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On the House Culture Podcast we sit down with some of the most iconic characters from the the world of House music for a candid chat to discover how they fell in love with the scene and how it has shaped their life. It could be an artist, a DJ, a promoter or a club owner – whoever they are, we’ll make sure they have a fascinating story to tell. Hosted by House Culture Managing Editor Matt Rouse, follow now to make sure that you don’t miss out on any future episodes.FOLLOW USInstagram: @houseculturenetSpotify: HouseCulture - Perfect PlaylistOnline: www.ho...
080: Oliver Huntemann x Marc Romboy
Oliver Huntemann and Marc Romboy, two titans of the techno universe, have shared a 30-year journey through the scene - although remarkably, 2024 marks the first time these electronic powerhouses have joined forces in the studio. The result? The electrifying Schwarze Witwe [Systematic] and the hypnotic Teufelsfisch [Senso Sounds] - two tracks that capture the essence of their combined mastery. In this candid, free-flowing conversation, we travel back to 1994 to uncover the story of how their path
079: Junior Sanchez
Junior Sanchez is one of House music's most prolific DJs, with a huge back catalogue that not only spans genres and generations but also includes the scene's most iconic labels and artists. From his earliest days breaking into the world of dance music to standing shoulder-to-shoulder with legends, Junior’s story is one of relentless passion and boundless creativity. In our conversation, Junior dives deep into the moments that have defined his journey so far: how he carved out his place in the sc
078: Kirsty Hawkshaw
Kirsty Hawkshaw, the iconic voice of Opus III, has crafted a legacy that firmly establishes her as a legend within the dance music community. Her signature ethereal vocals blend seamlessly with atmospheric soundscapes on classic tracks such as 'It's A Fine Day' and Orbital's 'Halcyon.' Growing up in a musical household, Kirsty absorbed her passion for music almost instinctively, listening through the walls of her family home as her father composed. As she honed her vocal talents, the late '80s R
077: Flashmob
Flashmob (aka Alessandro Magani) is a production powerhouse who has been delivering scene-defining underground beats for years. As the driving force behind the unforgettable classic 'Need In Me' (crafted in the early Flashmob days as a duo), Sandro has evolved his sound into a style uniquely his own and showcases this genre-blending mastery on his brand new album 'Sundown.' From his early days making waves in London and Milan to headlining stages worldwide, he continues to push musical boundarie
SPECIAL: Fatboy Slim x TBOY
In this very special episode of the House Culture Podcast, we bring you an extraordinary meeting of creative minds as we sat down with musical megastar Fatboy Slim and iconic street artist TBOY in celebration of their artistic collaboration on Pepita Coffee's limited edition coffee pots. Filmed in front of a live audience at Labyrinth Gallery in Brighton (and available in full on our YouTube channel), this episode captures the electric energy of the night, right before their product signing sess
076: Eric Kupper
Eric Kupper is a true legend in House music, a prolific producer whose name is woven into the very fabric of the scene. A maestro behind the mixing desk and the wizard behind The Whistle Song, Eric is someone who can definitely tell you Where Love Lives, having had a hand in the production of that timeless anthem. With an illustrious career that includes collaborations with icons such as Frankie Knuckles and David Morales, Eric has worked on countless tracks that defined an era, earning him a we
REWIND: Ashley Beedle
Ashley Beedle is a legendary figure in the world of House music. An iconic DJ, producer, and remixer who has left an indelible mark on the scene with his pioneering sound and vision. However, recently, Ashley has been facing a tough battle with his health. After suffering a stroke, he is currently in recovery, working hard to regain mobility on his right side and improve his speech. Despite these challenges, Ashley's spirit and legacy continue to inspire countless fans and fellow artists.To cele
075: Dennis Ferrer
Dennis Ferrer is a DJ, producer, and remixer whose impact on House music is nothing short of legendary. With a career that’s stretched over decades, he really has done it all; from his early days in the underground, working alongside pioneers like Jerome Sydenham, to dropping massive hits like the anthemic "Hey Hey," Ferrer has shaped the scene with game-changing tracks and iconic remixes for artists like Fish Go Deep. In our thrilling chat, Dennis takes us back to his Bronx roots, shares the ma
SPECIAL: Patrick Cox
Patrick Cox is a legendary figure from the 90s fashion scene - a trailblazer who defined an era where style met rebellion and whose Wannabe loafers were the dancefloor staple for many of our listeners, no doubt. Now a resident of the White Isle of Ibiza, Patrick is the creative force behind the new fashion brand "Doors Of Perception." In our candid conversation, he takes us behind the scenes of working with the iconic Vivienne Westwood, shares wild secrets from the raucous 90s London party scene
074: Tedd Patterson
