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Itching to Play? Artists Eye Their Return to the Dancefloor

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With the impending future still uncertain in the wake of Covid-19, re-opening of all live events has the world cautiously optimistic. There have been numerous live acts and DJ sets occurring throughout the pandemic leading to super spreader parties. While some have played plague raves, there are those who have taken a stance on only returning to the dancefloor when it’s safe to do so. As parts of the world move into yellow tiers, hopes for resuming live events are at an all-time high. Music fans are dying to rush to the dancefloors, but what about those curating the vibes? Do artists, who’ve skipped playing events, feel comfortable returning to the dancefloor? Artists are sharing their thoughts on returning to the dancefloor.

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One Year COVID-19 Anniversary: Is Dance Music Getting Its Groove Back?

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Moving past the one-year COVID-19 anniversary and the dance music industry is seeing initial first beats of what could look like a return to a “new normal.” Social media timelines are starting to resemble a faint past as festival and club show announcements flood our feeds. What normalcy looks like for live events is still hazy, but a resurgence of electronic music artists posting about upcoming shows would tell otherwise. Could the worst have passed or will the dance music community experience a COVID-19 Groundhog Day? Read more

Raving During COVID-19

Raving During COVID-19: Are DJs Compromising Club and DIY Culture?

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Let’s talk about the elephant in the room: raving during COVID-19. At the start of COVID-19 the dance music community came together and found alternate solutions to live music events. Necessity is the mother of invention and many quickly became tech experts. From DJs to promoters, they flooded the virtual gates hosting live streams through various channels. However, after almost six months since lockdown first started, it seems as if many have had enough of these pseudo-get-togethers, including some big-name DJs.

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Merch or Streaming? How Are Artists Actually Making Money During Coronavirus Lockdowns

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With Coronavirus changing the landscape of the nightlife and electronic music industry in ways never before imaginable, being an artist today is harder than ever. This is especially true for low to middle-tier artists who risk not being able to tour for months with no known end in sight. So how can artists survive? And how can we support our favorite artists through these troubled times? Beyond buying records, merch or streaming seem to be the two logically available answers.

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