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Futurism Restated

FR 185: Clashing Tribes

Notes on electroclash, the motley sound of a mischievous era

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Philip Sherburne
Aug 25, 2026
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In observation of the dog days of summer—aka the “silly season”—I leave you with an essay inspired by Pitchfork’s recent electroclash list, to which I contributed both voting and blurbs, as well as Anna Gaca’s related hyperclash essay and Sam Valenti IV’s excellent Herb Sundays essay on the topic. This one’s for paying subscribers, in thanks for your support!


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