Ben Stevens - From Bedroom DJ to Global Hard House Icon
Episode description
In this special episode of When I Grow Up, Paul Glazby sits down with long-time friend, collaborator, and hard house legend Ben Stevens. From pestering Paul about tracks as a teenager to co-running one of the most iconic labels in Vicious Circle, Ben shares his journey from a wide-eyed club kid to a DJ, producer, distributor, label manager, and father of three.
They reflect on the early days of Hard House, touring stories, infamous studio sessions, and the evolution of the music industry—from vinyl to digital downloads. Along the way, Paul and Ben dig into the highs and lows of running a label, the collapse of distribution giants like Amato, and how Toolbox Digital became the backbone of the modern hard dance scene.
Packed with humour, history, and heart, this episode is a deep dive into the community, chaos, and creativity that built the Hard House movement.
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