Dance Music Industry

What state was the dance music industry in during 2003?

• Dance music was announced to be in 'terminal decline' 
• Vinyl record sales declined
• Clubs started closing
• Expensive costs of distribution/ manufacture- difficult to start up
• In 2003, many influential labels were established

What technological changes made an impact on dance music? What was the impact?

• Shift to the digital age from vinyl to using laptops and online technology (digital music)
• Technology became cheaper and access to equipment became easier
• Musical production was opened up to the masses
• Much easier and affordable to start up, however, ha music became more disposable (easier to download and not as good quality?)
• Worldwide access to music (more accessible) 

List some of the traditional DJs interviewed. What do you know about them? Do some research?

• DJ Sneak
• Todd Terry
• Hot Since 82
• Loco Dice

What were the seen as the traditional genres of dance music?

• House, techno, drum and base (13mins)

What are some of the new dance genres mentioned in the film?

Why is there a conflict between traditional dance and EDM in America?