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DjHistoryDjHistory Podcast - Norman Cook (DJH029)After a couple of mini disasters, for this month's podcast, we dipped into the archives and exhumed an interview we did during the pandemic with Norman Cook, which has never been seen or heard before. Norman talks about playing the stooge on Tik Tok, his fascination with Suzi Quatro's all-in-one leather outfit, being played on the Rovers Return jukebox, pole dancing dancing with Sheryl Crow and having a dildo named after him. Oh and how to make a hit record. 2025-06-2649 min
Rock N Roll Story Guys808s vs hip hopBrian and Murdock unravel the story of the Roland TR-808 - a drum machine/musical innovation hailed as an absolute failure - until it absolutely wasn't. Support the show on PatreonSee the show on YouTubeVisit the show on InstagramVisit the show on FacebookSHOW NOTES:https://www.reddit.com/r/trapproduction/comments/2d9sc2/what_is_an_808/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roland_TR-808https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Egyptian_Loverhttps://youtu.be/7_CIiNBdEvI...2025-06-1838 min
DjHistoryDjHistory Podcast - Abigail Ward (DJH028)Abigail Ward caused a stir two years ago with her brilliant debut single, I Miss Your Love. Her uncompromising approach to music-making and DJing is expressed brilliantly in this discussion which covers her path to creativity, working in a record store, and her current disillusionment with the torpor of today's dancefloors.2025-05-291h 03
DjHistoryDjHistory Podcast - Sean Johnston (DJH027)Sean Johnston's name may not necessarily be one that trips off the tongue so readily, but as one half of A Love From Outer space, he's most definitely in the frame. Sadly we lost his partner Andrew Weatherall almost exactly five years ago, but we talk to Sean about his early life in the farmlands of Yorkshire, early forays to the fleshpots of Driffield and Hull, before seeking fame, fortune and Balearic rarities in London. He also has a long overdue compilation out now, which you can buy here. 2025-04-241h 01
Beyond the Decks DJ Podcast with Robert SimoesBTD013 - Bill Brewster: DJ History, New Book, Philosophy of DJing, State of the Dance floorBill Brewster is a pivotal figure in dance music; renowned as a DJ, writer, and music historian whose career spans journalism, performance, and curation. With a career spanning 40 years, he co-authored the seminal book Last Night a DJ Saved My Life with Frank Broughton, a definitive history of DJ culture, and wrote How to DJ (Properly), offering practical guidance for aspiring DJs. Also: The Record Players & How to DJ Right. Brewster also co-founded Djhistory.com, a vital online archive for dance music narratives, he is the host of the Bill Brewster Podcast with over 700 episodes.In this e...2025-04-241h 11
DjHistoryDjHistory Podcast - CC:DISCO! (DJH026)This month’s podcast guest is the indomitable CC:Disco! CC opens our discussion with extremely detailed instructions for her funeral, before we go on to discuss women, Lisbon, radio v club and the importance of Kevin & Perry Go Large.2025-03-111h 05
DjHistoryDjHistory Podcast - Richard Sen (DJH025)Richard Sen's entry into youth culture was as the first person to be imprisoned for his graffitti work (under the name Coma). He was ‘saved’ when he turned his attention to acid house, becoming firstly a DJ and, in short order, a producer/remixer. We discuss his trajectory towards jail, his career as a DJ and producer and his accidental work as a criminologist. 2025-01-301h 21
DjHistoryDjHistory Podcast - Scuba (DJH024)This month's pod is the multi-faceted Scuba, who broke through 20 years go as part of London's burgeoning dubstep scene but has since wandered all over the place, genre-wise and geographically. We chat about dubstep, Guns 'N' Roses, what makes a good DJ and Simple Minds. It's a goodie, this one.2024-12-1855 min
DjHistoryDjHistory Podcast - DJ Kerry (DJH023)DJ Kerry is the woman who built a nightclub in her suburban basement in Los Angeles, where she throws monthly parties to a select audience. It may well be the best party in the United States right now. In conversation, Kerry explains how she did it – and why. 2024-11-2848 min
