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Trevor Jackson Reflects on 'Losing My Edge' Impact

11/19/2025

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Story summary
  • Trevor Jackson and Nancy Whang discuss 'Losing My Edge' as a critique of hipster culture.
  • Trevor Jackson recalls hearing the track in a New York bar.
  • The discussion shows tensions between James Murphy and Tim Goldsworthy, with Goldsworthy sidelined.
  • Despite initial resistance from the DFA label, Murphy released the track, which became emblematic of electroclash and blended nostalgia with a fresh perspective on coolness.