One producer I really admire is Arthur Baker. Not only did the man produce seminal works like Africa Bambaataa’s Planet Rock. But he also produced some banging acid house and classics.
The man is an electro legend.
Clubbing Culture | Rave Culture
Learn about UK clubbing culture, raving history, and old school dance music.
In this section you can find articles and guides about acid house, techno, trance, jungle, hardcore and drum & bass. I’ve written various articles about some of my favourite music, DJ’s and nightclubs from this monumental era of UK culture.
So if you like raves, raving culture and want a trip down memory lane, check out my blog posts.
10 Classic Rave Tracks Played by DJ Hype from 1988-1994
One of the best scratch DJs in British dance music history is DJ Hype. If there’s one DJ who brought turntable trickery to the early dance music scene, it was him. Not only is he a former UK DMC champion, he’s also a great music producer. However, most people remember DJ Hype for his belting … Read more
Good Documentary: Porky the lacquer-cutting and mastering engineer
Anyone DJ’ing back in the day will often notice the word ‘Porky’ etched into the innermost rings on many pieces of vinyl. I often thought this was a joke, but only when browsing Discogs years ago did I become aware of who this pseudonym was referring to. This moniker belonged to George Peckham, a legendary British … Read more
Gig Review: Hippos Remixed @ Victoria Baths Manchester 20th May 2023
Well, what a night. This Weekend I was lucky enough to attend the sold-out Hippos Remixed @ Victoria Baths Manchester on 20th May 2023. And all I can say it was f’cking great gig it was. On the decks, all night was the excellent Jay Wearden (one of the resident DJs at the long-gone Middleton … Read more
Gig Review: Dreaming of Bedlam @ Biggins Farm 29th April 2023
Well I thought I might start reviewing some of the gigs I’ve been going to. And first up is Dreaming of Bedlam @ Biggins Farm 29th April 2023. A few of my friends and I had an absolutely top night at this outdoor rave located in Biggins Farm nearby Accrington. The event itself was a … Read more
Top Seven 1991 Rave Classics
Electronic music in the UK changed massively between the years of 1987-1992.
And even by 1991 dance music was sounding tougher, faster, and more polished. New music technology was allowing producers to make weirder, louder, and more professional sounding tracks.
Interesting documentary on Techno legends Jade4U & CJ Bolland
Whist researching one my previous articles I came across this excellent documentary about techno legend Jade4U and CJ Bolland. Who is Jade4U? Her Discogs blurb explains her achievements well: Jade4U is a pseudonym of Belgian singer, musician, author & producer Nikkie Van Lierop (born in Germany, March 7, 1963). Other artists whom record with Nikkie … Read more
Top 10 Tracks like The Hacienda Classics album
Like The Haçienda Classics album? Then check out these 10 other Haçienda anthems below If you’re even slightly familiar with famous UK nightclubs, house music, and the raves of yesteryear, you will have probably heard of The Haçienda. It was a very famous club located on Whitworth Street West and Albion Street, near Castlefield, on … Read more
Top Seven 1990 Rave Classics
Article Summary: How rave music evolved during 1990. Acid house was fading and a darker, harder sound was emerging. Here’s my seven of my favourite rave, break beat and techno tracks that defined that fantastic year, tracks which made dance music history.
Ten records from 88-94 played by Graeme Park
Graeme Park was one of the early British House music scene founders. He was an important figure in the North of England, where he helped introduce house music to the masses. He grew up in Scotland but later moved to Nottingham. In the early 80s, he started working in a record shop called “Select-a-disc”, located … Read more
10 Records which Paul Taylor Played at the Angels & Retro Nights
During the late 80’s and early 90s, the Northwest of England was home to many nightclubs which played early house, techno and acid house music. And many great nights could be found outside the major northern cities like Manchester and Liverpool. It wasn’t unusual to discover small club nights playing piano house and rave tunes … Read more
10 tunes that Carl Cox played between 1990 to 1995
When it comes to DJ’ing Carl Cox has to be one of the biggest names in the world. He’s been an innovator since the start of the early rave scene. And even today the man is still rocking crowds and pushing the boundaries of DJ’ing. Throughout the 1990s Cox played house, hardcore, techno and trance. … Read more
10 Early Progressive House Tunes which Sasha and Digweed played
Back in 1991 Sasha ended his residency at Shelly’s nightclub. But in 1992 he became a resident at a new club in Mansfield, England called Renaissance. Later at Renaissance, he met future fellow DJ collaborator and long-time musical partner John Digweed. Digweed would also go onto become a resident DJ at the club. During this … Read more
