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Rave to the Grave

Vivian Host
Indigenous Culture
New York City
Rave Culture
Dubstep
Decolonization
Ibiza
House Music
Batida
Club Culture
Junior Sanchez
Bass Coast
BIPOC Artists
Hardcore
Mister Saturday Night
Nowadays
New York City Nightlife
Djing
Red Rocks Amphitheatre
British Columbia
Drum and Bass

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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In the final epsidoe of our hardcore series with Dance or Die, we're joined by London-based DJ, producer, and Rag & Bone label founder Jason Alexander, better known as Warlock, who documents his 36 years inside UK rave culture. We revisit the early d... more

This is Part 2 of our episode with Baseck, as part of our collaborationg with Holly Dicker and her book, Dance or Die. We pick up where episode 1 left off, with Baseck discussing his later journey in the hardcore rave scene, the formation of L.A. cre... more

In this special collaborative episode with Dance or Die, I'm talking to Derrick Estrada, better known in the worlds of breakcore, hardcore, jungle and sonic synthesis as Baseck. Baseck was raised in Lancaster, California halfway between the Angeles N... more

In this special collaborative episode with Dance or Die, author Holly Dee sits down with Siuli Ko in the Netherlands. Siuli has been integral to the Dutch free party rave scene since its late '80s acid punk beginnings. From fronting the noisy DIY gro... more

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Recent Guests

Derek Estrada
California-born producer/DJ known as Baseck
Dark Matter Soundsystem, collaborative projects with various labels
Episode: Baseck Part 2: Trance Pills, Dark Matter and the Hyped-On Experience
Derrick Estrada
Baseck, breakcore artist and synthesist
Baseck projects
Episode: Baseck Part 1: Breakcore Chaos, High Desert Hijinx and Sonic Power
Siuli Ko
A key figure in the Dutch hardcore/free party scene since the late 1980s; organizer, DJ, and label founder
Dutch free party scene, Blauwe Aanslag, Acid Planet, Bunker, Spiral Tribe collaboration
Episode: Siuli Ko on Squat Tekno, Acid Planet and Forging the Sound of the Dutch Underground
Holly Dicker
Journalist and hardcore raver, author of Dance or Die
Dance or Die, Velocity Press
Episode: Holly Dicker Journeys to Rotterdam, Berlin, Manchester and Madness in Pursuit of Hardcore
Paolo Fragoso
DJ and music producer known as Vanyfox, a prominent figure in Batida music.
Episode: Vanyfox on Batida, Angolan Rhythms, African DJ Adventures and Making Deep Melodias
Paul Harrington
British raver and sometime real estate dealer reflecting on his life and experiences in the rave scene.
Episode: Paul Harrington on Acid House Ecstasy, Hooliganism and Finding Heaven and Hell in Ibiza
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

Host

Vivian Host
Host of the show; central figure in guiding conversations about rave culture and electronic music history.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 99 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 year 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 Statesa year ago
  • Great pod, great time.

    Love it. Keep it up!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kane liang
    United States2 years ago
  • Best rave podcast out there

    Favorite podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    pd[lgp]zijdg]p9ijadtg]p9ijET]P
    United States2 years ago
  • Essential listening

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Blackdown
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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Listeners praise accessibility and depth without sacrificing entertainment.
Historically informed and culturally insightful conversations that span regions.
The host enables intimate, revealing interviews with a range of industry figures.
The show has become a standout for fans of DJ culture and music history.
Guests are consistently engaging and well-edited, with strong storytelling.

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Baseck Part 2: Trance Pills, Dark Matter and the Hyped-On Experience
Q: What is the vibe you're on currently and what can people expect from you in the next few months?
The guest describes ongoing exploration across genres, gearing up for new releases, aliases, and live-focused projects, with a strong emphasis on art, merch, and collaborative gear efforts while staying rooted in the rave and community.
Baseck Part 2: Trance Pills, Dark Matter and the Hyped-On Experience
Q: How do you feel the drugs in these scenes affected the music, if at all, and did the scene remain separate from the substances?
The interviewee notes that in Dark Matter, the culture was more about beer and energy than hard drugs, and that the music often stood apart from any substance use, with the focus on the forward momentum and communal experience.
Baseck Part 2: Trance Pills, Dark Matter and the Hyped-On Experience
Q: Did you start Dark Matter before you moved to the Midwest or after you came back?
I honestly don't remember the exact sequence, but Dark Matter formed as a natural evolution from Candlelight/Deadly Buddha connections, growing into a full crew that spurred live parties and a new organizational approach.
Holly Dicker Journeys to Rotterdam, Berlin, Manchester and Madness in Pursuit of Hardcore
Q: Why is it important to archive and publish these stories now, and what was challenging about writing Dance or Die?
Holly emphasizes that writing a book is all-consuming and demands sacrificing daily life to faithfully represent people and histories, while also acknowledging the responsibility to avoid sensationalized narratives and to amplify marginalized voices.
Holly Dicker Journeys to Rotterdam, Berlin, Manchester and Madness in Pursuit of Hardcore
Q: What was your entry point into the hardcore world, and what moments clarified what hardcore represented to you?
She recalls Bangface Weekender as a pivotal moment when she realized what hardcore could look and feel like—an umbrella of genres, attitudes, and experiences beyond a single musical style.

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Rave to the Grave offers in-depth conversations with key figures in electronic dance music history, focusing on underground scenes, rave culture, and the social and political dimensions of nightlife. Episodes center on personal journeys of DJs, journalists, and organizers, weaving through movements, venues, and cross-border collaborations, while showcasing how technology, media, and community shaped the evolution of dance music. Noteworthy is the host's intimate interview style, a history-forward lens, and guests who span continents and genres, making it a strong pick for listeners who crave expert context, firsthand memories, and fresh perspectives on a familiar culture.

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2. Derrick Estrada
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4. Holly Dicker
5. Paolo Fragoso
6. Paul Harrington
7. Terre Thaemlitz
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