5 Magazine DJ Mixes, Podcasts and Free House Music

House music legend Eddie Amador and Di Saronno team up for OUR MISSION, a banging cut of mad horns and peak hour grooves aimed squarely at the dance floor for SoSure Music. Di Saronno @disaronnomusic and Eddie Amador @eddieamador have been collaborating for several years on various productions and remixes. The seeds for this single grew from a white label that Di Saronno found while digging records at a store in a Johannesburg. It turned out to be one of Eddie's tracks which they have subsequently reproduced together and added a new contemporary twist. 📆 OUR MISSION is out May 1st on a Traxsource exclusive and worldwide on May 8 2026 from @sosuremusic 🔗 Link https://links.sosuremusic.com/ourmission

A new 5 Mag cover mix and it's a gorgeous, insanely kinetic set from emerging DJ, producer and artist LOVEFOXY. Informed by 40 years of electronic music and her gritty Berlin roots, LOVEFOXY's DJ sets are blistering and unforgettable, showcasing a burning passion for '90s house music. LOVEFOXY @foxy-love-1 recently launched a new label called HOTLORD, with a latest release called CATCALL and featuring a collaboration with Kyle Hall which you can listen to here - https://orcd.co/d3jxvnb About this mix: "As always I packed this one with my favorite records at the minute and loads of sass and energy. As it's only one hour long I choose to give it a little energy injection. One of my fav plays when I dont have forever to showcase the LOVEFOXY energy." ☀️ more lovefoxy / https://www.instagram.com/lovefoxy https://lovefoxy.komi.io https://soundcloud.com/foxy-love-1 https://open.spotify.com/artist/11pW7chJfzATeandApxMBo https://lovefoxy.bandcamp.com/ ☀️ more 5 mag / Everything: https://5mag.net https://instagram.com/5.magazine https://facebook.com/5chicago https://hearthis.at/5magazine https://soundcloud.com/5magazine https://threads.net/@5.magazine

Wake up with a sunny new mix from Chicago's DJ CT (REDUX DJs) for 5 Mag's ☀️ RISE series DJ CT @deejayct-347196521 is a Chicago-based queer nightlife DJ with a specialty in disco, house, & latin house. With roots in theater and music, he started DJing in the scene regularly in 2009. As half of REDUX DJs w/ WYSER since 2010, they've played some of the hottest parties and clubs around the country and opened for huge acts like Disclosure, James Murphy & Hercules & Love Affair, to name a few. Having held long-time residencies at Disco, Celeste, Hotel Zachary & Soho House, you're bound to experience a set of his around town. "For this mix and for much of what I've been playing lately, I delved more into my cultural and sonic roots. It evokes palm trees, sun, and sugar canes but also struggle, resistance & resilience. Enjoy!"" ☀️ tracklisting / 1. — Mr. Pauer, CaRaSi - Tranquilo Y Tropical 2. — Cisco Barcelo - Flute & Drums (Original Mix) 3. — Mijangos, Cafe De Sol - Bahia (2024 Version) 4. — Odasoul - Trompeta Latina 5. — GARC!A - Lagrimas Negras (PolyRhythm AfroLatin Mix) 6. — Colette - Didn't Mean To Turn You On (Brian Boncher Remix) 7. — Inaky Garcia, Davide Leonardo (ES), George Calle - Another Star (George Calle Remix) 8. — FABYO - Drum Circle 9. — Peter Mac - Te Quiero (Aberton Edit) 10. — Rodri - BONITA 11. — Dennis Cruz - Bonito (Original Mix) 12. — Pauza, Arema Arega - Caliente (Original Mix) 13. — Ron Disko - Suave (Boogie Mix) 14. — Riva Starr - Maria (Remastered Extended Mix) ☀️ more dj ct / https://soundcloud.com/deejayct-347196521 https://www.instagram.com/deejayct https://www.tiktok.com/@deejayct ☀️ more 5 mag / Everything: https://5mag.net https://instagram.com/5.magazine https://facebook.com/5chicago https://hearthis.at/5magazine https://soundcloud.com/5magazine https://threads.net/@5.magazine

5 MAG PREMIERE: 15 years after the release of the Lovebirds and Stee Downes classic "Want You In My Soul," LOVEBIRDS returns to Winding Road Records with the velvet deep house of BALI BIRDS, the final track of the three song EP THEY CALL ME, out now. The first @lovebirds release on @winding-road-recs since 2011's "Want You In My Soul," THEY CALL ME is the full 360 Lovebirds experience, from the title track's ludicrously alive funk jam, the goopy tracks and quicksand bassline of "Smooth & Fatfree" and the rich, verdant and deeply moving house of BALI BIRDS, premiered here and available now: 🔗 Link: https://windingroadrecords.bandcamp.com/album/they-call-me-ep Brilliantly produced, classic Lovebirds and classic Winding Road material. 📆 Out now from Winding Road Written and produced by Sebastian Doering (P) and © Winding Road Records 2026 ISRC: DG-A09-25-12094 Digital release date: 3 April 2026

This is a 2012 5 Mag mix from the legendary DJ Dan. It's one of a number of mixes that were either struck off SoundCloud during that dark era or which were never uploaded here. This was the first "DJ Masters Series" mix and there would be only one other — I made up the whole series just to get a mix from DJ Dan. His mixtapes had been so influential in my own life that it was something of a sidequest to have one that said "5 Mag" on it. There was an interview that went with it too, and it's worth reading for some of Dan's views on his legacy: "Funky Tekno Tribe was run by two friends of mine (which I introduced) and our concept was to bring the most funky psychedelic music to the Bay Area rave scene. "The original parties started in San Francisco and were very elaborate in decor and always had the best sound systems. The decor was very tribal and organic… like you were in the middle of the jungle somewhere with really fucked up, funky music that you did not hear at any other parties. We chose our DJs well and everyone understood that we were bringing the most underground, even experimental music to our parties. This was our baby and we wanted it to be 100% our vision. That’s why the parties became so popular, people knew we were always going to be bringing something new and fresh every time and we were always consistent. "Funky Tekno Tribe was the first one to ever bring Daft Punk to America and I remember that being a huge thing in San Francisco because at the time, I was really pushing a very psychedelic disco sound and I had been playing their unreleased tracks on acetate months before they came out. Josh Wink, DJ Sneak and Mark Farina were also some of our favorite guests. We had so many great parties and every dj played their heart out, that is what I remember most about the Funky Tekno Tribe parties… the true spirit of the Underground!" https://5mag.net/audio/dj-dan-5-magazine-dj-masters-2012/ RIP Dan

Our SYNC series of classic mixes that vanished off the internet continues with the third mix in this series from Paul Johnson, this one a 5 Mag original. A reader named Anthony alerted us to this mix's disappearance from the internet last year — an email that pretty much lead to the start of this series. This was originally posted a few days before Christmas in December 2010 as part of 5 Mag's New Mix Monday series. Paul always came through with a request and was able to drop a mix like this at a moment's notice, sometimes starting up the turntables when he was still on the phone. This is the soulful side of Paul Johnson in full effect. The mix disappeared from the internet sometime around 2016, first in the Great SoundCloud Purges, then a server move and is restored here for the first time since. 📸 Original Photo: Marie Staggat ✳️ Read 5 Mag's THE LEGEND OF PAUL JOHNSON for free: https://5mag.net/issues/5-mag-legend-of-paul-johnson-issue-free-download/

A 120 minute house music work out from Detroit's DJ Cent for this week's ☀️ RISE mix from 5 Mag! Purveyor of house music and happy hearts. With roots entwined in Detroit soul and southern hospitality, @dj-cent catalyzes communities with her upbeat house music and contagious dance vibe. Even in the face of devastating loss within her musical and BIPOC communities, DJ Cent lifts others with her infectious presence behind the decks. Her trademark dance floors are filled with fresh tracks that draw on a rich history playing all forms of house music including deep, vocal, gospel, tech and Baltimore club music. Always the trailblazer, DJ Cent has brought her unique brand of beats to venues and communities, clubs, and large scale events across the nation for three decades, while keeping a foothold in her hometown of Detroit. In addition to playing music, DJ Cent gives back through events, volunteering, and an inclusion-based approach that fosters positivity long after the curtain closes. ☀️ tracklisting / 1. — DJ Cent - River ft LaRonn Dolley 2. — Lenny Fontana, Jasmine Lovett - If You Want Me (Club Mix) 3. — Audio Soul Project - Foreign Dub (Original Mix) 4. — Mr. V & Dario D'Attis - Back To The Old (Joeski Remix) 5. — Daniel Steinberg - Sacrifice (Extended Mix) 6. — Rick Silva - Let Me Tell You (Original Mix) 7. — DJ Cent - Let's Go 8. — Risk Assessment, DJ Romain - I Play House (I Play Dub) 9. — Floorplan - The Master's Plan - Don't You Doubt It (Extended Mix) 10. — Saison - The Riff (Ross Couch Remix) 11. — Kevin Saunderson, Dantiez, DJ Minx, E-Dancer - Detroit (Dark Dub) 12. — CID, Westend - Let Me Take You (Extended Mix) 13. — Lyric - She Got Dis (Hilit Kolet Remix) 14. — DJ Minx, Hilit Kolet - Spin, Sin, Slay (Extended Mix) 15. — Mike Dunn & The MD X-Spress - Deep Down (MD Blackball Main Mix) 16. — Jame Starck - Strong (Original Mix) 17. — 84 Bit Get This (Local Options Remix) 18. — DJ Cent - Send Me 19. — Low Steppa - Flawless Remix 20. — Jewel Kid, Low Steppa - Pull Up (Extended Mix) 21. — Martin Thomas - Check This Extended Dub Mix 22. — Qubiko, Fabio Ricciuti - Feel Good (Unreleased Dirty Secretz Remix) 23. — Maae - The Man (Original Mix) 24. — Ron Carroll - My Prayer (Jo Paciello Remix Extended) 25. — MK, Will Clarke - My Church (Matt Sassari Extended Remix) 26. — Lyric - Let Me Tell You (Dub Mix) 27. — Floorplan - Like Dat (Extended Mix) 28. — Daniel Dash - Bless Ya (Extended Mix) 29. — Low_Steppa - Holte (Extended Mix) 30. — David Penn, Wh0 - La Fiesta (Extended Mix) 31. — Random Soul - Music Inside (Garage Extended) 32. — Dominic Oswald - Soft Touch ☀️ more dj cent / https://www.instagram.com/djcentdetroit/ https://soundcloud.com/dj-cent https://djcent.bandcamp.com/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/1vhLCCl1TwQiEEH6PAI4x1 https://www.facebook.com/DjCentDetroit313/ https://www.threads.com/@djcentdetroit https://www.youtube.com/@DjCentDetroit ☀️ more 5 mag / Everything: https://5mag.net https://instagram.com/5.magazine https://facebook.com/5chicago https://hearthis.at/5magazine https://soundcloud.com/5magazine https://threads.net/@5.magazine

