Rave Room Podcast – Détails, épisodes et analyse

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From hosting parties as kids on two home hifis in a small west country town to playing some of the biggest clubs and festivals in the world, schooldays best friends Nick Halkes and Andy Smith have enjoyed amazing careers both individually and together. Here they talk about remixing , touring and so much more as they prepare for the release of the third instalment of the Reach Up Disco Wonderland compilation series on BBE that Andy compiles.

As schooldays best friends Andy and Nick ran a mobile disco together and hunted for bargain 12 inch vinyl in their childhood home town of Portishead near Bristol. At this point they had no idea that Andy would supply beats and tour the world with Portishead before one of the top 100 djs in the world nor that Nick would go on to set up the XL and Positiva labels becoming one of the UK mst respected dance and electronic music industry executives.

Reach Up launched more than five years ago at London basement venue The Waiting Rooms and soon after appeared at Carl Cox’s night at Space, Ibiza where they played for three seasons on the bounce and then also began packing out their monthly London residency at Peckham’s South London Soul Train (hosted at the legendary Bussey Building).

Following the 2017 release of the Reach Up Disco Wonderland compilation on the renowned BBE Records, Volume 2 was released in 2019. Andy and Nick’s re-edits of two tracks on the 2017 Reach Up Disco Wonderland comp were just the start. Nick’s collaboration with Full Intention, both to release original music on Midnight Riot and remix State of the Nation feat the Jungle Brothers, gained support from Purple Disco Machine, Dimitri from Paris and Roger Sanchez.From there a chart topping Nick Reach Up remix of Hideaway by De’lacey followed and a Nick Reach Up collab with Birdee and vocal legend Barbara Tucker that scored coveted daytime Radio One play in the UK whilst hitting top 3 on Traxsource. An invitation to remix Mel C took the Nick Reach Up sound into new territory whilst a rework of Body Work by Hot Streak also took off. Most recently Nick was approached to remix the Kylie single Magic taken from her album appropriately entitled ‘Disco’ and in October 2020 had 4 remixes of his simultaneously in the Music Week Upfront Top 20. In the time that all this was happening amongst other achievements Andys re-edit of Will Sessions & Amp Fiddler feat. Dames Brown – Lost Without You notched up a tune of the month accolade in Mixmag.

Despite having much to look back on Reach Up’s monthly radio show on the award-winning Soho Radio features regular guest mixes from the likes of Full Intention, Jumpin’ Jack Frost, Young Pulse, Danny Rampling and more showcasing the hottest new music along with classic and more hidden gems from back in the day. Despite knowing each other for decades maybe this is still just the start for Nick and Andys Reach Up Disco Wonderland adventure?!

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LUNR Events and Grounded Sounds: A Powerhouse in the House & Tech Scene** In 2024, *LUNR Events* and *Grounded Sounds* merged to form one dynamic entity, combining their strengths in the UK electronic music scene. Founded five years ago, LUNR aimed to elevate the local music culture in the South-East of England. Similarly, *Grounded Sounds* shared this mission, driving innovation in the local scene. The merger was a natural fit, with both brands having founders who share the same values and vision. Today, *LUNR Events* leads the charge for unforgettable events, while *Grounded Sounds* has evolved into a prominent *record label**. Their sound spans **House**, **Tech House**, and even touches of **Disco* through the **LUNR Disco Project**. Key Achievements: - Two successful monthly residencies, including one that has run for over a year. - Multiple sold-out shows in **London**, including venues like **EGG LDN**. - International expansion, with debut events in **Dublin, Ireland**, and an upcoming show in the global dance capital, **Ibiza**. On the label side, *Grounded Sounds* is preparing to drop its 6th release, following success in the *Beatport Top 100* charts. The label’s growing roster of talented artists is steadily crafting a signature sound that’s making waves in the scene. With a strong passion for *House Music**, the team behind **LUNR Events* and *Grounded Sounds* is dedicated to making a lasting impact locally, nationally, and globally. Stay tuned for more from these two rising forces in the EDM world!

