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Sarp Yilmaz: Dinosauria EP

Thu, 2 Feb 2012 18:38:00 CST

The dark poetry of Charles Bukowski coupled with the slow chug and ominous ambience of Dinosauria make for an interesting listen. 'Dinosauria' is moody mid-tempo and it depends on you the listener as to which line will stick in your head ...

Purple Reign: Jamie Lewis, Purple Music and Prince

Thu, 2 Feb 2012 17:49:00 CST

Purple Music's Jamie Lewis on the label's new collaboration with pop star Prince and how the scrappy House Music indie scooped the world ...

Maya Jane Coles: Don't Put Me In Your Box

Thu, 2 Feb 2012 16:14:00 CST

Perhaps some nasty review somewhere served as the motivation behind the rallying cry Don't Put Me In Your Box. Nothing here is conventional, even though most of it could settle, with some protruding edges, in any modern Deep House set ...

February 2012 Issue of 5 Magazine ft Dennis Ferrer, Supernova and more

Wed, 1 Feb 2012 15:23:00 CST

Contents of 5 Magazine's February 2012 issue and everything from the website this month, including an explosive interview with producer Dennis Ferrer, Italian superduo Supernova, Chicago-based DJ/producer Area on his debut album from Francois K's Wave Music, I-Robots on remaking Moroder, Andrew Emil on the resurrection of Four Play Music, the mysterious Italian Deep House producer Nicholas and South American House Music producer and DJ Manuel Sahagun ...

Onoff: Brown EP

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:08:00 CST

The color brown can be a bit non-descript at times - it kind of... just blends in. Well, the same can be said about the talented yet elusive Onoff and the Brown EP. The good news is that Angel Alanis and Steve Parker obviously found him (or her? just jokin'!) for this release on their Chicago-based Home Audio Recordings label ...

Deep88: Salsa House/Summer

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:24:00 CST

Despite my best attempts at self-delusion, I've reluctantly concluded that most dance music is, in fact, disposable. This isn't an issue of perception - how can it be, when a majority of the people who make Beatport One Week Wonders themselves think of their music that way? ...

Leader and Yuriano: The Albatross EP

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:28:00 CST

From the first keys you hear as 'Side Step' begins, you know you're in for a toasty groove. Once the kick and sampled vocal accents enter your cocoon, it won't be long until your heart is also beating at 120 bpm too. More 'upfront' (yet still deep and funky) is the sax-laden 'Blue Moon'. There's nothing 'blue' about it however as it builds melodically at a very comfortable 124 bpm. While primarily instrumental, the male crooning throughout keeps you on your toes ...

DJ Sneak: What You Been Missing

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:04:00 CST

If 'What You Been Missing' comes in the form of a question then Sneak has answered it musically in one word and that word is... FUN! This record just evokes excitement and happiness. It's light, bright, bouncy, bubbly and most of all inviting. If you ever want to boil it down to the most basic thing it should just be about having fun ...

Getting to Know Christina Chatfield

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:30:00 CST

Getting to know San Francisco-based producer and Beretta Grey recording artist Christina Chatfield - on live PAs and performing, the Bay Area techno scene and the art of (not) DJing ...

Purple Music Sessions with Jamie Lewis: Volume Two

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:31:00 CST

The second edition of Purple Music Sessions, a new monthly mix series for 5 Magazine from Jamie Lewis and Purple Music ...

Jeremy Sylvester: 5 Magazine's Interview with the UK Garage Pioneer

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 13:48:00 CST

At a time when everyone is screaming jack, tech and minimal, his music replenishes and feeds the soul. Jeremy Sylvester has been both the backbone and poster boy for the UK Garage (UKG) scene and has continued to pump out tune after luscious tune. Head honcho of Urban Dubz Music and Love House Records, his discography is mind boggling. Urban Dubz, Socafrica, G.O.D., Jazz Mondo, Sly and probably about another 30 more monikers all point to this one very talented man ...

