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House music magazine from Chicago. We cover house, techno, deep house, soulful house, disco, synth and all forms of underground dance music. - https://5mag.net/
NEW: SoundCloud discloses site hack, member data theft and DOS attacks over the weekend:
December 16, 2025 at 4:54 AM
NEW: SoundCloud discloses site hack, member data theft and DOS attacks over the weekend:
Get happy 😀 cue'ing up a proper Chicago deep house set from the city's own DJ + producer TWAN for this week's 5 Mag RISE ☀️ mix
December 15, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Get happy 😀 cue'ing up a proper Chicago deep house set from the city's own DJ + producer TWAN for this week's 5 Mag RISE ☀️ mix
5 MAG PREMIERE: @richardearnshaw launches a new label ARTWORX with "Better For Me" — an irresistible soulful house jam featuring @SabrinaChyld 💎
December 12, 2025 at 10:34 PM
5 MAG PREMIERE: @richardearnshaw launches a new label ARTWORX with "Better For Me" — an irresistible soulful house jam featuring @SabrinaChyld 💎
The critical eye of @haroldheath.bsky.social settles on the lush Balearica of La Torre Ibiza vol 5, "one of the better Ibiza compilations released in 2025" ✅
December 11, 2025 at 6:55 PM
The critical eye of @haroldheath.bsky.social settles on the lush Balearica of La Torre Ibiza vol 5, "one of the better Ibiza compilations released in 2025" ✅
Paxahau reveals the first 19 artists for Detroit’s Movement 2026 festival lineup
December 11, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Paxahau reveals the first 19 artists for Detroit’s Movement 2026 festival lineup
New Chicago house residency + day party starting up this month on the Southside 👀
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December 5, 2025 at 8:45 PM
New Chicago house residency + day party starting up this month on the Southside 👀
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Congrats to Ron Trent for repping Chicago and Chicago house music at this year's Grammy Awards 👏
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November 11, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Congrats to Ron Trent for repping Chicago and Chicago house music at this year's Grammy Awards 👏
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The memorial is being held at InnJoy, where Mike held his Housebroken residency for many years, on Thursday October 30 starting at 8:30pm.
October 29, 2025 at 7:14 PM
The memorial is being held at InnJoy, where Mike held his Housebroken residency for many years, on Thursday October 30 starting at 8:30pm.
Before leaving, Ron Carroll blessed us with this disco house gem 💎✨
This was scheduled to be posted on Monday. Instead, we learned that Ron Carroll had passed. I think all the producers and Salted would agree this makes for a fitting tribute, not least of all because it's called CAN'T STOP ✊
This was scheduled to be posted on Monday. Instead, we learned that Ron Carroll had passed. I think all the producers and Salted would agree this makes for a fitting tribute, not least of all because it's called CAN'T STOP ✊
September 24, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Before leaving, Ron Carroll blessed us with this disco house gem 💎✨
This was scheduled to be posted on Monday. Instead, we learned that Ron Carroll had passed. I think all the producers and Salted would agree this makes for a fitting tribute, not least of all because it's called CAN'T STOP ✊
This was scheduled to be posted on Monday. Instead, we learned that Ron Carroll had passed. I think all the producers and Salted would agree this makes for a fitting tribute, not least of all because it's called CAN'T STOP ✊
We are mourning today for one of the shooting stars of Chicago house music, whose legacy is a stack of records as high as your neck but also the uncounted but vast numbers of DJs, vocalists and producers that Ron Carroll put on stage and advocated for.
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5mag.us/roncarroll
September 22, 2025 at 7:47 PM
We are mourning today for one of the shooting stars of Chicago house music, whose legacy is a stack of records as high as your neck but also the uncounted but vast numbers of DJs, vocalists and producers that Ron Carroll put on stage and advocated for.
5mag.us/roncarroll
5mag.us/roncarroll
221 issues. Thousands of artists. Countless stories, mixes & memories
🌟 20 Years of 5 Magazine 🌟
We’ve come a long way, and we couldn’t have done it without YOU – the readers, the artists, the visionaries, the community.
Some of the DJs we’ve featured over the years send their love ❤️
🌟 20 Years of 5 Magazine 🌟
We’ve come a long way, and we couldn’t have done it without YOU – the readers, the artists, the visionaries, the community.
Some of the DJs we’ve featured over the years send their love ❤️
September 19, 2025 at 7:54 PM
221 issues. Thousands of artists. Countless stories, mixes & memories
🌟 20 Years of 5 Magazine 🌟
We’ve come a long way, and we couldn’t have done it without YOU – the readers, the artists, the visionaries, the community.
Some of the DJs we’ve featured over the years send their love ❤️
🌟 20 Years of 5 Magazine 🌟
We’ve come a long way, and we couldn’t have done it without YOU – the readers, the artists, the visionaries, the community.
Some of the DJs we’ve featured over the years send their love ❤️
NEW: The FTC just filed suit against Ticketmaster & Live Nation AGAIN, claiming the ticket monopoly engaged in illegal and deceptive practices by funneling tickets to brokers and middlemen.
