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.
October 13, 2023

Heavy Rotation: Moby – Play

Moby’s genre-shifting 1999 album Play, was recorded in a bedroom following the death of his mother. More hail Mary than mea culpa, by the time Play was finished Richard Hall was halfway out the door on his music career.
February 2, 2024

Best music of 2023

For the moment I’m willing to consider music to be the only life raft within swimmable distance of this sinking ship. I can’t imagine a more apt moment for a mode of human expression free of violence, divisiveness, and hate; something that speaks to our better angels and lets our worst demons take an overdue nap.