The underground dance music community has something to say about the outcome of the US Elections and believe us, it’s not going to be nice.
What a night, what an outcome! Even if the full results are not out yet, the mouth is choking to say that name next to the “The Next President of the United States”. So while the world is in a shock awe, just like after Brexit, all we are left with is to speculate, whether Trump victory brings the end to the American hegemony, would bring politics back to the basics, as the modern thinker and philosopher Slavoj Zizek speculated.
It’s no secret the core values of free choice, inclusivity and openness of underground music are left-wing leaning, but when it comes to this years Republican candidate, they roll entirely against all his sexist, racist, homophobic, xenophobic, narcissistic attitudes Donald Trump represents. Thus when it comes to today’s Social Media of the underground community, it went full on:
I’ve lost my hope in America, you should be ashamed. If any of my fans have voted for trump please unfollow me. I’m not a fan of you! ?
— seth troxler (@sethtroxler) November 9, 2016
I studied American politics at school, moved to the US in 2008 but nothing prepared me for the decision that’s about to go down. Bonkers
— damian lazarus (@damianlazarus) November 9, 2016
WTF….I think we’re in for a very ruff ride….better fasten our seatbelts !! as Public Enemy used to say “what is this world coming to?”
— Laurent Garnier (@laurentgarnier) November 9, 2016
crowd chants ” LOCK HER UP” pic.twitter.com/331tLch9Mg
— Tommie Sunshine (@tommiesunshine) November 9, 2016
If you are not a straight, rich white man, your life is about to drastically change.
Prepare accordingly.
— Tommie Sunshine (@tommiesunshine) November 9, 2016
regardless of what happens in this election, the ugly reality of a super racist sexist homophobic america is being solidified tonight.
— Mike Servito (@mikeservito) November 9, 2016
if Trump can do it …. Hogan can do it …. #HulkHogan2020
— Danny Daze (@DannyDaze) November 9, 2016
Some, however, expressed their belief in the escape and refuge:
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Music…..my beautiful escape!
— Simon Dunmore (@SimonDunmore) November 9, 2016
Guess everyone we know will be partying even harder for the next four years to ease the pain
— lee burridge (@leebu) November 9, 2016
But we’re hopeful that the attitude of not stopping the fight will prevail:
America. It's not over. Don't give up cause you all think Trump will ruin everything. He will not be able to change anything as a president
— DJ SNEAK (@DJ_Sneak) November 9, 2016
And I will fight you until there’s not a breath left in my body.
— The Black Madonna (@blackmadonnachi) November 9, 2016
To end this with a high note, it’s best to quote international publishing author, social activist and the ultimate modern of corporate globalization and of corporate capitalism, Naomi Klein:
Whatever happens, it’s time to bury neoliberalism. We need genuine wealth + power redistribution. Only a real left can fight fascism.
— Naomi Klein (@NaomiAKlein) November 9, 2016