"Friction is common among people working on a shared goal, but it's especially distressing at The Loft, a holy space in underground music culture designed to transcend human pride. Built on a manifesto of egalitarianism, friendship and inclusivity, the get-together is modelled as a family-style reunion. Lofters are supposed to practise compassion and care with each other, not point fingers. "It's a scandal and David is turning in his grave now," lamented Giancarlo Bianchi, founder of Italy's The Last Note, a sister Loft party that he launched with Mancuso's blessing in 2013. "All of us feel sad and shocked by what has happened in New York." "β
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