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Stacy Kidd Free Track and Video Interview - The Project from 5 Magazine

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 18:10:00 CDT

One of Chicago's House Music warriors, Stacy Kidd is the founder and CEO of House4Life Records and has worked with damn near every label in existence. Part of 5 Magazine's Five Year Anniversary Project, with video and free tracks from 40 of Chicago's greatest House Music producers. ...

DJ Nehpets Free Track and Video Interview - The Project from 5 Magazine

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 18:10:00 CDT

DJ Nehpets has released a slew of music on Dance Mania, Booty Bar, Dust Traxx and other labels and currently mixes the 7 O'Clock Juke Mix on Power92 here in Chicago. Part of 5 Magazine's Five Year Anniversary Project, with video and free tracks from 40 of Chicago's greatest House Music producers. ...

5 Magazine September 2010 Issue Released - Colette, Junior Vasquez, Ian Friday and more

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 13:52:00 CDT

5 Magazine's September 2010 is on the streets now. ...

5 Magazine Calendar: September 2, 2010: Teejay Walton and Gene Hunt at Urban's House @ Betty's Blue Star

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 07:50:00 CDT

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James Curd of Greenskeepers Free Track and Video Interview - The Project from 5 Magazine

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 21:10:00 CDT

James Curd began DJing at 15 and formed Greenskeepers in 1999 here in Chicago. Part of 5 Magazine's Five Year Anniversary Project, with video and free tracks from 40 of Chicago's greatest House Music producers. ...

E-Smoove Free Track and Video Interview - The Project from 5 Magazine

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 14:35:00 CDT

Grammy-nominated producer and remixer Eric "E-Smoove" Miller is an industry veteran who had remixed tracks from the likes of Michael Jackson, Mary J. Blige, INXS, Seal, Lil Kim and more. Part of 5 Magazine's Five Year Anniversary Project, with video and free tracks from 40 of Chicago's greatest House Music producers. ...

Justin Long Free Track and Video Interview - The Project from 5 Magazine

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:36:00 CDT

Justin Long has been abusing sound systems as a DJ around the world for nearly two decades. Part of 5 Magazine's Five Year Anniversary Project, with video and free tracks from 40 of Chicago's greatest House Music producers. ...

Gene Farris Free Track and Video Interview - The Project from 5 Magazine

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 15:55:00 CDT

Founder of Farris Wheel Recordings, Gene Farris caught the DJ bug as a teenager on the Southside of Chicago, and went on to become a bona fide legend in Chicago's underground loft scene of the 1990s and a headliner on the global DJ circuit. Part of 5 Magazine's Five Year Anniversary Project, with video and free tracks from 40 of Chicago's greatest House Music producers. ...

5 Magazine presents New Mix Monday: Jesse de la Pena House Music Mix

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 05:38:00 CDT

This month, 5 Magazine is featuring mixes from four of the hardest working DJs in the city, who play every sort of place in Chicago and keep House Music alive. This week, we're featuring a mix from Jesse de la Pena. ...

Frankie Knuckles Free Track and Video Interview - The Project from 5 Magazine

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 14:45:00 CDT

A wonderful interview and a wonderful track from a truly wonderful man. Ladies and Gentlemen: Frankie Knuckles. Part of 5 Magazine's Five Year Anniversary Project, with video and free tracks from 40 of Chicago's greatest House Music producers. ...

Mark Grant Free Track and Video Interview - The Project from 5 Magazine

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 11:30:00 CDT

One of the greatest DJs, producers and songwriters in House Music, Mark Grant is renowned worldwide for his soulful touch on the keys and his impeccable productions. Part of 5 Magazine's Five Year Anniversary Project, with video and free tracks from 40 of Chicago's greatest House Music producers. ...

5 Magazine Calendar: August 30, 2010: Derrick Carter @ Boom Boom Room

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 09:40:00 CDT

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New 5 Magazine Radio Show - August 29 2010

Sat, 28 Aug 2010 23:41:00 CDT

A new show from 5 Magazine, the only House Music magazine in the United States, with DJ Rees Urban and hostess Czarina Mirani...

Mazi aka Audio Soul Project Free Track and Video Interview - The Project from 5 Magazine

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 18:36:00 CDT

Better known under his production moniker Audio Soul Project, Mazi has written or remixed well over 200 records over the last decade and a half, with his work appear on labels such as Ovum, Dessous, Systematic and his own Fresh Meat Records. Part of 5 Magazine's Five Year Anniversary Project, with video and free tracks from 40 of Chicago's greatest House Music producers. ...

