Best houseculturenet Podcasts (2024)

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069: Steve Bug 1:26:16

3h ago1:26:16

1:26:16

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 influ…

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068: wAFF 1:11:43

4d ago1:11:43

1:11:43

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 th…

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067: GIDEÖN 1:17:27

18d ago1:17:27

1:17:27

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 h…

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FAITH SPECIAL: Terry Farley x Dave Jarvis x Stuart Patterson 1:11:02

25d ago1:11:02

1:11:02

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 YouTub…

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066: Ferry Corsten 1:08:25

1M ago1:08:25

1:08:25

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 …

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065: Shadow Child 1:12:28

2M ago1:12:28

1:12:28

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 h…

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064: Mr. C 1:24:52

2M ago1:24:52

1:24:52

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, …

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063: Cinthie 1:09:18

3M ago1:09:18

1:09:18

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 coun…

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062: Pete Gooding 1:28:17

3M ago1:28:17

1:28:17

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 suns…

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061: Steve Lawler 1:25:15

4M ago1:25:15

1:25:15

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, th…

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060: Joeski 1:05:50

8M ago1:05:50

1:05:50

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 hos…

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059: Will Clarke 1:09:28

9M ago1:09:28

1:09:28

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 …

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058: Katie Goodman 1:05:21

10M ago1:05:21

1:05:21

Katie 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…

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057: Mark Knight 1:06:35

11M ago1:06:35

1:06:35

Mark 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 celebrat…

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056: Chris Lake 1:00:55

1y ago1:00:55

1:00:55

Chris 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 mo…

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055: Todd Terry 1:03:35

1y ago1:03:35

1:03:35

Todd 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 pa…

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054: Roy Davis Jr. 1:11:18

1y ago1:11:18

1:11:18

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 possibilit…

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053: Yousef 1:20:23

1+ y ago1:20:23

1:20:23

Yousef 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 follo…

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052: Luuk van Dijk 1:08:26

1+ y ago1:08:26

1:08:26

Luuk 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 competi…

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051: Topic 51:29

1+ y ago51:29

51:29

Topic 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)' …

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050: Judge Jules 1:06:59

1+ y ago1:06:59

1:06:59

Judge 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 hav…

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049: Jodie Harsh 1:03:41

1+ y ago1:03:41

1:03:41

Jodie 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 learn…

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048: Dam Swindle 1:15:10

1+ y ago1:15:10

1:15:10

Dam 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, s…

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047: Dave Ralph 1:10:03

2y ago1:10:03

1:10:03

Dave 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 cre…

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046: Darren Jay 1:20:23

2y ago1:20:23

1:20:23

Darren 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…

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045: Roger Sanchez 1:11:21

2y ago1:11:21

1:11:21

Roger 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 …

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SPECIAL: Paul Oakenfold 1:08:19

2y ago1:08:19

1:08:19

Paul 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 mani…

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044: Gladys Pizarro 54:16

2y ago54:16

54:16

Gladys 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 Finke…

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043: Duane Harden 1:08:32

2y ago1:08:32

1:08:32

Duane 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 …

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042: Dave Seaman 1:15:36

2y ago1:15:36

1:15:36

Dave 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…

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041: Mike & Claire Manumission 1:25:04

2+ y ago1:25:04

1:25:04

Mike & 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 meet…

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040: Purple Disco Machine 1:17:42

3y ago1:17:42

1:17:42

Purple 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…

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039: Guy Williams 1:08:47

3y ago1:08:47

1:08:47

Guy 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…

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038: Andrea Oliva 1:10:52

3y ago1:10:52

1:10:52

Andrea 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 extreme…

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037: Picard Brothers 1:03:33

3y ago1:03:33

1:03:33

Picard 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 hu…

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GLASTONBURY SPECIAL: Malcolm Haynes 1:17:38

3y ago1:17:38

1:17:38

Malcolm 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 incredi…

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036: Lovely Laura 1:12:10

3y ago1:12:10

1:12:10

Lovely 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 legenda…

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035: Sidney Charles 57:58

3y ago57:58

57:58

Sidney 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 p…

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034: MEDUZA 54:56

3+ y ago54:56

54:56

MEDUZA 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 …

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033: Josh Butler 1:02:26

3+ y ago1:02:26

1:02:26

Josh 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 …

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032: Alan Fitzpatrick 53:07

3+ y ago53:07

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Alan 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 lik…

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031: Anja Schneider 1:07:25

3+ y ago1:07:25

1:07:25

Anja 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 f…

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030: Danny Tenaglia 1:32:16

3+ y ago1:32:16

1:32:16

Danny 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 man…

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029: Graeme Park 1:13:23

3+ y ago1:13:23

1:13:23

Graeme 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 c…

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028: David Morales 1:07:39

3+ y ago1:07:39

1:07:39

David 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, …

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027: Slipmatt 1:13:55

3+ y ago1:13:55

1:13:55

Slipmatt 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 Ess…

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SPECIAL: House Gospel Choir 31:34

3+ y ago31:34

31:34

To 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 work…

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026: Buckley 1:27:45

3+ y ago1:27:45

1:27:45

Buckley 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 a…

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025: Shades Of Rhythm 1:00:53

4y ago1:00:53

1:00:53

Nick 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…

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024: Harry Romero 52:04

4y ago52:04

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Harry 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 Th…

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