Tedd Patterson is a DJ renowned for his mastery behind the decks and delivering electrifying sets that keep discerning dance floors on their toes. With a career spanning decades, his skill in blending the unexpected into his mixes has made him a major force in the world of House music. Tedd's journey began in the underground clubs of Georgia, where he honed his craft before taking his talent to the next level in New York City. Now, as the resident DJ for NYC’s iconic club night, Battle Hymn, Ted
073: Denis Sulta
Denis Sulta is a Scottish sensation who catapulted himself into our clubbing consciousness with his crowd-surfing Boiler Room debut back in 2015. Since then, his career has seen him spin records across the globe, play back-to-back with the biggest names in the industry, rock the airwaves on BBC Radio 1, as well as find the time to revisit the Boiler Room along the way. In this episode, we dive deep into how Denis went from local hero to international DJ and get the lowdown on what's next for the
072: Riva Starr
Riva Starr, born Stefano Miele, isn't just a world-renowned Italian DJ, producer, remixer, and head of Snatch! Records - he's also the mastermind behind the iconic dancefloor anthem "Eat, Sleep, Rave, Repeat," a collaboration with the legendary Fatboy Slim. A true master of reinvention, Riva's sound is always charged with infectious energy, captivating dancefloors around the globe with his unique brand of House music - his influence so far-reaching that Defected Records honoured him with a mix c
071: Colleen 'Cosmo' Murphy
Colleen 'Cosmo' Murphy is a selector, a broadcaster, a DJ and producer that is well known for her deep passion for vinyl and eclectic taste, honed over a remarkable 40 plus year career in radio broadcasting. As the host of the hugely popular Balearic Breakfast Show on Mixcloud, Colleen curates a blissful blend of Balearic beats, guiding listeners on a weekly musical journey of discovery. A close friend of The Loft's David Mancuso, Colleen played at many of these legendary events and was instrume
070: Simon Dunmore
Simon Dunmore is famed as the Founder of seminal House music label Defected Records. With a keen ear for good music, Simon's career had already seen him succeed as a DJ and record promoter, however it was his unwavering passion for House music that helped him launch Defected in 1999 and transform the label into a globally recognised brand that has been pivotal in shaping the scene as we know it today. Having moved on from the label in 2022, we caught Simon in a reflective mood, eager to tell us
069: Steve Bug
Steve Bug is a DJ and producer that has been electrifying dancefloors across the world since the early 90s with his signature sound that seamlessly integrates influences from across the entire spectrum of electronic music. A man that has been described by Resident Advisor as the "gentlemen of Techno," Steve is the mastermind behind the hugely influential label Poker Flat Recordings, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. In our conversation, Steve tells us about his humble beginnin
068: wAFF
wAFF is a fearless DJ, producer, and label owner who burst onto the scene in 2012 with his debut "Rainbows" EP released on Hot Creations, and the man has not looked back since. Known for creating the filthiest of beats, wAFF has a reputation for delivering epically long sets that can ignite the dance floors of Burning Man and Ibiza alike. Beyond the decks wAFF is also a dedicated community activist, rolling up his sleeves to contribute to meaningful projects in South America. In our insightful (
067: GIDEÖN
GIDEÖN is a DJ, artist, label owner and activist who is as comfortable behind the decks at some of the world's most underground clubs as he is in a muddy field in Somerset orchestrating NYC Downlow (Glastonbury’s first dedicated queer space). Whilst at university, his involvement with the free party scene led him to buy a 55 seater coach to house his huge sound system and, after stints living onboard said coach and in the US, GIDEÖN now resides in his birthplace of South London where he can ofte
FAITH SPECIAL: Terry Farley x Dave Jarvis x Stuart Patterson
Terry Farley, Dave Jarvis and Stuart Patterson are the trio behind the hugely influential Faith fanzine and iconic series of parties. In this exclusive episode, celebrating 25 years of Faith, we sat down with these three legends at iD Studios in Hackney for the very first studio recorded episode of the House Culture Podcast (available now on YouTube). Join us as we delve into the origins of Faith from back in 1999, explore the fanzine's evolution, uncover the story behind its revival by Defected
066: Ferry Corsten
Ferry Corsten is a titan of the Trance scene, and his tracks and remixes have been the soundtrack for an entire generation of ravers for over a quarter of a century. He exploded onto the scene with his anthemic "Out Of The Blue," igniting a fierce bidding war among top record labels and cementing his status as one of the most sought-after remixers in the industry. An artist who has unwaveringly stayed true to his uplifting sound, Ferry, in our conversation, tells us about building his first stud
065: Shadow Child
Shadow Child has been blessing us with beats that hark back to a golden age of dance music ever since his 'String Thing' single gained support from Eats Everything and a subsequent release on Dirtybird back in 2012. With Rave era energy infused within all of his productions and remixes, he also educates audiences and keeps the scene alive through his bi-weekly radio show on Kool FM. In our chat, we delve into his career and discuss how his influence continues to bridge the gap between past and p