DjHistoryDjHistory Podcast - Eric Kupper (DJH022)Eric Kupper's entry in the dance music world came via a session with Justin Strauss in 1986. Since then he's worked on thousands of sessions (often uncredited) as well as writing 'The Whistle Song' for Frankie Knuckles. In this wide-ranging interview we cover everything from the early days of house in New York to the effect Ronald Reagan had on culture. 2024-10-2455 min
DjHistoryDjHistory Podcast - Marshall Jefferson (DJH021)This month’s podcast guest is a legend of our field, Marshall Jefferson, responsible for many of the early Chicago house classics. We talk about sampling, getting his masters back and why Ce Ce Rogers’ Someday was banned in South Africa.2024-10-2251 min
DjHistoryDjHistory Podcast - Kampire (DJH020)2024-10-2249 min
DjHistoryDjHistory Podcast - Kaidi Tatham (DJH019)Kaidi Tatham was one of the driving forces in the explosive London scene of broken beat. Subsequent to that, he’s guested on keys for numerous people as well as regularly releasing his own, soulful gear. Listen to him reflecting on his life and also winning a Grammy with Jazzy Jeff.2024-06-0655 min
DjHistoryDjHistory Podcast - Jane Fitz (DJH018)A DJ’s DJ, Jane Fitz has been in and around the London underground scene for around three decades now, making her name originally with Peg Party, followed by Night Moves and a residency at Pickle Factory. We discuss the art of building and sustaining a party and plenty of chat about Italy and its many obscure record labels and parties. 2024-05-021h 12
DjHistoryDjHistory Podcast - Fred Everything (DJH017)French-Canadian Fred Everything first made his name outside his native homeland with a brilliant bootleg mix of N’Dea Davenport’s ‘Bring It On’. He has subsequently released five albums under his name, plus a recent ambient release under the moniker All Is Well. We talked deep Canadian history, the creative process and where to find good house music (clue: gay clubs). 2024-03-2858 min
DjHistoryDjHistory Podcast - Kate Hutchinson (DJH016)Kate Hutchinson is our guest in March. Kate began her career on the nightlife desk at Time Out, being tutored by TO legend Dave Swindells. She wound up as Clubs Editor there, before going on to build a successful career as a DJ, presenter, freelance writer and woman-about-town. Also check her podcast series, The Last Bohemians, it’s ace!2024-02-291h 07
DjHistoryDjHistory Podcast - Fabio (DJH015)Yet another encounter with one of the dons of drum and bass, Fabio, who talks liquid D&B (new Generation Liquid comp out now), spending a grand a week on dubplates and the hilarious consequences of taking E before DJing in Italy. 2024-01-251h 30
DjHistoryDjHistory Podcast - DJ Paulette (DJH014)In this month’s podcast, we return to Manchester with prodigal daughter DJ Paulette, who tells us about her forthcoming book, Welcome To The Club, and why Ibiza wasn’t all that.2024-01-251h 10
DjHistoryDjHistory Podcast - Session Victim (DJH013)DjHistory Podcast - Session Victim (DJH013)2023-11-231h 06
DjHistoryDjHistory Podcast - Zakia Sewell (DJH012)Zakia Sewell is a club DJ, NTS radio presenter at NTS, but also a radio documentary producer, with shows ranging from the Sabar drummers of Senegal to the history of UKG. We chat with her about her start at Honest Jon’s, how you define taste and how to stay connected to your DJ roots. 2023-10-261h 07
DjHistoryDjHistory Podcast - Steve "Silk" Hurley (DJH011)Steve Silk Hurley is one of the founding fathers of Chicago house. His surprise hit hit in 1987, Jack Your Body, was the first house track to hit #1 in the pop charts and announced his arrival as a major talent. In this wide-ranging interview he recalls sneaking out of the house to go to parties, breaking his father’s strict curfew, makes a claim for his version of ‘I Can’t Turn Around’ being the first house track ever made and tells the story of how Farley Jackmaster Funk’s hit version was an idea originally stolen from him. 2023-09-2857 min
