Every month, Philip Sherburne listens to a whole lot of mixes so you only have to listen to the best ones. The cultural effects of the current pandemic have been sudden and far-reaching, particularly in nightlife.
The DJ’s art is inherently connected to the experience of clubbing—something that has, in much of the world, been put on immediate and indefinite hold.
It’s impossible to listen to club mixes right now and not be reminded of the strangeness of our situation, the possibilities that have been closed off.
In the face of rampant unemployment and uncertainty, the DJ scene is adapting to this strange new world as best it can: The internet is alight with bedroom live streams, online parties, and events like Club Quarantäne, a 42-hour