5 MAG PREMIERE: Richard Earnshaw launches a new label ARTWORX with the sultry voice of Sabrina Chyld — the irresistible soulful house jam "Better For Me" is out now in promo release on Traxsource and available worldwide on 19 December 2025. Introducing the latest imprint from the KMG/Duffnote family... Artworx. Born from a passion for creative freedom, collaboration, and a vision to serve as a platform for artists to explore the art of music across House, Soul, Jazz, R&B, Drum & Bass, Lounge/Chill Out and beyond. Artworx begins its mission with a collaboration between Richard Earnshaw and Sabrina Chyld..."Better For Me", the first release to be taken from Richard Earnshaw's forthcoming EP series entitled "Different Spaces". 🔗 Link: https://www.traxsource.com/title/2668334/better-for-me 🎹 Richard Earnshaw is a seasoned producer, DJ, remixer, songwriter, classically trained pianist, co-founder of Duffnote, One51, KMG, Guess Records and the iCulture Radio and events brand. Richard has been nothing short of prolific when it comes to output over the last 30 years, having featured on a long list of major and independent labels including Sony Music, Virgin Records, Defected, Soulfuric, Large, Reel People Music, Groove Culture, Salted Music, Purple Music, MoreHouse, Swing City, Peppermint Jam, Hed Kandi, Ministry of Sound and many more. Under a variety of collaborations and pseudonyms, notably Spiritchaser, One51 and Inner Spirit, Richard has co-written, produced and remixed some of the industry’s great icons and isn’t exactly short of his own personal musical achievements working with and including the likes of Roy Ayres, Jocelyn Brown, Ursula Rucker, Natasha Watts and Kenny Thomas on his own original material…securing his place as a regular name on radio and dancefloors the world over. 🎙 Sabrina Chyld, a U.K based Singer/Songwriter, captivates her audience through her smooth, sultry vocals and dulcet tones. Most known as a Singer for her single releases and collaborations within the EDM and House Music Scene. Throughout her career Sabrina has had the pleasure of featuring on a number of albums such as the infamous South African producer and DJ Jullian Gomes, Andy Compton, Sean McCabe, Sebas Ramiz, along with Soul Dynamic, Soul Candi (Producer Series) with her most recent feature being on Paris Cesvette new album 'As Above, As Below' on a collaboration with Mr V, on their track entitled 'Closer'. 📆 Out now in promo release on Traxsource, full release on December 19 2025. Written by Sabrina Chyld, Richard Earnshaw Produced by Richard Earnshaw Vocals - Sabrina Chyld Keys/programming - Richard Earnshaw Mixed & mastered by Richard Earnshaw at Artworx Audio, West Sussex, UK. Published by Duffnote Music/Bucks Music Group Ltd/Westbury Music P&C 2025 Duffnote Ltd Licensing enquiries: [email protected]

Cueing up a proper Chicago deep house mix from the city's own DJ and producer TWAN for this week's ☀️ RISE mix from 5 Mag. Twan is rapidly emerging as one of the Midwest’s most talked-about house DJs. A 2x nominee for Best House Music DJ by Chicago Reader, he has delivered his signature sound at premier venues including House of Blues, Concord Music Hall, Lincoln Hall, Chop Shop, and Park West, as well as major festivals such as Lollapalooza, North Coast, and Taste of Randolph. A cornerstone of Chicago nightlife, Twan holds a long-running residency at Celeste, where he has hosted legendary figures like Mike Dunn, Boo Williams, Gene Hunt, Stacy Kidd, Joe Smooth, Lori Branch, Tyree Cooper, Craig Loftis and Emmaculate. His headlining performances at top clubs including Spybar and Sound-Bar highlight his versatility and undeniable command of the decks. Twan has also shared the decks with artists like Max Styler, Luuk Van Dijk, Gene Farris, Terry Hunter, Odd Mob, Solardo, Matt Sassari, J.Worra, Kyle Watson and many more. On the production side, Twan’s catalog continues to expand with releases and collaborations alongside house luminaries such as CeCe Peniston, Steve “Silk” Hurley, Offaiah, Ron Carroll, and DJ Slugo. His music has earned global support from industry heavyweights including Tiësto, Jamie Jones, MK, Claptone and Roger Sanchez to name a few. 🎧 5 Mag reviewed his latest release — Twan's remix with Billy O'Malley of the classic "The Sermon" by the late Ron Carroll. 🎧 https://open.spotify.com/album/239dJWqSPQ5mpdWrVkpYqH?si=GhlyOO_JRdqWK5bCtQrAbQ ☀️ tracklisting / 01. — Chaos In The CBD - Trust Is Key 02. — Miguel Migs - Keep On Dreaming (Migs Salty Touch Dub) 03. — Saison - The Truth 04. — Kings of Tomorrow, Penelope Calloway - VISIONZ (Sandy Rivera’s Extended Mix) 05. — Diplomats of Soul ft. Incognito & Vanessa Haynes - Sweet Power Your 06.— Embrace (Terry Hunter & Emmaculate Remix) 07. — Seven Grand Housing Authority - I Wanna Go Higher (Proper 2016 Remix) 08. — Louie Vega, Keith Thompson, Funki Cadets - Take It (Shapes Mix) 09. — Glenn Underground - C.V.O. Trance 10. — Twan - Metro Night 11. — Joey Montenegro - Make A Move On Me (Original Disco Mix) 12. — Crazy P - Disco Odyssey (Remix) 13. — Hypernatural - Stormfront (Gerd Janson Remix) 14. — Twan, Billy O’Malley - The Soul (Andrew Emil Dreamix) 15. — Sunlightsquare - Super People 16. — Pinty, Makez - Loosen Your Body (Luke Solomon’s Body Edit) 17. — Tiger & Woods - Do It To Me 18. — Demuir - 3 Way Kiss 19. — Grant Nelson - Spellbound 20. — Love & Logic, Gettoblaster - Do Whatcha Feel 21. — Universal Love - Ritmo Da Rua (Brian Tappert Prime Time Vibe) 22. — Roy Ayers - Our Time Is Coming (MAW Remix) ☀️ more TWAN / https://www.instagram.com/successful_twan ☀️ more 5 mag / Everything: https://5mag.net https://instagram.com/5.magazine https://facebook.com/5chicago https://hearthis.at/5magazine https://soundcloud.com/5magazine https://threads.net/@5.magazine

Uplifting hands-in-the-air house set from Australian DJ, vocalist and producer KLP for this week’s ☀️ RISE mix from 5 Mag! A mainstay in Australia’s dance scene and beyond, KLP is an ARIA-nominated, Platinum-certified vocalist & producer whose collaborations span Skrillex, Kettama, Loods, What So Not, and more. Her music regularly features on Radio 1 and Triple J, on massive playlists like Spotify’s Housewerk & Apple’s Dance XL, as well as the record box of the biggest tastemakers around the world. A trailblazer in dance music, KLP is as committed to building the culture as she is to her own artistry. She has curated an all-women writing camp with Spotify, launched a grant for emerging artists, and is planning a new writing camp around ADE in Amsterdam — initiatives designed to strengthen the community and amplify fresh voices on the global stage. 🎧 KLP’s latest release is This Is Our Haus with Mell Hall and Loosie Grind, out now on Sweat It Out! 🎧 https://open.spotify.com/track/7q8KXMNajpItGr6ztp2HGB ☀️ more KLP / https://www.instagram.com/klpmusic https://www.facebook.com/klpmusic https://www.tiktok.com/@klpmusic ☀️ more 5 mag / Everything: https://5mag.net https://instagram.com/5.magazine https://facebook.com/5chicago https://hearthis.at/5magazine https://soundcloud.com/5magazine https://threads.net/@5.magazine

Ultra rare sounds in a lost mix from one of the greatest DJs in the world. Paul Johnson mixing electro, synth and '80s classics in a unique throwback mix called RETROJACKTIVE. Where This Mix Came From: For a time, Paul Johnson was posting mixes to SoundCloud almost weekly and would delete them when they reached 100 downloads. I was one of the 100. Sometimes people re-uploaded them on SoundCloud or Mixcloud. But looking back through 5 Mag's archives, I found this mix again and realized that not only had it disappeared from the internet, but even the word "retrojacktive" turned up 0 search results. This might be the only copy of a very rare side of Paul Johnson. We have about three or four other mixes like this — either vanished from the internet or available in very restricted formats. ✳️ Read 5 Mag's THE LEGEND OF PAUL JOHNSON for free: https://5mag.net/issues/5-mag-legend-of-paul-johnson-issue-free-download/