Random Soul Sessions Volume Three

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:03:00 CST

Volume Three of Random Soul Sessions, a new monthly mix series exclusively for 5 Magazine from Yogi and Husky of the Australian House Music duo Random Soul. Full playlist and download links included ...

Dimitri from Paris: The Remix Files

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 16:05:00 CST

Dimitri broke down how laws to preserve the Japanese record industry had given rise to the myriad 'imports' from that country that you see fetching a high dollar on eBay. And that's what this one is. The Remix Files is a 10 track collection of edits for the Japanese market, and if you're a fan of his lovingly handcrafted remixes, you'll pay any price to get this ...

Shades of Gray: Soul Machine

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:46:00 CST

Let me tell you a story about how a Czech and an Aussie had a robot baby and named it Soul Machine. This is one hell of an epic release in terms of its sound. In general I can only take epic in small doses; Arcade Fire and Muse are two bands who are some of the worst offenders in terms of doing a TON of epic tracks. Shades of Gray I find much more appealing ...

Terrence Parker: Lost Treasures Volume 1

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 15:15:00 CST

If Volume #1 is any guide, Lost Treasures promises to be a genre-shifting series. 'Love's Got Me High' - probably Terrence Parker's best - is given the remix treatment by Marc Romboy and Jimpster. I'm not going to say that remixing something like 'Love's Got Me High' is easy - I mean, a classic is a classic and you're probably gonna piss off a few surly record nerds in hoodies no matter what you do. But the remixes here are actually good - faithful to the original while making it really move for the new sound of Deep House that's been breaking hard in 2011 ...

The House Inspectors: 5 Magazine's New Mix Monday House Music Mixes

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 12:39:00 CST

New Mix Monday is 5 Magazine's signature House Music mix series. This week's featured set is from Adelaide, Australia's House Inspectors. Full playlist and download links below ...

Rick Wade on Big Daddy Rick and Ghetto Tech (outtake)

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:40:00 CST

An unpublished excerpt from our January 2012 issue interview with Rick Wade on his Ghetto Tech alter ego Big Daddy Rick ...

Alexander Robotnick: The Italian Mad Genius Digs Into His Archives

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 18:51:00 CST

Twenty eight years after cutting the proto-electro classic 'Problemes d'amour' - a staple at clubs like the Box, the Loft & the Garage - the Italian mad genius Alexander Robotnick (aka Maurizio Dami) is still twiddling knobs and smashing pads with a restlessness & creative spirit that puts younger producers to shame. 'I've never been able to stick to one specific music environment for longer than a short period,' he says. 'It's because of my personality and the curiosity I have. Often, different styles and influences converge into the tracks I compose and it's very difficult for me to fit them into a label. I'm always asking myself: what kind of style is my track? Is it Nu Disco? Progressive House? Garage-funky? It's always hard to find an answer ...

Joel Alter ft Eric D Clark: Rules of Love (Franck Roger Remix)

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:35:00 CST

Let this be a lesson to labels: it pays to keep Franck Roger on your promo list. After the vinyl had been moulded on this Deep House track from Swedish producer Joel Alter, Bass Culture founder D'Julz received an unsolicited offer for a remix from Roger that has turned up as a digital exclusive. It MAKES this release ...

Yasuo Sato: The Hikari EP

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 14:35:00 CST

This month I am talking about a nice musical adventure of Japanese waveforms via a record label from Detroit. Yasuo Sato is relatively new at releasing music, but nevertheless he presents a well rounded sound for his first vinyl release called The Hikari EP on Aesthetic Audio ...

5 Magazine Radio Show/House Music Podcast: January 10 2012

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 14:48:00 CST

The January 10 2012 episode of the 5 Magazine Radio Show, bringing you the best House Music and gossip from 5 Magazine's Czarina Mirani and Rees Urban and the only House Music mag in the US of A. Archives and this episode's playlist is at 5chicago.com/podcast ...

Ed Nine: 5 Magazine's New Mix Monday House Music Mixes

Mon, 9 Jan 2012 14:12:00 CST

New Mix Monday is 5 Magazine's signature House Music mix series. This weeks' featured set takes a turn back home to Chicago's Ed Nine. Full playlist and download links below ...

