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“Everyone is About to Feast on the Beast”
A who's who of classic Chicago House artists have launched a legal strike to reclaim their rights from Trax Records. A reckoning over the past has been a long time coming...
Being Jojo Baby
Who is Jojo Baby and why are so many people rallying to support him? We're glad you asked.
House Music in Strange Places: 3 Days in Chicago
DJs in aquariums, legends in the park and Queen on the green: celebrating house music and the end of summer at three unforgettable Chicago events.
Queen! on the Green
Metro and Smartbar celebrate 40 years in the tony environs of Ravinia this Saturday with the cast of Queen.
We have plans for Frankie Knuckles’ birthday
For Frankie, the annual Foundation benefit is this Sunday at Metro / Smartbar with Ralphi Rosario, Kai Alce, Terisa Griffin, Czboogie, Derrick Carter, Michael Serafini and Garrett David.
Boom Boom Room pops up again for Dia de los Muertos masquerade
Monday November 1 the legendary Chicago residency Boom Boom Room returns for a day of the dead masquerade pop up.
The Art of Nostalgia: Inside the New 5 Mag
Getting deep in the new issue with The Reflex, Michael Zuker, Amy Douglas, James Duncan, Shamrock Guitor and more.
Chicago’s North Halsted Street is Now “Honorary Ralphi Rosario Blvd”
Chicago honors pioneering DJ and Grammy-nominated producer Ralphi Rosario with an honorary street sign dedication on North Halsted in Boystown.
My House Music Festival Features DJ Pierre, Terry Hunter, More
Returning to Pilsen the annual festival stretches over two days August 10 through 11 2019 in Harrison Park, Chicago.
Deep Bliss on Orlando B’s Sound Of Your Soul
Highly anticipated and for real this time, Sound Of Your Soul by Orlando B is an eruption of soul, patched together from samples with an expert hand.
For FRANKIE! Ralphi Rosario, Alan King, Derrick Carter Rise in Respect for the Godfather of House...
The annual celebration of Frankie Knuckles' life is going off January 20 2019 in Chicago with Rosabel, Alan King, Derrick Carter, Michael Serafini, Garrett David and Zac Jones at an all-building event at Metro/Smartbar.
Basement Boys Join the Line-up of Chicago’s 2018 Chosen Few Picnic & Festival
Karizma, DJ Spen and Teddy Douglas join Ralphi Rosario, Sheree Hicks and the Chosen Few DJs at this year's Chosen Few Picnic and House Music Festival.
Glitterbox Drops NEW Remixes of Ralphi Rosario Classic
Jamie 3:26, Full Intention and Dr. Packer have a go at the Ralphi Rosario classic "Wanna Give It Up" featuring Linda Clifford.
Karizma! Inside 5 Mag’s 12 Year Anniversary Issue
Plus Ultra Nate and Quentin Harris on Black Stereo Faith, Noncompliant/DJ Shiva, why your friends don't buy your records and more.
For Frankie: Smartbar Hosts 2017 Frankie Knuckles Birthday Tribute
Date announced, line-up booked, tickets on sale and going FAST.
Hot Mix 5 Announce 35th Anniversary Festival
There is something to be said for a DJ crew that not only revolutionized House music but also spawned a plethora of stars on...
Love Train and the Lost History of a Chicago House Classic
Four thousand, five hundred and twenty eight miles from Chicago - in Milan, Italy, the town he grew up in and which he still...
Getting to Know Garrett David
In which we get to know Garrett David, resident DJ at Queen! every Sunday at SmartBar. The twenty-two year old wunderkind has just released...
Garrett David: The Queen! Tracks (Stripped and Chewed)
Photo by Ken Paul
SmartBar is celebrating their 30th anniversary this year, and despite the scrapbook documentaries and other forms of Chicago mythology, the club...
Wavefront Festival Announces Second Wave, Adds Chicago Legends Knuckles, Farina, Derrick Carter
Let no one complain now that the local entries on the festival circuit overlook Chicago's unparalleled House Music roots.
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Live from Cz’s House: Big Love
New mix recorded live from Cz's House with 5 Mag's Czboogie playing soulful, deep house and '90s tracks.