Shawn Reynaldo, electronic music veteran and author of 'First Floor', discusses the evolution of dance music culture, the shift in DJ culture towards influencer DJs, challenges in the music industry and journalism, the impact of market efficiencies on subcultural activities, AI in music production, and the value of community in the music industry.

"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.

Renowned electronic music journalist Shawn Reynaldo discusses how DJ culture has changed, his views on music writing, the current club scene in Barcelona, and the time he saw Claire Danes at Berghain. Explores topics such as living in a small coastal town, the evolution of electronic music culture and the industry, and finding a new home in Barcelona.