House Culture

Born in Italy and now based in Brooklyn, BRIDGE is part of a new generation of artists making waves in the underground house scene. With a sound rooted in classic and gospel house, disco and ballroom, she brings an infectious energy to the dancefloor, alongside a deep appreciation for the history and culture that has shaped the music. In this episode of the House Culture Podcast, Simon Dunmore sit...

Kerri Chandler is a DJ, producer and storyteller like no other - a true pioneer whose unmistakable sound has helped shape house music for decades. From soul, jazz and funk-infused productions to legendary marathon sets that stretch beyond six hours, his influence on the global house scene is immeasurable. Affectionately known as the 'Stevie Wonder of House Music,' his passion for the music...

Lee Burridge has moved through four distinct chapters across his musical journey so far: Hong Kong. Tyrant. Burning Man. All Day I Dream. Each one fascinating in its own right, but together they trace a remarkable journey through underground dance music. On the latest episode of the House Culture Podcast, we talk to Lee about the years that shaped him in Hong Kong, the birth of Tyrant and the chem...

Luke Una has travelled from the underground clubs of Manchester to festival stages around the world, building a reputation as one of the most passionate and wide-ranging selectors in dance music - a true original known for joining the dots between disco, house, Balearic, soul, afro, funk and everything in between. Whether you’ve caught one of his legendary all-night sets, or spent time with his mu...

Crazy P are one of the most distinctive and enduring acts in modern dance music, they’ve spent years blurring the lines between live instrumentation and club culture - creating timeless records and unforgettable performances that are rooted in house, disco, funk, and soul. We sat down with Chris and Jim on the dancefloor at London’s Night Tales, ahead of the final show of their residency, to talk...

Deep Dish are true pioneers of the global house scene - innovators whose genre-defining sound has left an indelible mark on dance music culture. From their early roots in Washington D.C. to reshaping house music on an international scale, the duo of Ali 'Dubfire' Shirazinia and Sharam Tayebi carved out a legacy that continues to influence generations of artists and clubbers worldwide. In this spec...

Louie Vega is one of house music’s true founding fathers - a visionary whose influence has shaped dancefloors across the world for decades. From building a career rooted in soul, Latin, and disco, to redefining the house sound of New York as one half of Masters At Work - his legacy runs through generations of DJs, producers and clubbers alike. In this special live episode of the House Culture Podc...

Greg Wilson is a true pioneer of British dance music - a tastemaker who helped shape club culture long before it even had a name. From defining the art of the electro DJ in the early ’80s to championing soul, disco, funk and forward-thinking dance music ever since, his influence runs deep through generations of selectors. In our conversation, Greg reflects on a lifetime behind the decks, the evolu...

Josh Baker operates at the intersection of sound and strategy - a DJ and entrepreneur quietly redefining what it means to build something that lasts in modern dance culture. This special episode of the House Culture Podcast, the third in Simon Dunmore's takeover of the show, unpacks the thinking behind the work: how scenes are grown from the ground up, why independence matters, and what it really...

Elijah has been motivating the masses with his artistic prompts, distilled from years of observation and experimentation and captured in his already hugely influential Close The App, Make The Ting book. His work has become a creative rallying cry - a reminder that ideas are meant to be acted on, not endlessly scrolled past. In this second episode of Simon Dunmore’s special five-part takeover of th...

Natasha Diggs has been lighting up dancefloors worldwide with considered DJ sets and undeniable energy, bridging eras and cultures through the power of her selection. A co-founder of both the Soul In The Horn collective and Dance Is Life, Natasha has carved out a unique space at the intersection of community, creativity, and movement. Her impeccable ear, fearless approach to selection, and unwaver...

HASKELL is a DJ and producer who’s switched from stadiums to sound systems, trading bone-crunching tackles for basslines that hit just as hard. Having been an England international and a stalwart of world rugby, he’s now channelled that same energy, discipline and drive into the world of House music — tearing up dancefloors with the same intensity he once brought to the pitch. In our chat, James o...

Tommy D’s career is anything but ordinary - from being one of the first resident DJs at the Ministry Of Sound, to producing global hits like I’m Too Sexy for Right Said Fred, to collaborating in the studio with House music legends Louie Vega and Kenny Dope, he’s always been ahead of the curve. Now, he’s breaking new ground once again - this time harnessing Web3 and AI to transform how artists...

Fedde Le Grand is a global force in House music and in this conversation the man himself takes us back to the early influences that shaped his sound, his move from DJing into production, and of course, the moment that changed everything - the release of his game-changing anthem Put Your Hands Up for Detroit. We also explore how his production style has evolved since and, along the way, Fedde opens...

Darius Syrossian is a DJ and producer whose beats have echoed through warehouses, festivals and underground clubs across the world. His selections at residencies like Sankeys and Space have always marked him out as someone who has their roots in rave and their heart in House. As the force behind Moxy Muzik, he's created not just a label, but a movement that champions real, no-nonsense dance music...

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...

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 festiva...

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...

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 icon...

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 t...

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 div...

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...

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 mak...

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 chann...

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 K...