Music
Wonder
An hour long progressive DJ mix with a focus on storytelling, Wonder airs quarterly on the 2nd Monday of the month at 6 PM EST, only on the Home of Underground Electronic Music: FRISKY. It can also be listened to on-demand for those with a FRISKY Premium account.
I am so grateful for this music, and for all those whose paths I’ve crossed because of it. To connect with others through FRISKY who share the same passion and love has been such an amazing experience, and I couldn’t be more excited to have the opportunity to be able to share my own personal perspective through Wonder.
Music News
I am grateful to create connections with other passionate electronic musicians through my work as News Director for FRISKY and Contributing Editor for 5Mag. Read some of my favorite articles & interviews below.
Oliver Lieb on Making Music Come to Life
There are a handful of names whose music directly influenced the direction of electronic music, whose sound became definitive of an underground movement as it was starting to find its audience around the world. Oliver Lieb is one of those names.
Dance Loud: This Moment & The Next
Chicago electronic music duo Dance Loud survived adversity to release their best work. After “The Moment,” they’re just getting started…
Photographing Iconic Moments in DJ History with Dean Belcher
You may not know his name, but you’ve surely seen his work. The Global Underground series was given its visual style through the lens of Dean Belcher, forever capturing the energy and atmosphere of the GU DJs as they traveled around the world bringing their music to every corner of the planet.
Soela: Resonance
5 Mag is in love with the sound of Elina Shorokhova, aka Soela. The Berlin-based DJ and producer talks to Lauren Krieger and plays some dope wax for our latest 5 Mag Mix.
A Decade of Suara: Coyu on Success, Balance, Tech House, and Cats
Building from one person to 20 employees who manage a label, fashion line, events, cat rescue and more, Suara has grown beyond all of Coyu’s expectations. What began on the side of his first label Atypical Farm, Suara soon overtook its predecessor and required the full effort of Coyu and an ever-growing team.
Something Real: Peter Croce & the Story of Rocksteady Disco
Rocksteady Disco is releasing some of the best and most important records in the scene today. Lauren Krieger talks to founder Peter Croce on the Detroit vinyl label’s origins and aspirations.