Terry Hunter Free Track and Video Interview - The Project from 5 Magazine

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 17:03:00 CDT

Our reigning Chicago House Music Producer of the Year, Terry Hunter is the linchpin of our Chicago House scene, a superstar playing internationally and yet never forgetting where he came from. Part of 5 Magazine's Five Year Anniversary Project, with video and free tracks from 40 of Chicago's greatest House Music producers. ...

Gene Hunt Free Track and Video Interview - The Project from 5 Magazine

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 18:36:00 CDT

Gene Hunt is a Chicago legend and a Chicago original: a master showman as a DJ and one of the most innovative producers on the scene. Part of 5 Magazine's Five Year Anniversary Project, with video and free tracks from 40 of Chicago's greatest House Music producers. ...

Maurice Joshua Free Track and Video Interview - The Project from 5 Magazine

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 18:36:00 CDT

Maurice Joshua has been been one of Chicago House Music's most prominent producers and remixers since his pupil-dilating classic anthem, "This is Acid" dropped in 1988. Part of 5 Magazine's Five Year Anniversary Project, with video and free tracks from 40 of Chicago's greatest House Music producers. ...

5 Magazine presents New Mix Monday: John Simmons House Music Mix

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:24:00 CDT

5 Magazine Calendar: August 26, 2010: Frankie Hollywood Rodriguez at Urban's House @ Betty's Blue Star

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:24:00 CDT

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Jamie 3:26 Free Track and Video Interview - The Project from 5 Magazine

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:42:00 CDT

One of 5 Magazine's House Music heroes, Jamie 3:26 is everywhere in the Chicago House Music scene - playing North, South, everywhere - for every sort of crowd. He can play soulful or more jackin', old school or breaking new records - and he's always on his game. Part of 5 Magazine's Five Year Anniversary Project, with video and free tracks from 40 of Chicago's greatest House Music producers. ...

Diz Free Track and Video Interview - The Project from 5 Magazine

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:42:00 CDT

The funky one known as Diz has been a part of the Chicago House Music scene from the early days, from the dancefloor listening to the likes of Frankie Knuckles and Ron Hardy to becoming a fixture behind the decks in the legendary Wicker Park loft scene of the 1990s. Part of 5 Magazine's Five Year Anniversary Project, with video and free tracks from 40 of Chicago's greatest House Music producers. ...

Gant-Man aka Gant Garrard Free Track and Video Interview - The Project from 5 Magazine

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 17:25:00 CDT

You might know him as Gant-Man, Gant Garrard, General Juke or just plain old Gant. Part of 5 Magazine's Five Year Anniversary Project, with video and free tracks from 40 of Chicago's greatest House Music producers. ...

CZR Free Track and Video Interview - The Project from 5 Magazine

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 17:25:00 CDT

CZR has been steadily producing music since 1990 on labels such as IHR, Moody Recordings, Simple Soul and Nocturnal. Part of 5 Magazine's Five Year Anniversary Project, with video and free tracks from 40 of Chicago's greatest House Music producers. ...

Frankie J Free Track and Video Interview - The Project from 5 Magazine

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 15:30:00 CDT

The indomitable Frankie J is a maniac for House Music. Co-founder of The Sound Republic, he runs two record labels based in Chicago that keep pushing the envelope for funky, Jackin' House. Part of 5 Magazine's Five Year Anniversary Project, with video and free tracks from 40 of Chicago's greatest House Music producers. ...

DJ Funk Free Track and Video Interview - The Project from 5 Magazine

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 13:10:00 CDT

DJ Funk is one of the founding fathers of Ghetto House. Part of 5 Magazine's Five Year Anniversary Project, with video and free tracks from 40 of Chicago's greatest House Music producers. ...

5 Magazine Calendar: August 23, 2010: Doug of 95 North and Ken ECB @ Boom Boom Room

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 13:10:00 CDT

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5 Magazine Calendar: August 21, 2010: Soul Sessions @ Darkroom

Sat, 21 Aug 2010 12:40:00 CDT

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Andre Harris Free Track and Video Interview - The Project from 5 Magazine

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 17:00:00 CDT

Andre Harris has become the Chicago House Music scene's workhorse, pumping out tunes on his Innate Soul Digital label (among many others) damn near every month and playing as many as four residencies per week. Part of 5 Magazine's Five Year Anniversary Project, with video and free tracks from 40 of Chicago's greatest House Music producers. ...

