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House Culture

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On the House Culture Podcast we sit down with some of the most iconic characters from the the world of House music for a candid chat to discover how they fell in love with the scene and how it has shaped their life. It could be an artist, a DJ, a promoter or a club owner – whoever they are, we’ll make sure they have a fascinating story to tell. Hosted by House Culture Managing Editor Matt Rouse, follow now to make sure that you don’t miss out on any future episodes.


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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 of Love, leaving a lasting impact on dance music. Now in his fifth decade as a DJ, Trevor continues...

Jun 24, 20251 hr 12 minSeason 6Ep. 84

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 festivals across the globe. Her unique sound, undeniable energy, and fearless story make her one of the mos...

May 27, 202541 minSeason 6Ep. 83

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 the family by working on a brand new album alongside his son. Together as e-Dancer, they are craftin...

Apr 29, 20251 hr 2 minSeason 6Ep. 82

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 icons Larry Levan and Frankie Knuckles, hosting stone-cold divas like Loleatta Holloway and Grace Jones,...

Mar 26, 20251 hr 13 minSeason 6Ep. 81

080: Oliver Huntemann x Marc Romboy

Oliver Huntemann and Marc Romboy, two titans of the techno universe, have shared a 30-year journey through the scene - although remarkably, 2024 marks the first time these electronic powerhouses have joined forces in the studio. The result? The electrifying Schwarze Witwe [Systematic] and the hypnotic Teufelsfisch [Senso Sounds] - two tracks that capture the essence of their combined mastery. In this candid, free-flowing conversation, we travel back to 1994 to uncover the story of how their path...

Dec 18, 20241 hr 4 minSeason 5Ep. 80

079: Junior Sanchez

Junior Sanchez is one of House music's most prolific DJs, with a huge back catalogue that not only spans genres and generations but also includes the scene's most iconic labels and artists. From his earliest days breaking into the world of dance music to standing shoulder-to-shoulder with legends, Junior’s story is one of relentless passion and boundless creativity. In our conversation, Junior dives deep into the moments that have defined his journey so far: how he carved out his place in the sc...

Dec 11, 20241 hr 11 minSeason 5Ep. 79

078: Kirsty Hawkshaw

Kirsty Hawkshaw, the iconic voice of Opus III, has crafted a legacy that firmly establishes her as a legend within the dance music community. Her signature ethereal vocals blend seamlessly with atmospheric soundscapes on classic tracks such as 'It's A Fine Day' and Orbital's 'Halcyon.' Growing up in a musical household, Kirsty absorbed her passion for music almost instinctively, listening through the walls of her family home as her father composed. As she honed her vocal talents, the late '80s R...

Nov 27, 20241 hr 19 minSeason 5Ep. 78

077: Flashmob

Flashmob (aka Alessandro Magani) is a production powerhouse who has been delivering scene-defining underground beats for years. As the driving force behind the unforgettable classic 'Need In Me' (crafted in the early Flashmob days as a duo), Sandro has evolved his sound into a style uniquely his own and showcases this genre-blending mastery on his brand new album 'Sundown.' From his early days making waves in London and Milan to headlining stages worldwide, he continues to push musical boundarie...

Nov 13, 20241 hr 15 minSeason 5Ep. 77

SPECIAL: Fatboy Slim x TBOY

In this very special episode of the House Culture Podcast, we bring you an extraordinary meeting of creative minds as we sat down with musical megastar Fatboy Slim and iconic street artist TBOY in celebration of their artistic collaboration on Pepita Coffee's limited edition coffee pots. Filmed in front of a live audience at Labyrinth Gallery in Brighton (and available in full on our YouTube channel), this episode captures the electric energy of the night, right before their product signing sess...

Nov 06, 202426 min

076: Eric Kupper

Eric Kupper is a true legend in House music, a prolific producer whose name is woven into the very fabric of the scene. A maestro behind the mixing desk and the wizard behind The Whistle Song, Eric is someone who can definitely tell you Where Love Lives, having had a hand in the production of that timeless anthem. With an illustrious career that includes collaborations with icons such as Frankie Knuckles and David Morales, Eric has worked on countless tracks that defined an era, earning him a we...

Oct 30, 20241 hr 17 minSeason 5Ep. 76

REWIND: Ashley Beedle

Ashley Beedle is a legendary figure in the world of House music. An iconic DJ, producer, and remixer who has left an indelible mark on the scene with his pioneering sound and vision. However, recently, Ashley has been facing a tough battle with his health. After suffering a stroke, he is currently in recovery, working hard to regain mobility on his right side and improve his speech. Despite these challenges, Ashley's spirit and legacy continue to inspire countless fans and fellow artists. To cel...