Chicago DJ Quicktastic takes over this week’s ☀️ RISE mix from 5 Mag. Quicktastic, renowned for his electrifying blend of house, disco, and funk, uses his unique creative flair to weave together soulful electric vibes and ingenious remixes, transporting listeners on a musical journey like no other. Hailing from the West Side of Chicago, Quicktastic’s sets are a tribute to the classics, seamlessly incorporating nostalgic references while forging a path to the future of dance music. ☀️ more Quicktastic / https://www.instagram.com/quicktastic1 https://soundcloud.com/quickolas https://quicktastic-l8w2ez8.gamma.site/ ☀️ more 5 mag / Everything: https://5mag.net https://instagram.com/5.magazine https://facebook.com/5chicago https://hearthis.at/5magazine https://soundcloud.com/5magazine https://threads.net/@5.magazine

Spend 60 minutes with Chicago house music pioneer Lori Branch in this week's 5 Mag ☀️ RISE mix. A Chicago native, Lori Branch is considered a pioneer DJ in Chicago's House music scene and one of the first females to grace the decks as a DJ and promoter. As a house music historian, Lori is featured in a number of documentaries, magazine articles and television specials. She currently hosts the Vintage House radio program and podcast and is a member of the Good Girls DJ collective along with Hanna Viti, aka Vitigrrl, and Darlene Jackson, aka DJ Lady D. Lori enjoys playing House Music everywhere for everyone. ❤️ ☀️ more lori branch / https://www.instagram.com/djloribranch https://soundcloud.com/dj-lori-branch https://www.lorabranch.com/ ☀️ more 5 mag / Everything: https://5mag.net https://instagram.com/5.magazine https://facebook.com/5chicago https://hearthis.at/5magazine https://soundcloud.com/5magazine https://threads.net/@5.magazine

Chicago house duo DJ Threejay & Patrick Wayne (aka DubStar) drop into 5 Mag's ☀️ RISE series with a set recorded live at Cicero House Festival. With multiple # 1 releases and over a hundred Top 100 chart entries on platforms like *Traxsource*, DJ ThreeJay & Patrick Wayne has carved out a vital space in the global underground scene. Known for their distinct blend of disco grooves, drum machines, funky filters, and that signature jackin’ house sound, the duo remains committed to preserving and evolving the legacy of classic Chicago house music. Founded by DJ ThreeJay, Dubstar Recordings has become a go-to label for high-quality underground releases. The imprint has consistently dominated charts and dance floors worldwide. Their 2021 breakout hit *"Saturday Vibes"* spent three months at # 1 and remained in the Traxsource Top 100 for the entire year—cementing Dubstar’s reputation as a chart-topping force. ☀️ more threejay + patrick wayne / http://www.dubstarchicago.com https://soundcloud.com/dubstar-chicago https://www.facebook.com/Djthreejay312 https://www.facebook.com/DJPatrickWayne https://www.instagram.com/djthreejay312 https://www.instagram.com/patrickwayne1200 ☀️ more 5 mag / Everything: https://5mag.net https://instagram.com/5.magazine https://facebook.com/5chicago https://hearthis.at/5magazine https://soundcloud.com/5magazine https://threads.net/@5.magazine

With Love from Chicago: 5 Mag celebrates 20 years with 3 foundational Chicago house music producers on our first vinyl release. Mike Dunn, Roy Davis Jr. and Jamie 3:26 & Danou P featured on 5 Mag's WITH LOVE, a vinyl-only EP. In July 2005, 5 Magazine began appearing at festivals, in shops and in clubs all around Chicago with a mission of bringing the unstoppable power of underground house music to every part of the city and every corner of the world. Twenty years later, we're celebrating with our first vinyl-only release. WITH LOVE features three foundational Chicago house music artists — Mike Dunn, Roy Davis Jr. and Jamie 3:26 & Danou P. — who are vital figures in both its history and in providing the energy and music that pushes the scene forward into the future. WITH LOVE also features bespoke cover art — a collage made up of almost 100 photos from 5 Mag's archives, spanning 20 years of the people, places and parties that make up the Chicago house music scene. Look closely and you'll definitely see someone you know. You may even see yourself! The first 100 copies are pressed on pink vinyl and sold on a first-come first-serve basis! Tracklisting: A1. MIKE DUNN: DON'T LET LOVE (GIT CHA DOWN) A2. JAMIE 3:26 & DANOU P: KEEP ON B1. ROY DAVIS, JR: ATMOSPHERIC FLIGHT WITH LOVE marks the first of several projects and events for 5 Mag's 20th anniversary, followed by our official UK release party on June 26 at the BBE Store in London. Get in touch if you want to work with us — [email protected]

With Love from Chicago: 5 Mag celebrates 20 years with 3 foundational Chicago house music producers on our first vinyl release. Mike Dunn, Roy Davis Jr. and Jamie 3:26 & Danou P featured on 5 Mag's WITH LOVE, a vinyl-only EP. In July 2005, 5 Magazine began appearing at festivals, in shops and in clubs all around Chicago with a mission of bringing the unstoppable power of underground house music to every part of the city and every corner of the world. Twenty years later, we're celebrating with our first vinyl-only release. WITH LOVE features three foundational Chicago house music artists — Mike Dunn, Roy Davis Jr. and Jamie 3:26 & Danou P. — who are vital figures in both its history and in providing the energy and music that pushes the scene forward into the future. WITH LOVE also features bespoke cover art — a collage made up of almost 100 photos from 5 Mag's archives, spanning 20 years of the people, places and parties that make up the Chicago house music scene. Look closely and you'll definitely see someone you know. You may even see yourself! The first 100 copies are pressed on pink vinyl and sold on a first-come first-serve basis! Tracklisting: A1. MIKE DUNN: DON'T LET LOVE (GIT CHA DOWN) A2. JAMIE 3:26 & DANOU P: KEEP ON B1. ROY DAVIS, JR: ATMOSPHERIC FLIGHT WITH LOVE marks the first of several projects and events for 5 Mag's 20th anniversary, followed by our official UK release party on June 26 at the BBE Store in London. Get in touch if you want to work with us — [email protected]

With Love from Chicago: 5 Mag celebrates 20 years with 3 foundational Chicago house music producers on our first vinyl release. Mike Dunn, Roy Davis Jr. and Jamie 3:26 & Danou P featured on 5 Mag's WITH LOVE, a vinyl-only EP. In July 2005, 5 Magazine began appearing at festivals, in shops and in clubs all around Chicago with a mission of bringing the unstoppable power of underground house music to every part of the city and every corner of the world. Twenty years later, we're celebrating with our first vinyl-only release. WITH LOVE features three foundational Chicago house music artists — Mike Dunn, Roy Davis Jr. and Jamie 3:26 & Danou P. — who are vital figures in both its history and in providing the energy and music that pushes the scene forward into the future. WITH LOVE also features bespoke cover art — a collage made up of almost 100 photos from 5 Mag's archives, spanning 20 years of the people, places and parties that make up the Chicago house music scene. Look closely and you'll definitely see someone you know. You may even see yourself! The first 100 copies are pressed on pink vinyl and sold on a first-come first-serve basis! Tracklisting: A1. MIKE DUNN: DON'T LET LOVE (GIT CHA DOWN) A2. JAMIE 3:26 & DANOU P: KEEP ON B1. ROY DAVIS, JR: ATMOSPHERIC FLIGHT WITH LOVE marks the first of several projects and events for 5 Mag's 20th anniversary, followed by our official UK release party on June 26 at the BBE Store in London. Get in touch if you want to work with us — [email protected]

Bangin' Detroit techno set from DJ I.V. for 5 Mag's weekly ☀️ RISE mix. DJ I.V. has honed his skills as a music producer and audio engineer for years in multiple genres, embracing his Detroit roots and committing to playing techno in a Proper manner. The DJ Technician, he puts an emphasis on finesse and firmly crafted techniques, blending multiple tracks gracefully to keep dance floors captivated. His energy is contagious from the moment he hits the decks to the end of his set, building a reputation for electrifying crowds and keeping them steadfast in the groove of techno or house. ☀️ more DJ I.V. / https://www.instagram.com/nateivey47/ https://linktr.ee/NateIvey47 https://soundcloud.com/nateivey47 https://open.spotify.com/artist/0PFHTFYSYGxVhgKMcdgk4g?si=dDrkgJDBT0KK9WLpuDkWPw&nd=1&dlsi=24b5e0435b314f67 https://music.apple.com/us/artist/i-v/1489997756 ☀️ more 5 mag / Everything: https://5mag.net https://instagram.com/5.magazine https://facebook.com/5chicago https://hearthis.at/5magazine https://soundcloud.com/5magazine https://threads.net/@5.magazine

A pillar of the West Coast and American dance music scenes, Galen perfected his skills in the ’90s on long and eclectic DJ sets at renegade & warehouse parties. First among them: his own Sunset Sound System events, a DIY happening in which he played adventurous sets every Sunday in a park framed by the setting sun, the ocean and the Golden Gate Bridge. With some friends in common, we’ve been meaning to interview Galen for years, and took the opportunity presented by the release of his new Magic Bus EP, out May 9 on Justin Martin’s What To Do label. We’re honored to share this new cover mix as well, which Galen made exclusively for 5 Mag. https://djgalen.bandcamp.com/album/magic-bus “This mix is an ode to the house music sound I was first exposed,” Galen tells us. “Not only does it showcase my latest tracks in the flow of a DJ mix, but it is also full of textures and long blends that traverse a delectable journey of ’90s nostalgia and modern production.” Read our bonus interview with Galen in the new issue of 5 Mag # 219 — out now: https://5mag.net/audio/galen-5-mag-cover-mix/ ☀️ more galen / http://soundcloud.com/dj-galen https://www.instagram.com/galensunset http://www.facebook.com/djgalen https://www.sunsetsoundsystem.com https://www.sunsetcampout.com ☀️ more 5 mag / Everything: https://5mag.net https://instagram.com/5.magazine https://facebook.com/5chicago https://hearthis.at/5magazine https://soundcloud.com/5magazine https://threads.net/@5.magazine