5 Years of 5 Magazine: A film by John Pappas - The Project from 5 Magazine

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 13:55:00 CDT

A video shot featuring Czarina Mirani, Rees Urban and a cast of Chicago's Househeads on the Five Year Anniversary of 5 Magazine. Part of 5 Magazine's Five Year Anniversary Project, with video and free tracks from 40 of Chicago's greatest House Music producers. ...

Chip E Free Track and Video Interview - The Project from 5 Magazine

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 13:55:00 CDT

The word legend gets thrown around a lot in this scene, but there's no denying that however you define it, Chip E. fits the bill. Part of 5 Magazine's Five Year Anniversary Project, with video and free tracks from 40 of Chicago's greatest House Music producers. ...

5 Magazine Calendar: August 20, 2010: Alex Kenji at Spybar

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 13:55:00 CDT

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5 Magazine Calendar: August 20, 2010: Greenskeepers at Rebranded @ Martini Ranch

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 13:55:00 CDT

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Abicah Soul Free Track and Video Interview - The Project from 5 Magazine

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 14:55:00 CDT

Some know him as Stax, others as Harmony Funk and most as Abicah Soul. With a plethora of releases over the last few years Abicah Soul has become a household name in the House Music community. Part of 5 Magazine's Five Year Anniversary Project, with video and free tracks from 40 of Chicago's greatest House Music producers. ...

Ron Carroll Free Track and Video Interview - The Project from 5 Magazine

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 13:00:00 CDT

A powerhouse vocalist and one of the top producers in the world, Ron Carroll has become a phenomenon on the global DJ circuit over the last decade. Part of 5 Magazine's Five Year Anniversary Project, with video and free tracks from 40 of Chicago's greatest House Music producers. ...

5 Magazine Calendar: August 19, 2010: DJ Deeon at Urban's House @ Betty's Blue Star

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 13:00:00 CDT

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Craig Loftis (Grand High Priest) Free Track and Video Interview - The Project from 5 Magazine

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 14:15:00 CDT

Craig Loftis (Grand High Priest) is a Chicago institution. He was involved either in the production or engineering of an unfathomable number of Chicago classics in the 1980s and '90s and reinvented his career in the 2000s. Part of 5 Magazine's Five Year Anniversary Project, with video and free tracks from 40 of Chicago's greatest House Music producers. ...

DJ Slugo Free Track and Video Interview - The Project from 5 Magazine

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 12:35:00 CDT

Since the 1990s, Ghetto House and Juke pioneer DJ Slugo has been slinging wax, with somewhere close to 20 releases on seminal Chicago House label Dance Mania and mixtapes that showed up at every corner shop in the city. Part of 5 Magazine's Five Year Anniversary Project, with video and free tracks from 40 of Chicago's greatest House Music producers. ...

Cajmere (aka Green Velvet) Free Track and Video Interview - The Project from 5 Magazine

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 14:57:00 CDT

Cajmere (aka Green Velvet): This one is a classic, and I'm talking about the video, the track but most of all the man. Part of 5 Magazine's Five Year Anniversary Project, with video and free tracks from 40 of Chicago's greatest House Music producers. ...

Colette Free Track and Video Interview - The Project from 5 Magazine

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 07:25:00 CDT

The supremely talented vocalist and DJ Colette is one of the bona fide superstar talents to emerge from the hothouse of the Chicago House Music scene in the 1990s. Part of 5 Magazine's Five Year Anniversary Project, with video and free tracks from 40 of Chicago's greatest House Music producers. ...

5 Magazine Calendar: August 17, 2010: Soul Madness Tuesdays @ Betty's Blue Star

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 06:48:00 CDT

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Mike Dunn Free Track and Video Interview - The Project from 5 Magazine

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 13:30:00 CDT

Our reigning Chicago House DJ of the Year, Mike Dunn is one of the true ambassadors of the Chicago House scene. Part of 5 Magazine's Five Year Anniversary Project, with video and free tracks from 40 of Chicago's greatest House Music producers. ...

Paul Johnson Free Track and Video Interview - The Project from 5 Magazine

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 03:05:00 CDT

If anyone tried to keep track of such things, Paul Johnson would most likely carry the title as the most prolific House Music producer in history. Part of 5 Magazine's Five Year Anniversary Project, with video and free tracks from 40 of Chicago's greatest House Music producers. ...

