by Anthony » Sun Feb 22, 2026 6:03 pm
Every club in Hollywood now has an unspoken rule: if you can’t post it, it didn’t happen. Half the people at these venues aren’t there to dance — they’re there to get B-roll for their dying Instagram engagement. The Spotlight literally thrives on its “trendsetter” crowd, and let’s be real about what that means: people who care more about the photo than the party.¹ Clubs are now designed for content, not experiences. The lighting is for cameras, not vibes. The DJ plays songs that trend on Reels, not songs that move the crowd. We’ve turned nightlife into a content mill, and it’s killing the magic. Discuss.
Every club in Hollywood now has an unspoken rule: if you can’t post it, it didn’t happen. Half the people at these venues aren’t there to dance — they’re there to get B-roll for their dying Instagram engagement. The Spotlight literally thrives on its “trendsetter” crowd, and let’s be real about what that means: people who care more about the photo than the party.¹ Clubs are now designed for content, not experiences. The lighting is for cameras, not vibes. The DJ plays songs that trend on Reels, not songs that move the crowd. We’ve turned nightlife into a content mill, and it’s killing the magic. Discuss.