CHICAGO (CBS) -- Chicago is getting ready to celebrate 40 years as the birthplace of house music. On Tuesday, the city revealed plans for the big anniversary, turning Daley Plaza into a dance party.

West Coast house music legend Daniel Wherrett -- known as DJ Dan -- has died. The sad news was posted to his social media ...

DJ Dan, the legendary California DJ and EDM producer, has died. He was known for pioneering the West Coast house sound.

Have you enjoyed the mainstream success house music has received since the release of Beyonce’s “Renaissance” and Drake’s “Honestly, Nevermind” albums? As many already know, house music has always ...

House Music started right here in Chicago and for lovers of the music genre, this weekend is jammed packed with all sorts of fun activities. Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, wherever you are. The ...

Summer is officially over, and as the days get longer, it’s only natural that we take stock of the season’s biggest moments in music. There are a lot of themes and events that nabbed summer’s ...

We’ve heard the “oonts oonts” jokes about dance music, but fewer people know the roots of that “oonts oonts” sound. The genre is about far more than just a bassline and upbeat vocals to jump along to ...

You only had to look at the titles to see that something was up: “Atmosphere,” “Morning Factory,” “Brighter Days.” There was a new dawn in America, and the rising sun was house. Like any unearthly ...

The world of electronic dance music (EDM) is exploding. The market for this music—and the experiences associated with it—is on a serious growth trajectory. And it’s not limited to any single ...