The following post is likely to sound terribly self congratulatory. And to be fair, that’s because it partially is. Just over two weeks ago – 17 days ago, to be…
Traditionally, new editors are appointed to publications when the old one decides they’re leaving or the management think new energy or a different direction is needed. And having studied some…
Someone at Resident Advisor is trolling me. This sounds an outlandish claim, so please allow me to explain. Last Monday, this blog published an article talking about the job creation…
It’s safe to say the pandemic hasn’t exactly been good news for Resident Advisor. When it first hit, they were reduced to asking people not to ask for refunds on…
Time now for some employment related news on Amateur’s House. Unemployment here in the UK is currently running at 4.3% and the jobs market is undergoing something of a boom…
The dance music press is a very monotone world these days. It’s a great irony that in an era when they try to be as diverse as possible in their…
I haven’t taken much of a look at Resident Advisor lately – a quick look confirms the website is full of the usual content. Mostly of the variety designed to…
Last year, Resident Advisor ended up in deep trouble. Infact, had they not received their £750k bailout from Arts Council England last year, chances are the company would no longer…
Now, this blog has been accused in the past of having some kind of personal vendetta against RA editor-in-chief Whitney Wei. Not guilty. Resident Advisor is a stale, boring brand…
Let’s get one thing out of the way here. I think diversity is, by and large, a thoroughly good thing. This blog has no time for misogyny – especially allegations…