5 Magazine Calendar: August 16, 2010: Second City Sessions with Colette and Heather @ Boom Boom Room

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 03:00:00 CDT

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5 Magazine Calendar: August 13, 2010: Stacy Kidd at Rebranded @ Martini Ranch

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 15:51:00 CDT

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5 Magazine Calendar: August 13, 2010: Damian Lazarus at Spybar

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 15:51:00 CDT

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The Project: 40 Artists. 40 Videos. Chicago House Music.

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 15:46:00 CDT

We wanted to do something special for the Five Year Anniversary of 5 Magazine - something for the community, and something which has never been done before. We wanted to create a multimedia project documenting the producers who are making Chicago move NOW, in 2010, with in-depth interviews and features. We wanted to include a track from these artists as well. And we wanted to give it away completely free. ...

5 Magazine Calendar: August 12, 2010: South of Roosevelt at Urban's House @ Betty's Blue Star

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 13:34:00 CDT

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Music Reviews: Todd Terry, Roland Clark and Terry Hunter: Hot

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 15:17:00 CDT

What a brilliant collabo! Todd Terry, Roland Clark and Terry Hunter on ONE project! Hot is a feel-good jam just in time for the summer, a fun and infectious groove that stays in your head well after the song stops. ...

Music Reviews: South Crew ft. Diviniti: Now I Know (Invincible) Part 1

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 15:17:00 CDT

If you're into vocal, soulful House, then the Main mix is a track you should check out, but don't forget the Instrumental either. The main has top-notch, inspirational vocals ("Life is so good, mmmm, it's delicious...") plus a groovy syncopation that evokes a horse clopping down a city street still paved in brick ...

Music Reviews: Gene Farris ft. J Dub: Back and Forth

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 08:41:00 CDT

Chicago House Music legend Gene Farris has been killing it with his Farris Wheel imprint, rocking relentless jams all year long. To continue his reign of fire, he ignites a huge A list remix release explosion of his tune Back and Forth. Remixers on this release include: Jason Hodges, Mark Farina, DJ Frique, Wally Callerio, Broadway and Wilson, 1200 Warriors, Chuck Love, and Gene himself. ...

Music Reviews: Trevor Vichas: Just in Love

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 08:41:00 CDT

This release on the Short Bus Kids' label is quality all round. However, if you only had five bucks and desperately needed new music and a roll of toilet paper, you could live without the Redeye Dub (leaving you a buck or two for the t.p.). But why do that when last night's pizza box would work instead? ...

5 Magazine Calendar: August 10, 2010: Soul Madness Tuesdays @ Betty's Blue Star

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 07:30:00 CDT

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5 Magazine presents New Mix Monday: Craig Alexander House Music Mix

Mon, 9 Aug 2010 16:20:00 CDT

5 Magazine Calendar: August 9, 2010: Felix da Housecat @ Boom Boom Room

Mon, 9 Aug 2010 13:04:00 CDT

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5 Magazine Calendar: August 5, 2010: Lady D at Urban's House @ Betty's Blue Star

Thu, 5 Aug 2010 16:18:00 CDT

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5 Magazine Calendar: August 3, 2010: Soul Madness Tuesdays @ Betty's Blue Star

Tue, 3 Aug 2010 13:01:00 CDT

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The 5 Magazine Five Year Anniversary Project - Cz's Night Out Blog

Mon, 2 Aug 2010 18:57:00 CDT

Here it is! 5 Magazine's 5 Year Anniversary trailer... This is from months and months of us running around interviewing people and checking out Chicago's many House music events. A big thank you to each and every artist for contributing their time and efforts to us, it is very much appreciated! ...

5 Magazine August 2010 Issue Released - Celebrating Five Years of 5 Magazine

Mon, 2 Aug 2010 18:06:00 CDT

5 Magazine's August 2010 issue - celebrating five years of 5 Magazine covering House Music in Chicago. ...

New 5 Magazine Radio Show - July 30 2010

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 14:24:00 CDT

A new show from 5 Magazine, the only House Music magazine in the United States, with DJ Rees Urban and hostess Czarina Mirani...

5 Magazine Calendar: Chicago House Music Events for Wed, July 30, 2010

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 14:24:00 CDT

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Music Reviews: Slater Hogan and John Larner: Music Box EP

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:31:00 CDT

Hey, Chicago House kids, this one's for you! Released from New Zealand's HuHu, these three tracks are a tribute of sorts to Ron Hardy and the Music Box. All three are totally jackin' and a mish-mash of well-placed phrases that just fit perfectly ...