Deetron's Balanced Attack

Fri, 6 Jan 2012 16:30:00 CST

This month, more than a hundred mix compilations will be released. I don't know anyone who buys them and I can't really recommend that they do. A bright anomaly in this field is the latest installment of the Balance series mixed by Deetron ...

Cajmere's Funky Fresh for 5 Volume Three

Thu, 5 Jan 2012 13:51:00 CST

Volume Three of Cajmere's Funky Fresh for 5, a new mix series from Cajmere (Cajual) appearing monthly exclusively for 5 Magazine at 5chicago.com. Playlist and download below or subscribe via iTunes ...

Matthew Kyle's In The Woods

Tue, 3 Jan 2012 16:26:00 CST

Matthew's downtempo disco machine is firing on all cylinders, with his remix of JKriv (of Tortured Soul fame) and Adeline Michele's 'Another Night' and releases on one of the most interesting new labels to come around in awhile, his own In The Woods ...

DJ Rush: The 5 Magazine Interview

Tue, 3 Jan 2012 13:37:00 CST

Isaiah Major is an international man of mystery. Internationally he has single-handedly changed the face of the Techno world headlining Europe's biggest festivals including Nature One, Dance Valley and Love Parade. And never could the phrase 'often imitated but never duplicated' be more accurate than with The Major ...

January 2012 Issue of 5 Magazine ft Ralphi Rosario, Rick Wade, Halo and more

Mon, 2 Jan 2012 15:54:00 CST

Contents of 5 Magazine's January 2012 issue and everything from the website this month, including interviews with House Music pioneer Ralphi Rosario on Rosabel's Grammy nomination, Detroit Deep House producer Rick Wade on anime, DEMF, vinyl and his new album, Halo on his new record label, DJ Spinna and Mr Scruff on Southport Weekender, Dominic Martin and more ...

A Gift for You, Mixed by Chez Damier

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 14:29:00 CST

This is A Gift For You, an ultra-rare mix set from electronic music legend Chez Damier. There are not many recorded sets from Chez online, as he rarely releases them, so this is likely the only opportunity you'll get to hear one of his famed sets outside of the club. This mix will be available for a limited time only! ...

Getting to Know Scott Diaz

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 17:15:00 CST

Getting to know UK producer Scott Diaz, who has come out of nowhere to release four smokin' hot EPs in the last four months. Where did he come from and will he give us a big snog now that we've found him? ...

Richard Earnshaw: 5 Magazine's New Mix Monday House Music Mixes

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 14:01:00 CST

New Mix Monday is 5 Magazine's signature House Music mix series. This weeks' featured set is from UK DJ and producer extraordinaire Richard Earnshaw (Duffnote/Spiritchaser/One51/Guess/KMG). Full playlist and download links below ...

Sonny Fodera: Flores

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 15:14:00 CST

'In the cool of the evening when everything is gettin' kinda groovy...'. The first line and its cool delivery will clue you in that this is not a new piece of material. Sonny Fodera has brought Dusty Springfield's version of 'Spooky' up to speed for the 21st century and it is catchy ...

Solidisco: Get Out On The Floor

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 13:45:00 CST

Solidisco, two DJ kats from Buffalo, NY, should now be on your radar. Disclosure: I'm a Buffalo dweller too, but stumbled across a friend of a friend of a friend's (or something like that) online post 'bout this duo. While I've heard of these guys individually before, I'm not sure how I've missed the productions of Solidisco, DJs Dstar and Biacco. (Likely it's that rock I live under.) ...

Joseph Junior and Maqman: I Don't See Love

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 16:11:00 CST

I will never get tired of coming across records that exude incredible musicianship like the latest release on GoGo Music does. They may not hit the dancefloor as hard as other, purely electronic tracks, but they do stand head and shoulders above the rest. Joseph Junior's eclectic style and vocals coupled with Maqman's background as a keyboarder have generated a spacey, funky, soulful number with a serious and somber lyric ...

