Greg Scruggs
thump news
Decibel Festival to Return in 2018 with LA and Seattle Editions
The popular West Coast electronic music and arts festival is making a comeback after going on hiatus.
Greg Scruggs
6.7.17
Features
Asians Need More Visibility in Dance Music
Meet the Seattle promoter booking all-Asian DJ lineups.
Greg Scruggs
4.5.17
Features
A Tribe Called Red on Standing Rock and Native American Political Protest: "It's An Exciting, Scary Time Right Now"
Ahead of their North American tour, ATCR's 2oolman discusses the state of indigenous political protest from Standing Rock and beyond.
Greg Scruggs
11.14.16
Features
Meet DJ Jigüe, Cuba’s Answer to J Dilla
The producer helped bring hip-hop to the island—now he's ready to introduce his electrified Afro-Cuban rhythms to the world.
Greg Scruggs
8.24.16
Features
DJ /rupture's New Book Will Make You Question Everything You Know About Music in the Internet Era
The thinker, producer, and selector born Jace Clayton looks at the ways we make and consume art in confusing times.
Greg Scruggs
8.17.16
Features
How do Cubans Make Electronic Music Without Reliable Internet?
The cost and inconvenience of getting online in Cuba is forcing its small but bustling dance music community to seek out creative ways to make beats.
Greg Scruggs
7.26.16
thump news
Seattle’s Decibel Festival Won't Be Happening This Year
The electronic music and arts festival inspired by MUTEK is taking an "extended break."
Greg Scruggs
7.11.16
Features
Why This Festival Could Spark Cuba's Electronic Music Revolution
Manana won over Cuba's government with the promise of cross-cultural collaboration. Now it needs to convince the people.
Greg Scruggs
5.4.16
Festival Season!
Cuba Has an Exciting Electronic Music Scene—Here Are 8 of Our Favorite Producers
Whether you're into soulful rumba or driving techno, these are the Cuban artists you should be watching.
Greg Scruggs
5.2.16
Features
Inside the Thought-Provoking Museum Protesting the War on Drugs
Portraits made from crystal meth and other exhibitions threw into sharp relief the true cost of an unjust system.
Greg Scruggs
4.26.16
Features
When San Francisco's Tech Bubble Crashes, Will We Party in Abandoned Start-Ups? Dubtribe Thinks So
We caught up with the iconic live rave outfit to hear about the changing tides of their beloved city, and what the future might bring.
Greg Scruggs
4.7.16
thump news
Legendary Fever Party Will Return to Close Baltimore Venue The Paradox
Baltimore's finest underground parties are coming out in force for a prolonged farewell to the beloved venue.
Greg Scruggs
2.11.16
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