A Disco Manifesto
On the dance floor, disco unfolds as a rite of freedom and celebration, intertwined with discovery and communion—a living tapestry where our authentic stories transcend time.
Beyond the Beat: Reclaiming the Heart of Disco
In an era where electronic music often prioritises technical efficiency over emotional depth, this manifesto stands as a clarion call to reconnect with the soulful essence of disco. This manifesto seeks to bridge the gap between past and present, inviting listeners to experience music as a transformative journey rather than a mere backdrop. By drawing inspiration from the rich tapestry of disco's heritage, we aim to resurrect its emotional core, offering a space where authenticity and meaningful storytelling reign supreme.
Emotional Depth Over Technical Efficiency
We reject the reduction of electronic music to its most technically efficient elements. A pulse without a heart is merely a metronome.
Translation as Resurrection
Songs never truly die; they enter an afterlife where their emotional essence can be channelled into new forms. Our role is not to replicate but to resurrect.
Authenticity to One's Musical Heritage
Create from your authentic connection to music's lineage. There is no single "correct" approach to disco—only honest ones.
Empowerment Over Escape
True transformation comes not from avoiding difficult emotions and experiences but from embracing them alongside moments of celebration. By bearing witness to our full experience—both shadow and light—we discover the power within ourselves. The dancefloor is not where we flee from reality, but where we claim ownership of it and find the strength to transform it.
The Afterlife as Eternal Present
We create not to retreat into the past but to bring its life-giving waters into our present moment, ensuring that what seemed lost continues to transform those who encounter it.
Narrative Over Repetition
We embrace the complete emotional journey—tension, build, climax, and release—rather than isolated emotional states endlessly looped.
The Bridge as Political Act
Building connections between seemingly disparate musical worlds models how bridges might be built in other domains. This is not nostalgia but necessary cultural work.
Archetypes as Living Forces
The disco pulse, the narrative arc, the emotional journey-these elements speak to something essential about how we process experience through art. They are not relics but renewable resources.
The Dancefloor as Sacred Space
The communal experience of music through dance is not mere entertainment but a form of collective transcendence that must be approached with intention and respect.
Expressive Freedom Within Form
The constraints of disco's architecture create the very conditions for expressive freedom. Rather than limiting creativity, thoughtful structure provides the foundation that allows authentic expression to flourish.
