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Going Out in Seoul: A Neighborhood-by-Neighborhood Guide to the Actual Scene
I’ve been DJing in Seoul since the early 2000s. Here’s the neighborhood guide I wish I had — from Hongdae’s chaos to the basement techno spots with no sign on the door.
Seoul Scene
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Korea’s Most Unforgettable DJ Festivals: An Honest Guide for 2026
From World DJ Festival to The Air House on Nami Island — an honest guide to Korea’s 2026 festival season, who each event is actually for, and what’s worth your weekend.
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Beats & Business: Seoul’s Club Culture at a Crossroads
Seoul’s nightlife has been hit by scandal, disaster, and rising costs. Here’s the honest picture of what’s happening to one of Asia’s most exciting club scenes.
Profiles
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Why I’m Leaving Mixcloud: A Platform I Love But Can’t Justify Anymore
Thirteen years of mixes on Mixcloud, and I’ve stopped uploading. Here’s why the platform’s discovery mechanics, failed monetisation model, and slow development make YouTube and Bandcamp the better choices in 2024.
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Fred Again: What He Actually Did to Electronic Music
Fred Again is not just hype. Here’s an honest look at why his production technique, live approach, and collaborations have genuinely moved electronic music forward.
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The Chemical Brothers: Block Rockin’ Beats & Beyond
From Manchester bedrooms to Glastonbury headliners — the full story of The Chemical Brothers, why their music still hits, and what they taught a generation of DJs about spectacle.
Mixes
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Feeling Factor Vol. 46: Jazzy, Deep, and Soulful House
Unwind and elevate your mood with Feeling Factor Vol. 46! This mix seamlessly blends deep house grooves with soulful vocals and jazzy influences, creating a truly captivating soundscape. Perfect for relaxing evenings, focused work sessions, or cruising through the city. Press play and let the music take you away!
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The Late 90s Chill-Out: Essential Albums for Listening in Depth
The five late-90s albums a working DJ should own: Dummy, Moon Safari, Endtroducing, Mezzanine, and Play. Written from a Bloor Street apartment in Toronto.
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Get Down Vol. 6: Soulful House and Disco Through the Cold Months
Join DJ 4play on a sonic adventure with ‘Get Down Vol.6 House & Disco Mix’, showcasing the best in soulful house and energetic disco tunes.
Essays
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IDM: The Most Contested Label in Electronic Music
Warp Records, Aphex Twin, Autechre, Boards of Canada — and the embarrassing, enduring problem with calling music Intelligent Dance Music.
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Ambient: The Art of Being Ignorable
From Eno’s furniture music manifesto through Harold Budd, Aphex Twin, and Biosphere — ambient music’s long argument with attention itself.
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Breakbeat: The Rhythm That Wouldn’t Resolve
From DJ Kool Herc’s Bronx parties to Big Beat to breakcore — the breakbeat’s extraordinary persistence as music’s most productive incompletion.