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House Culture086: Fedde Le GrandFedde 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 up about the challenges of navigating the music industry, the importance of staying true to the culture of the scene, and his current projects: from festival stages all...
2025-08-271h 08
House Culture085: Darius SyrossianDarius 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 and throws some of the most talked about parties on the circuit. In this candid conversation, Darius opens up about finding belonging in the dance music community as a young man, the...
2025-07-301h 09
House Culture084: Trevor FungTrevor 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 of Love, leaving a lasting impact on dance music. Now in his fifth decade as a DJ, Trevor continues to share his spirit of discovery with new gene...
2025-06-251h 11
House Culture083: HoneyLuvHoneyLuv 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 festivals across the globe. Her unique sound, undeniable energy, and fearless story make her one of the most exciting names in the scene today.FOLLOW US Instagram: @houseculturenet...
2025-05-2841 min
House Culture082: Kevin SaundersonKevin 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 the family by working on a brand new album alongside his son. Together as e-Dancer, they are crafting sounds that prove once again that Kevin’s legacy is not just etch...
2025-04-301h 02
House Culture081: Nicky SianoNicky 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 icons Larry Levan and Frankie Knuckles, hosting stone-cold divas like Loleatta Holloway and Grace Jones, orchestrating the infamous Bianca Jagger birthday party at Studio 54, and reflecting on how the culture and community of thi...
2025-03-261h 12
House Culture080: Oliver Huntemann x Marc RomboyOliver 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 paths first crossed, explore why it took three decades for this titanic studio partnership to take place, and dive into their raw, unfiltered thoughts...
2024-12-181h 04
House Culture079: Junior SanchezJunior 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 scene as a young upstart, the thrill of collaborating with luminaries like Daft Punk and Armand Va...
2024-12-111h 11
House Culture078: Kirsty HawkshawKirsty 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 Rave scene swept across the UK, and it was this that ignited her creative spirit and drew...
2024-11-271h 19
House Culture077: FlashmobFlashmob (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 boundaries by placing innovative rhythms in his productions or stacking his sets with scintillating soundscapes. In this episode, we dive...
2024-11-131h 14
House CultureSPECIAL: Fatboy Slim x TBOYIn 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 session for VIP guests.Our conversation dives into Fatboy Slim’s love for visual art and the cr...
2024-11-0626 min
House Culture076: Eric KupperEric 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 well-deserved place in the House music hall of fame. FOLLOW...
2024-10-301h 16
House CultureREWIND: Ashley BeedleAshley 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 celebrate his immense contributions and give you a deeper understanding of why he is...
2024-10-231h 09
House Culture075: Dennis FerrerDennis 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 magic behind his studio creations, explains why his remixes often outshine the originals, and re...
2024-10-161h 07
House CultureSPECIAL: Patrick CoxPatrick 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, opens up about how his move to Ibiza helped him reassess what truly...
2024-10-091h 26
House Culture074: Tedd PattersonTedd 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, Tedd continues to redefine the sound of the dance floor, ca...
2024-10-021h 11
House Culture073: Denis SultaDenis 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 superstar from Scotland.FOLLOW US Instagram: @houseculturenet
2024-09-181h 11
House Culture072: Riva StarrRiva 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 compilation in their exclusive House Masters series. Whether he's remixing classics, releasing dancefloor weapons, or collaborating with fresh talent, Riva is a...
2024-09-041h 06
House Culture071: Colleen 'Cosmo' MurphyColleen '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 instrumental in taking these parties beyond their New York origins. In our conversation, 'Cosmo' warmly reflects on...
2024-08-211h 06
House Culture070: Simon DunmoreSimon 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 about his journey so far and hint at what exciting...
2024-08-071h 26
House Culture069: Steve BugSteve 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 beginnings in Bremen, his meteoric rise to fame and how he has kept his label at the cutting edge of dance...
2024-07-241h 26
House Culture068: wAFFwAFF 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 (and often hilarious) chat, we explore his journey from his early days to his...
2024-07-101h 11
House Culture067: GIDEÖNGIDEÖN 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 often be found digging through his incredible vinyl selection to i...
2024-06-261h 17
House CultureFAITH SPECIAL: Terry Farley x Dave Jarvis x Stuart PattersonTerry 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 and discover the quintessential ingredients that make up a Faith party.FOLLOW US ...
2024-06-191h 11
House Culture066: Ferry CorstenFerry 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 studio at a young age, how his huge anthems came together in...
2024-06-121h 08
House Culture065: Shadow ChildShadow 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 present in electronic music.FOLLOW US Instagram: @houseculturenet
2024-05-291h 12
House Culture064: Mr. CMr. 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 his focus to self-expression as an artist, eager to explore how emerging technology can elevate his D...
