Amy Douglas is a singer, songwriter & professional bad influence
"Without singing, there is no me. I have no purpose, beyond singing and songwriting." Harold Heath profiles the powerhouse of talent that is Amy Douglas.
#PassTheMic – Why dance music needs its singers
Why have the vocalists become almost invisible in dance music coverage these days? The answer (probably won't) surprise you.
Cándido: Revolutionary, the Thousand Finger Man and the Hands of Fire
One of the most important percussionists in history has died. Cándido Camero changed popular music forever - and almost invented house music along the way.
#StayHomeDisco with FSQ
Stay home with the marvelous music of funk collective FSQ in an exclusive new #StayHomeDisco mix.
Natasha Kitty Katt – A 5 Mag Disco Mix vol 83
Some are born for music, but Natasha Kitty Katt was born for disco. Listen to her new 5 Mag Mix.
Something Real: Peter Croce & the Story of Rocksteady Disco
Rocksteady Disco is releasing some of the best and most important records in the scene today. Lauren Krieger talks to founder Peter Croce on the Detroit vinyl label's origins and aspirations.
Exclusive DJ Meme One Hour Disco Mix
The latest 5 Mag Mix from Brazilian disco legend DJ Meme - a one hour disco (and some house) set exclusive for 5 Mag.
Faze Action: Brother To Brother
The music of Faze Action has soundtracked parties and club nights since 1996. Harold Heath meets up maestros Robin and Simon Lee for a classic 5 Mag interview.
Ron Basejam: Disco Denizen
Harold Heath on Ron Basejam, alter ego of James Baron, co-founder of Crazy P and producer of "a certain brand of detailed, pristinely produced disco-tech music."
Is the Vinyl Bubble About to Pop?
The vinyl boom may be about to crash, but it never had much to do with dance music anyway. Boomer Rock makes up most of vinyl growth and it always has.
Discograph: Lumberjacks In Hell
Lumberjacks In Hell is, without exception, one of my top 5 labels. A profile of their history and aesthetic with founder Marcel Vogel.
Disco Nirvana: Six Edits with Nick The Record
Welcome to the world of rare record dealer, esteemed DJ and producer, font of knowledge and the man responsible for some of the finest disco re-edits of the last twenty years, Nick the Record.
Boogie Nite: Do Your Thang
If you ever wondered how a city like Chicago stays relevant in the dance music scene for 35 years, it's thanks to people like Boogie Nite - a DJ who makes records with the ear of a musician and the honesty of a craftsman.
Dr. Packer: The Doctor is in the House
Harold Heath meets Greg Packer, aka Dr. Packer, a former drum & bass producer who switched to his first love, soul and disco, and hasn't looked back.
500 Edits: Danny Krivit & the Birth of Re-Edit Culture
How it all began with one bad edit and an engineer wasting everyone's time: Harold Heath meets Danny Krivit for our disco issue cover story.
Shining Star: The Impossible, Wonderful Life of Linda Clifford
DJ- and producer-centered culture often overlooks the role of the amazing men and women who gave voice to disco. We do not. Lauren Krieger talks to one of the tireless, talented First Ladies of Disco, Lady Linda Clifford.
DC LaRue: Do You Want The Real Thing?
Bruce Tantum in search of the artist behind disco classics like "Cathedrals" and "Do You Want The Real Thing?", the story of his lost masters and how he brought them to Joey Negro for the amazing record Resurrection.
Exclusive: Dive Into Bruno Belissimo’s ITALA Mixtape
Take a glorious tour from space disco to the great beyond with Bruno Belissimo on a new mixtape in support of his new LP Ghetto Falsetto.
Soul Survivor: The Life and Times of John Morales
There hasn't yet been a history book written about John Morales. There will be. The legend of disco pioneer and mix savant John Morales
Karizma’s “Work It Out” Stars in New Google Chromebook Ad
Watch the new 60 second spot featuring the Karizma gospel house smash from Lumberjacks In Hell.
MUST READ!
Brutal layoffs at Bandcamp as new owner slashes 50% of staff
A week after promising to preserve many of the site's most beloved features, Bandcamp's new owner has gutted the company's staff. The writing team at Bandcamp Daily is reportedly down to just 3 people.
