A Servant to Sound: Will Harrison on McKenzie Wark's "Raving"

07/14/23 • 34 min

We talk with Will Harrison about his review of McKenzie Wark’s “Raving.” Not selling out the scene, Detroit techno, Chicago footwork, k-time, situationism, style extraction, “Punisher” types, and theorizing as a way to both clarify and escape the self. Stay in touch with us by subscribing to our newsletter. Find subscription plans, print issues, and merch at our online store. Music/beats by producer aLiVE of Muamin Collective. Piece: https://www.clereviewofbooks.com/writing/mckenzie-wark-raving Newsletter: www.clereviewofbooks.com/newsletter Store: www.clereviewofbooks.com/store Muamin Collective Bandcamp: muamincollective.bandcamp.com/album/tailor-made

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