5 Magazine Calendar: Chicago House Music Events for Thu, July 29, 2010

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:31:00 CDT

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Music Reviews: Bleep District: Science and Soul EP

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 21:45:00 CDT

People have told me that A&R is a lost art in dance music, and when you finally see it done right, you can understand what they're saying. Olivier Desmet of Amenti consistently signs some of the top names in the business and it's not just because he's a nice guy ...

Music Reviews: Kruse and Nuernberg: Sliced and Chopped EP

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 21:45:00 CDT

Sliced & Chopped is a nifty 3 track EP with vocals nailed down to a couple of two-syllable samples ("Uh huh" and "Ah ha" - Kruse and Nuernberg are men of few words) ...

Music Reviews: Rodriguez Jr. vs. Marc Romboy: Lac de Nivelles

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 21:45:00 CDT

This is one of those things you have to sit down and wonder about. All of the elements are here for a great production but it just never quite comes together ...

Music Reviews: Sean Thomas ft. Erika Guthrie: For Today

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 21:45:00 CDT

Sean Thomas and his Sound Between Movement label have been putting out deep, techy, and soulfully tinged House Music for the masses for a while now and his devotees clearly pay homage to his work. Sean's most recent collaboration ...

Music Reviews: Tanja Dixon: Free

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 21:45:00 CDT

As you listen to Tanja Dixon's strong vocal on this new release on Glenn Thornton's Slaag label you will be transformed to the days when the vocal divas ruled. Are they coming back? ...

Music Reviews: Martinez Brothers: Don't No Yet EP

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 21:45:00 CDT

The Martinez Brothers were (and still are) a genuine phenomenon. There's nothing phony about it. A lot of this is because of their age, but 18 year old DJ/producer/record mavens are no longer a novelty. Instead, it was because of the (very genuine) grassroots manner in which they worked their way up and the kind of music they played. Deep dons like Danny Krivit and others in the New York City scene praised their abilities and taste. It's honestly the kind of thing you don't see happen much anymore ...

5 Magazine Calendar: Chicago House Music Events for Tue, July 27, 2010

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Music Reviews: Mark de Clive-Lowe ft. Jody Watley: Tonight's the Night

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 21:45:00 CDT

Every diva on the planet should be sending out an APB to track down Mark de Clive-Lowe and hold him hostage in the studio for a few hours. More than any other producer in House, he has an uncanny ability to play to their strengths and the creativity to give them just the right canvas to work on ...

Red Party - Cz's Night Out Blog

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 21:45:00 CDT

To have a residency in Chicago that lasts a few months is a blessing. To have a residency in Chicago that lasts 2 years is a MIRACLE ...

What Cz Likes - Cz's Night Out Blog

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 16:48:00 CDT

Here's a cute little Question & Answer I did for Eddie Ortiz of Chicago's Party Mix: My inspirations, best pickup line and DJs throwing balls in each other's faces ...

5 Magazine Calendar: Chicago House Music Events for Wed, July 21, 2010

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 16:48:00 CDT

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5 Magazine Calendar: Chicago House Music Events for Tue, July 20, 2010

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 10:25:00 CDT

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5 Magazine presents New Mix Monday: Ultra Nate House Music Mix

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 17:00:00 CDT

Newsflash! Ultra Nate isn't just the singer that has shaped House Music's sound with classic tracks like Free and the album Blue Notes in the Basement - she's also a promoter, impresario and one hell of a good DJ ...

5 Magazine Calendar: Chicago House Music Events for Sat, July 17, 2010

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 11:27:00 CDT

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New 5 Magazine Radio Show - July 16 2010

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 16:20:00 CDT

A new show from 5 Magazine, the only House Music magazine in the United States, with DJ Rees Urban and hostess Czarina Mirani...

5 Magazine Calendar: Chicago House Music Events for Fri, July 16, 2010

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 16:20:00 CDT

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5 Magazine Calendar: Chicago House Music Events for Thu, July 15, 2010

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The Chosen Few Picnic - Cz's Night Out Blog

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 15:05:00 CDT

What can I say this year was my favorite one so far! We were not in the mood to do the get-there-at-4am-and-get-a-good-spot-then-be-there-all-day camping style, so we opted instead to lug a few chairs, some drinks and several boxes of 5 Magazine. We got there pretty late, and with the really bad traffic didn't get to settle down until about 5pm ...

