Hard House History

Paul Glazby
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Welcome to Hard House History, formerly known as When I Grow Up, hosted by Hard House icon Paul Glazby. This podcast dives deep into the evolution of the Hard House movement, exploring the music, the culture, and the unforgettable nights that defined an era. Join Paul as he reconnects with the DJs, producers, promoters, and fans who built the scene from the underground up. Whether you lived it or are discovering it for the first time, Hard House History is your front-row seat to the beats, stories, and energy that still move dancefloors today.

  1. 5h ago

    London Hard House Reunion 2026 | Celebrating 15 Years

    The Hard House History Podcast heads to Auckland, New Zealand, for the London Hard House Reunion 2026, celebrating 15 incredible years of hard house, hard trance and unforgettable dancefloor memories! Join host Paul Glazby as he catches up with some of the biggest names in the scene for a special episode dedicated to the music, friendships and community that have made this event a favourite among hard house fans. This anniversary celebration brings together an incredible collection of DJs and producers, including BK, Rob Tissera, K90, Steve Hill, Shark Boy, Grant Thompson, Matt Adam, Eamon and Reuben Fevah, Blair Hawkes and more. Paul gets behind the decks and into the stories, exploring the tracks these artists couldn't wait to play, the clubs that shaped their careers and what makes the London Hard House Reunion such a special occasion. Rob Tissera shares memories of watching Carl Cox perform in Leeds, while BK discusses his latest productions, classic remixes and the challenges of putting a fresh spin on legendary records. K90 talks about revisiting some of his biggest hard trance anthems, and Grant Thompson takes us back to the unforgettable atmosphere of Solid Sunday at the Mean Fiddler. There's plenty of humour, too, as Paul and Shark Boy debate whether eight-minute tracks still have a place in modern hard house. Paul also revisits his legendary ten-hour retirement set and reveals what happened to his vinyl collection. Meanwhile, Eamon and Reuben Fevah represent the next generation, sharing the stage as father and son. But beyond the music, this episode captures the reunion's true spirit. It's about lifelong friendships, reconnecting with familiar faces and celebrating a scene that continues to bring people together. Fifteen years on, the passion is as strong as ever, and the London Hard House Reunion remains a celebration of everything that makes this music special. Whether you were on the dancefloor or watching from afar, join us for a trip through hard house history! Join the HistoryWere you at London Hard House Reunion 2026? Tell us your favourite moment, the track that made your night or the DJ who brought back the biggest memories! Share your stories in the comments, follow Hard House History and help us celebrate 15 years of incredible music and unforgettable reunions. #HardHouseHistory #LondonHardHouseReunion #LHHR2026 #PaulGlazby #HardHouse #HardTrance #BK #RobTissera #K90 #HardDance

  2. Sep 14

    Glynn Tolley: The Untold Story of Kiss Da Funk

    In this episode of Hard House History, Paul Glazby sits down with Glynn Tolley for a brilliant journey through more than three decades of dance music, club culture, production and promotion. Glynn's story begins long before the superclubs and packed dancefloors. From making pretend radio shows on a reel-to-reel recorder as a child to DJing school discos, saving for his first pair of Technics and eventually warming up alongside the likes of Sasha, his route into dance music was anything but conventional. The conversation moves into Glynn's early production career and Within a Dream's "Where Is the Feeling?", a record that sparked major-label interest and eventually found its way to Kylie Minogue. Glynn shares the remarkable story behind the track, the record-industry politics surrounding its original release, and how Kylie eventually recorded her own interpretation. Then comes Leeds. Glynn recalls becoming involved with Sundissential, initially helping create a safer environment for clubbers before becoming increasingly involved behind the scenes. From there came Funkessential and, following one of the more colourful chapters in the story, the birth of Kiss Da Funk. What followed was an extraordinary period in UK clubbing. Glynn and the Kiss Da Funk team brought David Guetta to the north of England before he became a global superstar, booked Axwell, Steve Angello and Sebastian Ingrosso before Swedish House Mafia existed, brought Eric Morillo back to Leeds and even became the first promoters to bring Avicii to the UK. There are plenty of classic behind-the-scenes stories too, from club politics and financial gambles to Ibiza madness and the characters who made the era unforgettable. Finally, Paul and Glynn discuss the resurrection of Kiss Da Funk after almost 12 years away, and why a generation of clubbers is finding its way back onto the dancefloor. Join the History Hit play and hear the stories behind one of UK clubland's great success stories, told by someone who was right in the middle of it. And if you were there the first time around, Kiss Da Funk is back, with the next event at Mint Warehouse on 26 September. #HardHouseHistory #GlynnTolley #KissDaFunk #PaulGlazby #UKClubCulture #DanceMusicHistory #HouseMusic #Clubland #DJCulture #RaveCulture

