love Song label.

It’s Time To Jack Again

Chip E on Carl Cox remaking Time To Jack and Chicago House Music lore of Frankie Knuckles and Ron Hardy in the studio.

Nathan Surreal’s Star Dust

Nathan Surreal's Star Dust is a buzzy, ravey adventure with some deft edits from Adesse Versions and Neville Watson.
Sebastien Leger All Day I Dream

Sebastien Leger’s Lost Miracle

Deep and dreamy electronic hymns from Sebastien Leger and the the All Day I Dream label.
andre crom

Andre Crom: Off the Safe Path & Into the World

Change and reinvention through the eyes (and ears) of DJ and producer Andre Crom.

9 Not-So-Great Moments in House Music in 2017

Focus on the positive, learn from the rest.
doorly

Be Nice, Have Class…

... and four other tips for launching your DJ career by Doorly
harmonious discord

Various Artists: Discordian Dreaming 8

Discordian Dreaming takes in the full breadth of the label's output, from terse, borderline-sinister late night tech house moods to meditative, goose-bump inducing electronica.

Freaks: Let’s Do It Again Part 2

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Till Von Sein: A 5 Mag Mix vol 11

Suol and Dirt Crew recording artist Till Von Sein mixes Vol #11 of A 5 Mag Mix, 5 Magazine's flagship House Music mix and interview series. Till Von Sein is currently on the road in...
TuSabes

TuSabes: 5 Magazine’s New Mix Monday #194

TuSabés is the latest musical incarnation of former Smartbar music director Nate Seider, known to many as Nate Manic. A more production-focused project, this looks to pick up creatively where he left off over...
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James Johnston: Consumer EP (No Matter What)

Good God is it a grim date in the halls of hell sifting through the thousands of faceless, tuneless tracks that do such damage to the Tech House genre that few self-respecting producers really...

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