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Silver Room Block Party is becoming a 2 day Chicago beach festival, and here’s the lineup

The Chicago street festival roars back July 16 and 17 2022 at Oakwood Beach.

Save This: Joe Claussell in Chicago Wednesday, September 25

Dance music legend Joe Claussell with Vick Lavender and Dreea at Renaissance Bronzeville on September 25 2019, presented by Ronda Flowers and Koko.

Boogie Nite: Do Your Thang

If you ever wondered how a city like Chicago stays relevant in the dance music scene for 35 years, it's thanks to people like Boogie Nite - a DJ who makes records with the ear of a musician and the honesty of a craftsman.

Just Vibing with Vick Lavender and Brian Smokey Williams

New heat from Vick Lavender and Brian Smokey Williams on Vick's Sophisticado imprint.

The Phuture Is Yours: 5 Mag Issue 138

We honor the legends and spotlight the new breed. In this issue: Pezzner, a tribute to Earl Smith, Jr of Phuture, Jeff Derringer of Oktave, and three mixes from Boorane, Jay Hill and Tim Zawada.

Get on the Bus Again! The House Club Tour Pub Crawl Returns

It was about a year ago that Dana Divine told us about The House Club Tour, a pub crawl that spanned the length and...

Chicago House Party: A Celebration of House Music in Millennium Park

Have you had enough of the summer announcements? Are you not entertained? Well, we've got one more. Last year was pretty much the high-water...

DJ Boxx ft. Carla Prather: “Send For Me”

Incredible. DJ Boxx is a name well known to locals but he may as well hire a booking agent now - after this track...

Vick Lavender Interview

ON NOVEMBER 10TH, a fascinating group of artists, musicians, DJs, label heads and music afficionados from all walks of life came together for the...

Mr ALI Interview

THE MINUTE YOU STEPPED into Green Dolphin Street, Mr. A.L.I. hit you between the eyes, in the heart, in the hips and in the...

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Chicago’s Secret Spot: One Year of Miyagi Records

From a pop up in a storage space to a brick-and-mortar record store, Hyde Park's Miyagi Records talks to 5 Mag on one year of building community and creating your very own secret spot on the Southside of Chicago.