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We’re building a guide to books about house music and electronic music history, culture and analysis, curated by 5 Mag’s staff.
South Australian DJ and producer Steve Hart is known for producing all shades of house music during his musical career spanning a couple of decades, Steve’s productions and remixes have landed on labels such as Vicious, LW Recordings, Central Station, Poolside, and 405 Recordings, among others. In recent years, he’s had several successful releases on […]
Parisian native, now Californian resident, Laurent Wolf is one of France’s most booked DJ’s in the world alongside the likes of Bob Sinclar and David Guetta. Boasting a career for several decades, he was the original resident at Paris’ legendary club, The Queen, for 10 years back in the early 90’s, before becoming an international […]
Baby Weight, aka Cara Eser, hails from Washington, D.C. and has burst through with a distinctive style of dance music that is rich in melody and designed for the party. She has served up albums and EPs that climbed high in the Beatport charts and picked up support from peers like The Blessed Madonna and […]
Cash Only has swiftly carved out a reputation as a versatile producer on the house scene, blending driving house rhythms with afro-inspired elements and a nod to his UK Garage and Jungle roots dating back to 1996. His rapid ascent in the studio has seen him sign tracks to acclaimed labels such as Nervous, Dvine […]
A stunning new debut album ‘The ‘Digital Love‘ from talented French artist Slowz is upon us, brimming with future soul and moody pop-tronica; sensibilities that he has proudly championed since his inception in 2013. The producer and songwriter has ushered an impressively wide spectrum of projects over the last decade, including for the likes of […]
Of Colombian and Italian heritage, singer Desta French is one of a new wave of Latin artists in the UK blending the music of her roots with RnB , Jazz, Hip Hop and Soul. From her first single “Shame”, Desta has led from the front as the first UK-born LatinX artist to have an entirely […]
London born, Sydney resident singer / songwriter Clio is the Disco diva alter ego of recording artist Danielle Bellas. Danielle has collaborated with names such as Jud Mahoney, Rishi Rich, and Jon Reichardt. As she embarked on her new Clio project, Paul Brandoli, platinum-accredited songwriter and producer came on board, helping to cultivate and shape […]
This edition of Influences comes from Efterklang, the Danish pop band comprising childhood friends Mads Brauer, Casper Clausen, and Rasmus Stolberg. In September, they’re due to release Things We Have In Common, their seventh album, which was written in collaboration with pianist and composer Rune Mølgaard, who left the band in 2007 after the group’s […]
Thando is a New York-born DJ and producer with deep South African roots, making waves in the electronic music scene. He has released music on esteemed labels such as Fool’s Gold, Spinnin’, and Selected. His unique sound has garnered attention and respect within the industry, leading to notable songwriting and production work for artists like […]
Rising star DJ/Producer Josh Gregg continues to break new ground with his newfound label project, Poles Apart. Following the imprint’s launch in May 2024 with the spirited single ‘Connection’ and follow-up release ‘Film Noir’ in June, Josh reveals his new single ‘Walk Your Way’. DMCWorld goes Trainspotting with Josh Greg. Josh Gregg – Walk Your […]
Hilit Kolet has been integral to London’s underground scene ever since she was slinging vinyl at Soho’s legendary Black Market Records. Her distinctive, energetic DJ style established her behind the decks, playing everywhere from Ibiza to Berlin via Shanghai and Oslo. Continuing her hugely successful run of 2024 releases, Hilit Kolet returns to Radio Slave’s […]
Ghenwa Nemnom is a Lebanese musician and electronic music producer known for her mastery of the Qanun, a traditional Middle Eastern string instrument. Ghenwa has travelled extensively, absorbing musical traditions from around the world, including African and folk music, which have significantly influenced her work. Returning to Lebanon, she dedicated herself to modernizing the Qanun, […]
Theus Mago is a Mexican producer, DJ and co-head of the dance music label, Duro. He released his debut single ‘Ritmo Extraterrestre’ in 2015 through the French/German label, Correspondant, gaining support from Solomun, Dixon, Âme and Haai, kicking off a constantly busy world touring schedule. He has released on labels such as Lumiere Noire, Turbo […]
The Supreme Court weighs in on the fate of a 1984 breakdancing jam with a wild backstory.
London’s X-Press 2 have been at the vanguard of British electronic music for three decades. In that time this acclaimed DJ and production duo, alongside Ashley Beedle, have turned out many hits. Both Rocky and Diesel have a truly pioneering spirit that fuelled early nineties underground anthems such as the percussive ‘Muzik Express’, ’Kill 100’, […]
Robby East is an Amsterdam-based music producer known for his ‘chill’ take on melodic house music. The half Dutch, half South Korean has made significant strides in his career, signing with the esteemed label This Never Happened by Lane 8 in 2022. Shortly after, Robby’s track “Toucan” was the most played song on SiriusXM Chill […]
As ODESZA‘s “The Last Goodbye” tour finally turned into an actual prophecy, their fans weren’t prepared for the void they’d soon confront. Returning to the breathtaking Gorge Amphitheatre in their home state of Washington, the duo developed “Echoes,” a tech-driven art installation moonlighting as a monument to their unparalleled connection with those ride-or-dies. “The Last Goodbye,” which takes […]
NIKKNAME is an Austria-based DJ & producer who has contributed plenty Jorkes’ Freeride Millenium label over the years and is also a mainstay of the Vienna scene. As well as offering up standout singles, he’s featured on the IMPACT and Queer Base compilations and also made his way to Ombra International and Mangali. As he […]
London’s creative music duo, 2fox (aka Max Sinàl, and Ivor Novello Award winning Renell Shaw) are making big waves on the scene with their blend of eclectic soulful dance music. With over 10 million streams and 350,000 monthly listeners on Spotify, 2fox continue to connect their global audience with some of the UK’s most exciting […]