Hard House History

In this deeply personal episode of Hardhouse History , Paul Glazby sits down with Jayne Parkes, sister of the late Tony De Vit, to explore the man behind the decks and the legacy that helped shape hard house culture forever. Rather than focusing on tracklists or club nights, this conversation centres on Anthony as a brother, a son, and a human being. Jayne shares rare insight into Tony's early lif...

In this episode of Hardhouse History , Paul Glazby is joined by one of the defining female voices of the hard house era, Tara Reynolds. From arriving in London in the mid-90s to becoming a staple of the UK hard house scene, Tara's journey is one built on instinct, resilience, and a genuine love for the music. Tara takes us back to her early clubbing days, discovering DJing almost by accident, and...

In this episode of Hardhouse History , Paul Glazby sits down with one of the true pioneers of underground dance culture, Chris Liberator. From punk squats and anarchist ideals to acid techno warehouses and vinyl-only ethics, this is a deep, honest conversation about how hard music really evolved. Chris traces his journey from growing up in Essex, immersed in punk and anarcho-punk culture, through...

This episode of Hard House History is deeply personal, as Paul Glazby sits down with his longtime friend Tim Tom , a pivotal figure not just in Paul's DJ journey but also in his life beyond the music. Their friendship spans nearly three decades and began on the dancefloor at Rise in Sheffield, a club that helped shape an entire generation of hard house culture. What starts as a nostalgic walk thro...

Hard House History celebrates its FIRST BIRTHDAY with a truly landmark episode, welcoming one of the most influential figures in UK dance culture, Billy Daniel Bunter . Few guests could better represent the roots, evolution and crossover power of hard house than a DJ who lived through it all, from the late 80s rave explosion to the global hard dance movement that followed. In this episode, Paul an...

In this episode of Hard House History , Paul reconnects with long-time friend and hard house pioneer Ben Stevens , marking their first face-to-face catch-up in more than a decade. Fresh off a long-haul flight from the UK to Brisbane for a special gig with Lucy Fur, Ben joins Paul for an honest, hilarious and insight-packed conversation about the scene they helped shape. The pair dive straight into...

In this episode of Hard House History , Paul sits down with filmmaker Phill Smith , the man behind the acclaimed documentary Don't Ever Stop . A lifelong clubber turned BBC documentarian, Phill has spent years piecing together the legacy of one of hard house's most loved and most mysterious figures, Tony De Vit , while also capturing the wild, chaotic and pioneering world of late 90s and early 200...

In this special UK-recorded edition of Hard House History , host Paul Glazby sits down in the studio with two legends who helped shape the sound of a generation, Lisa Lashes and Paul Maddox , both back for a second honest, hilarious and beautifully nostalgic catch-up. With all three already midway through a studio session, the mics go on and the stories flow instantly. Lisa reflects on her huge ye...

In this episode of Hard House History , Paul sits down with one of the genre's true originators, Jon the Dentist , for a raw and reflective deep dive into the foundations of the sound that shaped a generation. From the early rave days, to the birth of Baby Doc and the Dentist, to the breakthrough of Global Phases , Jon shares the stories behind the music, the culture, and the chaos that made Hard...

In this episode of Hard House History, Paul Glazby sits down with one of the true pioneers of the genre, the legendary Andy Farley. This chat goes deep into the roots of the sound, the clubs that shaped a generation, and the wild ride that took Hard House from the underground to global recognition. Andy looks back at his early days at Tintin's in Birmingham, where he unknowingly played the bluepri...

In this episode of Hard House History , Paul sits down with Grammy Award–winning engineer and producer Dom Morley , a man whose fingerprints are on some of the most iconic records of the modern era. From the raw energy of UB40 and Ocean Colour Scene to working alongside Amy Winehouse , Sting , and Adele , Dom shares the extraordinary story of how a kid from the UK, armed with a four-track recorder...

In this powerful and emotional episode of Hard House History , Paul Glazby sits down with the legendary promoter and pioneer Paul "Madders" Madan, the man behind one of the UK's most iconic club brands, Sundissential . Together, they revisit the explosive rise of the 1990s Hard House scene, tracing how a post-rave generation transformed underground parties into world-class productions that shaped...