Moodymanc: Father EP

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 15:43:00 CST

'Father' is a solid, deep track. The layers balance quite evenly - nothing sticks out more than another part and the thumpiness is warm and driving. Its hefty length (almost nine minutes) leaves plenty of time to become enveloped in its goodness. Moodymanc (Danny Ward of 20:20) gives us a slow, string buildup that leads into a decisive bassline at about a minute and a half. The vocal clip and various bits of percussion round out something lovely. The Rick Wade remix of 'Father' is just over a mere six minutes ...

Random Soul Sessions Volume Two

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 15:50:00 CST

Volume Two of Random Soul Sessions, a new monthly mix series exclusively for 5 Magazine from Yogi and Husky of Australian House Music duo Random Soul. Full playlist and download links included ...

Brian Coxx: 5 Magazine's New Mix Monday House Music Mixes

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 13:08:00 CST

New Mix Monday is 5 Magazine's signature House Music mix series. This week's featured mix set is from Soulgasm Music's Brian Coxx. Full playlist and download link below ...

Purple Music Sessions with Jamie Lewis: Volume One

Thu, 8 Dec 2011 21:25:00 CST

The debut set of Purple Music Sessions, a new monthly mix series for 5 Magazine from Jamie Lewis and Purple Music, on the eve of Purple's release of 'Dance 4 Me' from pop superstar Prince. Playlist and download below or subscribe via iTunes ...

FAC DANCE: Bill Brewster Sets His Sights on Factory Records, the Best Worst Label in Pop History

Thu, 8 Dec 2011 16:38:00 CST

One of Peter Saville's creations appears as the minimalistic cover design for FAC DANCE, a new compilation compiled and annotated by Bill Brewster (author of Last Night a DJ Saved My Life and curator of the excellent djhistory.com), with a focus on early Factory 12-inch records and 'rarities made for the dancefloor' ...

Little Fritter and Zare: Living Free EP

Wed, 7 Dec 2011 16:25:00 CST

I've written in excess of 10,000 words about Hudd Traxx if you count our Label Profile series. Here are several hundred more, because 'I Want It Back' from Little Fritter & Zare's Living Free EP is maybe the best thing Hudd has done all year long ...

Marco Finotello and Maggie Smile: People Get Together

Wed, 7 Dec 2011 13:17:00 CST

I'm staying on a disco-tip this month with another great release on the Favouritizm label, 'People Get Together'! I love the fact that Venice's Marco Finotello and vocalist Maggie Smith 'got together' on this one because the result is a great song full of happiness, lush music and a hook you'll be singing for months to come ...

Ed Nine, Jackin Andy and Mero: The Gentlemen EP

Tue, 6 Dec 2011 15:19:00 CST

It's truly been a while since I got a Jackin' House EP that was cool. I'm not saying I haven't gotten some good Jackin' House lately, but it's been a lot of high energy, disco-infused kinda stuff. This is the opposite of that, and it all comes from some great local talent ...

RCMP: RCMP II

Tue, 6 Dec 2011 13:47:00 CST

Enough with the editorial commentary and onto some really great DISCO! D-Train is one of my top groups of all time off the strength of just three songs, and the RCMP boiz rewerked one of those cuts with their 'Love the Music' track. Starting with the highly mixable intro (full of 4-on-the-floor bass and '80s 'shot blasts'), it romps along at 128 BPM ...

John Simmons: 5 Magazine's New Mix Monday House Music Mixes

Mon, 5 Dec 2011 14:47:00 CST

New Mix Monday is 5 Magazine's signature House Music mix series. New Mix Monday is 5 Magazine's signature House Music mix series. This week's featured mix set is from the guy that must be the hardest working House Music DJ in Chicago, Mr. John Simmons Full playlist and download links below ...

Residents Series Vol 27: Rees Urban and Czboogie Live on WNUR 89.3FM Spacious on Streetbeat

Fri, 2 Dec 2011 15:17:00 CST

The 5 Magazine Residents Series is our staff House Music mix series. Volume 27 features Rees Urban and Czboogie recorded live on WNUR 89.3's Spacious on Streetbeat show November 2, 2011 ...