2024-05-151h 24
House Culture063: CinthieCinthie 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 customers. Joining us to delve into her musical journey, Cinthie explains how she got to where she...
2024-05-011h 09
House Culture062: Pete GoodingPete 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, how his work as Musical Director at Hostal La Torre allowed him to keep the Balearic fire burning and h...
2024-04-171h 28
House Culture061: Steve LawlerSteve 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
2024-04-031h 25
House Culture060: JoeskiJoeski 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 as Crosstown Rebels, Bedrock or his own Maya Recordings imprint...
2023-11-291h 05
House Culture059: Will ClarkeWill 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 his local record shop employees led...
2023-10-251h 09
House Culture058: Katie GoodmanKatie 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 scene, often digging for tracks...
2023-09-271h 05
House Culture057: Mark KnightMark 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 it all began for him as a DJ and we...
2023-08-301h 06
House Culture056: Chris LakeChris 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 and we found him in a reflective mood chatting about how he first discovered Progressive...
2023-07-261h 00
House Culture055: Todd TerryTodd 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 Brooklyn become a God within dance music? In this...
2023-06-281h 03
House Culture054: 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 working with icons such as Marshall Jefferson. Arguably most well...
2023-05-311h 11
House Culture053: YousefYousef 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 much acclaim, Yousef has gone on to become an unofficial figurehead of...
2023-04-261h 20
House Culture052: Luuk van DijkLuuk 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 history. In this episode, you can hear Luuk tell us about...
2023-03-291h 08
House Culture051: TopicTopic 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-the-scenes producer to superstar DJ, how strange it was...
2023-02-2251 min
House Culture050: Judge JulesJudge 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 years at his iconic...
2023-01-251h 06
House Culture049: Jodie HarshJodie 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 serious dents in the charts. In this career spanning chat we...
2022-12-141h 03
House Culture048: Dam SwindleDam 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 operate in the studio vs the DJ booth, the design process...
2022-11-301h 15
House Culture047: Dave RalphDave 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 Sasha at Shelleys, his involvement in key tracks like the Bassheads – Is There Anybod...
2022-10-261h 10
House Culture046: Darren JayDarren 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 would eventually morph into the Drum & Bass sounds...
2022-09-281h 20
House Culture045: Roger SanchezRoger 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 it all. In this chat we cover all...
2022-08-311h 11
House CultureSPECIAL: Paul OakenfoldPaul 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 music history, what he was trying to achieve when he...
2022-08-171h 08
House Culture044: Gladys PizarroGladys 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 Vega. With her excellent connections and ear for a great track, Gladys presided over many releases that are regarded...
2022-07-2754 min
House Culture043: Duane HardenDuane 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 Of The Pops the next, how his talent as a songwriter...
2022-06-291h 08
House Culture042: Dave SeamanDave 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, you'll hear exactly what happened on that fateful trip to NYC, how he oversaw...
2022-05-251h 15
Peepin Presents - House & TechnoHouse Culture Mix 022: Peepinhttps://linktr.ee/houseculturenet
Touch Me – Alberto Bagnati
Lovin Beat (Original Mix) – Grwvtec
Fill The Gap (Luis Bravo & Amarno Remix) – Andy Caz
Dig This – Mallin & Sam Dexter
Shine Together – Iglesias & Rosco
Are you ready – James Dexter
You Need It (Miane Remix) – Private Copy Feat Hattie Snooks
Take Your Mind – Greater Than Us
Get Down – Marc Maya
Seductive – Da Night
Feelings (James Dexter Remix) – Eskuche
Coming Up – Josh Butler & Dennis Cruz
Calculator – Saison
Shujaa – Marc Lenz
Kind Of Freaky – Greater Than Us
Not Enough (Josh Butler Remix) – Roger Sanchez
Soul Shaker – Jansons
Love Songs & Sex – Will Taylor
Everyway -Ramin Rezaie
Troubl...
2022-05-231h 54
House Culture041: Mike & Claire ManumissionMike & 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 pushing the Ibiza experience to the maximum and we not only get...
2022-04-271h 25
House Culture040: Purple Disco MachinePurple 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 his breakthrough single ‘My House’, the importance of mental health within the electronic music indu...
2021-10-271h 17
House Culture039: Guy WilliamsGuy 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 what his thougths for the future of it are.
2021-09-221h 08
House Culture038: Andrea OlivaAndrea 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-ranging chat, Andrea gives some advice for...
2021-08-251h 10
House Culture037: Picard BrothersPicard 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 This House' and upcoming single 'Best Of Me...
2021-07-211h 03
House CultureGLASTONBURY SPECIAL: Malcolm HaynesMalcolm 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 impromptu rave - the man was destined for a career in music promotion. His work at Worthy Farm...