Lolo Knows is a pioneering force in the music scene, celebrated as Cleveland and Akron's First Lady of House. With Brooklyn roots, she has been a key figure in the dance music scene for over 22 years. As a resident DJ at Baxter’s Speakeasy and host of the renowned Dirty Disco, her influence extends to Detroit's top venues and the Charivari Detroit Music Festival. In 2024, LOLO won a prestigious DJ mix competition, earning a spot at Miami Music Week's opening shows for Deep Tech LA and sharing the stage with icons like DJ Minx, Delano Smith, Gettoblaster, Osunlade, Waajeed and many more. Her EP "What’s That Feeling" reached number 1 on the Traxsource Tech House chart. "This set is a perfect fusion of deep and soulful house, along with Afro and Latin house, featuring an incredible lineup of artists, including Abel, Manda Moor, Scott Diaz, Jamie Jones, Lenny Kravitz, Byron the Aquarius, Mike Dunn, DJ Disciple, DJ Spen, Michele Chiavarini, Jimpster, and more," Lolo says. "I believe your listeners will really enjoy the diverse sounds! "I’m also thrilled to include my new single, "Higher Place," which will premiere in this mix. It releases this Friday, May 9th on Traxsource for promo and preorder, with the official drop on all major platforms this Friday, May 23rd — just in time for Movement!" https://www.traxsource.com/title/2471195/higher-place ☀️ more lolo knows / https://linktr.ee/clubkid https://www.loloknows.com/lolo-media https://youtube.com/@lolo__knows https://www.instagram.com/lolo__knows https://www.facebook.com/loloknows01 https://www.threads.com/@lolo__knows ☀️ more 5 mag / Everything: https://5mag.net https://instagram.com/5.magazine https://facebook.com/5chicago https://hearthis.at/5magazine https://soundcloud.com/5magazine https://threads.net/@5.magazine

Wake up it's time for a new deep & heady set from LUKUMIPEOPLE for 5 Mag's RISE series LUKUMIPEOPLE (Aphrosoul Lukumi People) (LUKUMIPEOPLE MUSIC, YORUBA RECORDS, MOJÙGBÁ BKNY, WPFW 89.3FM, EATON RADIO, BLAST RADIO) is a musical, cultural, and spiritual polymath.  In addition to being a captivating DJ, he is a spiritual conduit, plant- based yogi, Usui/Tibetan Reiki master teacher, and founder of Lukumi People Music & Oracle Bohemian Artifacts.  LUKUMIPEOPLE has been in the music scene for more than half his life. He has worked as a club security doorman, promotor, dancer, and radio personality.  His deep-house DJ sets can be best described as “Ancient Future Soul Music.”  ☀️ more lukumipeople / https://mixcloud.com/lukumipeople https://soundcloud.com/lukumipeople https://instagram.com/lukumipeople ☀️ more 5 mag / Everything: https://5mag.net https://instagram.com/5.magazine https://facebook.com/5chicago https://hearthis.at/5magazine https://soundcloud.com/5magazine https://threads.net/@5.magazine

Chicago DJ and producer Elbert Phillips pays tribute to the late, legendary Frankie Knuckles with this extended and thoroughly dope classic tribute mix. This is also an intensely personal mix — @elbert-struthers-phillips was both a fan and a confidant of Frankie Knuckles, one of a small handful of DJs handpicked by FK to open for him at his own events and selected shows. He also released a sensational cover of the Frankie Knuckles and Robert Owens classic “Tears” that 5 Mag covered last year. This mix is “a retrospective of his career from his residency at the Warehouse to selections that I think he would appreciate today,” Elbert says. “Two selections from the playlist (Din Jay’s ‘Cosmic Lust’ & Pat Bedeau’s ‘My Life’ aren’t classics, but they remind me of Frankie. Chris Forkis’s ‘Beats & Jembe’ is just a dope track that made sense with the others! Souldynamic’s ‘Too Hot For Love’ is def a classic tune but it’s got a heavier foot and edits.” 🔴 tracklisting / 1. — Mikki – Itchin’ For Love 2. — Gaz Nevada – I C Love Affair 3. — State of Grace – That’s When We’ll Be Free 4. — Bobby Womack – Inherit the Wind 5. — Montana Orchestra – Heavy Vibes (Club Mix) 6. — Henderson & Whitfield – Dancin to the Beat 7. — Candido – Dancin’ & Prancin’ 8. — The Limit – She’s So Devine 9. — Forrest – She’s So Divine (Instrumental) 10. — Phyllis Hyman – Goddess of Love 11. — Rick James – Glow (Instrumental) 12. — Janice McClain – In the Middle 13. — T C Connection – At Midnight (intro only) 14. — Brass Construction – Walking the Line 15. — Jago – I’m Going to Go (Frankie Knuckles Plant Mix) 16. — The Talking Heads – Zimbra 17. — Patrick Simmons – So Wrong 18. — Pushe – Don’t Take Your Love Away 19. — D-Train – You’re The One For Me 20. — Smokin’ Beats – Music 21. — Yvonne Young – Garden of Eve (Maurice Joshua Remix) 22. — Tongue N Cheek – Tomorrow (Frankie Knuckles Favorite Garage Mix) 23. — Chris Forkis – Beats & Jembe 24. — Lonnie Liston Smith – A Song For the Children 25. — Din Jay – Cosmic Lust 26. — Pat Bedeau – My Life 27. — Black Science Orchestra – Where Were You 28. — Souldynamic – Too Hot For Love 29. — D’elegance – Chansons D’elegance 30. — Elbert Phillips & Andre Espeut – Tears (Loving Tribute Mix) 31. — Alison Limerick – Where Love Lives 32. — Incognito – Like the Morning Sun (Reprise) 🔴 follow elbert phillips / https://www.instagram.com/dj_elbert_phillips https://soundcloud.com/elbert-struthers-phillips https://www.traxsource.com/artist/188975/elbert-phillips https://www.discogs.com/artist/1396729-Elbert-Phillips https://www.facebook.com/djelbertphillips/ 🔴 more 5 mag / Everything: https://5mag.net https://instagram.com/5.magazine https://facebook.com/5chicago https://hearthis.at/5magazine https://soundcloud.com/5magazine https://threads.net/@5.magazine

Dubbed the "ghetto-father of the American dance floor" by Underbeat London and Chicago's ghetto house champion by Leor Galil in the Chicago Reader, DJ Slugo is a dance music pioneer, with three decades under his belt producing, DJing and perfecting the ghetto house sound that he helped create. Never letting up since he emerged on the Southside of the city more than 30 years ago, Slugo most recently remixed the track "Chicago" for DRAMA and Ana Morgan's "Pop That" on NYC's Worst Behavior. We did a video feature with Slugo for 5 Mag's fifth anniversary, but we've never done a mix before. We're honored to celebrate him here as the featured DJ in this issue for 5 Mag's issue 218 cover mix. — more dj slugo / https://djslugomusic.com/ https://soundcloud.com/djslugomusic https://www.instagram.com/djslugomusic https://www.youtube.com/user/djslugo https://www.facebook.com/DjSlugoMusic/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/1cdLR0Fz14MLkWY78hNTYT — more 5 mag / Everything: https://5mag.net https://instagram.com/5.magazine https://facebook.com/5chicago https://hearthis.at/5magazine https://soundcloud.com/5magazine https://threads.net/@5.magazine

Booty breaks from Jaggy for this week's RISE mix from 5 Mag. East coast transplant @seanjaggy 's love for house music started at Smartbar during a memorable night at Queen in 2016. Since then Jaggy's gone on to play various venues and undergrounds in the city as well as jumpstarting Green Machine, a new and exciting party with a DIY ethos. Starting his musical journey in 2018 he started playing records at a local afters spot, embracing Chicago deep and jackin styles through his diligent digging at Gramaphone Records and consistent time hanging around Smartbar and other local house events. In more recent times, Jaggy has gone to push the pace, with faster styles such as Acid, Progressive and Tech forward tunes that work peak time dance floors. Beyond the booth, catch Jaggy curating events and collaborating with some of Chicago’s premiere underground collectives. ☀️ more jaggy / https://linktr.ee/jaggychi https://www.instagram.com/jaggychi/ https://www.instagram.com/green_machine_chi/ https://soundcloud.com/seanjaggy https://jaggychi.bandcamp.com/ https://www.facebook.com/JaggyChi ☀️ more 5 mag / Everything: https://5mag.net https://instagram.com/5.magazine https://facebook.com/5chicago https://hearthis.at/5magazine https://soundcloud.com/5magazine https://threads.net/@5.magazine

Our friend Ka§par has made a four hour mix which we're delighted to share with you on this New Year's Day, 2025. This is part 2, listen to part 1 here: https://soundcloud.com/5magazine/kaspar-snorkeling-on-mushrooms-part-1 Ka§par calls it Snorkeling on Mushrooms, blending some of his "most-played tracks of 2024 — both old and new." "The set also reflected real-time interactions with an enlightened and appreciative Lisbon audience, showcasing sudden shifts in mood and cohesive sequencing that underscored the deep connection between DJ and crowd. Broad and eclectic selections interwove with cohesive blocks of inspired transitions, making the performance both innovative and engaging." There's so much that we love about Ka§par's style here — impervious to fashion or fad but always, always in great taste. Big ass playlist here: https://5mag.net/audio/kaspar-snorkeling-on-mushrooms-nye-2025-mix/ 🔴 FOLLOW KA§PAR https://instagram.com/dj_kaspar_ https://instagram.com/suavebairroalto https://percebesmusica.bandcamp.com https://instagram.com/percebesmusica https://open.spotify.com/artist/12FXnE0NEseu1nIIf3di5A 🔴 FOLLOW 5 MAG Everything: https://5mag.net https://instagram.com/5.magazine https://facebook.com/5chicago https://hearthis.at/5magazine https://soundcloud.com/5magazine https://threads.net/@5.magazine