September 18, 2025 at 6:08 PM
NEW: The FTC just filed suit against Ticketmaster & Live Nation AGAIN, claiming the ticket monopoly engaged in illegal and deceptive practices by funneling tickets to brokers and middlemen.
REVIEW: Heavy action rave anthems from Demi Riquisimo & The Trip of Semi Delicious and Tessellate, mashed together here with a minimum of grace as “Tessalicious”
September 17, 2025 at 7:45 PM
REVIEW: Heavy action rave anthems from Demi Riquisimo & The Trip of Semi Delicious and Tessellate, mashed together here with a minimum of grace as “Tessalicious”
We found it. No need to look any further.
September 17, 2025 at 4:20 PM
We found it. No need to look any further.
Artifactual Rhythm blends jazz and dance music together through the lens one of the tightest live bands recorded hot to tape – part of Alexander Flood's mission to find "a middle ground between human and drum machine"
September 17, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Artifactual Rhythm blends jazz and dance music together through the lens one of the tightest live bands recorded hot to tape – part of Alexander Flood's mission to find "a middle ground between human and drum machine"
New: Atjazz Record Co. has released their share of gems.
The new album from Alexander Flood may be one of the brightest.
The new album from Alexander Flood may be one of the brightest.
September 17, 2025 at 1:53 PM
New: Atjazz Record Co. has released their share of gems.
The new album from Alexander Flood may be one of the brightest.
The new album from Alexander Flood may be one of the brightest.
Viva Acid is taking over Chicago nightlife for its fifth year this October, and has announced the music lineups for their 2025 event series.
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September 3, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Viva Acid is taking over Chicago nightlife for its fifth year this October, and has announced the music lineups for their 2025 event series.
5mag.net/calendar/fes...
5mag.net/calendar/fes...
New: @bandcamp.com warns that Trump tariff chaos is impacting shipments
August 28, 2025 at 7:52 PM
New: @bandcamp.com warns that Trump tariff chaos is impacting shipments
One of the unsung heroes of underground music on the island of Ibiza and far beyond, DJ, producer and label owner Alex Kentucky tragically left us on August 18th 2025.
August 27, 2025 at 9:06 PM
One of the unsung heroes of underground music on the island of Ibiza and far beyond, DJ, producer and label owner Alex Kentucky tragically left us on August 18th 2025.
Just Announced: 5 Mag is celebrating our 20th anniversary of channeling #housemusic universal vibes from the heart of #Chicago with the illustrious Natasha Diggs ! 🤯
August 18, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Just Announced: 5 Mag is celebrating our 20th anniversary of channeling #housemusic universal vibes from the heart of #Chicago with the illustrious Natasha Diggs ! 🤯
News: Chicago Music Nexus announces dates and lineup for their 2025 return
June 5, 2025 at 7:00 PM
News: Chicago Music Nexus announces dates and lineup for their 2025 return
5 Mag 💘 London
We're holding a release party for our 20th anniversary vinyl-only EP on June 26 at London's BBE Store!
With in-store DJs:
Jamie 3:26
Paris Cesvette
+ 5 Mag founder Czboogie
We're holding a release party for our 20th anniversary vinyl-only EP on June 26 at London's BBE Store!
With in-store DJs:
Jamie 3:26
Paris Cesvette
+ 5 Mag founder Czboogie
June 2, 2025 at 5:31 PM
5 Mag 💘 London
We're holding a release party for our 20th anniversary vinyl-only EP on June 26 at London's BBE Store!
With in-store DJs:
Jamie 3:26
Paris Cesvette
+ 5 Mag founder Czboogie
We're holding a release party for our 20th anniversary vinyl-only EP on June 26 at London's BBE Store!
With in-store DJs:
Jamie 3:26
Paris Cesvette
+ 5 Mag founder Czboogie
🔵 Art activation by the legendary Abdul Qadim Haqq, illustrator of some of the most visionary Detroit techno records in history
🔵 Music by Detroit techno legend Eddie Fowlkes
❤️ proceeds to benefit Love Only, a Detroit-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing home-cooked meals to those in need
🔵 Music by Detroit techno legend Eddie Fowlkes
❤️ proceeds to benefit Love Only, a Detroit-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing home-cooked meals to those in need
May 20, 2025 at 7:03 PM
🔵 Art activation by the legendary Abdul Qadim Haqq, illustrator of some of the most visionary Detroit techno records in history
🔵 Music by Detroit techno legend Eddie Fowlkes
❤️ proceeds to benefit Love Only, a Detroit-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing home-cooked meals to those in need
🔵 Music by Detroit techno legend Eddie Fowlkes
❤️ proceeds to benefit Love Only, a Detroit-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing home-cooked meals to those in need
✅ Memorial Day Monday in Detroit, celebrating Juan Atkins and FORTY YEARS of the iconic Metroplex Records
May 20, 2025 at 7:03 PM
✅ Memorial Day Monday in Detroit, celebrating Juan Atkins and FORTY YEARS of the iconic Metroplex Records