064: Mr. C
Mr. C is a true icon of the electronic music scene. As frontman for The Shamen, his cheeky persona and mischievous lyrics propelled the band to chart topping glory with the anthemic 'Ebeneezer Goode.' A true devotee of the underground, he co-founded legendary London nightclub The End which regularly hosted nights from the likes of Laurent Garnier, Andy C, Steve Lawler and Sven Väth. Having recently scaled back his involvement with his wildly successful Superfreq brand of parties, he now shifts h
063: Cinthie
Cinthie is a powerhouse in the world of House music, commanding attention from behind the decks and respect with her deep musical knowledge. When she's not delivering the party to a hungry dancefloor, Cinthie can be found either cooking up anthems from her handcrafted Berlin studio that's filled with generation spanning equipment or behind the counter at possibly the coolest record shop in the world - Elevate - where she serves up a highly curated selection of vinyl and chats with clued-up custo
062: Pete Gooding
Pete Gooding is a DJ and artist manager that has a connection with Ibiza that runs deep. Not only was he a visitor from a very young age (experiencing the island through multiple family holidays), his decade-long residency at Cafe Mambo, weaving musical narratives across a kaleidoscope of genres, cemented his reputation as a true sultan of the sunset. In our chat, Pete tells us how he first discovered Alfredo and Amnesia, his hilarious first meeting with the iconic José Padilla, h
061: Steve Lawler
Steve Lawler is the undisputed King of the Space Terrace and, having held down residencies at iconic venues such as Cream, Home, The End and Sankeys Ibiza, is a legendary figure in the world of dance music. We caught Steve in an open and reflective mood as he told us all about making waves at Cafe Mambo in Ibiza, the importance of a resident DJ, the effect those We Love gigs at Space had on his career and how his new Pendulum project has helped him stay true to his ideals as a DJ.FOLLOW US Insta
060: Joeski
Joeski is a New York based DJ, producer and label owner that has been in the House music scene for over 30 years. Getting his big break early on in his DJ career, a teenage Joeski schooled himself by regularly playing at legendary New York venues such as the Limelight and he also held down his first residency at the 'Together' parties that were hosted at the iconic Roxy. A self-confessed workaholic, Joeski finds time to DJ around the world and produce bags of tunes often released on labels such
059: Will Clarke
Will Clarke is a DJ and producer as famed for his blistering beats as he is for his beautiful beard. Recognised for his distinct sound and energy behind the decks, Will's bass-heavy sound has graced festivals like the Dirtybird Campout in the US and clubs like The Warehouse Project in the UK. Now splitting his time between the UK and Detroit, Will took the time out of his busy schedule to not only tell us how he first got started in the industry, but he also shared stories of how getting to know
058: Katie Goodman
Katie Goodman is a resident DJ of the world famous Glitterbox brand as well as being an integral part of the Defected Records family. Her discovery of House Music in her late teens gave her a purpose to hit the dancefloor and, whilst promoting events at a local club in her native Essex, she realised that she could turn her talents to DJ-ing as well. Setting her sights on a career at Defected, Katie put in the hours and made her dream a reality within a few short years. A real student of the scen
057: Mark Knight
Mark Knight is an artist, producer, DJ, mentor and label head honcho. The top titan of the Toolroom brand, Mark can be found rocking huge festival crowds for a few hours at a time, or intimate club dancefloors all night long - wherever he plays, he always delivers that dangerous dancefloor energy from behind the decks. Now that Toolroom is celebrating 20 years in the scene in 2023, we sat down with Mark to discuss the impact that this family run business has had on House Music, he tells us how i
056: Chris Lake
Chris Lake is a DJ, Grammy-nominated producer and owner of Black Book Records. First finding fame through releasing white labels of his own remixes, Chris's career really hit the stratosphere when he released his 2006 single "Changes." Since then he has gone from strength to strength and continues to thrill audiences with his muscular music that moves club dancefloors and festival fields. We spoke to Chris just before he was about to jump on a flight to Vegas to party with his good friend Fisher
055: Todd Terry
Todd Terry is a legendary DJ, producer and remixer - a talent that has not only laid the foundations for the House music scene, but an entertainer who continues to rock dancefloors the world over. Famed not only for his brilliant DJ skills and production prowess (under many different names) - Todd has also been one of the go-to remixers over the past 30 years as well, with his take on Everything But The Girl's 'Missing' becoming a genuine hall of famer within House music. So how did a b-boy from
054: Roy Davis Jr.