Video Version: https://youtu.be/lENSl_PunPw Are you tired of the same old soft drinks? Well, this video introduces a brand new soft drink specifically designed for ravers! Packed with all the necessary ingredients to keep you going on the dance floor, this drink is a must-try for any EDM enthusiast. I invited the Ravrade guys onto the show as i don't want to be a podcast show that just highlights DJ's and Producers as i the scene is made up of more than just that like bartenders, glass collectors, sound engineers, promoters, lighting engineers and so much more. I was recommended the Ravrade team through someone and thought it would be great to here what they are bringing to the rave scene and i think its missing as more ravers, Dj's producers and other trades in the scene are going sober the Ravrade team bring more to the table and fill that gap. https://ravrade.co.uk/

Born and raised in New York City, DJ and music producer Salvione is ready to share his powerful sound and style with the world. With influences from the classic House acts that sparked his love for Dance music, like Danny Tenaglia, Nic Fanciulli and Martin Ikin, to name a few, Salvione developed his hard-hitting and unparalleled sound and style that blends elements from House, Funk and Tech to create unmissable bangers ready to take the Electronic Dance world by storm. Being no stranger to the charts, his releases have reached the top 15 overall Beatport charts, as well as the top 10 Tech House charts, earning him the praise and support of leading names like Steve Bug, Roger Sanchez and Christian Nielsen. His energetic and unrivaled live performances have taken him far, performing alongside names like Dubfire, Loco Dice, Apollonia, Eats Everything and more; playing at iconic venues like Pacha, Cielo, Output, Avant-Gardner, in NYC, Ministry of Sound in London and Antik in Costa Rica, to name a few, as well as, top-tier festivals like The BPM Festival, Hyte Festival, Electric Zoo and various Elrow performances in the recent past. Recent milestones for this unstoppable DJ include engineering for one of his major musical influences, Danny Tenaglia and launching his own brand ‘Elevate’. With ‘Elevate’ the artist seeks to create a community around House music and raise the vibration of it via a weekly radio show ‘Elevated Radio’, a Facebook group and newsletter where producers can exchange and learn from each other, find new recommendations, tutorials and tips, and his own Elevate Your Sound Academy, where he mentors up-and-coming producers, guiding them with his knowledge and expertise creating a truly comprehensive learning experience. Certainly, Salvione shows no signs of slowing down, aiming high, hitting new breakthroughs and unleashing powerful productions that will take him even further. Salvione: Booking Contact: info@salvionemusic.com Press: steven@mattcaldwell.co.uk

Video Version: https://youtu.be/ryKFIcNN3ig Höwley is the underground music rebirth of Andres Fernandes, formerly known as FLYES. After making music for many years under his FLYES alias, earning more than 12 millions plays on Spotify, Höwley decided to restart everything from scratch and make a clean and long awaited debut in the underground scene, after moving from Belgium to Canada in 2021. Since then, he’s made an undeniable mark in the Vancouver music scene, playing some of the biggest sold out venues and shows all over the city. Höwley’s mission is to spread his vision and unconditional love for the underground music scene. His productions range from UK Garage to some rolling and sub-focused Deep Tech and House music. Höwley's live shows are aimed to be an intense and immersive audio-visual experience, bringing a howling and raw - yet uplifting - atmosphere to the table. Besides being an artist, Höwley also provides services as an Mastering Engineer.

Video version: https://youtu.be/7sXIPt96Yzg Meet Joey Tempo, the 'True Yorkie' DJ breaking the mold with his authentic style – no dad caps or unnecessary sunglasses here, just a wavy festival shirt-wearing Northerner. He's set stages ablaze at iconic venues like EGG, Basing House, XOYO & Ministry Of Sound, sharing the spotlight with artists like Jaded, Charlotte Van De Peer, Mas Que Nada & DJ SKT. From dominating the airwaves on the monstrous Select to embodying the 'don't give a ****, we're gonna party' vibe a la Honey Dijon, Joey Tempo is a rising name in the music scene. Tune in every Thursday at 09:00 hours for his 'All Out Show' and join the journey of this high-energy, feel-good music maestro.