Oct 22, 20241 hr 9 min

075: Dennis Ferrer

Dennis Ferrer is a DJ, producer, and remixer whose impact on House music is nothing short of legendary. With a career that’s stretched over decades, he really has done it all; from his early days in the underground, working alongside pioneers like Jerome Sydenham, to dropping massive hits like the anthemic "Hey Hey," Ferrer has shaped the scene with game-changing tracks and iconic remixes for artists like Fish Go Deep. In our thrilling chat, Dennis takes us back to his Bronx roots, shares the ma...

Oct 15, 20241 hr 8 minSeason 5Ep. 75

SPECIAL: Patrick Cox

Patrick Cox is a legendary figure from the 90s fashion scene - a trailblazer who defined an era where style met rebellion and whose Wannabe loafers were the dancefloor staple for many of our listeners, no doubt. Now a resident of the White Isle of Ibiza, Patrick is the creative force behind the new fashion brand " Doors Of Perception ." In our candid conversation, he takes us behind the scenes of working with the iconic Vivienne Westwood, shares wild secrets from the raucous 90s London party sce...

Oct 08, 20241 hr 27 min

074: Tedd Patterson

Tedd Patterson is a DJ renowned for his mastery behind the decks and delivering electrifying sets that keep discerning dance floors on their toes. With a career spanning decades, his skill in blending the unexpected into his mixes has made him a major force in the world of House music. Tedd's journey began in the underground clubs of Georgia, where he honed his craft before taking his talent to the next level in New York City. Now, as the resident DJ for NYC’s iconic club night, Battle Hymn, Ted...

Oct 01, 20241 hr 12 minSeason 5Ep. 74

073: Denis Sulta

Denis Sulta is a Scottish sensation who catapulted himself into our clubbing consciousness with his crowd-surfing Boiler Room debut back in 2015. Since then, his career has seen him spin records across the globe, play back-to-back with the biggest names in the industry, rock the airwaves on BBC Radio 1, as well as find the time to revisit the Boiler Room along the way. In this episode, we dive deep into how Denis went from local hero to international DJ and get the lowdown on what's next for the...

Sep 17, 20241 hr 11 minSeason 5Ep. 73

072: Riva Starr

Riva Starr, born Stefano Miele, isn't just a world-renowned Italian DJ, producer, remixer, and head of Snatch! Records - he's also the mastermind behind the iconic dancefloor anthem "Eat, Sleep, Rave, Repeat," a collaboration with the legendary Fatboy Slim. A true master of reinvention, Riva's sound is always charged with infectious energy, captivating dancefloors around the globe with his unique brand of House music - his influence so far-reaching that Defected Records honoured him with a mix c...

Sep 03, 20241 hr 6 minSeason 5Ep. 72

071: Colleen 'Cosmo' Murphy

Colleen 'Cosmo' Murphy is a selector, a broadcaster, a DJ and producer that is well known for her deep passion for vinyl and eclectic taste, honed over a remarkable 40 plus year career in radio broadcasting. As the host of the hugely popular Balearic Breakfast Show on Mixcloud, Colleen curates a blissful blend of Balearic beats, guiding listeners on a weekly musical journey of discovery. A close friend of The Loft's David Mancuso, Colleen played at many of these legendary events and was instrume...

Aug 20, 20241 hr 7 minSeason 5Ep. 71

070: Simon Dunmore

Simon Dunmore is famed as the Founder of seminal House music label Defected Records. With a keen ear for good music, Simon's career had already seen him succeed as a DJ and record promoter, however it was his unwavering passion for House music that helped him launch Defected in 1999 and transform the label into a globally recognised brand that has been pivotal in shaping the scene as we know it today. Having moved on from the label in 2022, we caught Simon in a reflective mood, eager to tell us ...

Aug 06, 20241 hr 26 minSeason 5Ep. 70

069: Steve Bug

Steve Bug is a DJ and producer that has been electrifying dancefloors across the world since the early 90s with his signature sound that seamlessly integrates influences from across the entire spectrum of electronic music. A man that has been described by Resident Advisor as the "gentlemen of Techno," Steve is the mastermind behind the hugely influential label Poker Flat Recordings, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. In our conversation, Steve tells us about his humble beginnin...

Jul 23, 20241 hr 26 minSeason 5Ep. 69

068: wAFF

wAFF is a fearless DJ, producer, and label owner who burst onto the scene in 2012 with his debut "Rainbows" EP released on Hot Creations, and the man has not looked back since. Known for creating the filthiest of beats, wAFF has a reputation for delivering epically long sets that can ignite the dance floors of Burning Man and Ibiza alike. Beyond the decks wAFF is also a dedicated community activist, rolling up his sleeves to contribute to meaningful projects in South America. In our insightful (...

Jul 09, 20241 hr 12 minSeason 5Ep. 68

067: GIDEÖN

GIDEÖN is a DJ, artist, label owner and activist who is as comfortable behind the decks at some of the world's most underground clubs as he is in a muddy field in Somerset orchestrating NYC Downlow (Glastonbury’s first dedicated queer space). Whilst at university, his involvement with the free party scene led him to buy a 55 seater coach to house his huge sound system and, after stints living onboard said coach and in the US, GIDEÖN now resides in his birthplace of South London where he can ofte...

