*It's still getting faster and cheaper and there's still odd stuff happening here.
It's an art form that's technology all the way down
Over the past 10 years, DJing has undergone seismic transformations in technology and process. New styles of DJing have emerged, and some have had huge impacts on dance music culture — even birthing new genres and music production techniques. We speak to four artists who have embraced these transformations to discover what the last decade of DJing has achieved, and what it could all mean going forward
by CHAL RAVENS
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2020 - 17:00
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So what can we expect from the 2020s? If the history of electronic music has taught us anything, it’s that you never know which new fad or technical innovation will accidentally create a subculture or invent a whole new sound. Some of the latest developments are not so much about music but about data and ownership — specifically, a raft of innovations that could enable producers to get paid every time their track is played in the club. The technology exists — but the potential repercussions are still unknown.
