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First Floor #298 – Another Week in Bizarro World
An interview with Shackleton, plus a round-up of the latest electronic music news and a fresh slate of recommended new releases.
Feb 5
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Shawn Reynaldo
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Richie Culver Has Better Taste Than I Do
A guest recommendation from the multidisciplinary UK artist, whose techno-oriented creations are issued under the name Quiet Husband.
Feb 4
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Shawn Reynaldo
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Shackleton Stopped Second-Guessing Himself
An interview with the famously reclusive—and musically singular—artist, who talks about collaboration, creative evolution, social media, trance and the…
Feb 3
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Shawn Reynaldo
39
5
January 2026
First Floor #297 – Welcome to the Big Leagues
An interview with Caterina Barbieri, plus a round-up of the latest electronic music news and a fresh batch of recommended new releases.
Jan 29
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Shawn Reynaldo
14
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The Large Has Better Taste Than I Do
A guest recommendation from the NYC-based selector and savvy, behind-the-scenes industry operator.
Jan 28
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Shawn Reynaldo
10
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Caterina Barbieri Is Tapping into the Source
An interview with the celebrated Italian composer, who talks about creativity, technology, collaboration, life in Berlin and her experience as the…
Jan 27
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Shawn Reynaldo
38
3
First Floor #296 – Just Be Straight with People
Thoughts on Pitchfork's new subscription rollout, revisiting some gems from 2016, plus a round-up of the latest electronic music news and a fresh crop…
Jan 22
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Shawn Reynaldo
19
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Félicia Atkinson Has Better Taste Than I Do
A guest recommendation from the French avant-garde musician, electroacoustic composer and visual artist.
Jan 21
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Shawn Reynaldo
24
Sixteen Great Electronic Records from 2016 That You Probably Forgot
Putting the internet's latest nostalgic impulse to good use.
Jan 20
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Shawn Reynaldo
22
First Floor #295 – So So Many Substacks
Artists are suddenly flocking to the newsletter format, plus a round-up of the latest electronic music news and a fresh bundle of recommended new…
Jan 15
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Shawn Reynaldo
15
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HMOT Has Better Taste Than I Do
A guest recommendation from the Bashqort academic and sound explorer.
Jan 14
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Shawn Reynaldo
7
Your Favorite Artist Is Probably Starting a Newsletter
Frustrated with the algorithm and the underlying rigidity of social media, musicians are looking for new ways to communicate with the public.
Jan 13
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Shawn Reynaldo
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