The hottest Electronic Music Substack posts right now

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First Floor #201 – Down the Drain

First Floor • 609 implied HN points • 18 Jan 24
🎶 Music Electronic Music Music journalism Music recommendations
  1. Pitchfork, a prominent music publication, underwent major restructuring, signaling a dark moment for music journalism.
  2. The recent resurgence of independent newsletters, blogs, and podcasts is linked to the decline of professional music media.
  3. Quality music journalism is in danger, with a need for consumers to support and pay for it to keep it alive.

First Floor #203 – Looking in the Mirror

First Floor • 176 implied HN points • 01 Feb 24
🎶 Music Reviews Electronic Music Journalism
  1. Many recent articles have highlighted challenges faced by music journalism, especially in the era of streaming and social media.
  2. Former Resident Advisor editor Ray Philp offers constructive criticism on music reviews and suggests potential improvements.
  3. Music journalists are exploring solutions to industry challenges, such as declining demand for music news and the evolving media landscape.

Memory Lane

Glenn’s Substack • 786 implied HN points • 28 Jun 23
🎭️ Culture Internet Law Electronic Music
  1. The author reflects on being part of the early blogosphere in the development of the internet.
  2. They engaged in various online activities like creating music and defending electronic music promoters.
  3. Teaching Internet Law led the author to continuously seek new online ventures and stay engaged in the digital world.

A Very Special Announcement

First Floor • 393 implied HN points • 28 Mar 23
🎶 Music Electronic Music Newsletter Essays Culture
  1. First Floor newsletter is becoming a book called 'First Floor Volume 1: Reflections on Electronic Music Culture'.
  2. The book includes updated essays from the newsletter, new material, and a foreword by Martyn, offering a comprehensive look at contemporary electronic music culture.
  3. The book shares insights on electronic music culture, industry challenges, and the future trajectory of the genre.
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Physics vs Surrealism

Cybernetic Forests • 0 implied HN points • 07 Mar 21
🎨 Art & Illustration Photography Surrealism Physics Electronic Music Visual Arts
  1. Berenice Abbott used her art to make physics compelling and accessible, rather than using physics to create art.
  2. In the past, there was a fear in the scientific community that public engagement in science would corrupt the purity of science.
  3. Science communication should be seen as a form of research that extends understanding and application of knowledge, not just as PR for scientists.