House Culture
House Culture Podcast features in-depth conversations with iconic figures from the house music scene, including artists, DJs, promoters, and club owners. Hosted by Matt Rouse, each episode explores how these individuals fell in love with the scene and how it shaped their lives. The podcast aims to uncover fascinating stories behind the music and culture of house.
Episodes
091: Luke Una
Luke Una has travelled from the underground clubs of Manchester to festival stages around the world, building a reputation as one of the most passionate and wide-ranging selectors in dance music - a true original known for joining the dots between disco, house, Balearic, soul, afro, funk and everything in between. Whether you’ve caught one of his legendary all-night sets, or spent time with his mu
090: Crazy P
Crazy P are one of the most distinctive and enduring acts in modern dance music, they’ve spent years blurring the lines between live instrumentation and club culture - creating timeless records and unforgettable performances that are rooted in house, disco, funk, and soul. We sat down with Chris and Jim on the dancefloor at London’s Night Tales, ahead of the final show of their residency, to talk
An Audience with: Deep Dish
Deep Dish are true pioneers of the global house scene - innovators whose genre-defining sound has left an indelible mark on dance music culture. From their early roots in Washington D.C. to reshaping house music on an international scale, the duo of Ali 'Dubfire' Shirazinia and Sharam Tayebi carved out a legacy that continues to influence generations of artists and clubbers worldwide. In this spec
An Audience with: Louie Vega
Louie Vega is one of house music’s true founding fathers - a visionary whose influence has shaped dancefloors across the world for decades. From building a career rooted in soul, Latin, and disco, to redefining the house sound of New York as one half of Masters At Work - his legacy runs through generations of DJs, producers and clubbers alike. In this special live episode of the House Culture Podc
089: Greg Wilson
Greg Wilson is a true pioneer of British dance music - a tastemaker who helped shape club culture long before it even had a name. From defining the art of the electro DJ in the early ’80s to championing soul, disco, funk and forward-thinking dance music ever since, his influence runs deep through generations of selectors. In our conversation, Greg reflects on a lifetime behind the decks, the evolu
Simon Dunmore interviews: Josh Baker
Josh Baker operates at the intersection of sound and strategy - a DJ and entrepreneur quietly redefining what it means to build something that lasts in modern dance culture.This special episode of the House Culture Podcast, the third in Simon Dunmore's takeover of the show, unpacks the thinking behind the work: how scenes are grown from the ground up, why independence matters, and what it really t
Simon Dunmore interviews: Elijah
Elijah has been motivating the masses with his artistic prompts, distilled from years of observation and experimentation and captured in his already hugely influential Close The App, Make The Ting book. His work has become a creative rallying cry - a reminder that ideas are meant to be acted on, not endlessly scrolled past.In this second episode of Simon Dunmore’s special five-part takeover of the
Simon Dunmore interviews: Natasha Diggs
Natasha Diggs has been lighting up dancefloors worldwide with considered DJ sets and undeniable energy, bridging eras and cultures through the power of her selection. A co-founder of both the Soul In The Horn collective and Dance Is Life, Natasha has carved out a unique space at the intersection of community, creativity, and movement. Her impeccable ear, fearless approach to selection, and unwaver
088: HASKELL
HASKELL is a DJ and producer who’s switched from stadiums to sound systems, trading bone-crunching tackles for basslines that hit just as hard. Having been an England international and a stalwart of world rugby, he’s now channelled that same energy, discipline and drive into the world of House music — tearing up dancefloors with the same intensity he once brought to the pitch. In our chat, James o
087: Tommy D
Tommy D’s career is anything but ordinary - from being one of the first resident DJs at the Ministry Of Sound, to producing global hits like I’m Too Sexy for Right Said Fred, to collaborating in the studio with House music legends Louie Vega and Kenny Dope, he’s always been ahead of the curve. Now, he’s breaking new ground once again - this time harnessing Web3 and AI to transform how artists
086: Fedde Le Grand
Fedde Le Grand is a global force in House music and in this conversation the man himself takes us back to the early influences that shaped his sound, his move from DJing into production, and of course, the moment that changed everything - the release of his game-changing anthem Put Your Hands Up for Detroit. We also explore how his production style has evolved since and, along the way, Fedde opens
085: Darius Syrossian
Darius Syrossian is a DJ and producer whose beats have echoed through warehouses, festivals and underground clubs across the world. His selections at residencies like Sankeys and Space have always marked him out as someone who has their roots in rave and their heart in House. As the force behind Moxy Muzik, he's created not just a label, but a movement that champions real, no-nonsense dance music
084: Trevor Fung
Trevor Fung is a true pioneer of the UK dance scene whose open-minded approach to music helped spark a movement that transformed global club culture. From the golden glow of Amnesia in Ibiza to the raw energy of Rage in London, Trevor has never followed trends - he’s set them. Though often described as one of the scene’s unsung heroes, his early influence was pivotal in inspiring the Second Summer
083: HoneyLuv
HoneyLuv is a force that has been shaking things up ever since she burst on to the scene back in 2021. From basketball courts to Navy bases, and now to the biggest stages in electronic music — her journey is anything but ordinary. In just a few short years, HoneyLuv has dropped explosive tracks on powerhouse labels like Black Book and Crosstown Rebels, while lighting up legendary clubs and festiva
082: Kevin Saunderson
Kevin Saunderson is one of the founding fathers of Detroit techno that has helped shape the very DNA of electronic dance music. From pioneering tracks under his Inner City guise to running his own highly influential record label - Kevin's impact on the scene resonates within every beat we hear on the dancefloor. Fast forward to now, and he’s still pushing boundaries - keeping the future firmly in
081: Nicky Siano
Nicky Siano is a true pioneer – a legend that has shaped the very DNA of dance music. Before the superstar DJs, before the mega-clubs, there was The Gallery and Studio 54 – and at the heart of it all? Nicky Siano, driving dancefloors wild with his flawless beat-matching across three decks. In our conversation, Nicky takes us back to where it all began – launching The Gallery and hiring future icon
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 t
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 div
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
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 mak
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 chann
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 K
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
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 arti
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 wo
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 th
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 dee
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
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 f
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 to
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 celeb
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 activis
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 onbo
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
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 st
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, w
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 recentl
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 wor
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 fi
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 ca
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 workaholi
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
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, Kati
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 wit
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
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 B
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
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
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 Netherla
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
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 Judg
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 beh
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 ma
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
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 ea
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
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 mov
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 labe
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 commun
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
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 whic
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
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 cove
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 w
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 usi
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 th
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. Oft
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 inspir
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
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
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. Whil
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
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 i
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, i
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
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 th
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 ico
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 resid
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
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 Veg
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