5 Magazine Calendar: Chicago House Music Events for Wed, July 14, 2010

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Quentin Harris: The 5 Magazine Interview

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 15:12:00 CDT

In the mid-2000s, Quentin Harris was a dance music powerhouse. But despite his outspoken and over the top nature, his musical offerings of late have been relatively sparse. With this month's release of his new artist album, Sacrifice on Strictly Rhythm, Quentin's come out of the box to bring the truth ...

5 Magazine Calendar: Chicago House Music Events for Tue, July 13, 2010

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 15:12:00 CDT

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5 Magazine presents New Mix Monday: Stacy Kidd House Music Mix

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 16:09:00 CDT

One of our perennial favorites as a DJ as well as a producer, Stacy Kidd is the boss of House 4 Life Records, and has worked for a host of different labels, including his early releases on Dance Mania, MAW Records, Defected, Ministry of Sound, Yellorange, Silk Entertainment, Warner Music Group, Sony and Loveslap ...

5 Magazine Calendar: Chicago House Music Events for Mon, July 12, 2010

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 16:09:00 CDT

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5 Magazine Calendar: Chicago House Music Events for Sat, July 10, 2010

Sat, 10 Jul 2010 13:20:00 CDT

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5 Magazine Calendar: Chicago House Music Events for Fri, July 9, 2010

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Music Reviews: Sonny Fodera: Disco Biscuits EP

Thu, 8 Jul 2010 15:34:00 CDT

Adelaide's boy wonder Sonny Fodera is back on track with another killer vinyl EP on Guesthouse Records to follow up his smash release the Sonny Side Up EP which was released almost a year ago ...

Music Reviews: Souldynamic ft. L.T. Brown: Body Music Part 1

Thu, 8 Jul 2010 15:34:00 CDT

These six tracks are totally diggable - underground sound with some funk, groovy male vocals, keys, and a few grunts thrown in for good measure. L.T. Brown reminds us "I can feel it, I can feel it" and there's no way the sweaty bodies won't feel it after hearing that! ...

Music Reviews: Lovebirds: My Man EP

Thu, 8 Jul 2010 15:34:00 CDT

Aaron Dae has been telling me to check out Sebastian Doering's Lovebirds. After a few days of sampling the back catalog and this latest release on Jimpster's Freerange Records, I can see what he's going on about ...

Music Reviews: Giano: Stella In The Starlight EP

Thu, 8 Jul 2010 15:34:00 CDT

Ken of East Coast Boogiemen's label Alphabet Music has had a steady stream of great releases since it's establishment as a Chicago-based label upon Ken's arrival in the Midwest. This new release by Giano is another ...

My New Favorite Picture - Cz's Night Out Blog

Thu, 8 Jul 2010 15:34:00 CDT

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5 Magazine Calendar: Chicago House Music Events for Thu, July 8, 2010

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Black Coffee: The 5 Magazine Interview

Wed, 7 Jul 2010 13:56:00 CDT

There has been so much buzz about Black Coffee (Durban-born Nkoshinathi Maphumulo) that when his recent U.S. tour was announced, people were jumping out of their seats to hit up one of the lucky cities of Boston, New York, LA, Atlanta or Chicago to catch his set ...

5 Magazine Calendar: Chicago House Music Events for Wed, July 7, 2010

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Mark Farina is awesome :) - Cz's Night Out Blog

Tue, 6 Jul 2010 13:50:00 CDT

This past Sunday 5 Mag's March cover story Mark Farina came back to Chicago to headline Green Dolphin's big 4th of July party. As always he was sweet, charming with the cutest dance moves I've ever seen ...

5 Magazine Calendar: Chicago House Music Events for Tue, July 6, 2010

Tue, 6 Jul 2010 13:50:00 CDT

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5 Magazine presents New Mix Monday: Inland Knights House Music Mix

Mon, 5 Jul 2010 17:10:00 CDT

We've been working out an appearance with Inland Knights in this space for some time, and I don't think you're going to be disappointed. This mega mix clocks in at nearly three hours recorded live @ Subject in Sheffield ...

5 Magazine Calendar: Chicago House Music Events for Mon, July 5, 2010

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'90s House Party! - Cz's Night Out Blog

Fri, 2 Jul 2010 17:10:00 CDT

This past Wednesday we had our 90's House party at Smartbar, which due to its popularity is on it's 3rd leg! (3rd leg... bad analogy.) Lil John, Ricky Bradshaw and Rees Urban killed it, and I even got to open and play for the bartender, the one drunk girl by the bar and a few cockroaches ...