  3. Sep 7

    Judge Jules: From Illegal Raves to Radio 1 Royalty

    Some DJs have been part of dance music history, while others have helped shape it. In this episode of Hard House History, Paul Glazby sits down with the legendary Judge Jules for a journey through more than four decades of clubs, radio, raves, Ibiza and electronic music. Jules takes us right back to the beginning, from discovering electronic music through acts including Human League and Heaven 17 to experiencing the sheer power of New Order on a proper club sound system at Camden Palace. From there, his musical education took another huge turn with visits to New York's Paradise Garage and an introduction to the emerging sound of house music. The conversation uncovers the unlikely origins of the Judge Jules name, born while Jules was a law student promoting unlicensed parties and often finding himself the one tasked with speaking to the police. Those early events, his love of rare groove and old-school hip-hop, and a chance encounter at Clink Street would eventually help launch one of British dance music's most enduring careers. Jules and Paul explore the acid house explosion, Kiss FM, the move to BBC Radio 1, the legendary broadcasts, Ibiza and the creation of Judgment Sundays. They also discuss the harder side of Jules' sound and why the lines between trance, techno and hard house are becoming increasingly blurred again. There is plenty of reflection too. Jules talks about the importance of luck, preparation, and staying relevant; the responsibility a DJ has to the crowd; and finding the balance between educating and entertaining a dancefloor. He also explains why, after four decades, he is still searching every week for records with that elusive "magic factor". The conversation also moves into his remarkable second career as an entertainment lawyer, returning to study while still DJing before ultimately becoming a partner in his own firm. From underground parties to Radio 1, Ibiza superclubs, law and an MBE, this is the story of a career that continues to evolve. JOIN THE HISTORY If you love hearing the real stories behind the DJs, clubs, records and moments that built our scene, like, comment, share and subscribe to Hard House History. For bonus episode content, exclusive Paul Glazby mixes and more, join the YouTube Members area or Patreon. #HardHouseHistory #JudgeJules #PaulGlazby #HardHouse #DanceMusic #TranceMusic #Radio1 #Ibiza #RaveCulture #ElectronicMusic

  4. Aug 31

    Hugo & The Test Lounge: For Dad, For the Music

    This episode of Hardhouse History is about far more than records, DJs and dancefloors. Paul Glazby sits down with 19-year-old Hugo from The Test Lounge for a deeply personal conversation about family, loss, musical discovery, and carrying forward something his dad, Chris, started purely for the love of music. The Test Lounge began with a simple idea. Chris wanted to dig into his incredible record collection, play the music he loved and share it with anyone who wanted to listen. It wasn't about followers or creating content. It was about spreading happiness and excitement through music. Following Chris's sudden passing, Hugo found himself surrounded by thousands of records, a DJ setup and an extraordinary musical legacy. Despite an unsuccessful attempt to learn to DJ with his dad when he was younger, Hugo decided to try again. Hours of practice eventually produced that first proper mix, almost perfectly timed with Fergie walking through the door. With encouragement from Fergie and two close friends, Hugo eventually decided to bring The Test Lounge back, this time putting his own personality in front of the camera. Paul and Hugo talk about the staggering breadth of Chris's collection, from hard house, Trippy Traxx, Positiva and Defected through to Michael Jackson, Prince, Elvis, NWA, Beastie Boys and Frank Sinatra. For Hugo, exploring those thousands of records has become a musical education in itself. There's also plenty of talk about Fergie's influence and support, Hugo's love of the harder sounds, his first vinyl DJ set at the Spin reunion in Birmingham and the unforgettable feeling of watching a dancefloor actually dance. That experience also brought home one of his Dad's strongest beliefs: put the phones away, forget about the DJ and enjoy the music. For Hugo, that philosophy is now at the heart of what comes next. The Test Lounge started with Chris. Hugo isn't trying to replace that story. He's carrying it forward while beginning one of his own. JOIN THE HISTORY Discover the story behind The Test Lounge, hear Hugo's journey into DJing and celebrate a musical legacy being passed from one generation to the next. Listen to the full episode of Hardhouse History now, and if you love the stories behind the music, follow the podcast, share the episode and help us keep Hardhouse History alive. #HardhouseHistory #TheTestLounge #HardHouse #HardHouseMusic #DJCulture #VinylDJ #DanceMusicHistory #FergieDJ #UKHardHouse #DJLife

