Weekly Digests

First Floor #293 – Just One More

Closing thoughts on 2025, plus a round-up of the latest electronic music news and a fresh batch of new track recommendations

Dec 18, 2025 • Shawn Reynaldo

First Floor #292 – Read the Fine Print

The majors are cozying up to AI, plus a round-up of the latest electronic music news and a fresh crop of new track recommendations.

Dec 4, 2025 • Shawn Reynaldo

First Floor #291 – The Cheese Stands Alone

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

Nov 27, 2025 • Shawn Reynaldo

First Floor #290 – DIY or Die

Thoughts on Sónar's line-up reveal, an interview with Al Wootton, a round-up of the latest electronic music news and a fresh slate of new track…

Nov 20, 2025 • Shawn Reynaldo

First Floor #289 – This Is Getting Ridiculous

Superstruct and Sónar are fighting back, plus a round-up of the latest electronic music news and a fresh batch of new track recommendations.

Nov 13, 2025 • Shawn Reynaldo

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.

Nov 6, 2025 • Shawn Reynaldo

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, 2025 • Shawn Reynaldo

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, 2025 • Shawn Reynaldo

First Floor #285 – Money Matters

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

Oct 16, 2025 • Shawn Reynaldo

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, 2025 • Shawn Reynaldo

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, 2025 • Shawn Reynaldo

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, 2025 • Shawn Reynaldo

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