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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?

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