December 2011 Issue of 5 Magazine ft Jeremy Sylvester, Alexander Robotnick, Jamie Lewis and more

Fri, 2 Dec 2011 12:40:00 CST

Contents of 5 Magazine's December 2011 issue and everything from the website this month, including interviews with Jeremy Sylvester, Alexander Robotnick, Jamie Lewis of Purple Music on Prince, Christina Chatfield, A Love Supreme, Deetron, Detroit Grand Pubahs, Steve Mill and more ...

Cajmere's Funky Fresh for 5 Volume Two

Thu, 1 Dec 2011 16:09:00 CST

Volume Two of Cajmere's Funky Fresh for 5, a new mix series from Cajmere (Cajual) appearing monthly exclusively for 5 Magazine at 5chicago.com. Playlist and download below or subscribe via iTunes ...

James Curd: Man + Machine

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 14:55:00 CST

The last I heard, James Curd of Greenskeepers had picked up stakes and taken the carny show to Australia. I'm not sure if Man + Machine, a five track EP on the Bang Gang label, represents a new direction to go with the new digs or is merely the latest eccentric twist on a career that can't be charted by conventional cartography, but it's definitely worthy of your consideration ...

Adulture on Stripped and Chewed

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 14:07:00 CST

Starting a new label is nothing new in 2011. Starting a vinyl label is certainly more ambitious. Starting a vinyl label AND raising more than $4000 in pledges for the debut release before it drops, however, gets my attention real quick and it should focus yours on Stripped & Chewed, a new label launched by Lee Dunn and Adulture ...

Gene Farris: 5 Magazine's New Mix Monday House Music Mixes

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 15:56:00 CST

New Mix Monday is 5 Magazine's signature House Music mix series. This week's featured mix set is a live set from Gene Farris recorded in Detroit. Consider this a prelude to his upcoming House Therapy mix compilation, coming soon from legendary Chicago House record label Cajual. Full playlist and download links below ...

Carlos Mena, Ocha and the Invasion of South African House Music

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 15:44:00 CST

Carlos Mena talks to 5 Magazine: 'Big in South Africa' is the new 'Big in Japan'. The sound of South Africa has rejuvenated Soulful House Music - in many ways, brought it back from the brink - and Ocha Records has been releasing some of the best of it ...

Coyote Cuts: The Pack Vol 3

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 13:56:00 CST

Coyote Cuts has brought forth more fire with their third volume of The Pack. You'll find a wide range here from seriously soulful and deep, to tracky disco, to some funkity funknastyness. This is a wolf pack I want to run with! ...

Residents Series Vol 26: D-VO

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 17:22:00 CST

The 5 Magazine Residents Series is our staff House Music mix series. Volume 26 comes to us from D-VO and features music from Ian Pooley, Robsoul, Witty Tunes, Body Rhythm and more ...

Ethyl and Flori: Shelter

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 14:40:00 CST

It took me way too long to catch on to the first release from acclaimed party people Secretsundaze, but I won't make that mistake again. Ethyl & Flori's 'Shelter' was released this week on vinyl and digital download and it packs about as much vibe in a two track release as I've ever heard ...

Ryan Truman: The Pole Vaulting EP

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 13:20:00 CST

I have no idea what pole vaulting has to do with the tracks on this EP, but the music speaks for itself. 'Getting Over' is the shining star here. It's a nice solid piece of jack with some lovely piano carrying the melody, topped off by a fantastic sample 'I always say learn how to get better before you worry about getting over' ...

Random Soul Sessions Volume One

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 18:16:00 CST

Volume One of Random Soul Sessions, a new monthly mix series exclusively for 5 Magazine from Yogi and Husky of Australian House Music duo Random Soul. Full playlist and download links included ...

Area: Youth EP

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 17:20:00 CST

Sometimes I love living in this cold and heartless meatgrinder of a city. Nowhere else in the world could I pick up a record outside of my own private free speech zone, fall in love and then place it to someone I've seen a half dozen times in the last couple of years. Area is M50 ...

