House Culture

Steve Bug is a DJ and producer that has been electrifying dancefloors across the world since the early 90s with his signature sound that seamlessly integrates influences from across the entire spectrum of electronic music. A man that has been described by Resident Advisor as the "gentlemen of Techno," Steve is the mastermind behind the hugely influential label Poker Flat Recordings, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. In our conversation, Steve tells us about his humble beginnings in Bremen, his meteoric rise to fame and how he has kept his label at the cutting edge of dance music for a quarter of a century. FOLLOW US Instagram: @houseculturenetSpotify: House Culture - Perfect PlaylistYouTube: @houseculturenet||

wAFF is a fearless DJ, producer, and label owner who burst onto the scene in 2012 with his debut "Rainbows" EP released on Hot Creations, and the man has not looked back since. Known for creating the filthiest of beats, wAFF has a reputation for delivering epically long sets that can ignite the dance floors of Burning Man and Ibiza alike. Beyond the decks wAFF is also a dedicated community activist, rolling up his sleeves to contribute to meaningful projects in South America. In our insightful (and often hilarious) chat, we explore his journey from his early days to his rise as a global icon, uncovering the stories behind his beats, his heartfelt community efforts and his mission to redefine immersive clubbing experiences.FOLLOW US Instagram: @houseculturenetSpotify: House Culture - Perfect PlaylistYouTube: @houseculturenet||

GIDEÖN is a DJ, artist, label owner and activist who is as comfortable behind the decks at some of the world's most underground clubs as he is in a muddy field in Somerset orchestrating NYC Downlow (Glastonbury’s first dedicated queer space). Whilst at university, his involvement with the free party scene led him to buy a 55 seater coach to house his huge sound system and, after stints living onboard said coach and in the US, GIDEÖN now resides in his birthplace of South London where he can often be found digging through his incredible vinyl selection to identify secret weapons to play to passionate crowds either in the club environment or at huge demonstrations that require a discerning soundtrack.FOLLOW US Instagram: @houseculturenetSpotify: House Culture - Perfect PlaylistYouTube: @houseculturenet||

Terry Farley, Dave Jarvis and Stuart Patterson are the trio behind the hugely influential Faith fanzine and iconic series of parties. In this exclusive episode, celebrating 25 years of Faith, we sat down with these three legends at iD Studios in Hackney for the very first studio recorded episode of the House Culture Podcast (available now on YouTube). Join us as we delve into the origins of Faith from back in 1999, explore the fanzine's evolution, uncover the story behind its revival by Defected and discover the quintessential ingredients that make up a Faith party.FOLLOW US Instagram: @houseculturenetSpotify: House Culture - Perfect PlaylistYouTube: @houseculturenet||

Ferry Corsten is a titan of the Trance scene, and his tracks and remixes have been the soundtrack for an entire generation of ravers for over a quarter of a century. He exploded onto the scene with his anthemic "Out Of The Blue," igniting a fierce bidding war among top record labels and cementing his status as one of the most sought-after remixers in the industry. An artist who has unwaveringly stayed true to his uplifting sound, Ferry, in our conversation, tells us about building his first studio at a young age, how his huge anthems came together in the studio, his approach to remixing and the exhilarating global tour of his What The F concept.FOLLOW US Instagram: @houseculturenetSpotify: House Culture - Perfect PlaylistYouTube: @houseculturenet||

Shadow Child has been blessing us with beats that hark back to a golden age of dance music ever since his 'String Thing' single gained support from Eats Everything and a subsequent release on Dirtybird back in 2012. With Rave era energy infused within all of his productions and remixes, he also educates audiences and keeps the scene alive through his bi-weekly radio show on Kool FM. In our chat, we delve into his career and discuss how his influence continues to bridge the gap between past and present in electronic music.FOLLOW US Instagram: @houseculturenetSpotify: House Culture - Perfect PlaylistYouTube: @houseculturenet||

Mr. C is a true icon of the electronic music scene. As frontman for The Shamen, his cheeky persona and mischievous lyrics propelled the band to chart topping glory with the anthemic 'Ebeneezer Goode.' A true devotee of the underground, he co-founded legendary London nightclub The End which regularly hosted nights from the likes of Laurent Garnier, Andy C, Steve Lawler and Sven Väth. Having recently scaled back his involvement with his wildly successful Superfreq brand of parties, he now shifts his focus to self-expression as an artist, eager to explore how emerging technology can elevate his DJ performances to even greater heights.FOLLOW US Instagram: @houseculturenetSpotify: House Culture - Perfect PlaylistYouTube: @houseculturenet||

Cinthie is a powerhouse in the world of House music, commanding attention from behind the decks and respect with her deep musical knowledge. When she's not delivering the party to a hungry dancefloor, Cinthie can be found either cooking up anthems from her handcrafted Berlin studio that's filled with generation spanning equipment or behind the counter at possibly the coolest record shop in the world - Elevate - where she serves up a highly curated selection of vinyl and chats with clued-up customers. Joining us to delve into her musical journey, Cinthie explains how she got to where she is today, how she's future-proofing her career in the scene and her plans for her 803 Crystal Grooves record label.FOLLOW US Instagram: @houseculturenetSpotify: House Culture - Perfect PlaylistYouTube: @houseculturenet||

Pete Gooding is a DJ and artist manager that has a connection with Ibiza that runs deep. Not only was he a visitor from a very young age (experiencing the island through multiple family holidays), his decade-long residency at Cafe Mambo, weaving musical narratives across a kaleidoscope of genres, cemented his reputation as a true sultan of the sunset. In our chat, Pete tells us how he first discovered Alfredo and Amnesia, his hilarious first meeting with the iconic José Padilla, how his work as Musical Director at Hostal La Torre allowed him to keep the Balearic fire burning and his relentless obsession in discovering new music to play in beautiful places.FOLLOW US Instagram: @houseculturenetSpotify: House Culture - Perfect PlaylistYouTube: @houseculturenet||