Golden: A Brief History Of Dance Music

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Golden: A Brief History Of Dance Music

DJ, producer, and lifelong electronic music fan, Dan O’Connell, meets some of the people instrumental in paving the way for what would become known as dance music.

Episodes

  1. 18/10/2019

    EP8 The Best Of...

    We've come to the end of the road. So if you've not found the time to deep dive into every episode check out the best of! Adamski, Brandon Block, Judge Jules, Dave Haslem, Eamon Downes, Jon Marsh, and Norman Jay MBE all contributed to making this possible. And a massive thanks to you for listening.

    30 min

  2. 03/10/2019

    EP7 Norman Jay MBE

    Norman Jay MBE has been part of the British music scene for decades. From warehouse parties in the 80s, to his carnival sound system, Norman's dedication to live music and his perfectly formed DJ sets, have led to an incredible career - that's still flourishing. He was also one of the pirate pioneers, and helped set up Kiss FM in the UK. His book 'Mister Good Times' is out now. We delve into it, and try to find out who nominated him for the MBE all those years ago...

    44 min

  3. 22/08/2019

    EP6 The Beloved

    Jon Marsh set out on his musical path in the early 80s as a schoolboy. He got a band together, contacted John Peel to play their music on Radio 1, and eventually formed The Beloved. By the 90s, John found massive success with the track 'Sweet Harmony' which took him around the world as a bonafide popstar. He later became resident DJ at Ministry of Sound and Fabric in London, as well as touring the world, playing with everyone from Tony Humphries to Sasha. We talk everything from teenage dreams to naked videos, and the club scene in New York in the 1980s. And we find out if The Beloved are ever going to make new music...

    40 min

  4. 08/08/2019

    EP5 Liquid

    Eamon Downes, a.k.a Liquid, is the man behind one of the defining tunes of the rave generation. Sweet Harmony was a massive crossover hit that took him all around the world...but the fame wasn't something he was looking for, and increasingly, it became more uncomfortable. Eamon continues to tour the world and make music. His insight into the music industry during the 90s, and the adventure he's been on since, is filled with some eye (and ear) opening moments.

    43 min

  5. 01/08/2019

    EP4 Judge Jules

    Judge Jules started his life in dance music promoting warehouse parties in London during the 80s. He went on to host one of the biggest dance music shows on the planet for BBC Radio 1, and in 1995 was voted the number DJ in the world by DJ MAG. He's constantly toured the world, playing to thousands every night, all whilst hosting his own night in Ibiza. And these days, while his diary is still filled with gigs, he even finds time to be an actual lawyer, helping the next generation of music industry superstars.

    43 min

  6. 25/07/2019

    EP3 Dave Haslam

    Dave Haslam talks us through not only the history of dance music, but the history of one of the world's most iconic clubs - The Hacienda in Manchester. Dave has a whole chest of stories from a life behind one of the most influential dj booths. The club's legacy lives on through many different people in the world of dance music, from Sasha to Laurent Garnier. And as Dave tells us, The Hacienda's story is much bigger than just the gangs, guns and drugs it became infamous for.

    49 min

  7. 18/07/2019

    EP2 Brandon Block

    Brandon Block takes us on a journey from mobile discos, to playing the terrace at Space. He's led a colourful life that has taken him around the world for various tv and radio shows. His prediction for reality tv sadly came true in 2019, and he's also become an ambassador for change. A role he's now relishing. Oh, and we talk about that BRITS moment!

    43 min

  8. 11/07/2019

    EP1 Adamski

    Adamski talks about his journey through the music industry over the last 40 years. From releasing his first single aged 11, to his massive number 1 single with Seal, and everything in-between. This is an honest account of the birth of acid house, and the rise of Ibiza in the 80s from someone who was there, and lived to tell the tales...

    41 min

  9. 27/06/2019

    Golden: A Preview and What's an Elton John party like?

    Golden: A Brief History Of Dance music meets some of the people who paved the way for dance music as we know it today. In this preview, we hear from Adamski, the guest from EP1, who tells us what an Elton John party was like in the 1990s. Spoiler Alert: What a guestlist!

    5 min
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    DJ, producer, and lifelong electronic music fan, Dan O’Connell, meets some of the people instrumental in paving the way for what would become known as dance music.

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