Roy Davis Jr. is a DJ, producer and label owner that has been part of the dance music community since the very beginning. Growing up in Chicago, the birthplace of House music, Roy was surrounded by the sounds of this new genre; whether it was living down the street from DJ Pierre or hearing Ron Hardy tapes blasting out of boomboxes - the possibilities drove a young Roy to start experimenting with equipment and this eventually led him to become a part of legendary outfit Phuture, as well as worki
053: Yousef
Yousef is a world famous DJ and the man behind the Circus brand of parties and events. He has been described as an unstoppable force in dance music, first smashing his way on to the scene with a competition win in Muzik magazine's Bedroom Bedlam competition, this led to career launching gigs at the Ministry Of Sound and Pacha, and was quickly followed by a residency at legendary club Cream in his hometown of Liverpool. After successfully launching his own Circus club night and record label to mu
052: Luuk van Dijk
Luuk van Dijk is an Amsterdam-based DJ and producer who is not only a worldwide sensation, but a true student of dance music as well. Growing up in a musical household, Luuk was experimenting with equipment from a young age and this started him on his path to eventually study production at the prestigious Herman Brood Academy. After winning competitions and playing festivals in his native Netherlands, Luuk made it his mission to get his music into the hands of his idol Jamie Jones - the rest is
051: Topic
Topic is a hit-making producer, DJ and remixer who burst on to the scene in 2014 with his smash hit single 'Light It Up.' His self-styled brand of "melancholic dance music" has achieved over a billion worldwide streams, boosted by original anthems such as 'Breaking Me' and contemporary updates of familiar classics such as ATB's '9pm (Till I Come)' and Paul van Dyk's 'For An Angel.' Topic joined us live and direct from his studio in Dubai and from there he told us about his transition from behind
050: Judge Jules
Judge Jules is a DJ superhero. Playing to huge crowds, running his own events (some legal and some not so much), hosting radio shows, signing and releasing anthems - all whilst managing to hold down a successful career in law. Many might know him from his days on Radio 1 where he hosted a must-listen to show for well over a decade, or you might have even seen him play at an event like his own Judgement Sundays in Ibiza and some of us have been lucky enough to catch him during those peak late 90s
049: Jodie Harsh
Jodie Harsh is a DJ and producer who is a fierce force of nature behind the decks and has been described as Britain's best known Drag Queen. Escaping to London to party in her early teens, Jodie was quickly seduced by the sense of community she found within clubs like Trade at Turnmills. First turning her hand to club promotion, Jodie quickly learned the skills needed to rock a dancefloor from behind the decks and has continued that success into producing high energy house music that has made se
048: Dam Swindle
Dam Swindle are Lars Dales and Maarten Smeets - a duo from Amsterdam famed for their eclectic DJ sets, production know-how and essential releases on their very own record label. Both took seperate routes into the dance music scene, but once in each other's orbit, they decided that the current nightlife in Amsterdam did not offer what they needed, so they took the ultimate punk rock attitude and made it up for themselves. In our chat you'll hear how they first got to know one another, how they op
047: Dave Ralph
Dave Ralph is a DJ whose name is synonymous with some of the biggest clubbing institutions in the world, ranging from the foundational Shelleys in Stoke, legendary Cream in Liverpool, or the short-lived Home in London. He has also had a hand in bringing some stone-cold anthems to our ears and, through many tours and numerous residencies, can be credited with reigniting the USA’s passion for dance music. Now a resident of LA, in this chat you’ll hear about those early years playing alongside Sash
046: Darren Jay
Darren Jay is a legend from the rave scene and a pioneer of the Jungle sound that took the UK (and the world) by storm in the 90s - something that has not let up to this day. Having always had an obsession for percussion and a vast multi-genre record collection, it was inevitable that a young Darren would gravitate towards the burgeoning rave scene in the late 80s. After tasting success playing early House out of Chicago, Darren was at the forefront of the Junglist revolution in the UK that woul
045: Roger Sanchez
Roger Sanchez is a superstar DJ and producer who has been at the centre of club culture since the early days. In our chat you'll hear how a young Roger supplemented his income during his college days by DJing and creating mixtapes that he would then sell on Broadway in New York City - music quickly took precedence over his studies and he has never looked back since. A Grammy Award winner, a Number 1 hitmaker and a technical wizard behind the decks, the man sometimes known as the 'S-Man' has done
SPECIAL: Paul Oakenfold
Paul Oakenfold is a legend who has had one of THE biggest influences on the dance music scene as we know it today. As a pioneering DJ, producer, remixer, record label mogul and all-round superstar - his contribution to our culture cannot be underestimated. In our chat, which covers the entirety of his multi-faceted career, you'll hear how Paul manifested his own job in the music industry after moving to New York in the late 70s, how an island called Ibiza changed his life and the course of dance
044: Gladys Pizarro