Jun 25, 20241 hr 17 minSeason 5Ep. 67

FAITH SPECIAL: Terry Farley x Dave Jarvis x Stuart Patterson

Terry Farley, Dave Jarvis and Stuart Patterson are the trio behind the hugely influential Faith fanzine and iconic series of parties. In this exclusive episode, celebrating 25 years of Faith, we sat down with these three legends at iD Studios in Hackney for the very first studio recorded episode of the House Culture Podcast (available now on YouTube). Join us as we delve into the origins of Faith from back in 1999, explore the fanzine's evolution, uncover the story behind its revival by Defected...

Jun 18, 20241 hr 11 min

066: Ferry Corsten

Ferry Corsten is a titan of the Trance scene, and his tracks and remixes have been the soundtrack for an entire generation of ravers for over a quarter of a century. He exploded onto the scene with his anthemic "Out Of The Blue," igniting a fierce bidding war among top record labels and cementing his status as one of the most sought-after remixers in the industry. An artist who has unwaveringly stayed true to his uplifting sound, Ferry, in our conversation, tells us about building his first stud...

Jun 11, 20241 hr 8 minSeason 5Ep. 66

065: Shadow Child

Shadow Child has been blessing us with beats that hark back to a golden age of dance music ever since his 'String Thing' single gained support from Eats Everything and a subsequent release on Dirtybird back in 2012. With Rave era energy infused within all of his productions and remixes, he also educates audiences and keeps the scene alive through his bi-weekly radio show on Kool FM. In our chat, we delve into his career and discuss how his influence continues to bridge the gap between past and p...

May 28, 20241 hr 12 minSeason 5Ep. 65

064: Mr. C

Mr. C is a true icon of the electronic music scene. As frontman for The Shamen, his cheeky persona and mischievous lyrics propelled the band to chart topping glory with the anthemic 'Ebeneezer Goode.' A true devotee of the underground, he co-founded legendary London nightclub The End which regularly hosted nights from the likes of Laurent Garnier, Andy C, Steve Lawler and Sven Väth. Having recently scaled back his involvement with his wildly successful Superfreq brand of parties, he now shifts h...

May 14, 20241 hr 25 minSeason 5Ep. 64

063: Cinthie

Cinthie is a powerhouse in the world of House music, commanding attention from behind the decks and respect with her deep musical knowledge. When she's not delivering the party to a hungry dancefloor, Cinthie can be found either cooking up anthems from her handcrafted Berlin studio that's filled with generation spanning equipment or behind the counter at possibly the coolest record shop in the world - Elevate - where she serves up a highly curated selection of vinyl and chats with clued-up custo...

Apr 30, 20241 hr 9 minSeason 5Ep. 63

062: Pete Gooding

Pete Gooding is a DJ and artist manager that has a connection with Ibiza that runs deep. Not only was he a visitor from a very young age (experiencing the island through multiple family holidays), his decade-long residency at Cafe Mambo, weaving musical narratives across a kaleidoscope of genres, cemented his reputation as a true sultan of the sunset. In our chat, Pete tells us how he first discovered Alfredo and Amnesia, his hilarious first meeting with the iconic José Padilla, how his work as ...

Apr 16, 20241 hr 28 minSeason 5Ep. 62

061: Steve Lawler

Steve Lawler is the undisputed King of the Space Terrace and, having held down residencies at iconic venues such as Cream, Home, The End and Sankeys Ibiza, is a legendary figure in the world of dance music. We caught Steve in an open and reflective mood as he told us all about making waves at Cafe Mambo in Ibiza, the importance of a resident DJ, the effect those We Love gigs at Space had on his career and how his new Pendulum project has helped him stay true to his ideals as a DJ. FOLLOW US Inst...

Apr 02, 20241 hr 25 minSeason 5Ep. 61

060: Joeski

Joeski is a New York based DJ, producer and label owner that has been in the House music scene for over 30 years. Getting his big break early on in his DJ career, a teenage Joeski schooled himself by regularly playing at legendary New York venues such as the Limelight and he also held down his first residency at the 'Together' parties that were hosted at the iconic Roxy. A self-confessed workaholic, Joeski finds time to DJ around the world and produce bags of tunes often released on labels such ...

Nov 29, 20231 hr 6 minSeason 4Ep. 60

059: Will Clarke

Will Clarke is a DJ and producer as famed for his blistering beats as he is for his beautiful beard. Recognised for his distinct sound and energy behind the decks, Will's bass-heavy sound has graced festivals like the Dirtybird Campout in the US and clubs like The Warehouse Project in the UK. Now splitting his time between the UK and Detroit, Will took the time out of his busy schedule to not only tell us how he first got started in the industry, but he also shared stories of how getting to know...

Oct 24, 20231 hr 9 minSeason 4Ep. 59
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