Opinion: The End of Aslice Exposes Dance Music's Hollow Activism
The revenue-sharing platform Aslice has announced its closure after less than three years due to a lack of participation from high-profile DJs. Richie Hawtin expressed disappointment in the dance music community for failing to support the initiative, which aimed to redistribute earnings from DJs to the producers of the music they played. Only a small percentage of DJs engaged with the platform, highlighting significant inequalities within the dance music ecosystem. The article discusses potential solutions to this issue and reflects on the challenges of fostering a more supportive community.
Published on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 2:00 PM
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