Gladys Pizarro is the co-founder of iconic house music label Strictly Rhythm. Growing up in Spanish Harlem in New York City, Gladys was exposed to a melting pot of music and, based upon her underground clubbing credentials, landed herself a job at funk and soul label Spring Records. Recognising the burgeoning house music scene, alongside Mark Finkelstein, Gladys co-founded Strictly Rhythm - a label that helped launch the careers of superstars such as Roger Sanchez, Armand Van Helden and Louie Ve
043: Duane Harden
Duane Harden is one of the most recognisable voices in house music. Announcing himself to the scene with his incredible vocal performance on Armand Van Helden’s ‘You Don’t Know Me,’ Duane’s life completely changed overnight. Not only has Duane's soulful voice featured on many anthems over the past 20 years, he has also penned poignant lyrics for a huge array of talent within the dance music community as well. In this chat, we discover how he went from working at UPS one day to performing on Top
042: Dave Seaman
Dave Seaman is a DJ, producer, artist, label boss and, as ex-editor of Mixmag, a genuine dance music historian. Collecting records and entertaining local youth clubs quickly lead to a visit to the 1987 DMC convention where a teenage Dave won a trip to New York that helped launch his career at Mixmag. From there Dave had chart success as one half of Brothers In Rhythm and became an architect of the Progressive House scene via his association with Renaissance and Global Underground. In this chat,
041: Mike & Claire Manumission
Mike & Claire Manumission are a pair of Ibiza legends that have not only presided over some of the wildest parties the island has ever seen, they were also landlords of the notorious Manumission Motel. In our chat you will hear how an already successful UK club night called Manumission was taken to the shores of the White Isle and how a chance meeting lead to a beautiful relationship from which the pair have never looked back. 25 years later Mike & Claire are now back at the forefront of
040: Purple Disco Machine
Purple Disco Machine is a DJ, producer and artist who is the biggest thing in house music right now. Currently sitting at Number 2 in the Beatport all-time Top 100 bestselling artists list and recently having released his sophomore album Exotica to rave reviews, Purple Disco Machine is famed for his very 21st Century take on the classic disco sound. In this wide ranging and candid chat we discover how his love for Italo disco grew from the output of East German radio stations, the secrets behind
039: Guy Williams
Guy Williams is a man that has done it all in dance music. He's partied and played at legendary nights at Manchester's Hacienda, hosted and promoted events at the iconic Pikes Hotel in Ibiza and has made music his business by setting up and running his own DJ agency and consultancy called Paradise Productions. In our expansive chat, that took place in the super quirky The BoAt Pod studios, we cover off all of the above and also hear some hilarious stories from Guy's travels through the scene and
038: Andrea Oliva
Andrea Oliva is an artist and DJ who is a Lord of the underground sound, King of Ants at Ushauaia in Ibiza and now Head of his new musical empire called All I Need that includes a label, a fashion line and an events team. Playing in clubs well before he was legally old enough to gain entry, Andrea learned his craft in Switzerland and worked extremely hard to gain worldwide recognition as someone who is at ease either on a huge festival stage or within an intimate club environment. In this wide-r
037: Picard Brothers
Picard Brothers are a French duo that offer the triple house music threat of: DJ, Artist, Producer. Having already put in Grammy Award winning work with Dua Lipa, it was a speculative message to dance music megastar Diplo that first supercharged their career - taking them from Paris to LA to work with the likes of Mark Ronson, the guys learned a huge amount in a short space of time and are now using that production know-how to destroy the dancefloors of the world with tracks such as 'Blessing In
GLASTONBURY SPECIAL: Malcolm Haynes
Malcolm Haynes is the man widely credited with introducing dance music to the Glastonbury Festival. As an employee of the festival for nearly 30 years, Malcolm programmed the Glastonbury stages that evolved from the original Dance Tent, into the Dance Village, and now into the huge spectacle that is known as Silver Hayes. Malcolm has led an incredible life; growing up in care, running away with the funfair and eventually rocking up at Glastonbury with his own sound system that created an impromp
036: Lovely Laura
Lovely Laura is a live saxophonist that, after discovering a talent for jamming alongside a live DJ, has gone on to become one of the most recognisable faces of good times house music. Whilst studying Jazz in Leeds, it was a chance meeting with fellow musician Pav that led Laura to her first visit to Ibiza where she became a mainstay at the legendary Manumission and Hed Kandi series of events. Often working alongside her husband DJ Ben Santiago, Laura has created a dynamic duo that never fails t
035: Sidney Charles
Sidney Charles is a DJ and producer so famed for his own specific style of playing, that it even has its own name – ‘The Sidney Sound.’ With a music journalist mother, Sidney was exposed to a wide range of genres from a young age and it was the sound of hip-hop that first got him into DJ-ing in his hometown of Hamburg. Quickly tiring of a limited playlist, it was Hamburg’s own Mousse T that inspired Sidney to try his hand as a house DJ and he has never looked back since. Whether it’s producing t
034: MEDUZA
MEDUZA are an Italian trio that are behind some of the biggest hits in house music right now. Working alongside vocalists such as Becky Hill, the sounds of MEDUZA’s singles “Piece Of Your Heart” and “Lose Control” have been dominating dancefloors all across the world - racking up over a billion streams and a Grammy nomination to boot. We caught up with their main man Matt to discuss just what it’s like when you achieve almost instant fame with your debut single, how hearing your own song on the