5 Magazine Calendar: Chicago House Music Events for Fri, July 2, 2010

Fri, 2 Jul 2010 17:10:00 CDT

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5 Magazine July 2010 Issue Released - Dimitri from Paris, Philly Disco, Josh Milan from Blaze and more

Fri, 2 Jul 2010 01:56:00 CDT

5 Magazine's July 2010 issue featuring Dimitri from Paris, Josh Milan, Ultra Nate and more is now available. ...

New 5 Magazine Radio Show - July 1 2010

Fri, 2 Jul 2010 01:56:00 CDT

A new show from 5 Magazine, the only House Music magazine in the United States, with DJ Rees Urban and hostess Czarina Mirani...

5 Magazine Calendar: Chicago House Music Events for Tue, June 29, 2010

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 12:08:00 CDT

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5 Magazine presents New Mix Monday: Chip E. House Music Mix

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 12:15:00 CDT

You know the drill: this is Mr. Chip E. - living legend, the jackfather, the teenage A&R rep at DJ International Records who signed and produced some of your favorite old school classics, and, y'know, video maestro and creator of the best House Music documentary ever, The Unusual Suspects - Once Upon a Time in House Music ...

5 Magazine Calendar: Chicago House Music Events for Mon, June 28, 2010

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 12:03:00 CDT

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Music Reviews: Cookie Monsterz and Michelle Weeks: Spread Love

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 13:20:00 CDT

Apparently these guys have been spinning in the UK for some time but only made their first production in 2004. In any case, this is carries off a classic Sound Factory Bar sound as far as it will go: a beautiful, big diva vocal and slick NYC-style beats topped off by some minimal chords ...

Music Reviews: The Revenge / Grooveman Spot: Looking Up To You

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 13:20:00 CDT

Stuttgart, Germany's Danil Plessow (Motor City Drum Ensemble) does it again with another solid release from his vinyl imprint which has exploded on the Deep House scene over the last year ...

Music Reviews: Camouflage: The Shakedown EP

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 13:20:00 CDT

This EP is my May choice for a crazy-party track (as opposed to some deeper selections reviewed this month). "All Day All Night" has a Hip-House feel, while the funk and bits of dirty innuendo make this a fun choice ...

Music Reviews: Gene Hunt ft. D. Griff: A Space

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 13:20:00 CDT

Gene Hunt is a showman on the decks and an aesthete in the studio. I've always been floored by his ability to find sounds that no one else is using - particularly rough-around-the-edges percussion and drums. He told me in an interview two or three years ago that he just hears them, and smacked his finger against a metal railing to illustrate ...

We Won Best Dance Class! - Cz's Night Out Blog

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 11:29:00 CDT

This has been a WONDERFUL week! I just found out the House dance class taught by me and my play brother Carlos won the Chicago Reader's Best of 2010 award for Best Dance Class ...

5 Magazine Calendar: Chicago House Music Events for Fri, June 25, 2010

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5 Magazine Calendar: Chicago House Music Events for Thu, June 24, 2010

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Music Reviews: Vernon and DaCosta ft. Sanja: Northern Light

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 09:55:00 CDT

A variety of things come to mind when hearing this for the first time. It's sexy, yet chunky and deep but fun. It's laid back but groovy; all in the same. This is great production all around ...

Music Reviews: Go Go Bizkitt: StutterFunk EP

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 09:55:00 CDT

Absolutely slammin' good Funk House to the core here on this EP. Every tune is complete with stuttering funk grooves of ginormous magnitude. The overall feeling of the tunes is classic Daft Punk a la Homework takes a bath, cleans up nicely, and is presented for a night of getting down ...

Music Reviews: Demarkus Lewis: Tribal Sun EP

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 09:55:00 CDT

Those who play more experimental Afro-Latin influenced sets will find a lot to love here, with a sound that mixes in a little bit of Alix Alvarez and a little bit of Jeff Mills. Oddly, though, the whole seven track EP holds together like few that I've heard lately: it has the feeling more of an old school album rather than "seven tracks put out to maximize sales". ...

5 Magazine Calendar: Chicago House Music Events for Wed, June 23, 2010

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 08:54:00 CDT

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5 Magazine presents New Mix Monday: Gene Hunt House Music Mix

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 17:50:00 CDT

Gene Hunt: the man, the myth, the legend! Gene's first track, "Living in a Land", was releaed on Trax more than two decades ago, but it's as a DJ - wild, creative, full of energy and expression - that his true genius is manifested ...

