I don't think they are dead, but getting the right blend between new and old is the right way to go.
You know me jay-c i like all the bouncy stuff and hard house, but chucking in some beauts in between gets the right blend of old and new, obviously if they are the right tune. A mean a banging hard house track, then jk - beat it, it just doesnt work imo, but something like jt co or th express sounds quality.
I think that is the way forward, as you can tell cos thats what you get at a lot sanctuary nights.