Our friend Ka§par has made a four hour mix which we're delighted to share with you on this New Year's Day, 2025. Ka§par calls it Snorkeling on Mushrooms, blending some of his "most-played tracks of 2024 — both old and new." This is part 1, listen to part 2 here: https://soundcloud.com/5magazine/kaspar-snorkeling-on-mushrooms-part-2 "The set also reflected real-time interactions with an enlightened and appreciative Lisbon audience, showcasing sudden shifts in mood and cohesive sequencing that underscored the deep connection between DJ and crowd. Broad and eclectic selections interwove with cohesive blocks of inspired transitions, making the performance both innovative and engaging." There's so much that we love about Ka§par's style here — impervious to fashion or fad but always, always in great taste. Big ass playlist here: https://5mag.net/audio/kaspar-snorkeling-on-mushrooms-nye-2025-mix/ 🔴 FOLLOW KA§PAR https://instagram.com/dj_kaspar_ https://instagram.com/suavebairroalto https://percebesmusica.bandcamp.com https://instagram.com/percebesmusica https://open.spotify.com/artist/12FXnE0NEseu1nIIf3di5A 🔴 FOLLOW 5 MAG Everything: https://5mag.net https://instagram.com/5.magazine https://facebook.com/5chicago https://hearthis.at/5magazine https://soundcloud.com/5magazine https://threads.net/@5.magazine

Fouk are a Dutch deep house duo with records on Heist, Shall Not Fade, Razor'N'Tape and many more. Their own label, Outplay, is one of the real secret gems in the scene, with a small but tight discography, every release being distinct from the others and absolutely essential. In addition to this issue's cover feature, @justsayfouk also put together this mix for our Sanctify deep house series. "It's full of tracks we've been digging lately," the duo says "It starts out a bit slower, nice and melodic flowing into disco-fied and full on house music upping the tempo along the way! "We had a lot of fun making this mix. It was an honor to do!" 🔴 FOLLOW FOUK https://www.instagram.com/justsayfouk https://soundcloud.com/justsayfouk http://facebook.com/justsayfouk https://outplayrecords.bandcamp.com/ 🔴 FOLLOW 5 MAG Everything: https://5mag.net https://instagram.com/5.magazine https://facebook.com/5chicago https://hearthis.at/5magazine https://soundcloud.com/5magazine https://threads.net/@5.magazine

Tapping into our homegrown, hometown talent for this week's 5 Mag RISE mix with a deep, kinetic set from Chicago DJ and producer Greg Webb. Greg Webb, or G. Webb as his friends call him, is a seasoned DJ, budding producer, and vinyl devotee who’s been igniting dance floors across the Midwest since he came on the scene. Known for his deep, bumping sets, he brings together the rich influences of Chicago, Detroit, and Berlin, crafting a sound that speaks to the soul and keeps the energy flowing. With a style that’s both raw and refined, Greg’s music is crafted for true dance floor connection, balancing groove and grit in a way that resonates on a visceral level. ☀️ more greg webb / https://soundcloud.com/djgregwebb https://www.instagram.com/g_webb/ https://www.facebook.com/djgregwebb ☀️ more 5 mag / Everything: https://5mag.net https://instagram.com/5.magazine https://facebook.com/5chicago https://hearthis.at/5magazine https://soundcloud.com/5magazine https://threads.net/@5.magazine

Straight from the Riga underground, Taran & Lomov take this week’s episode of RISE, 5 Mag’s weekly DJ mix series. From Latvia, Taran & Lomov are a dynamic DJ and production duo working together for the last two decades. Their label, Amber Muse, has served as a platform for events, radio broadcasts and an outlet for their own productions, which under this moniker and Queer On Acid have also appeared on Ovum, Kneaded Pains and other imprints. In October Taran & Lomov released their debut album. Semper Supra is a superb 9 track collection, ranging from analog electronica to minimal, raw techno amped up by a persistently pleasant electro buzz. Exceptionally well produced, Semper Supra is out now on Amber Muse. This 88 minute mix for 5 Mag’s RISE series features some of their own tracks plus music from Gerd, Deetron, Marli, Enzo Siragusa, Midland and more. Full playlist: ☀️ tracklist / 1. — Taran & Lomov - Nano Crab (Amber Muse) 2. — CEOE - Meet Me at the Cascades (Toy Tonics) 3. — Subsonique - After All (Local Talk) 4. — Gerd - Easin' in the S-System (Unreleased 2004 Version) (Frame of Mind) 5. — Taran & Lomov - 5 Pints (Amber Muse) 6. — Jungle Wonz - 20 Paces from the Moon (Steve Mac Remix) (Nu Groove Records) 7. — 100Hz - Whisper (100 Hz (Lee Renacre) 8. — Taran & Lomov - Slow East (Amber Muse) 9. — Vincenzo - Assassin (Sublease Music) 10. — Bushwacka! - Hot To House (Nu Groove Records) 11. — Obergman - Pentaquark (Craigie Knowes) 12. — Stefan Braatz ft. Harry Dennis - Outlaw (Nu Groove Records) 13. — Deetron - The Loft (Black Nation Records) 14. — Enzo Siragusa - Last E (fabric Records) 15. — Marli - New Arrivals (Unknown to the Unknown) 16. — Taran & Lomov - Sober Orange (Amber Muse) 17. — Midland - Chapter 10 (Graded) 18. — Taran & Lomov - Outro ☀️ more taran & lomov / http://www.facebook.com/TaranLomov" http://www.instagram.com/taranlomovmusic http://www.soundcloud.com/bogdan-taran ☀️ more 5 mag / Everything: https://5mag.net https://instagram.com/5.magazine https://facebook.com/5chicago https://hearthis.at/5magazine https://soundcloud.com/5magazine https://threads.net/@5.magazine

Baltimore house music icon Teddy Douglas drops a 60 minute mix for 5 Mag in celebration of his new album, "I'm Here." @teddy-douglas-official has left a deep and indelible mark on house music in America and worldwide from his records with The Basement Boys and Jasper Street Co. — one of the creators of the Baltimore house sound that changed club music forever. Teddy Douglas's new album, I'm Here, debuts this month on Nervous Records and features collaborations with an array of outstanding artists, including Ultra Nate, Fast Eddie, Sipho and more. "The tunes featured on my new Mix for 5 Magazine are some hot new jams I’m feeling at the moment," Douglas tells 5 Mag, "and also some of my exclusive remixes, such as the classic Joe Smooth’ I'm Not Giving Up’ and Spencer Morales ‘Without Love’ (Teddy Douglas Tedd Patterson Edit). The mix also features some brand new tunes from my first solo LP ‘I'm Here’, which has just been released on Nervous Records, including ‘Star In the Ghetto’ featuring Buckshot from Blackmoon, ‘Tonight’ featuring Richard Farrell and legendary Ultra Nate’s collaboration with me on ‘Searching (For Your Love)’. One of my favourite personal dance floor cuts at the moment, is my collaboration with Hip House legend Fast Eddie with ‘House Music’, which is already being hammered by Louie Vega in his DJ sets. I hope you enjoy the mix!" ☀️ tracklist / 1. — Teddy Douglas, Buck Shot - Star in the Ghetto 2. — Franksi - Ummm Yeah 3. — Jasper St Co. - Solid Ground Accapella 4. — Teddy Douglas ft Richard Farrell - Tonight 5. — Teddy Douglas & Ultra Nate - Searching For Your Love 6. — Teddy Douglas ft Pauline Taylor - Don't Turn Your Back On Me 7. — Spencer Morales – Without Your Love (Teddy Douglas Love Break Remix) 8. — Joe Smooth - I’m Not Giving Up (Teddy Douglas Edit) 9. — Jasper St Co. - A Feelin 10. — Teddy Douglas ft Fast Eddie - House Music 11. — The Thing/ Teddy Douglas - The Violin 12. — Danny Tenaglia - Tonight (Remake) ☀️ more teddy douglas / https://www.instagram.com/djteddydouglas https://linktr.ee/djteddydouglas https://soundcloud.com/teddy-douglas-official https://www.traxsource.com/title/2388160/im-here https://www.juno.co.uk/products/teddy-douglas-im-here-vinyl/1046655-01/ ☀️ more 5 mag / Everything: https://5mag.net https://instagram.com/5.magazine https://facebook.com/5chicago https://hearthis.at/5magazine https://soundcloud.com/5magazine https://threads.net/@5.magazine

