The February 2010 issue of 5 Magazine is on the streets now, featuring Anane and Louie Vega, 1200 Warriors, Pirate Radio and Gramophonedzie, Halo, and GIOM in our New Mix Monday series. 5 Magazine is free on the streets of Chicago, $3 per issue by mail or available for $1.50 in the members section of 5chicago.com!

Born and raised in Niort, France, GIOM now lives in London, producing and remixing some of the most exquisite House releases of the last five years. He's released music on Motion, OM, Aroma, Blackcherry and Kolour.

Instead of the usual rehashed bio, we're experimenting with a Q&A format for our New Mix Monday series, and GIOM graciously volunteered to be interrogated by yours truly. ... listen/stream/download now...

Bursting onto the scene almost four years ago at the tender ages of 13 and 16, the Bronx-born Martinez Brothers have infused new blood and hope in what many see as a plateauing scene. Much hoopla has been made of their youth, but anyone seeing them live on the tables knows they're the real deal. read more...