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Review: Class of 88 – Find the Warehouse. Lose the Hitmen. Pump the Beats – by Wayne Anthony
The book narrates Wayne Anthony’s experience as a promoter in the groundbreaking Acid House music scene of late 1980s Britain. It chronicles his battles against authorities and the evolving culture marked by ecstasy use, while candidly acknowledging the mental health risks associated with drug use. The narrative reflects both hedonism and a cautionary message for… Continue reading
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Review: Life After Dark – A History of British Nightclubs & Music Venues – by Dave Haslam
I got excited when this book arrived on my doorstep. At first glance it has all the key ingredients for a great book. Hacienda DJ author, history of British nightclubs – I expected lots of gory detail and exciting anecdotes and couldn’t wait to get to the acid house chapters….The history begins back in Victorian… Continue reading
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Review: Altered State – The Story of Ecstasy Culture and Acid House – by Matthew Collin
I’ve already read a Matthew Collin book – This is Serbia Calling – so I was chuffed when I stumbled upon this work, a history of UK dance music culture. As a DJ and Promoter for 24 years I’m quite aware of a lot of the history of dance music in the UK. This book,… Continue reading
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Review: The Life and Lines of Brandon Block by Matt Trollope
I was a DJ myself back in the 1990s and although I never played alongside Brandon Block, I had the pleasure of meeting him a couple of times. Once, on his father’s birthday in a London bar/club, I had just got out of one of my early mental health hospital stints and I think Brandon… Continue reading
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Review: The Cartel – The Inside Story of Britain’s Biggest Drugs Gang – by Graham Johnson
When you see the title ‘The Cartel’ you might immediately imagine a book about Colombian or Mexican drug lords. Yet, this book covers a 30 year history of a homegrown cartel, based in Liverpool. Back in the 1970s a pioneering Fred the Rat grouped together his criminal comrades and they moved from bank robberies and… Continue reading
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Rhino Cock Soundsystem – Tease Me 23
Rhino Cock Soundsystem are two of my music mate’s new project. Tommy Tank and Johann Flapsandwich (from Sicknote) are the producers of some mashed out electronic beats. The music is good, but for this track, in particular, the video (made by the legend, Norris Nuvo), is simply astounding. Full of apocalyptic butt-shaking, this vd will… Continue reading
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Shuffle @ Rock and Fountain Finale Party, Summer 1996
In January 1995, I began hosting monthly events at the Rock & Fountain pub in Penhow. The finale party on June 29, 1996, featured guest DJ Maurice. This experience marked the start of my DJ career, showcasing local talents and my DJ partner Damo. Limited videos capture these early moments. Continue reading
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