DjHistoryDjHistory Podcast - Monica Lynch (DJH010)Hip hop pioneer Monica Lynch was the seminal rap label Tommy Boy’s first employee in 1981, where she went on to spend nearly two decades (much of it as president), signing De La Soul, Digital Underground, Stetsasonic and RuPaul, to name a few. In this full interview, she talks about the birth of hip hop, plus her time as a radio presenter, hustle dancer, and topless performer in Times Square. Quite a life, for a middle class gal from Chicago.2023-08-241h 27
DjHistoryDjHistory Podcast - Yuksek (DJH009)Soundtrack composer, DJ and record producer Yuksek is a busy guy. Over from his native France for a show in London to coincide with his latest album, Dance’O’Drome, we talked about his many aliases, inspirations and the difference between composing for movies and making dance tracks. 2023-07-2747 min
DjHistoryDJ History Podcast - Colleen 'Cosmo' Murphy (DJH008)Broadcaster, club DJ, compiler, Loft baby and founder of Classic Album Sundays. Colleen Cosmo Murphy is all of these things. We chat with her about all of the above (and then some). 2023-06-221h 01
Bill BrewsterThe Bill Brewster Podcast #700700 episodes?! Christ, I can hardly believe it. I started this podcast as we were launching DjHistory.com as a more commercial entity back in October 2009 and here I am nearly 15 years later, still doing it. Anyhow, to commemorate, I've done a bumper two and a half hour edition, with a mixture of the usual brand new releases and reissues, but I've thrown in a few extras, current club faves, a few tracks I've given out as the Patreon download offer (for more details, go to patreon.com/billbrewster) and a couple of unreleased bangers. I'm making this available to the...2023-06-082h 35
DjHistoryDJ History Podcast - Simon Dunmore (DJH007)We’re honoured to have music industry grandee and veteran DJ, Simon Dunmore, who recently stepped down from Defected. We quiz him on his rockabilly, jazz-funk, house music all life long and what the hell he’s planning now he’s no longer got a day job.2023-05-181h 06
DjHistoryDJ History Podcast - Charlie Dark (DJH006)Charlie Dark is an instigator. Whether it's via his band Attica Blues, ICA night Blacktronica, or even his running club Run Dem Crew (which he describes as a "warehouse party that moves"), Dark has an opinion on everything. So it was a pleasure to catch up with someone who has thought long and hard about what we DJs do and how we do it. There are few people in dance music who use their voice as often and as wisely as Dark. 2023-04-201h 12
DjHistoryDJ History Podcast - Jyoty (DJH005)Jyoty is one of the breakout DJ stars of the past few years. Her career exploded after her debut Boiler Room performance (now on over 2 Million streams) and her latest live show, at Koko, sold out in three minutes. We talked to her about her Punjabi-Dutch heritage, her smart use of social media, doing gigs before she even knew how to work the CDJs and her relentless determination.2023-03-1658 min
DjHistoryDJ History Podcast - Gerd Janson (DJH004)Long-time buddy of DjHistory, Gerd Janson, is this month’s podcast guest. We caught up him during one of his regular jaunts to the UK (this time at Night Tales) to talk in detail about his career and inspirations, with an in-depth discussion on the history of German house music and he influence of clubs like the Front, Dorian Gray and Robert Johnson, where Janson first made his name. Other gear for your ears this month, we’ve got another classic Mystery Mix, this time from Mark Seven, the enigmatic British digging genius who’s now ensconced in darkest Scandi...2023-02-1659 min
DjHistoryDJ History Podcast - Danielle Moore (DJH003)"Performing is everything," says Danielle Moore, and you can tell when she's on stage. The Crazy P front-woman is one of the most cherished and acclaimed vocalists in live music. When she is on stage at the likes of The Big Chill, Bestival, XOYO or Wilde Renate, belting out all manner of catchy cosmic sounds, you cannot fail to be captivated by her energy and style. "When I'm performing I feel like I've stepped into my alter ego and am able to take on any mood. It's very empowering to become detached from my own slightly vulnerable self." It...2023-01-1959 min