033: Josh Butler
Josh Butler has had a meteoric rise within the scene as a talented producer, an in-demand DJ and a personality who, in the words of Pete Tong, is “one of the UK’s premier house music talents.” After discovering a love of creating music via sequencing tracks on his PlayStation, a young Josh moved to New Zealand with his family and it was there that he began to produce the tracks that eventually led him back to the UK to study music tech at university. Josh’s breakthrough single “Got A Feeling” (o
032: Alan Fitzpatrick
Alan Fitzpatrick is a DJ and producer who has pushed the scene into new and exciting directions with his commanding style of heavy dance music rhythms. Growing up on the South Coast of the UK, Alan’s entry into the electronic music community first came via raves and these eventually led him to experience the euphoria of the dancefloor at places like Slinky in Bournemouth back in the late 90s. Whilst attending college to study music tech, a young Alan dropped out due to getting a single signed an
031: Anja Schneider
Anja Schneider is a techno superstar who has influenced the scene with her long-running radio shows, epic DJ sets and iconic record labels. Falling in love with electronic music via listening to Kraftwerk whilst growing up in and around Cologne, Anja felt herself drawn to Berlin to visit the legendary Tresor and then decided to move to the city a few weeks later. Once she had made the capital city her home, Anja cut her teeth working behind the scenes at a pirate radio station where it wasn’t lo
030: Danny Tenaglia
Danny Tenaglia is one of the most well respected DJs in the scene and, with his huge musical knowledge and passion for his craft, is often cited as the DJ's DJ. Growing up in Brooklyn New York, Danny was musically inspired by tapes of local DJs as well as his visits to The Loft and the Paradise Garage. After buying some equipment and playing at many local venues, Danny moved to Miami in 1985 and it's here he introduced a new sound called house music to his enraptured audience. Then perfectly pla
029: Graeme Park
Graeme Park is a DJ that defined the sound of house music in the UK through his residency at the legendary Hacienda in Manchester. Honing his selector instincts by working in record shops in his youth, it was when the owner of one such shop bought a club, and twisted his arm to play there as a DJ, that he discovered his passion for entertaining a crowd from behind the decks. A fan of all genres, it was his eclectic sets with a sprinkling of this new sound called house that put him on the radar o
028: David Morales
David Morales is one of the biggest DJs in the world and has built his career working through four decades within the scene. He’s played at parties in every corner of the globe, produced some of house music’s most iconic tracks and worked alongside some of the greatest artists of all time, including: Mariah Carey, Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, U2 and Madonna. In this wide ranging chat we talk about all aspects of David’s career including how, as a 21 year old, he landed his first ever Manhat
027: Slipmatt
Slipmatt is a hero of the hardcore scene and is quite rightly known as the Godfather Of Rave. Fascinated with playing vinyl on his parents’ record player before he could even walk, the young Matt Nelson quickly developed a thirst for soul music that lead him to start buying imported records at an extremely young age. Inspired by a DJ in a local Essex nightclub, Slipmatt was perfectly placed for the rave explosion that soon followed and played at every legendary event that took place during that
SPECIAL: House Gospel Choir
To celebrate the launch of the House Gospel Choir’s incredible debut album RE//CHOIRED, we caught up with the collective’s founder and creative director Natalie Maddix to talk about the formation of the choir and the recording of the album. In this chat we discover what went down at their very first gig at Glastonbury in 2014, what it was like working on the album with some genuine dance music icons and how the group have been lifting the spirits of house music lovers across the world during loc
026: Buckley
Buckley has been a DJ on the scene since the early 90s and has held residencies at some of the most prestigious clubs and club nights in the world. Discovering house music on a visit to Manchester’s Hacienda, Buckley bought some decks and quickly found himself appearing at the venue as a regular DJ himself. He then went on to play the opening set at the first ever Renaissance party, became a resident at the legendary Leeds night Back To Basics for over a decade and also graced the infamous Space
025: Shades Of Rhythm
Nick Slater and Lanx are two-thirds of the legendary old skool dance music group Shades Of Rhythm. Inspired by the jazz funk sounds being played at their local school disco by the older kids, Nick and Lanx started travelling out of their hometown of Peterborough to explore the records shops of London and Nottingham and soon started buying their own equipment to produce their own material. Pressing up their debut album themselves, they quickly gathered interest from major labels and what followed
024: Harry Romero
Harry Romero is one of the biggest US DJs in the world and has produced some of the most enduring house music records of all time. Growing up in a musical household in New Jersey, Harry was into the freestyle rhythms of early electro when his life changed upon hearing the Todd Terry produced ‘Bango’. Inspired by this new sound, Harry would visit The Sound Factory Bar in New York to watch Louie Vega DJ and then return home to spend hours creating his own sounds in front of the sampler. Quickly ga
023: Bongo Ben
