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First Floor #173 - It's Weird That Music Journalists Aren't Covering This
a.k.a. Talking EDM with Katie Bain, plus a round-up of the week's electronic music news and a fresh crop of new track recommendations.
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Katie Bain Has Spent Her Career Covering EDM; There's More to It Than You Think
a.k.a. An in-depth interview with the director of Billboard Dance.
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First Floor #172 – This Song May Give You Nightmares
a.k.a. The iconic 'Unsolved Mysteries' theme, plus a round-up of the week's electronic music news and a fresh batch of new track recommendations.
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The Unusual Staying Power of 'Unsolved Mysteries'
a.k.a. A closer look at one of television's iconic theme songs.
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First Floor #171 – They Have to Do Better Than That
a.k.a. Breaking down an act of journalistic malpractice, plus a round-up of the week's electronic music news and a fresh slate of new track…
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Crypto Shame and Lazy (or Worse) Journalism
a.k.a. Resident Advisor gifted Friends with Benefits a little bit of reputation rehab.
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First Floor #170 – This Is What Happens When I Go on Vacation
a.k.a. A round-up of the week's electronic music news and a supersized batch of new track recommendations.
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A Quick Correction
a.k.a. Apparently I can't read a calendar.
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First Floor #169 – Maybe DJs Should Be Paying for That
a.k.a. Reconsidering promo lists, plus a round-up of the week's electronic music news and a fresh batch of new track recommendations.
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What If DJ Promos Stopped Being Free?
a.k.a. Soma Records is finding out.
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First Floor #168 – Those Numbers Look Bad
a.k.a. The seemingly precarious state of music crypto's most exclusive social club, plus a round-up of the week's electronic music news and a fresh…
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Friends with... Significantly Fewer Benefits Than Before
a.k.a. A fresh look at Web3's premier music community.
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