  5. Aug 25

    Chicane: 30 Years of Offshore, Saltwater & Electronic Music

    This week on Hard House History, Paul Glazby sits down with one of electronic music’s most distinctive and enduring artists, Nick Bracegirdle, better known as Chicane. It might seem like a slight detour from the harder sounds normally associated with the podcast, but for Paul, Chicane's music has always been part of the story. After weekends spent hammering Tony De Vit and hard house, records like Offshore provided the perfect Sunday comedown. What follows is a fascinating conversation with an artist Paul describes as one of the Balearic sound's Godfathers. Nick takes us back to the music that shaped him, from Jean-Michel Jarre, Vangelis and Vince Clarke to Tears for Fears and Simple Minds. At the heart of it all are melody, emotion, and Chicane's unmistakable mix of sunshine and melancholy. The pair dig deep into the story behind Offshore, including Nick's childhood summers on the Isle of Wight and his attempt to capture the strange sadness of summer coming to an end. From there, they explore the explosion of club culture in the 1990s, when underground dance records suddenly started crashing into the charts. Brilliant stories run throughout, from Chicane originally touring with a full live band rather than DJing, to performing alongside an orchestra and working in the studio with artists including Bryan Adams, Tom Jones, Moya Brennan, Cher, and Jewel. And then things get particularly interesting. Nick speaks openly about the controversy surrounding Calvin Harris' Blessings and its perceived similarities to Offshore, explaining the sequence of events from his perspective and why the situation became so personal. Thirty years into Chicane, Nick is showing absolutely no signs of slowing down. He discusses his new 30 album, a packed touring schedule, his return to Australia, and why he believes AI, streaming and direct-to-fan music could radically change the industry. This is Hard House History stretching beyond hard house and into the wider history of electronic music. JOIN THE HISTORY Whether Offshore soundtracked your Sunday morning, Saltwater takes you straight back to the dancefloor, or you simply love hearing the stories behind electronic music's biggest records, this episode is essential listening. Subscribe to Hard House History, share the episode and join us as we continue documenting the people, records and moments that built our scene. #HardHouseHistory #Chicane #NickBracegirdle #Offshore #Saltwater #ElectronicMusic #DanceMusic #TranceMusic #Balearic #ClubCulture

  6. Aug 17

    K90: Red Snapper, Urban Anthems & 25 Years of Hard Trance

    This week on Hardhouse History, Paul Glazby sits down with one of the most distinctive names to emerge from the UK hard trance scene, K90, aka Mark Doggett, for a journey through more than 25 years of music, clubs, live performances and an ever-evolving creative career. K90's route into electronic music was anything but planned. A mate losing his job, a Commodore Amiga and a free music-making program eventually led to a four-track hardcore EP being signed to Kickin' Records within six months. From there came years of learning, experimenting and doing whatever work was necessary to fund the dream. Mark takes Paul inside the evolution of the K90 sound, from his early love of electronic music and The Prodigy through acid trance and ultimately the records that would define his career. And, of course, they talk Red Snapper. Mark reveals the brilliant story behind one of hard trance's most enduring anthems, including how a record label mix-up meant the track we all know as Red Snapper was actually supposed to be called Genetic. Even more remarkably, it wasn't originally considered the lead track. Twenty-five years later, people are still requesting it in his sets. The conversation also dives into K90 Live, his love for Frantic and KOKO, Daedalus Records and the career-defining Urban Anthems, featuring tracks including Deliverance, Red Snapper, Chemical Love and Breathe. Mark also drops a tantalising hint about a huge project being created for the album's 25th anniversary. But K90's story didn't stop on the dancefloor. Today, Mark's career also includes composing orchestral music for film and television, including work heard on the BBC and MasterChef. He explains how he moved into scoring, writing to picture, working with live musicians and why sometimes the most powerful piece of music in a film is no music at all. From underground raves to orchestral strings, this is the story of an artist who has never stopped evolving. This is K90. This is Hardhouse History. JOIN THE HISTORY Whether you remember hearing Red Snapper the first time around or discovered K90 years later, this episode is packed with stories from one of Hard Trance's most enduring artists. Subscribe to Hardhouse History, share the episode with your old rave crew and join Paul Glazby as we continue documenting the artists, records and stories that built the scene. #HardhouseHistory #K90 #HardHouse #HardTrance #RedSnapper #UrbanAnthems #PaulGlazby #UKHardHouse #HardDance #RaveCulture