Random Shit - Cz's Night Out Blog

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 14:30:00 CDT

I did a lot of stuff this weekend. I mean A LOT of shit. From club to park to picnic to loft to somebody's house... DJs fighting bouncers, Cz fighting bouncers, Cz fighting bathroom-door-kicking-wasted-ravetards, crazy functions, funtastic picnics and gritty warehouse parties. Summer's awesome. ...

5 Magazine Calendar: Chicago House Music Events for Mon, June 21, 2010

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 14:30:00 CDT

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Music Reviews: Andy Compton ft. Diviniti: Where I Want To Be

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 15:23:00 CDT

Whatever your style of House, there's a version of deepness in here that you need to share with the masses. My top picks: ...

Music Reviews: Scope: Runnin' The Game

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 14:55:00 CDT

By now you should have a few Scope releases on Large in your collection. If you don't this is a good time to start. (I'll begin by saying you need to look for his release the Magic EP released back in April.) ...

Music Reviews: DJ MFR: Rome Departure (The Remixes)

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 14:34:00 CDT

D'layna's deliciously magical vocals - which also stand out in MFR's original "Take Me Away," the more electro-y 2005 version - really will get you to "release the pressure." The smooth vibe of the absolutely fab chord progressions will also draw you in ...

5 Magazine Calendar: Chicago House Music Events for Fri, June 18, 2010

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 05:20:00 CDT

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5 Magazine Calendar: Chicago House Music Events for Thu, June 17, 2010

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 18:09:00 CDT

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Jay West: The 5 Magazine Interview

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 14:42:00 CDT

Jay West (aka Pablo Sabetta) is a tireless one man promotion, production and DJ machine pushing House Music in funky new directions. From his base in "Candy Town" Argentina, Jay has produced some of the best underground House of the last decade - under his own name, on his Candy Music imprint and perhaps best known of all, the funky House project with Christian Malloni, the Candy Dealers ...

5 Magazine Calendar: Chicago House Music Events for Wed, June 16, 2010

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 14:42:00 CDT

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New 5 Magazine Radio Show - June 15 2010

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 15:45:00 CDT

A new show from 5 Magazine, the only House Music magazine in the United States, with DJ Rees Urban and hostess Czarina Mirani...

5 Magazine Calendar: Chicago House Music Events for Tue, June 15, 2010

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 15:45:00 CDT

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Frankie, Funk, Farley, Fuerza and More - Cz's Night Out Blog

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 15:11:00 CDT

The running around interviewing saga continues! Tuesday afternoon me and Rees go to Frankie Knuckles' beautiful home, which is filled with award after award and gold record after gold record. The standouts are the Grammy, the street sign named after him and the Ibiza award ...

5 Magazine presents New Mix Monday: Pete Dafeet House Music Mix

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 13:05:00 CDT

In June, Pete Dafeet is releasing Lost My Dog: 5 Years and Still Looking, a mix compilation celebrating the highlights of Lost My Dog Records 5 year history. So consider this mix and interview with Pete a celebration of the celebration! The full Q&A and playlist immediately follows the mix below ...

5 Magazine Calendar: Chicago House Music Events for Mon, June 14, 2010

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 13:05:00 CDT

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Everything : Classics

Fri, 11 Jun 2010 12:42:00 CDT

As a web exclusive from our interview with Fred Everything in our June 2010 issue, here's Fred Everything on the story-behind-the-story of four tracks on the Om:Masters CD, in stores now ...

5 Magazine Calendar: Chicago House Music Events for Fri, June 11, 2010

Fri, 11 Jun 2010 12:42:00 CDT

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Fuck Me Pumps - Cz's Night Out Blog

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 09:11:00 CDT

Okay kids here is my mix, because that is what the world needs, yet another mix from yet another DJ! Why not? I really like these songs, maybe you will too. Press play! ...

Music Reviews: Left Minded: Empty Clips/There'll Be Music

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 06:14:00 CDT

Empty Clips stands alone as one of those songs that just sounds like the perfect track to lead off with - the first song of the first set, right after the sound guys finish plugging everything in and being anal retentive about where the DJ puts his drink ...

Music Reviews: Justin Long: Strange EP

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 05:31:00 CDT

You wouldn't expect anything ordinary from Justin Long but this is just an awesome cut from out of left field - way out from left field. The title cut features a vocal by J-Dub, and... You know those dolls that can sometimes be very beautiful and scare the crap out of you at the same time? That's the vibe ...

5 Magazine Calendar: Chicago House Music Events for Thu, June 10, 2010

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 05:31:00 CDT

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