

A survey of post-pandemic nightlife, with Shawn Reynaldo
Oct 5, 2023
"A survey of post-pandemic nightlife" with Shawn Reynaldo, creator of the popular First Floor newsletter and author of a recent book on the evolving nature of electronic music culture. They discuss the impact of social media platforms on club culture, the rise of DJ-as-influencer, the decline of musical gatekeepers, and the legacy of Red Bull Music Academy. The conversation also explores the changes in DJ culture, the role of physical spaces, and the absence of choice in post-pandemic nightlife.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Experience of Post-Pandemic Nightlife in LA
01:54 • 3min
The Evolving Role of DJs in Nightlife
04:47 • 29min
Changes in Nightlife Culture and the Physicality of Dance Music
33:38 • 3min
The Changing Role of Physical Spaces
36:45 • 8min
Gatekeepers and the Absence of Choice
45:12 • 18min
The Unexpected Journey of Self-Publishing
01:02:43 • 17min
The Future of Electronic Music and Cultural Progression
01:19:27 • 4min