  7. Aug 10

    Edele Andaya: A Lifetime of Hard House

    This week on Hard House History, Paul Glazby sits down with Edele Andaya, a lifelong raver, DJ and passionate champion of the music who has gone from discovering the London club scene as a teenager to launching her own events and carving out a new chapter behind the decks. Edele's journey into Hard House started early. At just 15, she found herself walking into Fahrenheit, a tiny Hard House club tucked behind Heaven, and discovering a world she didn't know existed. From there came weekends at Frantic, Hard House Academy, Convergence and the clubs that defined an incredible era of London nightlife. But her journey behind the decks began through much more emotional circumstances. After her friend Stuart's passing, Edele tried his decks for the first time and discovered an instinctive connection to mixing. By 17, she was determined to own a set herself, eventually convincing a record shop employee to sell her a discounted pair of Stanton belt-drive decks after proving she could actually mix. Paul and Edele look back at the DJs and producers who shaped her sound, including Tony De Vit, Lisa Lashes, Anne Savage, the Tidy Girls, Karim, Phil Reynolds and, naturally, a certain Paul Glazby. They also explore the changing art of DJing, from vinyl and Technics to burning endless CDs, CDJs, USBs and the modern-day anxiety of standing in a booth praying Rekordbox has actually done its job. Edele discusses her residency with Peach, her work with Dexter, and her confidence in launching her own Aldaya events. After her first party sold out, the concept is now growing, including a move to the legendary XOYO and a commitment to giving upcoming DJs an opportunity to perform. There's also talk about social media, supporting new talent, her evolving musical style and her work in the studio on a new version of Dreams with The Neck Breakers. And, somehow, there's even time for an Ibiza rescue cat with its own passport. JOIN THE HISTORY From teenage raver to DJ, promoter and producer, Edele’s story represents what Hard House History is all about. Hit play, subscribe, share the episode and join us as we keep the stories, characters and music of the scene alive. #HardHouseHistory #EdeleAndaya #HardHouse #UKHardHouse #PaulGlazby #HardHouseMusic #RaveCulture #ClubCulture #HardDance #DJLife

  8. Aug 7

    SPECIAL EDITION: Raveolution with Ves Asenov

    In this Special Edition of Hard House History, Paul Glazby sits down with Ves Asenov, creator of Raveolution, a new platform built by a raver, for ravers. Rather than looking back at the history of hard house, this special episode looks at something that could shape its future. Originally from Bulgaria, Ves found his way into the UK club scene through trance before Jasmine and Tina introduced him to hard house. He quickly fell in love with the music, events, atmosphere and, most importantly, the people. There was just one problem: organising a rave crew was chaos. Who's going? Who's bought tickets? Where are we staying? How are we getting there? After 15 years working in web programming, Ves decided there had to be a better way. Enter Raveolution. Ves takes Paul through the platform, including how to create rave crews, organise events, share memories, follow artists, and connect ravers, DJs, and promoters. They also discuss Skiddle integration, artist profiles, notifications, privacy, international expansion and plans for a dedicated mobile app. JOIN THE RAVEOLUTION Check out Raveolution, get your crew together and discover what Ves is building for the future of the rave scene. https://ravevolution.com/ #HardHouseHistory #Raveolution #HardHouse #HardDance #RaveCulture #ClubCulture #UKHardHouse #Ravers #DanceMusic #PaulGlazby

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Welcome to Hard House History, formerly known as When I Grow Up, hosted by Hard House icon Paul Glazby. This podcast dives deep into the evolution of the Hard House movement, exploring the music, the culture, and the unforgettable nights that defined an era. Join Paul as he reconnects with the DJs, producers, promoters, and fans who built the scene from the underground up. Whether you lived it or are discovering it for the first time, Hard House History is your front-row seat to the beats, stories, and energy that still move dancefloors today.

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  • Creator
    Paul Glazby
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    94
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Paul Glazby

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