Acid Andee: Stab Fever

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 17:20:00 CST

Acid Andee is a new name to keep your eyes on. He released a track on the Who's Got Him? EP called Callao that really grabbed my attention a month or so back. This is his 2nd full length solo release ever and it's packed with goodness ...

House Inspectors and Random Soul: Electric City EP

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 13:20:00 CST

What the hell are they putting in the drinking water in Australia? I don't care what it is but please slip me some if it enables one to crank out quality cuts like The House Inspectors and Random Soul (not to mention other Aussie sickos like Sonny and D-T3ch). The Electric City EP is a year in the making and after exploring various sounds ...

Rob Paine: 5 Magazine's New Mix Monday House Music Mixes

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 14:43:00 CST

New Mix Monday is 5 Magazine's signature House Music mix series. This week we're featuring a new set from Philadelphia's Rob Paine. Download & listen here or via the iTunes link below ...

Rob Paine is Back in Business

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 17:52:00 CST

Back in August, my esteemed colleague DEL informed you of another comeback of sorts from Philadelphia's Rob Paine. With his Blazin' EP (a collaboration with 'Someone Else'), the erstwhile Reggae DJ and producer marked his determination to return to House after a 5 year absence ...

House Inspectors and Random Soul: Electric City EP

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 13:20:00 CST

Gershon Jackson presents Tanetta Soul: Higher

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 13:20:00 CST

Gershon Jackson presents the dynamic vocals of Tanetta Soul with the Omni Music Solutions release of Higher. The single includes mixes from Mike Dunn, Terry Hunter, DJ Garphie and Dario D'Attis ...

Residents Series Vol 25: Chez Urban

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 16:18:00 CST

The 5 Magazine Residents Series is our staff House Music mix series. Volume 25 is a special set mixed by Rees Urban and featuring, exclusively, the music of Chez Damier, ahead of his appearance at 5 Magazine's residency at SmartBar on November 16 2011. Full playlist and download links included ...

Jazzy Eyewear: No Limit to Love Chicago

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 12:49:00 CST

This mixed compilation gives you House, Broken-Beat, and Disco that's been slightly re-cooked and served on different mirrors. In my honest opinion the compilation on a whole isn't exactly 100%; however, that's not to say there aren't some choice cuts to bend your ear on. 'Since I Fell For You (Le Loups Nympho Island Remix)', by Toomy Disco is one sizzling cup of French butter ...

Ed Davenport: New Yorkshire

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 12:49:00 CST

Residing in Berlin but with strong UK roots, Ed Davenport is ready to hit 2012 with a BANG through his new album Counterchange. Luckily, we'll all get a sneak peek soon through the release of the lead single. 'New Yorkshire' is a 'big & bold' track that builds and builds, awash in synths ...

Ra Soul is on the Comeback Trail

Tue, 8 Nov 2011 17:16:00 CST

Deep House DJ/Producer Ra Soul created the classic Soul Searching EPs on Large Music back in the late 1990s. He talks to 5 Magazine about his inspiring comeback with his new release Take It Slow on So Sound ...

Miguel Migs: Outside the Skyline

Tue, 8 Nov 2011 15:00:00 CST

Adding an eclectic edge to the current state of electronic dance music, San Fran's golden child Miguel Migs delivers his much anticipated third full-length album Outside The Skyline. Rooted from House Music but not regulated by tempos or 4x4 rhythm patterns, this album takes influences from reggae, soul, jazz, and much more ...

Fergus: Inspiration Overload

Tue, 8 Nov 2011 15:00:00 CST

For DJs and dancers alike, this is a quality release, complete with supporting remixes from artists Jesus and Tom of Special Interest on 'Feels Good'. The tune comes in with a single key creeping into your senses ...

Andrew Emil: 5 Magazine's New Mix Monday House Music Mixes

Mon, 7 Nov 2011 13:00:00 CST

New Mix Monday is 5 Magazine's signature House Music mix series. This week we're featuring a new set from Chicago's Andrew Emil. Download & listen here or via the iTunes link below ...

