Duke Dumont returns with his first new music of the year, unveiling the soaring single ‘I Need You Now’. From the outset, the track draws on Dumont’s signature deep house aesthetic, merging soulful vocals, hypnotic basslines, and shimmering synth work. As a result, it captures both intimacy and urgency—crafted for summer festival climaxes and late-night club [...]
The ultimate bitch track. Junior Vasquez's '90s house gem captured a scandalous chapter in New York nightlife—and cut his friendship with Madonna short. Sometime during the mid '90s, Junior Vasquez received a message on his answering machine from his then-BFF—who just so happened to be the world's biggest pop star. "Hello Junior, [...]
Three hours of power from the Solid Grooves boss in New York, supported by Favela. https://youtu.be/ApDcQqOoUrE?si=GWHg-XWkKEUfwNoy We present the special full set recording from Michael Bibi’s NYC Block Party at Brooklyn’s Navy Yard. Presented by TekSupport, the party marked Bibi’s first appearance in New York since 2021 and saw 10,000 fans descend upon the industrial [...]
Loco Dice here. I’m excited to share my Playlist of the Week after releasing my new album Purple Jam. I’m super proud of it and I can’t wait for you to hear it. Purple Jam is a record soaked in both swag and sound design, drawing inspirations from the past, present and future of who I am as [...]
Forty years of house history, fashion, and philanthropy—Trax Records proves underground music never ages, it evolves. Chicago gave us House, Trax gave it a home; 40 years on, the revolution’s still jackin’. When people talk about the origins of house music, they often start with basements, clubs, and borrowed drum machines. But the moment it turned [...]
I had the distinct pleasure of getting acquainted with Debbie Graham during Miami Music Week in March. In fact, she played at the My House Radio FM showcase party and showed everyone her vast talent. Not only is Debbie a phenomenal DJ; she is also a genuinely kind and interesting person. My House Radio [...]
africandanceunderground.jpg HOMECOMING™ founder Grace Ladoja and electronic music lead Zoë Hodges pick out 10 essential DJs from the African dance underground Africa’s club culture is entering a new phase driven by DJs who aren’t waiting for validation from the global stage and outside of traditional infrastructures. The rise in electronic music in [...]
Chicago invades London WITH LOVE this June 26 as 5 Mag celebrates our 20th anniversary with a release party at BBE. 5 Mag is turning 20 years old this summer and to celebrate we’ve pressed an exclusive, limited edition vinyl-only release. WITH LOVE features three tracks from foundational house music producers Mike Dunn, Roy Davis, [...]
immersivevrexhibit.jpg Taking place as part of Frequencies, a series of events and exhibitions at London's Barbican Centre exploring “the sounds that shape us”, In Pursuit of Repetitive Beats is an immersive VR experience that transports listeners back to 1989, into the heart of acid house and UK rave culture at its prime. Here, after trying the [...]
I had a very special opportunity to connect with Domingo Canate, author of "I Was There." "I Was There" is Domingo's personal memoir about his life and times spent at the Paradise Garage. "I Was There" is beautifully written--painting a lively and detailed picture of those nights he spent at the Garage, not as [...]