Hard House History

Goodgreef wasn't just another club brand; it became one of the defining names of the UK hard house movement. In this episode of Hard House History , Paul Glazby sits down with Barry Goodgreef to relive the incredible story behind one of the scene's most influential promoters, event organisers and talent managers. From sneaking into clubs as a teenager to launching Goodgreef in Manchester at just 1...

This week on Hard House History, Paul Glazby sits down with one of the true pioneers of the UK dance scene, Blu Peter. Long before hard house had a name, before the superclubs, and before packed festival stages, Blu Peter was helping shape the sound from the DJ booth at some of London's most iconic venues. From starting behind the bar at Heaven to becoming the resident DJ at Garage and the legenda...

This week on Hard House History, Paul Glazby catches up with one of the scene's most intriguing success stories, Scott Forshaw. Many hard house fans will remember Scott as the teenage producer and DJ who burst onto the scene in the mid-2000s, playing Storm, Frantic and the legendary Weekenders before most people his age were even allowed through the door. But while many artists stayed within the b...

This week on Hard House History, Paul Glazby sits down with one of the most respected names in the hard house scene, James Lawson. From learning classical guitar as a child and dreaming of becoming a rock star, to helping shape the sound of hard house during its golden era, James takes us on a fascinating journey through his musical life. The conversation explores his early influences, from Metall...

This week on Hard House History , Paul Glazby continues his deep dive into the story of Sam Townend, picking up where Part One left off and exploring one of the most turbulent and fascinating periods in modern hard house history.  From the rise and fall of the Ideal brand to the rebirth of Tidy, Sam takes us behind the scenes of the events, decisions and challenges that shaped the scene throughout...

In this episode of Hardhouse History , Paul Glazby welcomes back one of the true pioneers of the hard house movement, Baby Doc, for an honest, hilarious and deeply nostalgic conversation about the evolution of underground dance music. From the early North London rave scene through to producing some of the most iconic hard house records of the ‘90s and 2000s, Baby Doc reflects on the creative chaos...

In this episode of Hardhouse History , Paul Glazby sits down with one of the most influential names in UK hard dance history, Phil Reynolds.  From buying his very first set of decks in the early ‘90s to helping build the legendary Frantic brand from a small birthday party into one of London’s biggest clubbing institutions, Phil shares an honest and detailed look at the golden era of club culture. ...

In this episode of Hard House History , Paul Glazby sits down with one of the true workhorses of the hard house scene, Sam Townend. From his early days as a wide-eyed clubber listening to Mark EG and M-Zone tapes, through to becoming one of the key figures behind Tidy, Sam shares an honest and fascinating look at the rise, evolution and survival of hard house culture.  The conversation dives deep...

In this episode of Hardhouse History , Paul Glazby sits down with true scene pioneer Rachel Auburn , and what follows is a fascinating journey through the birth of hard house culture in London. Long before hard house had a name, Rachel was immersed in the underground club scene through fashion, art and nightlife. Starting in iconic London clubs like Taboo and Delirium during the mid-80s, she found...

The latest episode of Hardhouse History sees Paul Glazby sit down with Alf Bamford for Part 2 of the Inspirations Series , and this one goes deep into the creative process behind some of Alf’s most iconic tracks. This isn't your typical "greatest hits" chat. Instead, Alf pulls back the curtain on how tracks are actually made, the messy middle, the stolen ideas, the happy accidents, and the moments...

In this latest episode of Hardhouse History , Paul Glazby sits down with his old friend Rich Wakley , better known to many as Filthy Rich , for a deep, honest, and at times emotional conversation spanning decades of club culture. From the early days of handing out trance tapes at university in Leeds, Rich takes us right back to where it all began, cutting his teeth playing five nights a week at He...

In this episode of Hardhouse History , Paul Glazby flips the script and sits down with Dexter Jones , the man behind the Dexter Jones Podcast, for a brutally honest and wide-ranging conversation that goes far beyond the decks. Dexter's story starts early, growing up around the late 80s underground rave scene, where illegal warehouse parties were part of everyday life. From those formative years th...

In this episode of Hardhouse History , Paul sits down with one of the scene's most respected figures, Johnny Dangerous, to unpack a journey that runs deep through the foundations of hard house culture. From record shops in the heart of Doncaster Warehouse to the pages of M8 Magazine and eventually into the inner workings of Tidy, this is a story packed with history, influence and perspective. John...

