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Rave On: Global Adventures in Electronic Dance Music

Description:

Electronic dance music was once the utopian frontier of pop culture. But three decades after the acid house 'summer of love', it has gone from subculture to the global mainstream. Does it still have the same power to inspire?

From the pleasure palaces of Ibiza and Las Vegas to 'new frontiers' like Shanghai and Dubai, raving is now a multi-million-dollar business. But there are still hardcore believers upholding its DIY ethos - the techno idealists of Berlin and Detroit and the queer subcults of New York, the post-apartheid party people of South Africa and the outlaw techno travellers of France.

In Rave On, Matthew Collin travels the world to experience these unique scenes first-hand, talk to the key players and hear the story of how dance culture went global - and find out if its maverick spirit can survive its own success.

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Review

Part history lesson, part vibrant dance-floor travelogue, Collin's smart geographical survey shows how club culture mutates and adapts, its meaning changing between Detroit, Durban and the conspicuously consuming Dubai ... Between those repetitive beats, there's still a world of possibility. -- Victoria Segal ― Sunday Times Published On: 2017-12-31

Ten x-rays of dance culture in ten global hotspots that lovingly trace the history of each locale's sound through its DJs, promoters and proponents ... Both scholarly and intimate ... Collin's quest is never short of illuminating ... fascinating -- Kitty Empire ― Observer Published On: 2018-01-21

Praise for Altered State:

'At last somebody has written the real history of the last ten years, and written it with such wit, verve, empathy and profound intelligence. I can't recommend this marvellous piece of work enough.

-- Irvine Welsh

Altered State remains the definitive story of the last decade's love affair with MDMA and mucking about in fields just off the M25 ― Q

The first book to forensically document the acid house explosion ... written with the authority of the first-hander ― Mixmag

Altered State is not just timely; it was crying out to be written ― Independent

Matthew Collin has a reporter's eye, a critic's erudition and a fan's passion -- Dorian Lynskey, author of 33 Revolutions Per Minute

A timely deconstruction of the interests and influences shaping international dance music - but with all the fun left in ... both an intoxicating field trip and a well-argued word to the wise on (not) selling out. -- Robert Bound ― Monocle Published On: 2018-05-01

Rave On describes in fascinating detail how electronic music scenes bubble up in places that are in the depths of poverty, despair or unrest. The Detroit and Berlin chapters are particularly powerful... Collin's descriptions of Berlin's superclub Berghain today are particularly wonderful -- Jude Rogers ― New Statesman Published On: 2018-07-12

Book Description

The essential account of rave culture today

Reviews:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book

M.S. · 3 October 2024

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5.0 out of 5 stars Simply superb.

j.j. · 9 March 2025

Absolutely superb. Collins captures the immediacy of the dancefloor, the nuance of the soundscapes and the vibe of the scenes, zooming out contectualise these through historical, cultural and geopolitical lenses as much even as he writes about personal interior experience. Scholarly and witty, poetic and moving, this is a great read for anyone who loves music. I’d give it 6 stars if I could.

5.0 out of 5 stars Superb

A.C. · 26 June 2019

It can be easy to think of dance music as being too hedonistic to be important, but this fantastic book reminds you just how important and life changing it can be. This is the best book about dancing I have ever read.

3.0 out of 5 stars Good but dated stories

A.A.A. · 23 January 2019

Good read but alot more 90s stories than expected from the summary. Expected stuff from the last 5-10 years really...

Parfait

P.W. · 21 February 2019

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Sonst hast Du nicht geraved...!!!

U.L. · 14 November 2018

Eines der Bücher, die man als Raver gelesen gaben sollte. Gleichzeitig ein gutes Sprachtraining, weil in englischer Sprache...

Three Stars

g.b. · 1 May 2018

Yup

Highly recommended for all you old ravers

P.P.H. · 25 July 2020

A well researched and wonderfully written account on the past and present scene in electronic dance music. The breadth and professionalism of the writing is quite rare for this corner of the music scene. It also brings some great accounts from rarely spoken of corners of the world, such as South Africa and Georgia which many may find refreshing.All of you old ravers, doofers and party fiends (and those still involved) who still have an interest in the scene, and the time to commit will revel in the accounts.

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Product ID: K1781254230
Condition: New

4.6

Rave On: Global Adventures in Electronic Dance Music-0
Type: Paperback

AED8685

Price includes VAT & Import Duties
Availability: In Stock

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Order today to get by 7-14 business days

Delivery fee of AED 20. Free for orders above AED 200.

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Imported From: United Kingdom

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BOLO is not an authorized or official retailer for most brands, nor are we affiliated with manufacturers unless specifically stated on a product page. Instead, we source verified sellers, authorized distributors or directly from the manufacturer.

Each product undergoes thorough inspection and verification at our consolidation and fulfilment centers to ensure it meets our strict authenticity and quality standards before being shipped and delivered to you.

