5 Magazine DJ Mixes, Podcasts and Free House Music

Cueing up a proper Chicago deep house mix from the city's own DJ and producer Aaron Antoniou for this week's ☀️ RISE mix from 5 Mag.

Aaron Antoniou 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, Aaron Antoniou 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. Aaron Antoniou 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, Aaron Antoniou'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 — Aaron Antoniou'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

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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. — Aaron Antoniou - 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. — Aaron Antoniou, 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)

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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!

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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.

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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. ❤️

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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.

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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.

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