No Tags 56: Burial whisperer Dan Hancox on grime reunions, the power of crowds and sodcasting
Oct 30, 2025
Dan Hancox, a journalist and author known for his insights on grime and public spaces, joins the conversation. He shares the excitement behind releasing a long-lost interview with Burial, exploring the artist's unique anonymity in today's social media landscape. Hancox reflects on the nostalgic reunion of Dizzee Rascal and Wiley, the power of crowds, and their historical significance. He also dives into the Notting Hill Carnival's rich roots and its cultural challenges, while scrutinizing the evolution of sodcasting and public behavior. A mix of music, culture, and insightful commentary awaits!
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Why The State Fears Crowds
- The state fears crowds because collective gatherings embolden people beyond state control.
- Crowd theory arose to explain and contain urban mass movements after rapid 19th-century urbanization.
D Double E In A Garden Surprise
- Tom recounts stumbling on D Double E performing in a tiny front garden during Carnival.
- A thousand people spontaneously descended, creating a unique, local moment.
Carnival Belongs In The Streets
- Notting Hill Carnival resists relocation because it sprang from anti-racist resistance and belongs in the streets.
- Moving it to parks or ticketed sites would erase its scale and cultural meaning.