2021-06-261h 17
House Culture036: Lovely LauraLovely 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 to bring the positive energy and the party vibes. Recorded live...
2021-06-161h 12
House Culture035: Sidney CharlesSidney 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 tracks that are delibe...
2021-05-1957 min
House Culture034: MEDUZAMEDUZA 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 radio never gets old and the importance of delivering t...
2021-04-2154 min
House Culture033: Josh ButlerJosh 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” (originally championed by Will from Chase & Status) was such a s...
2021-03-241h 02
House Culture032: Alan FitzpatrickAlan 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 and he quickly went on to become not only a mainstay at...
2021-02-2453 min
House Culture031: Anja SchneiderAnja 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 long before she made her own debut in front of th...
2021-01-271h 07
House Culture030: Danny TenagliaDanny 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 placed to star at Miami's new Winter Music Conference...
2020-12-161h 32
House Culture029: Graeme ParkGraeme 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 of Hacienda resident...
2020-12-091h 13
House Culture028: David MoralesDavid 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 Manhattan gigs playing at the Paradise Garage, the hilarious backstory behind...
2020-11-251h 07
House Culture027: SlipmattSlipmatt 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 time. Also having enjoyed chart success as one half of SL2 as we...
2020-11-111h 13
House CultureSPECIAL: House Gospel ChoirTo 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 lockdown.LISTEN TO RE//CHOIRED ON: Spotify or Appl...
2020-11-0431 min
House Culture026: BuckleyBuckley 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 Terrace in Ibiza many times as a re...
2020-10-281h 27
House Culture025: Shades Of RhythmNick 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 was a whirlwind of success taking in all of the huge parties that happened during that rave...
2020-10-141h 00
House Culture024: Harry RomeroHarry 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 gathering a reputation as a beat production maes...
2020-09-3052 min
House Culture023: Bongo BenBongo 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, found himself playing at Space by the end of that initial trip. Ben’s career so far ha...
2020-09-161h 04
House Culture022: Mark ArcherMark 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 they were enjoying at clubs and events around the country. Wanting to keep...
2020-09-021h 01
House Culture021: Dave JonesDave 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 the greats and has some great insight...
2020-08-191h 06
House Culture020: Danny RamplingDanny 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 moving to BBC Radio 1 where he hosted his ic...
2020-08-051h 09
House Culture019: Ashley BeedleAshley 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 house music's most iconic tracks. In this chat we talk about those fateful meetings during those early years...
2020-07-221h 10
House Culture018: Paul LinneyPaul 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 dancefloor. We delve into all of this...
2020-07-081h 07
House Culture017: The ScumfrogThe 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 never looked back and...
2020-06-241h 01
House Culture016: Smokin JoSmokin 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 Glitterbox. In this chat we ta...
2020-06-1049 min
House Culture015: Scott GrayScott 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 not only playing at legendary clubs such as Pacha, b...
2020-05-271h 02
House Culture014: Sophie LloydSophie 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 pick up some headphones as a professional. We chat...
2020-05-131h 02
House Culture013: Tall PaulTall 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 the globe and in this chat we talk about...
2020-04-291h 14
House Culture012: Dawn HindleDawn 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 were recognised as some of the biggest parties ever to...
2020-04-151h 06
House Culture011: Norman CookNorman 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 US Instagram: @houseculturenet
2020-04-011h 16
House Culture010: Andy ManstonAfter 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 partner Julian Napolitano) Andy chats about how he first got started in the scene...
2019-10-161h 14
House Culture009: Terry FarleyTerry 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's from behind the decks or from inside the...
2019-10-021h 27
House Culture008: Nick MuirNick 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 scene - an ability that continues to this day...
2019-09-181h 10
House Culture007: Greg WilsonGreg 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 triumphant of DJ comebacks in 2003 and...
2019-09-041h 29
House Culture006: Phat Phil CooperPhat 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 places, how to...
2019-08-211h 18
House Culture005: Gordon MacGordon 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 in the history of...
2019-08-071h 09
House Culture004: Sally RodgersSally 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: @houseculturenetSpotify: House Culture...
2019-07-241h 00
House Culture003: Brandon BlockBrandon 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 Instagram: @houseculturenet
2019-07-101h 04
House Culture002: Jon Sa TrinxaJon 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: @houseculturenet
2019-06-261h 01
House Culture001: Danny ClockworkDanny 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.FOLLOW US Instagram: @houseculturenetSp...
2019-06-121h 20
House Culture000: TrailerHouse Culture – celebrating the spirit of house music, all for the love of the beat. On each episode of this podcast we sit down with some of the most iconic characters from the scene for a candid chat to discover how they fell in love with the music 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, subscribe now to make sure that y...
2019-06-0301 min