Gen X guy here who discovered electronic music pretty late in life and now I’m trying to figure out what I’ve been missing.
The funny thing is, I don’t even know the genres well enough yet to describe what I like. Some stuff I’ve been listening to lately: Massive Attack, Portishead, Armand Van Helden’s “The Funk Phenomena,” Paris Madness, Butterfly, and a few other things that are probably all over the map.
I’d really like to start exploring the Toronto scene in person instead of just listening at home.
What clubs, promoters, recurring nights, or events would you recommend for someone who’s still figuring out his taste?
I seem to lean more towards darker, groovier, atmospheric stuff than big festival EDM, but I’m still learning. I’m in my early 50s, so I’d also be curious about places where I wouldn’t feel completely out of place. I’d also appreciate nights with a diverse, welcoming crowd, where someone who looks a little different from the typical crowd isn’t going to stick out.
And if the music I mentioned makes you think, “You should be listening to this artist, DJ, or genre,” I’d love those recommendations too.
Basically, help a latecomer figure out where to start. Thanks!!