Video Version: https://youtu.be/nUYNLJ9kSWg Explore a transformative journey with Kam, Co-founder of @BootleggersCocktail and emerging DJ (@djshakerofficial). Dive into a passion-driven entrepreneurial quest dedicated to elevating societal emotional wellness through experiential and art-inspired entertainment. Discover Bootleggers, not just craft cocktails, but a convergence of art experiments designed to harmonize sensory experiences of music, visual arts, and flavor. Elevate your senses with this unique fusion of creativity and taste.

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Jordan Peak is held in high regard by his peers across house and techno music. He first made his mark backwhen Pete Tong and DJMag tipped him as ‘one to watch’. He then went from strength-to-strength, in the studio and DJ booth becoming renowned for his finely crafted productions blending classic house and techno sounds with his own modern and distinctive twist. This hasculminated in Jordan gracing the decks of the world’s best venues and parties including fabric, Mint Leeds,Rex Club, Studio 80, Pacha, Space and Electric Pickle.This saw Jordan gain staunch support from the house and techno elite Carl Cox, Disclosure, Gerd Janson, Groove Armada, Jamie Jones, John Digweed, Kerri Chandler, Marco Carola, Maya Jane Coles, Patrick Topping and Seth Troxler. With releases on some of the world’s most esteemed imprints Bass Culture, One Records, Morris Audio. Robsoul and Saved Records. All the while gaining attention from premier dance publication Mixmag with not one but two tune of the month titles. Just as things really began to lift off Jordan he was hit with complications from the lung disease cystic fibrosis which thankfully settled but during this period of his life it had a knock on effect impacting his mental health and eventually forcing him to put the brakes on his burgeoning artist career...During his enforced sabbatical, Jordan rediscovered his passion for martial arts, alongside starting therapy tohelp with his mental health battles. After a few years off from music to address his physical and mental health, Jordan decided to start making music again and it was like a tap had been turned on and the creativeideas came flowing out again.With Jordan’s passion reignited he sent some music across to Timmy P and Devstar’s label Make You Move and in the summer of 2022 he released his smash ‘Less Drama, More Party EP’ receiving support for severalmonths from BBC Radio 1 heavyweights Pete Tong, Danny Howard and Sarah Story.Now after a prolonged hiatus Jordan Peak is back with a renewed strength and determination to bring his inspiring crossover house and techno sound to the masses. This includes launching his own imprint Peak Trax, a creative outlet for Jordan to showcase his own brand of house and techno. Welcome back Jordan Peak!

Video version: https://youtu.be/DeUcUNZmYYc Since moving to Vancouver in late 2019, STILL LNDN has become a rising force in the dance and underground music community. His deep passion for the universal language of music has made him a pillar of the growing, local scene. Shortly after arriving in Vancouver, he partnered up with Northern Haus Studios as resident DJ and host of Haus Residency, a weekly event providing a platform for incredible DJs from all over Canada and beyond to showcase their talent and to help bring the community closer together; STILL LNDN has always resonated with Brian Eno’s concept of “Scenius”, defined as the intelligence and intuition of a whole cultural scene - a communal form of the concept of genius, collaboration, and inspiring one another as creatives and human beings. Through his careful and intuitive sound selection, STILL LNDN has become one of Vancouver’s most versatile DJs, showcased by his ability to bring vibe and energy to a crowd regardless of set time or venue. His sound ranges from deep and groovy house to a progressive, driving and melodic style with great focus on curating a journey throughout each set. STILL LNDN continues to push himself artistically, inspired by the notion that honing one’s craft is a life-long pursuit.

Video Version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9BQrKh0pVs Welcome to Law Mark's electrifying world of electronic music! Discover a one-of-a-kind style in his live sets and original tracks that expertly blend House and Techno genres, showcasing captivating sounds through a carefully curated journey. Since dedicating himself to electronic music in 2020, Law Mark has rapidly risen to prominence in diverse scenes, spanning Western Canada and London, UK. Having explored non-dance genres in the past, Law brings a unique fusion of influences to the electronic realm. In an exciting move towards the future, Law Mark has taken the helm of 'Grounded Sounds' record label. Witness the label's growth as Law Mark's debut track 'Twisted' earned its spot on the Tech-House charts on Beatport. Be part of this incredible journey as Law Mark expands the label's footprint with fresh releases and unforgettable events, all while solidifying his own global presence. Subscribe and join the electronic music revolution today! 🎶🔥