In this episode of Hardhouse History , we dive deep into the story of Amadeus Mozart, a true architect of the UK hard house sound and one half of the iconic Tidy Boys. From humble beginnings as a DJ inspired by the 80s underground scene, to becoming a pioneering producer, Amadeus shares the moments that shaped his journey and ultimately helped define an entire genre. We go back to the early days,...

This week on Hardhouse History , Paul Glazby sits down with one of the most unique and unforgettable personalities to ever cross over into the hard dance scene, Pete Bennett . For many, Pete first burst onto the radar through Big Brother in 2006, but this episode goes far beyond reality TV fame. It's a deep dive into the life behind the headlines, including Pete's experience living with Tourette's...

This week on Hardhouse History , Paul Glazby welcomes back a true pioneer of the UK scene, Rob Tissera , for a raw and deeply personal second appearance. The episode opens with Rob sharing the shocking story of a near-fatal car crash, a freak accident on the motorway that left him with serious injuries and a moment where he genuinely believed his life was over. It's a powerful reminder of how quic...

This week on Hardhouse History , Paul Glazby welcomes back one of the most respected figures in the global hard dance scene, Steve Hill . Returning for his third appearance on the show, Steve officially enters the Hardhouse History "royalty club", joining the small group of guests who have come back multiple times to share their stories and insights from decades in the industry.  In this episode,...

This week on Hardhouse History , Paul Glazby reconnects with Les from Lab4 , one half of the duo that helped define the harder, louder and more theatrical end of UK hard dance. Les takes us right back to the early 90s, before Lab4 even existed. He and Adam were in an industrial metal band called MAD, writing, programming and effectively carrying the project themselves. When the band dissolved arou...

In this episode of Hardhouse History , Paul Glazby sits down with one of the most quietly influential figures in the scene, Jon Langford , the man behind Knuckleheads , K-Series and a huge part of the UK hard house foundation. The conversation quickly turns nostalgic as Paul and Jon talk about how DJs in the 90s rarely actually knew each other. They were, as Jon puts it, “ships in the night", a ha...

Hard House History goes properly behind the curtain this week as Paul Glazby welcomes back fan-favourite guest Paul Maddox for a very special episode, the first in a new series called Inspirations . Instead of just telling stories from the rave years, this episode digs into how the music actually gets made . Maddox breaks down the creative process track by track, explaining where ideas come from,...

This week on Hard House History , Paul Glazby finally sits down with one of the most requested guests the podcast has ever had, Fergie. A DJ whose story is inseparable from the rise of UK hard house, the conversation goes far beyond club nostalgia and into the raw reality of growing up inside the scene. Fergie takes us back to early-90s Ireland, learning to mix on battered turntables as a kid and...

This week on Hard House History , Paul sits down with Irish hard house pioneer Mark Kavanagh , a name woven deep into the fabric of the late-90s scene. From pirate radio and underground raves in Dublin to chart positions, Trade club connections and releases that helped define the harder sound, this episode is less an interview and more a living archive of how hard house actually spread beyond the...

In this episode of Hard House History , Paul Glazby sits down with Nick Denton , a name that quietly but profoundly shaped the hard house movement from the mid-90s onward. From sneaking into clubs at 16 with a fake ID to becoming a resident DJ, producer, label boss, and digital pioneer, Nick's story is one of timing, talent, and relentless curiosity. He talks candidly about cutting his teeth at So...

In this episode of Hardhouse History , Paul Glazby is joined by Eamonn Fevah, one of the key behind-the-scenes figures responsible for shaping UK hard house culture through clubs, labels, and some of the wildest parties of the late 90s and early 2000s. Eamonn takes us back to 1996, arriving in London from New Zealand on what was meant to be a working holiday, and instead finding himself at the cen...

In this landmark episode of Hardhouse History , Paul Glazby sits down with Tall Paul, one of the most important and often misunderstood figures in the story of UK hard house and late-night club culture. While Tall Paul may not always be labelled a "Hard House DJ" by today's definitions, his role in shaping the sound, space, and spirit that allowed hard house to exist is undeniable. As the resident...