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Rave to the Grave

Vivian Host
Indigenous Culture
New York City
Dubstep
Decolonization
House Music
Rave Culture
Club Culture
Junior Sanchez
Bass Coast
BIPOC Artists
Mister Saturday Night
Nowadays
New York City Nightlife
Red Rocks Amphitheatre
British Columbia
Drum and Bass
Ibiza
DJ Sprinkles
Queer Identity
DFA Records

Rave to the Grave features wild stories, insights and electronic dance music history as told by the world's most interesting party people. Hosted by Vivian Host. Recorded at the Newsstand Studios at Rockefeller Center, NYC. Follow us at ravetothegrave.org

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Terre Thaemlitz aka DJ Sprinkles talks about her musical life, from the roller discos of Minnesota and Missouri to the transsexual bars and ambient rooms of NYC in the 80s and 90s, from deep house and noise shows in Japan to present-day Panorama Bar ... more

In anticipation of her new album, HUMANISE, on Mute Records, we talk to DJ & producer HAAi about how a young hairdresser from a small town Down Under landed in London, broke up with her psych rock band, fell in love with house and techno and ended up... more

In part two of our interview with legendary house music producer Junior Sanchez, we talk about the late 1990s until the present day: forming the Wu-Tang of house with artists like Daft Punk and Basement Jaxx, Miami WMC and Ibiza hijinks, the “Planet ... more

East Coast house legend Junior Sanchez started mixing records at 11, by age 15 he was playing in the Shampoo Room at Limelight and starting to make his first productions with help from the fly titties guy. You might know Junior from his releases on S... more

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Recent Guests

Terre Thaemlitz
A prominent figure in the electronic music scene, known for her work as DJ Sprinkles and thoughtful approach to ambient and queer themes in music.
Comatones
Episode: Terre Thaemlitz on Club Propaganda, Ambient Rebellion and the Queer 1980s NYC Underground
Teneil Throssel
DJ and producer known as HAAi
Mute Records
Episode: HAAi on Doofs, Pingers, Acid Lizards and Risk-Taking in Techno
Junior Sanchez
Legendary house music producer, DJ, and label owner.
Episode: Junior Sanchez Part 1: Raving, Housing and Causing a Ruckus in Early '90s NYC
Hussein Elnamer
Artist known as Handsome Tiger
Episode: Handsome Tiger on Indigenous Bass, Pow Wow Drumstep and Decolonizing the Dancefloor
El Hornet
Drummer in punk bands and member of Pendulum
Pendulum
Episode: El Hornet on Pendulum, Punk Rock and the Pleasures and Perils of Living Drum & Bass
Andrea Graham
DJ and producer in the bass music realm, co-founder of Bass Coast festival
Bass Coast
Episode: The Librarian on Bass Coast, Vibe Management and Partying in British Columbia

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Vivian Host
Host of Rave to the Grave, known for an engaging interview style that encourages guests to share their personal experiences and stories from the dance music scene.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 96 ratings
  • Great show

    Great show, love the guests, love how they always edit the song they're talking about into the podcast so I don't have to search it later!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Burglar99
    United Statesa month ago
  • Amazing pod on history of music

    Such a great show on music history (electronic/rave and far beyond) from an expert journalist and rave historian / iconic Dj and artist!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Weeeeee12321
    United States3 months ago
  • Great pod, great time.

    Love it. Keep it up!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kane liang
    United States9 months ago
  • Best rave podcast out there

    Favorite podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    pd[lgp]zijdg]p9ijadtg]p9ijET]P
    United States9 months ago
  • Essential listening

    … for anyone wanting to connect to the rich lineage of dance music through compelling stories.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Blackdown
    United Kingdoma year ago

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Reviews highlight the podcast as a vital resource for understanding the historical context and evolution of the electronic dance music scene.
Listeners appreciate the engaging storytelling and in-depth exploration of dance music culture.
The host's interview style is often praised for being casual yet insightful, allowing guests to reveal personal anecdotes.

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Terre Thaemlitz on Club Propaganda, Ambient Rebellion and the Queer 1980s NYC Underground
Q: But do you think that your experience has shaped both your musical output and your performance styles?
Definitely, Terre believes that experiences of marginalization and community have influenced both her artistic expression and performance dynamics.
Terre Thaemlitz on Club Propaganda, Ambient Rebellion and the Queer 1980s NYC Underground
Q: Did you already have a sense of like your sexuality or knowing that you were transgender upon moving to New York?
Terre had a sense of her identity from a young age but developed it further in the challenging context of New York's queer scene.
Terre Thaemlitz on Club Propaganda, Ambient Rebellion and the Queer 1980s NYC Underground
Q: When did you start DJing outside of your house and what kind of spurred that?
Terre began DJing in the late 1980s, doing mixtapes for the API Caucus in Pride parades, leading to her first gig at Club 59 which reflected the political nuances of the queer Asian community.
Junior Sanchez Part 1: Raving, Housing and Causing a Ruckus in Early '90s NYC
Q: So what was your first record for Strictly Rhythm and what was in your studio at the time?
My first record for Strictly was a record that was not supposed to go to Strictly ... I made it on a Roland W30.
Junior Sanchez Part 1: Raving, Housing and Causing a Ruckus in Early '90s NYC
Q: So how old were you when you were in David Carlucci's house?
I was 14 years old, maybe 14, 15, maybe, definitely 14.

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Exploring the rich tapestry of electronic dance music, this podcast offers listeners a vibrant mix of historical insights, personal anecdotes, and cultural commentary from influential figures in the rave scene. Episodes include candid conversations with DJs, producers, and artists who share their unique experiences, such as navigating the complexities of identity within the music industry and the evolution of club culture. Noteworthy is the intimate interview style which allows guests to share both their professional journeys and personal stories, resulting in a compelling narrative that connects listeners directly with the essence of dance music culture.

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