A native New Yorker now resident in Barcelona, Spain, Ralph Session has learned over time how to create distinct musical vibes in his productions and DJ sets. Session has been on a tear lately, releasing dope records on Freerange and Local Talk, so we asked him to put together this issue's cover mix — a 2.5 hour set for our Sanctify deep house series. "All the shit I spoke about [in this issue's interview], I put into this mix," Ralph says. "There definitely was some drinks and a J or 2 involved, yezzir. But the mix is full of tracks that I love. New shit, my shit, classics, it's all there! I went heavy on the NY/Chicago connection because ayyy that's my shit. It's over two hours so I went to a lot of different places. So check out the whole thing and let me take you on a ride." tracklist / 1. — Moist Briefs - Iridescent (Vocal Version ) - Toucan Sounds 2. — Freak Seven - We Bring The Music (Jimpster Remix) - Freerange Records Meloglen - For Hire - LoudEast Records 3. — Tom Trago - All Right - TT Imprint 4. — Jerk House Connection - Brooklyn (Original Mix) - Different Muziq 5. — Mike Nasty - Fingers Underground (Original Mix) - Nasty Tracks Retromigration - You Win - Wolf Music 6. — Fast Eddie, Steve Silk Hurley, Freaky - Chicago House Scene (Freaky Silk Extended Edit) - S&S Records 7. — Jean-Jez - I Need Somebody - Flat White Records 8. — Miranda Nicole - Love Song (Just One Jazz Out Mix) - Makin' Moves 9. — DFRA - Brown Sugar (Atjazz Remix) Deeppa Records 10. — Larry G - I Just Wanna Know - De La Groove 11. — Ice Spice - In HA Mood (Ralph Session NYC Boot Tapes Mix) - White Label 12. — Boob Jazz - Midnight Ceremony - Rush Hour VS Mr V - H.O.U.S.E Accapella - Sole Channel Music 13. — Ralph Session - Hold Me - Half Assed Records 14. — Ralph Session VS First Choice - Session's Delight (Ralph Session NYC Boot Tapes Mix) - White Label 15. — Max Grief - Ignorance Is Bliss - Heist Records 16. — Billy Paul - Only The Strong Survive (CrateBug Edit) - White Label 17. — Anotr - Relax My Eyes - No Art 18. — Patrice Rushen - Haven't You Heard (Joey Negro Extended Disco Mix) - Z Records 19. — Cricco Castelli - StreetLife (Block 16 Remix) - Maya 20. — Adryiano - Me And You and Her - Heist Records 21. — Cardi B - Bodak Yellow (Ralph Session NYC Boot Tapes Mix) - White Label 22. — T.O.T. - Voices (Tot's Mars Mix) - Restricted Access 23. — DFRA - Mantis - Deeppa Records 24. — Musiq Soulchild - Newness (Ralph Session NYC Boot Tapes Mix) - White Label 25. — Jennifer Hudson, Beyonce & Jaime Foxx - Family (Blaze Roots Vocal Mix) - Blaze Imprints 26. — Made In U.S.A - Melodies (CrateBug Edit) - White Label 27. — Mr V - Put Your Drink Down - Vega Records 28. — Boys Noise - Overthrow (Boys Noise 303 Overdub) - BoysNoize Records 29. — Cajmere, Wayne Williams - Acid House - Cajual 30. — Maurice, Les Adams - This is Acid (K&T Dance Mix) - Nu Soul 31. — Acid Jerks - I Got To Know feat Brillstein (Original Mix) - Refuge Recordings 32. — Phillipi - Hacido - DEEWEE 33. — Floorplan - Let The Church - !K7 🔴 FOLLOW RALPH SESSION https://soundcloud.com/ralphsession https://www.instagram.com/RalphSession https://ralphsession.bandcamp.com/ https://linktr.ee/ralphsession 🔴 FOLLOW 5 MAG Everything: https://5mag.net https://instagram.com/5.magazine https://facebook.com/5chicago https://hearthis.at/5magazine https://soundcloud.com/5magazine https://threads.net/@5.magazine

Rick Wade is one of those electronic music producers who deserves the honorific title of "maestro." Listening to his music unlocks vibes, sensations, triggered by a deep knowledge of music that is impossible to reproduce without doing the work. The same, I think, goes for his DJ sets. This mix series, Sanctify, was created with a sound like Rick Wade's in mind: warm, analog-sounding deep house. "Late Night Basix" could be an alternate title. Though we started with others, Rick Wade drew the blueprint for this. 🔴 FOLLOW RICK WADE https://rickwade.bandcamp.com https://www.instagram.com/rickwade1986 https://x.com/rickwade1 https://www.facebook.com/rickwade2/ 🔴 FOLLOW 5 MAG Everything: https://5mag.net https://instagram.com/5.magazine https://facebook.com/5chicago https://hearthis.at/5magazine https://soundcloud.com/5magazine https://threads.net/@5.magazine

Wake up with a new set from NYC-based DJ James Park for 5 Mag's weekly RISE mix ☀️ @jamesparkjp is a music lover, record collector, and DJ who has been DJing in NYC for 10 years. He was inspired first by DJ Day, Gilles Peterson, and DJ Muro and then by living in cities with world-class music: Chicago and New York. His goal is to always take his listeners on a sound journey from beginning to end, taking them through different parts of the world through a sound system or a pair of headphones. This mix is recorded live from his "Let's Move!" party, which he co-founded with Sana Fujimura. The party is dedicated to highlighting the representation of Asian DJs and cultural identity. This hour-long mix was recorded all on wax at Moodring in Bushwick on 8/8/24. Through the mix, he goes through Detroit, West Africa, India, Korea, Thailand, and an electric variety of sounds. 🔴 FOLLOW JAMES PARK: https://soundcloud.com/jamesparkjp https://www.instagram.com/jamesparkjp 🔴 FOLLOW 5 MAG: Everything: https://5mag.net https://instagram.com/5.magazine https://facebook.com/5chicago https://hearthis.at/5magazine https://soundcloud.com/5magazine https://threads.net/@5.magazine

We've been searching for a proper way to post all this stuff from 5 Mag's 18 years of history that slipped through the cracks. This series, SYNC, is our way to revisit that history in a respectful way and not just dump a bunch of content back on the internet without context. We could think of no better way to start than with this lost mix from the great Paul Johnson. There was never a time that we asked Paul Johnson for a favor and he turned us away. You could hit him up at 5am for a mix, an interview, a booking, a DJ chart, a free track or to sit for several hours for a video interview, as he did for our 5 year anniversary project. He was usually still up, and he almost always complied. He wasn't just a brilliant artist — maybe the best house music DJ and creator that Chicago ever produced. The guy gave of himself and his time like no one else. This was not an original 5 Mag mix. Paul used to post mixes to SoundCloud almost weekly and delete them when they reached 100 downloads. This one he called "Jive Turkey," and it was posted just prior to Thanksgiving weekend in 2012. We embedded this mix for a shortlived feature called "ChicagoCast," highlighting new mixes from figures in the Chicago house scene. Paul later deleted it, and when I asked about it he sent it over for us to repost. It seems to have fallen completely off the map since then; according to Google it's not available anywhere and this might be the only copy, or at least the only one we could find.

Born and raised in Japan, Y.U.K.IKO (aka Legitimategroove) has been digging for all sorts of exotic records for 30 years. She began to DJ in Okinawa in 2010 before moving to Michigan in 2012. In 2017, she reignited her love for DJing and has been playing for the bboy community and at dance battles in Detroit, as well as music festivals, bars, clubs and art foundations. She established her own dance cypher event "Inspiration Exchange" in 2019 in collaboration with 313.fm Detroit with the vision of bringing back the connection with music and dance and creating a cultural and spiritual sanctuary on the floor. She is a monthly resident for The Face Radio Brooklyn and Beloved WTF. In 2021 Y.U.K.IKO relocated to Chicago where she's played for Excursions, the Jazz Funk Dance Party at Podlasie with Leja Hazer as well as frequently appearing at Marble Bar, MotorCity Wine, Foxglove, UFO Bar, Moondog Cafe and other shows in Detroit and elsewhere throughout the world, including New York, London, Philadelphia, Cleveland, South Korea and Japan. This mix for 5 Mag's RISE series is made with jazz records that have been inspiring Y.U.K.IKO for her whole life blended with "some beautiful jazzy house records created by the legacy of Chicago." 🔴 FOLLOW Y.U.K.IKO https://www.instagram.com/legitimategroove/ https://www.facebook.com/koizumi.yukiko https://ra.co/dj/yukiko 🔴 FOLLOW 5 MAG Everything: https://5mag.net https://instagram.com/5.magazine https://facebook.com/5chicago https://hearthis.at/5magazine https://soundcloud.com/5magazine https://threads.net/@5.magazine

5 Mag's RISE series returns this week with a new mix from Brooklyn-based DJ @theelectrocherry. A native of Columbus, Ohio, Electro Cherry draws inspiration from underground DJs and producers in Berlin, Detroit, and Brooklyn Electro Cherry mixes underground minimal tech and deep house that keeps the crowd moving all night. Electro Cherry is dedicated to uplifting women, non-binary, and trans DJs and producers in the electronic music scene. When she isn’t spinning at your favorite club you can find her working with Support Women DJs. Support Women DJs is a movement for gender equity in the EDM industry. Based in NYC, we host raves with all-women lineups and foster a queer-inclusive community of DJs & Supporters. "Rachel Brosman, founder of Support Women DJs, and I decided to start hosting a monthly open decks event at Hell Phone, a woman-owned bar in Bushwick, Brooklyn," she says. "We recognized the need for women, non-binary, and trans DJs to have a safe space to practice, which inspired us to create this event. Through this event, we have met amazing DJs at all levels. Rachel has even booked some of them for her other events because of these open decks!" 🔴 Follow Electro Cherry: https://www.instagram.com/electro.cherry/ https://soundcloud.com/theelectrocherry https://www.instagram.com/supportwomendjs/ https://www.instagram.com/cafecherinyc/ 🔴 Follow 5 Mag: Everything: https://5mag.net https://instagram.com/5.magazine https://facebook.com/5chicago https://hearthis.at/5magazine https://soundcloud.com/5magazine https://threads.net/@5.magazine

Wake up: Sourires leads you into a summer weekend with new deep set for 5 Mag's RISE series. ☀️ @souriresmusic is making a name for himself in the scene thanks to his latest works characterized by a fresh sound, his tracks are rich in sampled and melodic parts and have a well-defined sound. He's released music on Internasjonal Space Station, Tropical Disco, Saint wax and Samosa Records, where he has collected a dozen tracks that have been well appreciated and supported in Europe and beyond. He approached the world of DJing at the age of 19, but music has always been his passion, hip hop, jazz, funk, and as he grew up he continued to cultivate and study these styles until they became an important part of his productions. This mix is part of 5 Mag's RISE series, a weekly DJ mix series created solely because missed the fun of putting together a weekly DJ mix series. Everyone is welcome. Full playlist on our main page ⬆️ 🔴 Follow Sourires: https://linktr.ee/Sourires https://www.instagram.com/dj.sourires https://soundcloud.com/souriresmusic https://www.traxsource.com/artist/648300/sourires https://open.spotify.com/artist/61rs6CkwSqrEaKl3g4yvxI 🔴 Follow 5 Mag: Everything: https://5mag.net https://instagram.com/5.magazine https://facebook.com/5chicago https://hearthis.at/5magazine https://soundcloud.com/5magazine https://threads.net/@5.magazine

