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Re: I analyzed the lineups at the most popular nightclubs

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Post by seec » Fri, Nov 07, 2025, 3:58 PM UTC

pimeys wrote: post #79

kenhwang wrote: post #32

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This is a classic example of data sourcing bias. RA is primarily used by independent promoters in the States, which tend to be much smaller and have smaller or less frequent events. Large promoters who regularly throw events or have the budget for larger events would use their own promotion mechanisms and general population ad networks instead of listing on RA.

RA is the biggest site for electronic subculture since forever, and it's an excellent resource to find out the cool stuff that happens in your city. I don't know why you consider it small, maybe it's a US thing? In Europe, RA is the best resource to find about parties and electronic music in general.

What are you talking about ? RA is relevant for the UK at best, outside of that it seems a bit dead. In France everyone use Shotgun.

Re: I analyzed the lineups at the most popular nightclubs

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Post by immibis » Fri, Nov 07, 2025, 7:06 PM UTC

Razengan wrote: post #23

As an introvert, what are you even supposed to do at "clubs"? Besides having your eardrums damaged

Dance, mostly. It's irrationally fun, but only if you can get in the right mood. (Drugs optional - I don't even drink alcohol.)

I will say if you are at a 6-day outdoor festival with camping it is a lot easier to get in that mood than being at a nightclub for what, 4-6 hours? Another comment referenced this too. I don't know if I should share my recommendations because they're better when they're not so well known. I found them by word of mouth from people I met at clubs.

Good clubs (RIP Wilde Renate) also have some kind of chill-out area where you can actually talk to people who are often also in the mood to talk to strangers just like you are. I presume it's an intentional accident that (at least at some) the indoor dancing area is always hot and the outdoor social area is always cold, which makes you want to alternate spaces like a Finnish sauna.

It's an open secret that most people who didn't come with a partner are, at least a little bit, hoping to meet one and have sex, but it happens much less often than mass media would have you think. That is in no way mandatory or the only reason to be there. It is simply one of many things that are permitted and has a small chance of happening whenever you socialize in general.

I should also mention there can be a big difference in vibes depending on the night - whether it's a random Friday or Saturday night, or a weeknight, or a particular party (see Resident Advisor and/or word of mouth).

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Re: I analyzed the lineups at the most popular nightclubs

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Post by el_nahual » Fri, Nov 07, 2025, 8:29 PM UTC

hmstx wrote: post #87

el_nahual wrote: post #36

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When it comes to electronic music, there are basically two types of clubs. One type is the mega club. These are see-and-be-seen places. Ibiza. Vegas. Miami. The DJs are very famous, but often because they have a few EDM "hits"--not because of their selection or mixing skills. These places have tables, bottle service, and beautiful people. The DJs here often do nothing: they may have a USB drive that they press "play"…

> The best way to experience this is at one of the top festivals. The second best way is at a club. I would respectfully disagree and swap these, unless the festival is something like Freerotation. Festivals tend to bring out the more consumer friendly, hands-in-the-air side, and more often than not, force everyone to condense their sets, losing a lot of the "storytelling", risk-taking and deeper cuts. What remains o…

I was thinking something like Dekmantel in NL, Horst in Belgium, or Bahidorá in Mexico.