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The Afterlife Festival Barcelona 2025 previously released, confirming a two day debut at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on June 13–14. What sets this edition apart is the artistic split between the minds behind Tale of Us with MRAK, the solo alias of Carmine Conte, curating Day Two on Saturday, June 14. While Anyma (Matteo Milleri) will craft the Friday experience, Saturday belongs entirely to MRAK a visionary known for bringing storytelling, emotion, and conceptual performance into the

Ravers across Southern California eager to ring in the new year were recently presented with various electronic events to ring in 2025. From massive indoor raves to multi-stage outdoor festivals, these events provided expanded opportunities for this raucous holiday from Los Angeles to San Diego. However, out of all of the dance music festivities throughout sunny SoCal, there was one event that stood out amongst the rest due to its location, amenities and killer roster of artists: Proper NYE. Pro

Imagine this: it’s 6:15pm on a Friday. You’ve just clocked out of work and you’re ready to let loose. The pulsing beats of Whitney Houston’s “I Wanna Dance with Somebody” echo off the walls, the rhythm seeping into your veins. This is Fete Music Hall in Providence, Rhode Island. But it’s not your typical nightclub. The party here ends just as others are beginning. Welcome to the Earlybirds Club, where women come to dance their cares away before 10pm.  Designed by two Generation X creatives f

Checo is a New Hampshire native, Miami based artist who started his journey in music by teaching himself to play guitar and write songs as a young teen. Music was mostly a hidden passion as basketball dominated his early life. After going on to play Division 1 basketball in NYC for 1 year he decided to leave basketball behind to explore his growing passion for music. He has been sharpening his writing and production skills ever since and in the past few years has been mostly inspired by and focu

Hailing from South Africa, Chee has proven to be a force to be reckoned with inside of the bass music scene. After several years of lateral experimentation in sound design, South African producer CHEE erupted into the international bass scene following a handful of successful self-releases and releases through Dutch label, UNDERSLUG. Once music began circulating, his sonic innovation and advanced production skills quickly gained the attention of many prime figures in the industry, gaining him su

Known as a “producer’s producer,” South African artist CHEE has proven a highly skilled level of production and attention to detail has earned him the respect of many in the production and sample culture scene. He recently released a remix (“Temper”) on IMANU’s UNFOLD Remixes LP earlier this month and just about anything he touches seems to take the electronic music community by storm. Now, he’s back with a thrilling 5 track EP via Deadbeats titled ‘Polarities’ that sonically speaking, lives

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Based in Tampa, FL Chemikkal is an up and coming DJ/Producer with a penchant for getting people on their feet and producing infectious tunes. With a military background and strongly influenced by real life experiences, Chemikkal has developed a tenacious work ethic over the years, allowing him to progress to become the DJ/Producer he is today.  His latest single “Missing You” is an emotive experience that can’t help but envelop you in a plethora of uplifting melodies. Already earning the nod of

Based in Tampa, FL Chemikkal continues to impress us with all that he does. He has developed a tenacious work ethic over the years, allowing him to progress to become the DJ/Producer he is today. Whilst many DJs and Producers are one trick ponies, Chemikkal has a unique innate competency to ingeniously present music in multiple forms while maintaining a consistent brand. Apart from being fluid, the artist’s ability to appeal to a plethora of different audiences from all walks of life in the very

As the saying goes, all good things come to those who wait. And after nearly four years, Chet Porter has finally delivered his debut album, EVERYTHING YOU'VE EVER SEEN. The album is a masterclass in authenticity. Porter holds nothing back from a songwriting perspective, fearlessly diving into new horizons with lush soundscapes that encapsulate the depth his music has long-exuded. Collaborators include fknsyd, EVAN GIIA and Alison Wonderland, each of whom contributes to the journey Porter has so

Producer and DJ Chewna reveals his newest single, ‘Light It Up,’ a dynamic Tech House track that offers a glimpse into his creative vision, direction, and approach. With an instinct for blending genres, he is shaping a sound that feels both fluid and grounded, drawing from a range of influences to ensure his work reflects originality and skill. Now, with his latest release, he further explores the intersection of immersive grooves and melodic elements, adding another confident entry to his stead

San Diego-born producers Cheyenne Giles and Ookay have reunited to release "My Mind," out now under Steve Aoki's Dim Mak banner. Following the success of their last collaboration "For Life," this bass house banger skillfully balances thick basslines with anthemic synths, making it ideal for both sweaty nightclubs and major festivals alike. "My Mind" features a bouncy beat propelled by a pumping bassline and rowdy synths. Driven by an infectious vocal, it's a track that's sure to keep listeners m