In this episode of When I Grow Up , host Paul Glazby reconnects with an old friend and legendary producer Tom Starr , known to many in the scene as Ingo, one of the driving forces behind the unmistakable sound of early 2000s hard house. For the first time in over two decades, the two sit down to reminisce, reflect, and rediscover the wild stories and shared history that helped define an era of ele...

In this compelling episode of When I Grow Up , host Paul Glazby sits down with legendary coach, author, and former elite trainer Dax Moy for an unfiltered conversation that goes far beyond fitness. Dax's story is one of survival, reinvention, and relentless authenticity, a life that has taken him from violence and hardship in his youth, through military service, global success as a fitness educato...

What does it take to carve out a decades-long career in one of the most unpredictable industries in the world, while still reinventing yourself along the way? In this episode of When I Grow Up , host Paul Glazby reconnects with an old friend and legendary DJ, Anne Savage , for a conversation that's equal parts nostalgic, insightful and wildly entertaining. Anne's story begins in the unlikely setti...

In this very special edition of When I Grow Up , Paul Glazby takes listeners deep inside the electrifying world of the 2025 London Hard House Reunion, a night where legends return, stories are swapped, and the music that defined an era comes roaring back. Recorded live on the eve of one of the Southern Hemisphere's biggest hard dance events, this episode captures the raw excitement of a scene that...

In this episode of When I Grow Up , Paul Glazby welcomes back Ian M, the first guest to return for a second round and a true legend of the hard house scene. Ian's first appearance quickly became one of the podcast's most-listened-to episodes, and now he's back with even more stories, reflections, and sharp-edged humour. The conversation dives into the realities of longevity in dance music. Ian ope...

In this episode of When I Grow Up , Paul sits down with long-time friend and powerhouse promoter, producer, and creative force Janelle Matchett to explore her incredible journey through the global electronic music scene. From her first nights out in London's legendary clubs in the early 2000s to building a thriving career in music production, Janelle shares how a deep love of underground dance mus...

In this episode of When I Grow Up , host Paul Glazby sits down with Frank Farrell, a name synonymous with hard house and electronic music innovation. From a teenage prodigy crafting his first tracks at 17 to a producer whose work has been played on massive stages by legends like Carl Cox, Frank's journey is one of passion, persistence, and reinvention. Frank shares stories from his early days in t...

This episode of When I Grow Up is a deep dive into the world of internationally renowned DJ and producer Bryan Kearney,  a man whose journey through music, health challenges, and fatherhood has shaped him into more than just an artist behind the decks. Hosted by Paul Glazby, this candid conversation explores Bryan’s rise from Dublin’s legendary Temple Theatre dance floors to global festival stages...

In this episode of When I Grow Up , Paul Glazby reconnects with an old friend and legendary figure in the world of dance music, Ben Keen, better known to fans worldwide as BK . From the moment the conversation begins, it's clear this is more than just an interview; it's a reunion filled with stories, laughs, and reflections on decades in the industry. BK takes us back to his early days, when bedro...

In this episode of When I Grow Up , Paul Glazby sits down with the legendary Paul King, a name synonymous with the golden era of Hard House. Known for his groundbreaking productions under F1 and Pants & Corset, Paul takes us on a raw and honest journey through his life in music, from the highs of global recognition to the personal challenges that shaped his career. From his early days experime...

In this inspiring episode of When I Grow Up , Paul sits down with Nicole Tovey, lawyer turned bodybuilding champion and now sought-after women's fitness coach. Nicole shares how a chance career detour took her from Adelaide's legal world to Bermuda's pink-sand shores, and ultimately into the world of competitive bodybuilding. She opens up about the highs and lows of competing, from salsa dancing a...

In this powerful and inspiring episode of When I Grow Up , Paul reconnects with long-time friend and legendary DJ Amber D, whose journey through life, music, and mental health is nothing short of remarkable. Amber shares her deeply personal story of losing her mother at just 17, navigating homelessness, and finding solace and purpose through the world of hard house music. She recalls the first tim...

In this heartfelt and hilarious episode of When I Grow Up , Paul sits down with longtime friend and fellow party veteran Tom Williams from Bradford. The pair delves deep into nearly three decades of shared memories, spanning from their first chaotic club nights in the late '90s to DJing after-parties, road-tripping for gigs, and the magic of forming lasting friendships through music. Tom recalls t...