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The present volume analyses electronic music scenes in relation to their city context. The focus is on the historical evolution of those scenes in relation to space. The volume prioritises the current context by analysing recent cultural policies/music city policies and/or planning orientated policies affecting the development of those scenes. We also consider to a lesser extent the influence of new techniques of music production on their evolution and the impact of the current global pandemic. This chapter presents the main concepts guiding throughout this volume the analysis of electronic music scenes in relation to urban context.
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We also use the terms of niche genre or boutique genre.
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What has come to be designated as EDMC for Electronic Dance Music Culture in certain academic circles, most notably in the Dancecult journal.
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See, for instance, drum ‘n’ bass in Toronto, Chap. 6.
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For the details on all current EDM subgenres visit Ishkur Guide to Electronic Music at www.music.ishkur.com.
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In most cases, those stakeholders are the artists themselves in association with events promoters although there can be an overlap between the roles of DJs and event organisers.
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Darchen, S., Charrieras, D., Willsteed, J. (2021). Introduction: Electronic Music, Policies and Space in the Contemporary City. In: Darchen, S., Charrieras, D., Willsteed, J. (eds) Electronic Cities. Palgrave Macmillan, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-33-4741-0_1
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