Weekly Digests

First Floor #288 – The Devious Patience of Corporations

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

11 hrs ago •

First Floor #287 – An Unexpected Surprise

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

Oct 30 •

First Floor #286 – Why Engage with Critics When You Can Just Weather the Storm?

The music industry's (sadly effective) "wait it out" strategy, plus a round-up of the latest electronic music news and a fresh slate of new track…

Oct 23 •

First Floor #285 – Money Matters

A round-up of the latest electronic music news and a fresh batch of new track recommendations.

Oct 16 •

First Floor #284 – Abundance and Exhaustion

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

Oct 9 •

First Floor #283 – The Unfortunate Twisting of Language

Thoughts on accountability, plus a round-up of the latest electronic music news and a fresh bundle of new track recommendations.

Oct 2 •

First Floor #282 – Getting Down to Business

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

Sep 25 •

First Floor #281 – Emojis Won't Pay the Bills

A few thoughts on why performative support isn't enough to preserve independent music culture, plus a round-up of the latest electronic music news and a…

Sep 18 •

First Floor #280 – Independence Is a Must

The newsletter reaches a new milestone, plus an interview with Relaxer, a round-up of the latest electronic music news and a fresh crop of new track…

Sep 11 •

First Floor #279 – Pundits and Presenters

Music journalists are increasingly starring in their own work, plus a round-up of the latest electronic music news and a fresh bundle of new track…

Sep 4 •

First Floor #278 – The Joys of Non-Algorithmic Discovery

Spotlighting some under-the-radar independent labels, plus a round-up of the latest electronic music news and a fresh slate of new track…

Aug 28 •

First Floor #277 – Walking the Walk

Re-evaluating boycott strategies, plus a round-up of the latest electronic music news and a fresh batch of new track recommendations.

Aug 21 •

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