Disco
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Kayper—real name Kaajal Bakrania—was born in Croydon, South London and raised in a family of DJ-producers. During the early 2000s, while still at university studying Music Technology, she drew inspiration from Nookie, her cousin and a pioneer in the UK’s jungle and drum & bass community, and she quickly gained recognition for her exceptional skills […]
The influence of Dan Ghenacia—a kingpin of the Paris underground music community—on global electronic music can hardly be overstated. He fell in love with music whilst spending a year in California in his early 20s and upon his return to Paris he opened up his own record store and started a series of afterparties, where […]
Vocalist Danielle Moore of Crazy P has died, according to a post by the UK house music group. She was 52 years old.
The Miami Disco classic Odyssey is much loved in the discotheques. It owed its existence to a scruffy ’70s musician and the cheesy sci-fi TV show he wrote for.
Bonobo has shared a new track through Ninja Tune. On “Expander,” the British artist deftly weaves organic vocals and instrumentation with peak-time dancefloor sensibilities. The track is a staple at his OUTLIER sets, an event series he curates and DJs. The track follows 2022 singles “Defender,” “ATK,” and the New York disco-inspired EP with Totally […]
Get ready for that one anthem which will ignite your Friday. Summer just got a whole lot cooler. Out today is the unexpected, yet highly successful pairing of Shallou and Night Tales. The three minds have cooked up a Disco House gem titled ‘I Just Wanted to Dance‘, and it is a sneak peek into […]
After two brilliant debut EPs on the Pleased As Punch label, the anonymous UK DJ and producer, Groove P lands on Mark Knight’s Fool’s Paradise with ‘U Dance’. An instant funky House groover, ‘U Dance’ is a sure-fire peak time floor filler with just the right amount of filtered disco strings, infectious hooks, playful vocal […]
A collaboration from two long-time partners in crime has just hit the stores. Great news comes today from the world of Tech House, in particular, that pumping House sound we all grew to know and love — and we get to hear it tonight from one of its trailblazers. We’re talking about the Toolroom sound, […]
The proceeds from the Glitterbox-released LP Legacy will go toward Kathy Brown’s healthcare fund as the legendary house singer confronts stage four lung cancer.
There’s something to be said for a party that is still going strong after seventeen years. That party is La Mona, a gathering in Paris paying tribute not only to house music but also its passion for the art of dance.
Czboogie catches Dames Brown backstage at Movement Festival 2024 to talk the trio’s origins, Defected and the late, great Amp Fiddler.
Three dope tracks on black wax celebrating the city of Detroit’s foundation.
Curtis Mayfield’s timeless anthem, ‘Move On Up’, originally from his 1970 debut album, ‘Curtis’, gets a mammoth make-over from one of the UK’s best producers for the job, Mark Knight. Bringing a funky modern twist to this much-loved iconic classic, Mark ramps up the energy, delivering a respectful and playful fusion of classic soul and […]
In the ever-evolving world of electronic music, remixes often breathe new life into beloved tracks, bridging the gap between nostalgic reverence and contemporary innovation. This is precisely what French producer Tommy Glasses achieves with his latest endeavour, a scintillating remix of “When The Sun Goes Down” by Jorge Montiel & Juan Laya, featuring the soulful […]
There are probably people in this scene with more innate talent than Seven Davis Jr, but we haven’t met them. The brilliant producer, DJ and musician is subject of the latest 5 Mag cover story, plus Nick V and the 17 year strong La Mona Paris, Chicago’s viral Elevator Music, disco archeology and more inside […]
Inspired by the early era club culture in the US, Robin Flux—a German DJ-producer based in Copenhagen, Denmark—bought his first turntables as a teenager and taught himself to mix records. “My journey into electronic music began at a very young age through the love of dancing, which has always been a big part of my […]
Oh look at the time – it’s time2jack with Wahine in an elevated disco and house mix for 5 Mag’s weekly RISE series.
2 musical legends, Jocelyn Brown and John Morales (of M+M fame), join forces once again on a spine-tingling remake of Inner Life’s ‘I’m Caught Up (In A One Night Love Affair)’ for Quantize Recordings. Giving this greatly loved Disco classic a shiny new make-over, Jocelyn has delivered a powerful vocal performance, whilst John flexes his […]
More house excellentness on Delusions of Grandeur, this time featuring four cuts from Athenian DJ / producer Lex.