The unsealed Epstein files reveal a direct connection between mogul Casey Wasserman and the global dance music world. Discover why David Guetta and nightlife giants appear in these newly released, unredacted government documents today.
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A borderless survey of the electronic diaspora. This is your wire service for the international scene, delivering curated insights on the movements, tracks, and artists shifting the needle worldwide. We track the sonic evolution from nascent local scenes to established global epicenters.
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On January 30, 2026, the DOJ released documents from the Epstein investigation, revealing an email detailing underground music recommendations. These selections highlight the commodification of subcultural capital for elite consumption, stripping context from their original meaning.
The 2025 festival season has transformed into a casualty list, with mid-tier staples like Pitchfork and Balaton Sound buckling under the weight of “greedflation” and corporate homogenization. As the industry bifurcates into massive spectacles and underground raves, the beloved independent middle class of live music faces rapid extinction.