Nick V @nickv was born in Manchester but for the last three decades has been an integral part of the scene in Paris. His La Mona events, which he talks about elsewhere in this issue, are a dance culture party running since 2008 and "exploring the relationship between dance and electronic music," which "often sees dance enthusiasts sharing the floor with house music heads. La Mona has "long celebrated the LGBTQ scene, catering for the Parisian community and encouraging alternative dances such as Vogueing, Waacking and many more which were birthed out of the early disco and house scene in the US." As a DJ, record collector, audiophile and crate digger, Nick V's sound traverses through disco, deep techno, broken beat, boogie and dancefloor jazz while keeping house music at the core of everything. This cover mix for 5 Mag Issue 214 is the perfect encapsulation of that. 🔴 FOLLOW NICK V https://linktr.ee/NICK_V https://soundcloud.com/nickv https://www.instagram.com/nickvparis https://www.facebook.com/NICKVDJ https://www.instagram.com/lamonaparis https://linktr.ee/lamonaparis https://monamusique.bandcamp.com/music 🔴 FOLLOW 5 MAG Everything: https://5mag.net https://instagram.com/5.magazine https://facebook.com/5chicago https://hearthis.at/5magazine https://soundcloud.com/5magazine https://threads.net/@5.magazine

Nodding deep house of the finest vintage and highest quality imaginable: Demarkus Lewis, the producer's producer, remixes SAFE PASSAGE by Always Friends (aka Brad Eller of Glass Slipper). Part of the remix EP of Always Friends' SIGNIFICANT OTHER EP, out June 14 2024 from No Way Back: 🔗 Link: https://hypeddit.com/alwaysfriends-eg/significantotherremixes 🎙 Always Friends @alwaysfriendsmusic - A veteran producer with decades of experience working with Duo Electro and more recently @glassslipperatx Brad Eller's new Always Friends sound combines "1/3 deep house, 1/3 dub techno, and 1/3 euphoric vibes, all woven into a seamless auditory tapestry." 🎹 Demarkus Lewis @demarkuslewis - The legendary Texas house music producer and DJ and owner of Grin Music. 🏷 No Way Back - https://www.traxsource.com/label/69409/no-way-back 📆 Out on Friday June 14 2024 on No Way Back. Pre-order and pre-save: https://hypeddit.com/alwaysfriends-eg/significantotherremixes

Like so many artists, we discovered @hennaonna 's music for the first time on David Nichols' @closertotruth label — her gorgeous and sophisticated Midori no Basho EP, released just over a year ago. Based in Yerevan, Armenia, Henna has also released stand-out tracks on labels including Nite Grooves, Kindisch, Lisztomania and more. Though impressed by her productions, we never heard her DJ. And then we heard her mix, and we were sold on it. Henna has a dope sound — that deep and warm deep house vibe that fits so well with our Sanctify mix series. This is the cover mix from 5 Mag Issue 213, featuring Laurent Garnier, Petals In Sound and more, and out now ⚡️ 🔴 FOLLOW HENNA ONNA https://soundcloud.com/hennaonna https://www.instagram.com/henna_onna https://www.traxsource.com/artist/557932/henna-onna 🔴 FOLLOW 5 MAG Everything: https://5mag.net https://instagram.com/5.magazine https://facebook.com/5chicago https://hearthis.at/5magazine https://soundcloud.com/5magazine https://threads.net/@5.magazine

🌅 Rise and shine it's time for more house music ☀️ Our latest mix is a warm & beautiful set from Anna Schreit for 5 Mag's weekly RISE series Anna Schreit @anna-maria-schreit was born and raised in Berlin, into a family of a musician who exposed her to a diverse range of music genres from a very young age. Her father's art rock band was one of her earliest influences, shaping her understanding of music and its various forms. Despite living in a beloved techno city in Europe, it was actually during a trip to Munich that Anna was introduced to the world of electronic music. It was here that she discovered the exotic sounds of house music, which proved to be a turning point for her musical journey. After falling in love with the endless possibilities of house music, Anna began DJing in 2012 to share the tracks she had collected and built up over the years. Her goal was to create immersive experiences and take her listeners on unique journeys through her sets. Anna Schreit's latest release is Duck EP, her first for the legendary Compost Records — a "warm and funky soulful three track" EP, each of which are dedicated to one of the three bookers at Berlin's Sisyphos where Anna is one of the club's valued regular DJs: https://compostrecords.lnk.to/AnnaSchreit-DuckEP This mix is part of 5 Mag's RISE series, a weekly DJ mix series created because missed the fun of a weekly DJ mix series. 🔴 Tracklist: 1. Chaos In The CBD - Outdoor Limit 2. Anna Schreit - Julian Is A Hero 3. Demarkus Lewis - You Remind Me 4. Wade Teo, Kameelah Waheed, Charles Rickards - La De Da (feat. Kameelah Waheed) (Kenny Dope Remix Main) 5. Bassekou Kouyate, Masalo - Jamako (Masalo Blue Print Version) 6. Wajeed - Let‘s Give It Up (feat. Archpriest Rev. Wanika K. Stephens, D_Sean Jones) 7. Frits Wentink - Trouble Man (Jovonn Drive Remix) 8. Martin Solveig, Mousse T - I’m A Good Man (Mousse T Breakbeat Remix) 9. Karizma (Groove A ‘K‘ Ordingly 10. Jakarta & Dave Lee - American Dream (Atjazz Remix) 11. Swing Time Dee, Joey Negro - Motivation (Joey Negro Rodox Dub) 12. Willem Mulder - Freaky For You (ft. Anna Schreit) 13. Anna Schreit - Enzio On Rainbow Road 🔴 Follow Anna Schreit: https://soundcloud.com/anna-maria-schreit https://instagram.com/anna_schreit https://facebook.com/annaschreitmusic https://open.spotify.com/intl-de/artist/726KuNPw31Ly92v80w6jLs 🔴 Follow 5 Mag: Everything: https://5mag.net https://instagram.com/5.magazine https://facebook.com/5chicago https://hearthis.at/5magazine https://soundcloud.com/5magazine https://threads.net/@5.magazine

Jillian X @jillianx is a house DJ and event curator based in Chicago and co-founder of Stylin' Out Network. A dancefloor queen with punchy, bangin’ house beats that don’t stop, her style blends deep house, garage, and Chicago jackin' vibes. An intense love for all styles of house music combined with a never-ending search for that ultimate track is what motivates her sets. Jillian X has DJ’d throughout Chicago at Le Nocturne, Celeste, Emporium, Sleeping Village, Virgin Hotels, Arbella, Nine Bar, Logan11, Brunchlox, and My House Music Fest. She has curated events for Red Bull Dance Your Style, Silver Room Block Party, Sleeping Village, The Whistler and Elastic Arts, among others. About this mix: "I wanted to celebrate the sounds that I bring to my monthly Dance Planet residency at Emporium," in Logan Square every 4th Saturday, she says. "Growing up in the 90’s in NJ, I was exposed to early club and house tracks often played on the radio, and while I didn’t then know their origins in Chicago, I always knew how those tracks made me feel, and they still make me feel the same way to this day!! It’s peak energy vibes, incorporating influence from Chicago and Jersey, mixing deep n soulful house with some high octane club bangers." This mix is part of 5 Mag's RISE series, a weekly DJ mix series created because missed the fun of a weekly DJ mix series. 🔴 Follow Jillian X https://linktr.ee/mrwyser https://soundcloud.com/jillianx https://www.instagram.com/jillian_x https://www.stylinoutnetwork.com 🔴 Follow 5 Mag Everything: https://5mag.net https://instagram.com/5.magazine https://facebook.com/5chicago https://hearthis.at/5magazine https://soundcloud.com/5magazine https://threads.net/@5.magazine

Black Sjuan is a DJ and producer with deep, deep roots in the Chicago house music scene. For the last three years we've been reviewing his records under this alias, on his own label Assylum Effort & on Chicago's seminal Fresh Meat Records. In addition to the amazing interview with him (which will be coming later this week), he put together our cover mix for #5mag212. It's all, he says "very Chicago. I use a lot of tracks from Chicago people, a lot of Chicago people that I really admire" in this mix. "My mix is just riddled with secret messages. If you notice I use a lot of antiphony in my mixes — meaning I find tracks that are like a call and response. I make the tracks talk back and forth. That's just my style. A lot of DJs don't like that because they think it's too showy or the DJ is doing too much. "Personally, I feel like the track itself is not the final product. The mix is the final product. And I will even take it further to say that the blend itself is the final product. And that's not necessarily the case for everybody. A lot of people just wanna show up, play their tracks and highlight their own tracks. I'm a big fan of Spencer Kincy, so I just like to take tracks and make new tracks out of 'em. I like to remix them right in front of you when I'm DJing live. So that's how I am on the mix. "But if you listen to this mix, there are double entendres. I don't know if you noticed the first double entendre, but the first track is called 'Orientation.' It happens to be a favorite track of mine. But 'Orientation' is at the beginning of the mix, the beginning of my mix, the beginning of knowing who Black Sjuan is. "As the track goes on, it blends into Derrick Carter's 'Where U At?' So from 'Orientation' to 'Where U At?' You get it? I do that in all my tracks and all my mixes. There's nothing less than a double entendre. There's always at least a double entendre. "That's just how I am — all my stuff has to mean something. It drives people crazy sometimes but it all means something." 🔴 Follow BLACK SJUAN https://blacksjuan.bandcamp.com/music https://assylumeffortrecords.bandcamp.com https://www.traxsource.com/artist/400952/black-sjuan https://www.instagram.com/black_sjuan_chicago 🔴 Follow 5 MAG Everything: https://5mag.net https://instagram.com/5.magazine https://facebook.com/5chicago https://hearthis.at/5magazine https://soundcloud.com/5magazine https://threads.net/@5.magazine

