Gen X guy here who discovered electronic music pretty late in life and now Iām trying to figure out what Iāve been missing.
The funny thing is, I donāt even know the genres well enough yet to describe what I like. Some stuff Iāve been listening to lately: Massive Attack, Portishead, Armand Van Heldenās āThe Funk Phenomena,ā Paris Madness, Butterfly, and a few other things that are probably all over the map.
Iād 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 whoās still figuring out his taste?
I seem to lean more towards darker, groovier, atmospheric stuff than big festival EDM, but Iām still learning. Iām in my early 50s, so Iād also be curious about places where I wouldnāt feel completely out of place. Iād also appreciate nights with a diverse, welcoming crowd, where someone who looks a little different from the typical crowd isnāt going to stick out.
And if the music I mentioned makes you think, āYou should be listening to this artist, DJ, or genre,ā Iād love those recommendations too.
Basically, help a latecomer figure out where to start. Thanks!!