Chicago’s rising star Sherm isn’t letting off the gas, and his latest single ‘Set It Up‘ is primed to dominate dance floors all summer long. Fresh off his electrifying “Toxic” tour supporting heavyweights like Dombresky, Steve Aoki, and Sidepiece, Sherm returns with a track guaranteed to heat up your summer. ‘Set It Up’ is a sizzling house heater that fuses Sherm’s signature high-energy style with his underground roots. A pulsating bassline throbs beneath scorching synth stabs and a spirited

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Sherm and Olivia Mancuso are setting a new standard for industry collaboration in the birthplace of house music.  The Windy City-born DJ and Elevated Frequencies podcast host are readying the inaugural Chicago Music Nexus event, a new summit promising to bring together artists, industry professionals and entrepreneurs for networking, education and electronic music discovery sessions. "The US dance music scene is blossoming and growing at an extremely rapid pace—there is no denying its relevance

Dance Mutha · Mike Dunn Presents MD III – Tracks From The Beginning Vol 1 (Clips) Mike Dunn is a pivotal house artist who brought his own famously raw and stripped-back style combined with infectious hip-hop elements. He is behind plenty of well-known anthems, most famously ‘Dance You Mutha’ and ‘God Made Me Phunky’, and founded Dance Mutha in 1988. It released music by MD Connection, Gershon Jackson and I-ROC-T, while Dunn also co-founded seminal acid labels Warehouse Records and Muzique Rec

Outset, a highly anticipated new live music venue located on the outskirts of Lincoln Yards in Chicago, set to open this spring. The 750 person capacity, 10,000 square foot venue is ready to make an impressive impact on Chicago’s rich live music scene. The space is just north of downtown area and extremely close to The Salt Shed which has been an amazing addition to the city just about 2 years ago. Outset has been designed to offer the production value of a large-scale venue coupled with the

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) has abruptly pulled the plug on a Brown Line "Rave Train" event that was set to take place in the Windy City on June 15th. The event's organizer, Redline Chicago, sold out of tickets to what was billed as an "exclusive charter train experience" complete with performing DJs across three multiple cars while traversing the city's downtown stations. Redline Chicago characterized the last-minute cancellation as "shocking" and maintain that they had been in talks wi

Chicago’s new All Of Us festival has locked a red-hot showcase for Pride weekend at Grant Park. Helmed by Chicago powerhouse Auris Presents, Dreambrite Presents, and LA’s highly touted queer party, A Club Called Rhonda, the two-day event will debut this June 27-28, celebrating dance music’s LGBTQ+ roots with all-day dance party on the shores of Lake Michigan, featuring a genre-spanning roster of clubland’s leading DJs. Day one culminates in a trio of formidable DJ sets from Grammy-nominated ho

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Labor Day weekend 2024 gets electric with the return of ARC Music Festival in Union Park. The post Chicago’s ARC Music Festival announces 2024 lineup appeared first on 5 Magazine.

Apollo XO & TekNoNo make an impressive match with their newly released collab, “Gang,” while representing both Chicago and Detroit, respectively. This club-friendly heater blends styles of hip hop and house, making for a crowd-pleasing combo. Apollo XO & TekNoNo establish a smooth, addictive flow from the jump — before the track builds up and drops into a bold, confident groove, complimented by thick, gritty synths and basslines. To sum it up, “The single brings together a hybrid of ge

Electronic music icon Chicane has today announced a very special date at London’s prestigious Royal Festival Hall on Saturday 29th March 2025.   Playing a live symphonic performance of his huge 2023 release, ‘Far From the Maddening Crowd – Symphonic Rehearsal’; a rework of the iconic first album – this will be a once in a lifetime show, never to be repeated.   Renowned for his signature fusion of ambient, house, and trance, Chicane has remained a major force in the music world. Since establishin

Seriously asking, is there anything this man cannot do?! It’s incredible just how gifted Nick Chicane is. Once famous for his timeless classic ‘Saltwater‘, which is widely considered one of the core tracks of Trance and Dance music of all time, he hasn’t stopped releasing music year after year, for over a quarter of a century. As far as Beatport goes, Nick’s discography has accrued to about 1,000 releases. (!). Chicane’s impressive catalogue offers more than a couple gems, and while ‘Sal

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