Weekly Digests

First Floor #268 – Someone Has to Ask the Hard Questions

The impotence of the traditional music press, plus a round-up of the latest electronic music news and a fresh crop of new track recommendations.

Jun 12 •

First Floor #267 – A Bright Spot Among the Bad Vibes

Takeaways from the growing controversy around the Sónar festival, plus a round-up of the latest electronic music news and a fresh bundle of new track…

Jun 5 •

First Floor #266 – Exploring Parallel Worlds

a.k.a. An interview with novelist Aria Aber, plus a round-up of the latest electronic music news and a fresh slate of new track recommendations.

May 29 •

First Floor #265 – It Doesn't Have to Be This Way

Looking for alternatives to an increasingly corporatized music culture, plus a round-up of the latest electronic music news and a fresh batch of new…

May 22 •

First Floor #264 – Money Talks

The inescapable business-ification of dance music, plus a round-up of the latest electronic music news and a fresh crop of new track recommendations.

May 15 •

First Floor #263 – The Pluses and Minuses of Perpetual Recycling

An interview with Carré, plus a round-up of the latest electronic music news and a fresh bundle of new track recommendations.

May 8 •

First Floor #262 – What Happens When the Lights Go Out

An interview with Carrier, plus a round-up of the latest electronic music news and a fresh slate of new track recommendations.

May 1 •

First Floor #261 – Context Desperately Needed

Wrestling with the antiquated vocabulary of dance music, plus a round-up of the latest electronic music news and a fresh batch of new track…

Apr 24 •

First Floor #260 – Which Tier Will You Pick?

The balkanization of an already divided music internet, plus a round-up of the latest electronic music news and a fresh crop of new track…

Apr 10 •

First Floor #259 – That Explains It

An interview with Andy Crysell about the history of brands in dance music, plus a round-up of the latest electronic music news and a fresh bundle of new…

Apr 3 •

First Floor #258 – That Was Unexpected

Processing some surprise pushback, plus an interview with Ploy, a round-up of the latest electronic music news and a fresh slate of new track…

Mar 27 •

First Floor #257 – The Messenger Matters

RA's unconvincing call for change, a look at the unexpected resurgence of bands, plus a round-up of the latest electronic music news and a fresh batch…

Mar 20 •

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