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I could read British nerds talking about electronic music â both about the music itself and the philosophy of it all â pretty much all day. Anyone got recs for more recent music scene culture, semi-reporting type books? Already read Heads by Jesse Jarnow and loved it. I have not ready any other books by Simon Reynolds. Thinking about diving into the history of the Midwest Rave scene next, something I know nothing about.
"Rave provokes the question: is it possible to base a culture around sensations rather than truths, fascination rather than meaning?"
"Where earlier style terrorist subcultures like mod and punk were exhibitionist, a kick-in-the-eye of straight society, rave is a form of collective disappearance, an investment in pleasure that shouldnât be written off as mere retreatism or disengagement."
"Rave culture has no goal beyond its own propagation; it is about the celebration of celebration, about an intensity without pretext or context."
"Rave provokes the question: is it possible to base a culture around sensations rather than truths, fascination rather than meaning?"
"Where earlier style terrorist subcultures like mod and punk were exhibitionist, a kick-in-the-eye of straight society, rave is a form of collective disappearance, an investment in pleasure that shouldnât be written off as mere retreatism or disengagement."
"Rave culture has no goal beyond its own propagation; it is about the celebration of celebration, about an intensity without pretext or context."
2d ago
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đȘ©Raving by McKenzie Wark, touches on both scholarly and personal aspects of the art and culture of raving. Really reveals the importance of community and sociological implications of special musical spaces. Especially recommended if you're interested in the trans community, raving culture, electronic music, COVID and the social scene, etc.
May 20, 2025
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đI read Resistance Through Rituals in this incredible class while studying in London. The book features a collection of essays with titles like: âStyle,â âDoing Nothing,â and âThe Cultural Meaning of Drug Use.â Really resonant stuff. This book is my Bible and one of my favorite gifts to give. Tom Sachs is in possession of my first copy and Iâm pretty sure he fucks with it too.
Oct 28, 2021
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đthe first is Becca Rothfieldâs book of essays all things are too small â really beautifully written with intriguing ideas about contemporary culture and consumption and excess and minimalism. mildly esoteric at times, but Iâm a sucker for aesthetic and affective analysis soâŠ.
the second is from the book 21st Century Yoga: Culture, Politics, and Practice, which is a FABULOUS collection altogether. The specific essay that I legitimately have not stopped thinking about since I read it 5+ years ago is âModern Yoga Will Not Form a Real Culture Until Every Studio Can Also Double as a Soup Kitchenâ by Matthew Remski. 10/10 recommend as a yogi but also as someone fascinated by collectivity, compassion, and contemporary culture.
the second is from the book 21st Century Yoga: Culture, Politics, and Practice, which is a FABULOUS collection altogether. The specific essay that I legitimately have not stopped thinking about since I read it 5+ years ago is âModern Yoga Will Not Form a Real Culture Until Every Studio Can Also Double as a Soup Kitchenâ by Matthew Remski. 10/10 recommend as a yogi but also as someone fascinated by collectivity, compassion, and contemporary culture.
Sep 30, 2024
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đžGet a haircut, get rid of some clothes you havenât worn in years, get a new houseplant, get in touch with the changing season, get grounded, get stoned, get in touch with some old friends, get some ice cream, get going
Mar 25, 2024
Apr 12, 2024
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đ€Friends you met out in the neighborhood at a bar or park or cafe or wherever a couple times and struck up a rapport with.
You donât have eachotherâs phone numbers, no social media info.
I have a couple friends like this and itâs been such a nice social change up. Always a pleasant surprise to bump into them out and about.
Jan 24, 2024