If you ever have concerns regarding the authenticity of a product purchased from us, please contact Bolo Support. We will review your inquiry promptly and, if necessary, provide documentation verifying authenticity or offer a suitable resolution.

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Unless otherwise stated, all prices displayed on the product page include applicable taxes and import duties.

BOLO operates in accordance with the laws and regulations of United Arab Emirates. Any items found to be restricted or prohibited for sale within the UAE will be cancelled prior to shipment. We take proactive measures to ensure that only products permitted for sale in United Arab Emirates are listed on our website.

All items are shipped by air, and any products classified as “Dangerous Goods (DG)” under IATA regulations will be removed from the order and cancelled.

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Description:

Electronic dance music was once the utopian frontier of pop culture. But three decades after the acid house 'summer of love', it has gone from subculture to the global mainstream. Does it still have the same power to inspire?

From the pleasure palaces of Ibiza and Las Vegas to 'new frontiers' like Shanghai and Dubai, raving is now a multi-million-dollar business. But there are still hardcore believers upholding its DIY ethos - the techno idealists of Berlin and Detroit and the queer subcults of New York, the post-apartheid party people of South Africa and the outlaw techno travellers of France.

In Rave On, Matthew Collin travels the world to experience these unique scenes first-hand, talk to the key players and hear the story of how dance culture went global - and find out if its maverick spirit can survive its own success.

Read more

Review

Part history lesson, part vibrant dance-floor travelogue, Collin's smart geographical survey shows how club culture mutates and adapts, its meaning changing between Detroit, Durban and the conspicuously consuming Dubai ... Between those repetitive beats, there's still a world of possibility. -- Victoria Segal ― Sunday Times Published On: 2017-12-31

Ten x-rays of dance culture in ten global hotspots that lovingly trace the history of each locale's sound through its DJs, promoters and proponents ... Both scholarly and intimate ... Collin's quest is never short of illuminating ... fascinating -- Kitty Empire ― Observer Published On: 2018-01-21

Praise for Altered State:

'At last somebody has written the real history of the last ten years, and written it with such wit, verve, empathy and profound intelligence. I can't recommend this marvellous piece of work enough.

-- Irvine Welsh

Altered State remains the definitive story of the last decade's love affair with MDMA and mucking about in fields just off the M25 ― Q

The first book to forensically document the acid house explosion ... written with the authority of the first-hander ― Mixmag

Altered State is not just timely; it was crying out to be written ― Independent

Matthew Collin has a reporter's eye, a critic's erudition and a fan's passion -- Dorian Lynskey, author of 33 Revolutions Per Minute

A timely deconstruction of the interests and influences shaping international dance music - but with all the fun left in ... both an intoxicating field trip and a well-argued word to the wise on (not) selling out. -- Robert Bound ― Monocle Published On: 2018-05-01

Rave On describes in fascinating detail how electronic music scenes bubble up in places that are in the depths of poverty, despair or unrest. The Detroit and Berlin chapters are particularly powerful... Collin's descriptions of Berlin's superclub Berghain today are particularly wonderful -- Jude Rogers ― New Statesman Published On: 2018-07-12

Book Description

The essential account of rave culture today

Reviews:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book

M.S. · 3 October 2024

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5.0 out of 5 stars Simply superb.

j.j. · 9 March 2025

Absolutely superb. Collins captures the immediacy of the dancefloor, the nuance of the soundscapes and the vibe of the scenes, zooming out contectualise these through historical, cultural and geopolitical lenses as much even as he writes about personal interior experience. Scholarly and witty, poetic and moving, this is a great read for anyone who loves music. I’d give it 6 stars if I could.

5.0 out of 5 stars Superb

A.C. · 26 June 2019

It can be easy to think of dance music as being too hedonistic to be important, but this fantastic book reminds you just how important and life changing it can be. This is the best book about dancing I have ever read.

3.0 out of 5 stars Good but dated stories

A.A.A. · 23 January 2019

Good read but alot more 90s stories than expected from the summary. Expected stuff from the last 5-10 years really...

Parfait

P.W. · 21 February 2019

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Sonst hast Du nicht geraved...!!!

U.L. · 14 November 2018

Eines der Bücher, die man als Raver gelesen gaben sollte. Gleichzeitig ein gutes Sprachtraining, weil in englischer Sprache...

Three Stars

g.b. · 1 May 2018

Yup

Highly recommended for all you old ravers

P.P.H. · 25 July 2020

A well researched and wonderfully written account on the past and present scene in electronic dance music. The breadth and professionalism of the writing is quite rare for this corner of the music scene. It also brings some great accounts from rarely spoken of corners of the world, such as South Africa and Georgia which many may find refreshing.All of you old ravers, doofers and party fiends (and those still involved) who still have an interest in the scene, and the time to commit will revel in the accounts.

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