Wake up, stay up and don’t stay in: new mix from @WYSER aka Matt Wyser of Custom Vibes, the DJ duo REDUX and part of Shfft Chicago. His latest release is I Need with Petty Davis released in March on Chicago’s Cheap Talk Records. This mix is part of 5 Mag's RISE series, a weekly DJ mix series created because missed the fun of a weekly DJ mix series. 🔴 Follow WYSER https://linktr.ee/mrwyser https://soundcloud.com/wyser https://www.instagram.com/mrwyser https://www.facebook.com/mrwyser 🔴 Follow 5 Mag Everything: https://5mag.net https://instagram.com/5.magazine https://facebook.com/5chicago https://hearthis.at/5magazine https://soundcloud.com/5magazine https://threads.net/@5.magazine

Wahine is a DJ, radio host, blogger and promoter, winner of the Defected Croatia Mix Contest in 2019 and co-host of Spin City on MyHouseRadio. She is a Passion Ibiza Radio resident and host of events in Atlanta including Soul Seek, Joy*Ride and Wahine's Hideaway. ✯ ✯ ✯ FOLLOW WAHINE ✯ ✯ ✯ https://linktr.ee/wahine_dj https://soundcloud.com/wahinedj https://www.instagram.com/wahine_dj/ https://www.facebook.com/wahinedj ✯ ✯ ✯ FOLLOW 5 MAG ✯ ✯ ✯ Everything: https://5mag.net https://instagram.com/5.magazine https://facebook.com/5chicago https://hearthis.at/5magazine https://soundcloud.com/5magazine https://threads.net/@5.magazine

Now celebrating his third decade as an artist, engineer, producer, and sound designer, Chicago's @djaaronchase identifies as "a househead with a techno heart who spawned from Chicago's underground rave circuit in the early 1990s." Heavily influenced by the legendary pioneers of house music, and emphatically inspired by the authentic sounds of Detroit, Aaron gravitated towards nightlife subculture where the music could be experienced at the highest vibration. He is the mastering engineer for iHeartTechno Records and has DJ'd alongside artists including Green Velvet, Louie Vega, Honey Dijon, DJ Sneak, Paul Johnson, Robert Armani, Joey Beltram, DBX and more. ✯ ✯ ✯ FOLLOW DJ AARON CHASE ✯ ✯ ✯ https://linktr.ee/djaaronchase https://www.instagram.com/djaaronchase https://www.facebook.com/djaaronchase https://soundcloud.com/djaaronchase ✯ ✯ ✯ FOLLOW 5 MAG ✯ ✯ ✯ Everything: https://5mag.net https://instagram.com/5.magazine https://facebook.com/5chicago https://hearthis.at/5magazine https://soundcloud.com/5magazine https://threads.net/@5.magazine

Home Team @home_team is a House/Garage producer with past releases on Rhythm Vibe, Aathee Records, The Pool House, and Plastik People Recordings. He holds over a decade of experience performing alongside artists such as Paul Johnson, Michael Serafini, Garrett David, Fortune, Justin Long, Flava D, Adam Port, Jevon Jackson, + many more. He's also a cofounder & resident DJ of the Cultivate party series based in Oshkosh, WI. ✯ ✯ ✯ FOLLOW HOME TEAM ✯ ✯ ✯ https://linktr.ee/home_team https://www.instagram.com/home_team45 https://soundcloud.com/home_team ✯ ✯ ✯ FOLLOW 5 MAG ✯ ✯ ✯ Everything: https://5mag.net https://instagram.com/5.magazine https://facebook.com/5chicago https://hearthis.at/5magazine https://soundcloud.com/5magazine https://threads.net/@5.magazine

Black Eyes is a DJ and producer who hails from Manchester, UK and is now a resident of Berlin. He is also the head of Lost Control 2097 where he releases his "hydro-trippin house and aquatic techno from Atlantis," heavily influenced by heavyweight producers such as Mike Huckaby, Walt J, Omar S and Norm Talley. In addition to the interview in this issue, Black Eyes put together this issue's cover mix. This mix is "a collection of tracks I'm either playing out at the moment or just had on repeat listening. I've always kept my DJ sets quite deep but with touches of soul and Detroit vibes. I'm always interested in how a mix flows so there is a specific journey I'm interested in taking the listener in this one. I hope you guys enjoy the deep sound of hydro-trip." tracklist / 01 — DJ Spider: Flee To Agartha. 02 — Kai Alcé: Hi-Lee Teched Off. 03 — Delano Smith: Ancestors (Deep Mix). 04 — Fresh & Low: Wind On Water. 05 — Tension: Maestros. 06 — Kevin Reynolds: Family Tree. 07 — Oscar P. The Drum (Mzala Wa Afrika M.W.A Mix). 08 — Alex Attias: Skylite. 09 — Benklawk & Mabutana feat Tshepo King: Dance. 10 — Overtone Series: Shuffle Shack. 11 — Roberta: Nope, Not Today feat Lady Blacktronika. 12 — No Milk: Awake. 13 — Mistanomista: Another Day. 14 — Julio J: SsU. 15 — Loftsoul x Miruga: Michigan Nights. 16 — Son Of Sound: Jewel Eye Nights. 17 — Jamie S: The Educator (A Tribute To Mike Huckaby). 18 — Generation Next: Dream States. ✯ ✯ ✯ FOLLOW BLACK EYES ✯ ✯ ✯ https://linktr.ee/lostcontrol2097 https://www.instagram.com/lost_control_2097 https://www.instagram.com/blackeyes_lost_control https://soundcloud.com/lostcontrol2097 https://lostcontrol2097.bandcamp.com/music ✯ ✯ ✯ FOLLOW 5 MAG ✯ ✯ ✯ Everything: https://5mag.net Sign up for our big news list: https://5mag.net/list https://instagram.com/5.magazine https://facebook.com/5chicago https://soundcloud.com/5magazine https://hearthis.at/5magazine

Incredible dopeness from Belgian producer Gratts, dropping four tracks of banging house music on Klub Romance. Donning a new guise as Trackhead T, Gratts focuses on the spectral and esoteric side of house on this deep club track, "Empyrean Crossing," premiering here for 5 Mag. "Keeping things raw and stripped back, the Belgian challenged himself in the studio to use about 12 channels max per track. The result is Klub Romance, a little nod to his old stomping ground Berlin: 4 flavours of deep club trax with influences ranging from early Felix Da Housecat to Boo Williams or even Schatrax." 🔗 Link: https://www.juno.co.uk/products/gratts-presents-trackhead-t-klub-romance-vinyl/971622-01/ Listen to "Mantra" from the same release via @junodailyonline - https://soundcloud.com/junodailyonline/premiere-gratts-mantra-be-strong-be-free 🎙 Gratts aka Trackhead T - Belgian by birth, a resident of Berlin for 8 years and now living in South Australia, @gratts has been making music under the guise of “various projects and alter egos” for years. I don’t know what the others are, but at least under this name, and over the last few years, his productions have truly shined. “Brighter Future” featuring the vocals of Robert Owens & released on our friend Jorge Caiado‘s Inner Balance label, sets the tone. It’s sunny and consciously optimistic music, crafted by an artist with serious songwriting and arrangement skills. “Sun Circles,” released earlier this year, is a composition so bright you can feel the radiant chords as well as you can hear them... Read more: https://5mag.us/gratts 📆 Out on December 11 2024, vinyl only.

This is a very special one: Atjazz delivers a sterling remix of a collaboration between Irish duo Searchlight and vocalist Tolü Makay on CAN WE GO BACK, released by Goldie's Fallen Tree/1Hundred label. From soaring, soulful vocals to a dramatic uptempo jump at the 3 minute mark, you get the sense from the start that there was more talent in the room making this one record than will pass through most labels all year long. Soulful, dynamic and utterly spellbinding. Part of the Searchlight mixes, released on Fallen Tree/1Hundred this Friday Nov 17. Listen to the full record (and you will want to listen to the full record!) on our SoundCloud now. 🔗 Link: https://bfan.link/searchlight-remixes 🎙 Searchlight - Searchlight is the Jazz/Neo-soul/ Broken Beat creation of Irish drum and bass producers Cian McCann (ZeroT) and Dom Purcell (Beta2). Their debut, self-titled album was released in September 2022 and their remix of "Sensual" was recently showcased on Goldie's Timeless (The Remixes) album. 🎙 Tolü Makay - Tolü Makay is an Afro-Irish singer, born in Nigeria and raised in the midlands of Ireland. Inspired by soulful artists across the globe such as Erykah Badu, Nina Simone, Amy Winehouse, Asa and Labyrinth, Tolu strives to create songs that will forever inspire, heal and touch generations to come 🎹 Atjazz - https://soundcloud.com/atjazz UK house music legend Martin Iveson, music producer, composer, mix & mastering engineer, artist and owner of the eponymous Atjazz Record Company, purveyors of the best records you've heard in your life. 🏷 Fallen Tree/1Hundred - https://soundcloud.com/fallentree1hundred a new record label curated by electronic music pioneer Goldie. 📆 Out on Friday November 17 2023 from Fallen Tree/1Hundred. Pre-order and pre-save: https://bfan.link/searchlight-remixes