And it’s gone: Bandcamp has been sold again
Epic Games used, neglected and finally divested themselves of Bandcamp in barely more than a year. Intentions of Bandcamp's third owner since February 2022 are unknown.
Chicago House DJ, pioneer & icon Teri Bristol has died
Teri Bristol, who held down residencies in Chicago for more than 30 years, including genuinely iconic nights at Medusa's and Crobar, passed away on September 25, 2023.
Sounds of the Underground – Inside 5 Mag #209
Alinka on the cover, Laseech cover mix, Marco Lenzi on resuscitating Molecular Recordings and finding talent in a noisy world, Being on being there and more inside the new issue of 5 Mag, out now.
#RIP Alland Byallo
We are devastated to learn this morning that producer, art director and DJ Alland Byallo has passed away suddenly.
Russian house producer Phil Gerus has died
Phil Gerus (aka Phil Mirzoian), who released music on Tensnake's True Romance, Sonar Kollective, Emotional Especial and others was killed by an allegedly drunk driving police officer in June.
“His name was O’Shae, and you all killed him.”
O'Shae Sibley was stabbed to death in New York this weekend. Friends and witnesses say he murdered for dancing in public while gay and Black.
We Still Call It House: Inside the new 5 Mag
The story of 3°, Chicago's influential house music collective and their member's only parties, Detroit vocalist Diviniti, Gratts cover mix and profile, disco legend John Davis and more inside the new issue of 5 Mag out now.
“Get Up!” A Tribute to DJ Deeon
The man behind the legend was even greater than the legend itself. 5 Mag remembers Chicago house DJ and ghetto house pioneer DJ Deeon, who passed away today.
Time Capsule: Inside the new 5 Mag
Joyce Muniz, Fred Everything, LF System, Conrad Colson, How to Save a Landmark, the AI botnet eating streaming platforms alive and more inside the new issue of 5 Mag, out now.
MOVE: Inside the new 5 Mag
Coflo on the cover, Alland Byallo in the studio, Phil Strand and Jeff Mills at the cinema and more inside 5 Mag Issue 206 out now.
Chicago’s Cafe Six06 celebrates its last weekend
The house friendly bar, cafe and venue will hold Sixapalooza this Friday for their closing weekend.
The Warehouse OK’d for preliminary landmark status
It was unanimous and if everything goes right The Warehouse will soon have landmark status in the city of Chicago.
Artist, Icon: Jojo Baby has died
Jojo Baby, original club kid, artist and nightlife icon whose fame spread from Chicago to the world, has passed away.
Site of Chicago club The Warehouse listed as “most endangered”
A Chicago preservation group has listed the site of legendary house music club The Warehouse as one of Chicago's "7 most endangered" buildings and destinations for 2023.
Gawker allegedly banned criticism of “terrible DJ duo” Chainsmokers
The two awful DJs seem to have cultivated the "asshole billionaire" demographic.
High Life: Inside the new 5 Mag
Orlando Voorn, Turbojazz, Victor Simonelli, Carly Wilford, Maxime Dangles, Mira Lo and more inside the new issue of 5 Mag, out now.
Searching: Inside 5 Mag Issue 204
With Detroit's Reggie Dokes, Aterral Records, Carlo, Maggie Tra, Demuir, Cyphon Records and more inside 5 Mag Issue 204, out now.
House Like You Love It – Inside the New 5 Mag
New year, new you, new issue of 5 Mag: Chicago house history through flyers and art, the DJ King of Donetsk, cover mix and profile of Damian Rausch, Will Sumsuch talks to Milton Jackson and more inside 5 Mag Issue 203.
Being Jojo Baby
Who is Jojo Baby and why are so many people rallying to support him? We're glad you asked.
Jesse Saunders hospitalized following “major stroke”
Chicago native and house music pioneer Jesse Saunders is likely facing a "long and difficult rehab" following a stroke in the Las Vegas area.
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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.
