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A survey of post-pandemic nightlife, with Shawn Reynaldo

The Culture Journalist

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The Evolving Role of DJs in Nightlife

This chapter discusses the evolving role of DJs in the post-pandemic nightlife scene, exploring the impact of online platforms like Instagram and Boiler Room on DJ culture. It highlights the shift from the experience economy to the attention economy and how it has shaped the way DJs interact with their fans. The chapter also explores the differences between the role of DJs in the past compared to the present, emphasizing the increasing superficiality of culture and the pop starification of DJs.

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