DjHistoryDJ History Podcast - Luke Unabomber (DJH002)The Northern powerhouse is assured as east squares off against west in the latest DjH podcast. With Bill Brewster in the Grimsby fishwives corner interviewing special guest Luke Una via the M62 from Manchester. Luke is the renowned Balearic eclecticist and A-level forager, known for his sideswipe rants to camera, his discursive Worldwide FM radio show, and as the co-founder of Manc institutions Electric Chair, Electric Elephant and Homoelectric. 2022-12-221h 10
DjHistoryDJ History Podcast - Dimitri From Paris (DJH001)A new podcast from Bill Brewster's legendary DJ History podcast each month with some of the best names in music. This month Bill is joined by French producer Dimitri from Paris. 2022-11-1751 min
Bill BrewsterThe Bill Brewster Podcast (Short Version) #610Hi there, the full podcast has now goner behind a paywall over at Patreon. If you want to continue listening to 90 minutes of new music and brand new releases every week, you can do it for as little as £1 per month at: patreon.com/billbrewster. Thanks and stay tuned fore the rebirth of the DJhistory podcast soon, an extended monthly interview with one of dance music's luminaries.2021-07-2911 min
It's Always UsGrimsby Town - Handball, Hitler & Flying ChickenYes that's right, Grimsby. Two of the club's best known fans talk us through the Mariners' trials and tribulations - with regime change, play-off heartbreak, the Führer (again!) and the infamous ChickenGate scandal.Legendary DJ and author Bill Brewster is at @djhistory on twitterLloyd Griffith is @LloydGriffith on all socialsGet in touch with the show on whyalwaysuspod@gmail.com or @whyalwaysuspod on twitterWhy Always Us is sponsored by The Natural Barber Company. For 25% off your next order and free UK delivery go to https://w...2020-07-1000 min
Balance Selections PodcastBalance Selections 024: Musik NonstopFor podcast number 24 we bring it down a notch to bring you the slo-mo groove of the underground. 40 Thieves is a San Francisco based dance music collective consisting of Corey Black, Layne Fox and Jay WIlliams (aka Jaswho?) who has been creating their magic since 2005. You might know know their remake of the obscure 70's disco classic by Hot Chocolate, 'Don't Turn It Off (feat. Qzen), which was named #2 in 2009's track of the year by DJHistory.com, and also landed at the top of Beatport's best of the decade in 2010. Their musical output can range from psychedelic disco and...2016-07-051h 12
New City Movement™VICTOR SIMONELLI @ DEEP4LIFE 04.23.16New City Movement thanks the amazing VICTOR SIMONELLI for bringing his musical talent and knowledge to our second DEEP4LIFE party this Spring. The buckets of rain didn't stop the clubbing faithful who showed up in force to keep the placy hot, sweaty and jumping with raw energy. What a night! Enjoy the live recording from the evening and while you're at it, join our mailing list here: http://ncm.newcitymovement.com/intellibeam
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The White Light MixesWhite Light 125 - Bill BrewsterWhite Light 125 - Bill Brewster
“Each mix I do has a theme. The theme may, frankly, be tenuous on occasion, but there is always some sort of over-arching, high-falutin', poncey idea behind it. For this mix, I returned to downtempo territory. Over the past 15 years or more, I've become slightly obsessed by the 95-115bpm range and for this I kept it no faster than 110bpm. I must admit, I like the late night electronic feel of that speed. Maybe it's because I'm getting old; or getting awkward (I often get people coming up when I'm DJing and asking me if...2015-12-0700 min
Jonny 5 djProton Radio 190107 Pt 2January 2007 - Live mix for Proton Radio. This is the sound of 2006/2007 in a nutshell - Cybernetic Broadcasting System, DJHistory, Baldelli, Beppe Loda, Sarcastic mix, Lasermagnetic parties, disco parties, endless digging and more disco2015-05-301h 06
The Bleep43 PodcastShow85Detroit Beatdown special. Mike Clark, Norm Talley & Delano Smith in the mix. Part Two next week. Check www.djhistory.com for an excellent article by Dan Bean on the Beatdown crew.2008-02-042h 02