One of the most significant and pervasive cultural markers is the way in which technology has affected the shaping of our individual identities.

The medium of social media is a powerful yet awkward mode of expression. It represents a shift away from nature, from the essential and intrinsic chaos of expression in the flesh; where one builds a character from fragments, and often a dysfunctional narrative. And yet, it has gradually and insidiously integrated itself into our lexicon, into our social structures and daily routines. While it’s a wonderful tool for keeping tabs, for staying in touch, it is a series of constant distractions. This a noisy fabric in which the clickbait or off-hand remarks are readily consumed.

It’s a murky old world out there, especially for anyone passionate about making their mark in music-writing. Electronic music specifically has yet to break into the pantheon of popular culture, save the gentrifying brand and influence of EDM.

Music is ultimately about sharing ideas, sharing opinions, and sharing love between artists.

I absolutely encourage anyone interested in making their mark to get out there and engage with the community, to reestablish a meaningful connection and dialogue with the bubbling undercurrents that add so much flavour to urban nightlife. Music is ultimately about sharing ideas, sharing opinions, and sharing love between artists. We need more coverage, more opinions, more discussion, and a wider, more colourful narrative when it comes to exploring this ever-evolving berth of music.

It could all start with an ethnographic scribble on a notepad in a nightclub.

This week’s playlist

Call Super’s Fabric mix teasing out the lesser-explored elements in the Fabric series – this is off-peak-time. Expect post-peak pleasure with one of the most interesting tracklists in Fabric’s long history, cycling from Jan Jelinek to a capella country blues and Marco Bernardi. This is a collection of moods blended into imperfect tapestry, and made all the better for it.

Keeping in line with the off-kilter, DJ Koze’s XLR8R 324 from 2013 warrants a mention. Buttressed by a backdrop of ethereal house and techno, it’s interspersed with typical Koze character; Marvin Gaye outtakes and conscious hip hop sit comfortably alongside the playful drift of his own productions. In a world constantly bombarded with mixes, this is essentially idiosyncratic.

Recommended

FRIDAY JUNE 9
Andras + Instant Peterson
Freda’s

Remi x Sampa The Great
Oxford Art Factory

FRIDAY MAY 19
Moodmachine
Slyfox

SATURDAY MAY 20
Murat Kilic
Goodbar

SATURDAY JUNE 3
Nathan Barato
Burdekin Hotel

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