Anhanguera ft Alex D'Olivera: Mrs Don't The 2011 Remixes

Wed, 2 Nov 2011 16:08:00 CDT

You can't hold me back. I became a DJ. This is Anhanguera's big comeback in the face of a controlling ex, fresh with remixes from Sneak, Busy from Real Time Hand Motion, Luca Marano and Gramophonedzie. The lyrics are very cheeky, which I kind of expect from a pair of Brazilian producers. But really, boys? 'I became a DJ' is the best you got? ...

Afrikan Sciences: Means and Ways EP

Wed, 2 Nov 2011 16:08:00 CDT

Seriously, I almost flipped my wig when I first heard the tunes on this 12" from Oakland's Eric Douglas aka Afrikan Sciences. This is soundscaping at work as unique waveforms are presented with three original tunes and a reprise from Deepblak owner Aybee ...

November 2011 Issue of 5 Magazine ft DJ Rush, Mickey Oliver, Scott Diaz and more

Wed, 2 Nov 2011 11:45:00 CDT

Contents of 5 Magazine's November 2011 issue and everything from the website this month, including interviews with DJ Rush, Mickey Mixin Oliver, Scott Diaz, Carlos Mena, Adulture, Matthew Kyle, Factory Records and more ...

Matthew Kyle: Make A Sample EP

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 15:40:00 CDT

If you've been keeping up with Matthew's groove, then you'll know where I'm coming from when I say he's making Nu Disco his bitch. His last three releases have been this delicious style of disco that blurs the lines between sexy and sleazy - and in a fast food music society where we're hit with new music at least a few hundred times daily ...

Katzuma: Life in the City

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 15:40:00 CDT

Nice guy Dave Allison and his Kinjo Music label have been doing it properly for five years and 40+ releases! I believe he's picked the right producers and the right EP to jump into his first 'disc o' vinyl' with Katzuma and the Life In the City EP. Katzuma has proven to me that the great Italian city of Bologna has a lot more to offer than just great food ...

Kate Simko: The 5 Magazine Interview

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 15:23:00 CDT

With her album Lights Out, Kate Simko joins that illustrious club, taking the ambient sounds of a city and showcasing them with exquisite skill. While informed by House and Techno from a worldwide perspective, I can't listen to Lights Out without seeing certain landmarks and feeling the collective sensations of Chicago in all of its glistening and grimy glory ...

Residents Series Vol 24: Czboogie UK Garage Mix

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 14:32:00 CDT

The 5 Magazine Residents Series is our staff House Music mix series. Volume 24 features a UK Garage mix from 5 Mag editor Czboogie with a heap of out-of-print records. Full playlist and download links included ...

Derrick Carter: A Classic Revival

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 15:47:00 CDT

Transcendental experiences at raves were a dime a dozen, but I actually had one in some ruined industrial shell of a warehouse back in 1994 without the aid of small pills with numbers stamped on them. It came when Derrick Carter played "When Doves Cry" over Plastikman's minimal "Spastik" and 2,000 teenagers simultaneously lost their minds ...

Miguel Migs Paints Outside the (Sky) Line

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 15:14:00 CDT

Miguel Migs talks to 5 Magazine about his new album Outside the Skyline: "Being an 'electronic dance music artist' is a wide term these days," Miguel says. "I wanted to create an album that showcased various musical inspirations yet had a continuous flow as an album should have, and it felt like this album made sense." ...

Franck Roger and Mandel Turner: After All

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 15:13:00 CDT

For those who aren't on a first name basis, Realtone's latest, After All, is a great place to start with an introduction to the Franck Roger oeuvre. Highly regarded for soldering together Deep House and Tech House elements, with the title track Franck and Manuel manage to make a New York style soulful house track sound, well, modern ...