Bongo Ben is a live percussionist and session musician with current residencies for Clockwork Orange and Lovejuice. Inspired by the likes of local percussionist Magic Fingers as well as Defected’s Shovell and Manumission’s Pav, Ben purchased his own bongos and became self-taught by watching videos of these performers on YouTube. Quickly making a name for himself within his local scene Ben visited Ibiza for the first time and, armed with nothing more than a pair of bongos and a positive attitude,
022: Mark Archer
Mark Archer is the driving force and the man behind the mask of cheeky old skool rave outfit Altern 8. Inspired to buy some musical equipment by the Electro sounds he had discovered at a young age, Mark had the right pieces of kit and the knowledge to start soundtracking the early acid house explosion. Quickly getting signed to a label under the strength of his Detroit techno inspired Nexus 21 project, Mark and producing partner Chris Peat created Altern 8 to cater for the more ravey sounds that
021: Dave Jones
Dave Jones is a promoter and DJ who has been putting on parties and playing at events over the last three decades. Based in South Wales, it was a chance visit to the Hacienda in 1988 that propelled Dave from the football terraces to the dancefloors and DJ booths of UK clubland. Whether he was DJ-ing as a resident for one of the UK's longest running club nights Time Flies, or setting up his own night with a leaning towards the US soulful house sound, Dave has booked and played alongside some of t
020: Danny Rampling
Danny Rampling is a superstar DJ who is one of the originators of the house music scene. After witnessing DJ Alfredo play in Amnesia on a fateful trip to Ibiza in 1987, Danny’s mind was opened up to how music can create a collective consciousness on the dancefloor and he decided to import this vibe back to Britain by setting up his legendary club night Shoom that then kickstarted the Summer Of Love in 1988. During this period Danny was also a host on the then pirate station of Kiss FM before mov
019: Ashley Beedle
Ashley Beedle is a DJ, producer, remixer and a member of legendary dance music outfits X-Press 2 and Black Science Orchestra. Educating himself about music production by reading the sleevenotes on vinyl albums from a young age, Ashley became involved in sound system culture and was eventually introduced to this new sound called house. After hooking up with Boy's Own founders Terry Farley and Andrew Weatherall, Ashley became an integral part of that collective and had a hand in producing some of
018: Paul Linney
Paul Linney is a resident DJ at Pikes Hotel in Ibiza and one of the hardest working DJs in the business. Whilst he might not quite have the name recognition he deserves, Paul has played gigs to clued up clubbers all over the world alongside his corporate work at events like the after-parties of the National Television Awards. Deciding late on in life to pursue a career in music means Paul's story is a fascinating one that has been powered by the love of the beat and an instinctive feel for the d
017: The Scumfrog
The Scumfrog (aka Jesse Houk) is a man of many talents: a Grammy nominated producer, a remixer to some of the music world's best known names and a DJ that has toured the world many times over. Growing up in Amsterdam, Jesse was already playing records as a DJ when he had his house music epiphany in 1988 and after moving to New York City in 1997 he managed to get one of his own productions into the hands of DJ Magazine's number 1 DJ in the world at that time - Danny Tenaglia. From then on he neve
016: Smokin Jo
Smokin Jo is a DJ who has been on the scene since the early days of the UK club scene. Her meteoric rise saw her top the DJ Magazine Top 100 DJs poll back in 1992 and, to this day, she remains the only female to have won that accolade. Building her career by regularly playing to huge crowds at Trade at Turnmills, Jo’s career went to the next level after she became a resident at Space in Ibiza for a decade and remains an ever-present name on the scene appearing frequently at events like Glitterbo
015: Scott Gray
Scott Gray is part of the Melon Bomb DJ collective and also, under his pseudonym Chapter, produces tasty artwork that has a distinctly Balearic flavour. Before he was entertaining crowds with his explosive mix of house and disco, Scott worked in recruitment in the UK and decided one morning to give it all up to move to Ibiza with his wife. Arriving on the white isle with a van and a positive attitude, Scott quickly found himself in the right places at the right times and this lead to him no
014: Sophie Lloyd
Sophie Lloyd is a DJ who is a specialist in the happiest of house music. With over 15 years experience behind the decks and a few club hits to her name as well, Sophie has played everywhere from the main stages of festivals in Europe to the toilets at Glitterbox in Ibiza. Growing up listening to pirate radio from a young age and then living in Brighton during the Big Beat Boutique era, Sophie was exposed to many different genres of music that influenced her own productions once she decided to pi
013: Tall Paul
Tall Paul is a giant on the DJ scene who has been rocking dancefloors for nearly 30 years. Honing his skills by appearing on (and running) pirate radio stations in London, Paul and his family found themselves in the right place at the right time to take on the Turnmills building - turning it into one of the capital's icons of clubland with regualr nights like Trade and The Gallery. Still very active on the scene, Paul continues to play his unique mix of high energy house music to crowds across t
012: Dawn Hindle
Dawn Hindle is the Creative Director at Pikes Hotel in Ibiza. Not only is she behind Pikes' resurgence as a cultural hub on the island, Dawn has also been an integral part of the Ibiza scene for the past 25 years after co-founding the outrageous Manumission club night as well as the legendary Ibiza Rocks brand. Starting out promoting in Manchester during her university years, in this chat we discover how her and her team made the transition to Ibiza in the 90s, what it was like to manage what we
