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December 26, 2021

Heavy Rotation: Technique – New Order

The sonic hedonism achieved in New Order’s Technique is still felt in music today. Released in January, 1989 it heralded an end to the indulgent excesses of the ‘80s with a wink, embracing the unknown pleasures to come with the birth of rave culture.

July 14, 2022

Heavy Rotation: The K&D Sessions – Kruder & Dorfmeister

A gravity well of sleepy beats trades mystery with understanding for those listeners foolish enough to believe they possess the cipher to translating the 22 songs by trip hop duo Peter Kruder and Richard Dorfmeister on their 1998 downtempo compilation of remixes The K&D Sessions.

August 31, 2022

Tim Lawrence: One Man’s Journey through the Evolution of Dance Floor Culture

Can a cultural analysis along with the connection of historical, interstitial circumstances obtained through hundreds of interviews with those directly involved reveal the birth of utopian dance floor culture in a little-known Manhattan loft five decades ago? Many feel Tim Lawrence – British author and a professor of cultural studies – has done just that.

November 30, 2022

Tim Lawrence on David Mancuso: How High Fidelity Shaped Dancefloor Culture

Tracing the evolution and defining credo of a global sub-culture and attributing it almost exclusively to the influence of one person is a tricky proposition. Yet, historical data points cross-referenced with hundreds of interviews has led British author Tim Lawrence to the conclusion that reluctant DJ, storyteller, dance party architect and ‘Loft’ legend David Mancuso is that person.