DJ Lonely the Bronxonian: Roots The Saga of the Soul of a Man

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 15:13:00 CDT

Every so often a 'collection' of music (read: not just 23 mixes of one song called an EP), is assembled (or better yet built) as a story. In this case, Calvin Bailey (aka DJ Lonely the Bronxonian) has built, in his words, 'The Epic Album'. I've known Lonely for several years and he has been singing, producing, DJing, and songwriting since '89. Full disclosure: Roots is not filled with just 'dance music' ...

Mateo and Matos: 5 Magazine's New Mix Monday House Music Mixes

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 12:48:00 CDT

New Mix Monday is 5 Magazine's signature House Music mix series. This week we're featuring a new set from NYC Deep House tandem Mateo & Matos. Download & listen here or via the iTunes link below ...

Residents Series Vol 23: DJ Kadabra

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 15:48:00 CDT

The 5 Magazine Residents Series is our staff House Music mix series. Volume 22 features a mix from DJ Kadbra featuring tracks from Hudd Traxx, Guesthouse, Maracuja, Robsoul and more. Full playlist and download links included ...

Monoman: The 5 Magazine Interview

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 13:38:00 CDT

Does the name Monoman mean anything to you? How about 'Matty Lopez'? 'Matthew Johnson'? They are all aliases of one and the same guy, whose elusiveness is at least partly by design. 'I guess a big influence of mine - Mr. Carter - did it through various guises,' he told me, 'and made searching for music more about the music and less about the name.' ...

Phil Weeks: By My Side

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 14:23:00 CDT

This release marks the big hundo for France-based Robsoul Recordings. It's been a long strange trip down the rugged path of the underground. There have been many twists and turns in the realm of House Music, but Robsoul has been guiding light through the thick of it. Camp leader and pioneer Phil Weeks lights a fire ...

John Beltran ft Jeremy Ellis: Golden Night With You (Ron Trent Remix)

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 14:23:00 CDT

Chi-town's own master, Ron Trent, will inspire the listeners and dancers with both of his remixes. The Ron Trent Remix highlights Jeremy in a variety of ways right from the start and then goes down a road filled with adventurous percussion and beautiful vocals... with a slightly spacey and dubby feel ...

This is Cyon Flare

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 18:18:00 CDT

Originally from Detroit, the flamboyant Cyon Flare is creator, promoter and host of United House, the Monday night residency at Hydrate that aims to bring House Music back in Chicago's Boystown. He's also a vocalist that's recorded tracks with DJ Dealer, Georgie Porgie and Edson Pride. His fabulous personality brings light into every community, crossing every boundary - just don't call it a persona ...

Kuba Sojka: Mysterious Intrigue

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 15:25:00 CDT

I first heard of Kuba Sojka through Jamal Moss (label head for Mathematics Recordings). We were both out partying because Jus Ed was playing a basement party in Chicago. Jamal had Sojka's tunes playing in his headphones - he's like, "This is the next Mathematics record..." which Jamal regarded as a festival banger and the result was a well-received 12" called Bright Shadow Of A Star ...

The Sound Diggers: Don't Flap Just Jack

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 15:25:00 CDT

Continuing their expanding catalog, Flapjack has just released this four-tracker from The Sound Diggers, which makes this their fifth EP in two months! I remember one of the first tracks I ever got when I first started spinning was a Sound Diggers track that was full of that jackin' jazzy sound that helped jumpstart my interest in the genre. This record appears to be made in that image - fairly uptempo and chock full of the sax and horn sound I've gotten accustomed to on Flapjack ...

Shane D: 5 Magazine's New Mix Monday House Music Mixes

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 12:44:00 CDT

New Mix Monday is 5 Magazine's signature House Music mix series. This week we're featuring a new set from Shane D. Download & listen here or via the iTunes link below ...

Frankie Knuckles pres Director's Cut ft Jamie Principle: Your Love

Thu, 6 Oct 2011 14:16:00 CDT

Frankie Knuckles presents another star-studded attraction with the remake of the classic Your Love, with Jamie Principle taking the lead vocals with assistance from Joi Cardwell. Twenty-five years later and this is a stunning return to a hit that has been one of the most inspirational tunes to the production of House Music ...