011: Norman Cook
Norman Cook is none other than Fatboy Slim. With his wild and infectious energy behind the decks, this Mighty Dub Kat has been producing dance music anthems that have rocked many a dancefloor over the past 30 years and is an artist who continues to sell out arenas and clubs of any size across the world. In this episode, recorded at his home in Brighton, we chat about the source of his first house music epiphany, his dalliances in the art world and why some people are just born to be DJs.FOLLOW U
010: Andy Manston
After sitting down with Danny Clockwork from Clockwork Orange in our first episode, we come full circle in the final episode in this first series with a sit down with his partner in parties - Andy Manston. After discovering early Hip-Hop and Belgian New Beat, Andy quickly got the mixing bug and was a successful DJ in his own right before he hooked up with Danny to create the iconic Clockwork Orange brand. Having also enjoyed chart success through his Perpetual Motion project (with producing part
009: Terry Farley
Terry Farley is one of the founding fathers of the UK House music scene. Growing up as a Soulboy in West London and Slough in the 70s, Terry always had a passion for music and youth culture. Pouring this knowledge into early editions of the Boy's Own fanzine he ran, Terry found himself in possession of the perfect platform to commentate on the Acid House scene when this first blew up in 1988 and further expanded the brand across a record label as well as a series of legendary parties. Whether it
008: Nick Muir
Nick Muir is a titan of the Progressive House genre and is one half of Bedrock (alongside John Digweed). Classically trained from a young age, Nick played in a variety of bands as well as featured as a session musician for many well known artists before he discovered dance music. Already tinkering in the studio with the early sequencer technology of the era, Nick was in the right place at the right time to hook up with John Digweed and create some of the defining music of the Progressive House s
007: Greg Wilson
Greg Wilson is an absolute legend on the DJ scene. The first person to mix two records together live on television, as well as the person that introduced Electro to the UK, he has been a DJ and record collector since his school days. Building his reputation as a seamless mixer at clubs in the North of the UK in the late 70's and early 80's, Greg even landed himself a residency at a pre-Acid House era Hacienda. Hanging up his headphones at the height of his fame aged 23, Greg made the most triump
006: Phat Phil Cooper
Phat Phil Cooper is a true musical nomad who has done it all. Possessing a voracious appetite for music from a young age, Phil first discovered Acid House on a chance visit to Manchester's Hacienda - and he hasn't looked back since. After engineering his own big break as a resident DJ at Cream during the height of the superclub era, this fame has lead Phil to play at parties all over the world. We cover all of this in our chat and also learn about his love for crate digging in the most exotic of
005: Gordon Mac
Gordon Mac is the founder of Kiss FM. Originally setting it up as a pirate station in London in the 80s, he eventually transformed it into the clubbing brand that we all know today. A lover of reggae and soulful music from a young age, Gordon made it his mission to promote this music across the airwaves - leading to the formation of Kiss FM. In this chat we discover the logistics of setting up a pirate radio station, taking the Kiss FM brand from pirate to PLC and how important his role has been
004: Sally Rodgers
Sally Rodgers is one half of A Man Called Adam and the first lady of Balearic house. Alongside her musical partner Steve Jones, Sally was at the forefront of the house music explosion on Ibiza and produced many tracks (as well as a few albums) that are now absolutely ingrained within the history of the White Isle. In this chat we have time to talk about that connection with Ibiza, the release of their new album (Farmarama) and Sally's love of getting behind the decks.FOLLOW US Instagram: @housec
003: Brandon Block
Brandon Block is one of the original superstar DJs who has enjoyed a career that his taken him from a mobile disco in the 80s to the Space Terrace in the 90s. Always the entertainer and hugely popular for his madcap antics behind the decks, Brandon certainly lived the life that came alongside being a true house music party-starter. In this chat we talk about how he achieved his superstar status, the toll that it took and the inspiring journey that he's taken to get to where he is now.FOLLOW US I
002: Jon Sa Trinxa
Jon Sa Trinxa has been the resident DJ for the past 25 years at the legendary Sa Trinxa beach club located at the end of Las Salinas beach in Ibiza. Well known for his marathon all day sets that take in a whole range of genres, people come from far and wide to listen to one of the true guardians of the Balearic spirit. In this chat we learn how he first discovered Sa Trinxa, the secret to his longevity on the island and what music means to him as a whole.FOLLOW US Instagram: @houseculturenetSpot
001: Danny Clockwork
Danny Clockwork is one of the founders of the, now worldwide, Clockwork Orange series of parties and 2019 is a massive year for these guys as they are celebrating their 25th anniversary in Ibiza. In this chat we learn how they got started on the island and how, a quarter of a century later, they are still going strong. It’s an extremely frank and unscripted interview that covers the highs of promoting your own massively successful events through to the lows of a life lived on the absolute limit.
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