Dexter Jones

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Dexter Jones Podcast is a long-form interview series documenting the people, stories, and moments that shaped dance music culture, from the early rave years to the global club movement. Hosted by Dexter Jones, the podcast features in-depth conversations with DJs, producers, promoters, journalists, and industry figures who lived through the rise of rave culture, clubbing, and Ibiza as a worldwide dance music epicentre. Each episode goes beyond nostalgia to explore what really happened behind the scenes, covering creativity, success, failure, excess, reinvention, and the realities of building a life and career in electronic music. For guest invitations, sponsorship proposals, and collaboration enquiries, please contact Dexter: rave@onemoretimeibiza.com

  1. 2d ago

    Tenacious on Judge Jules Picking Our First-Ever Track

    Tenacious join Dexter Jones for a nostalgic, hilarious and inspiring conversation about the rollercoaster journey from passionate clubbers and bedroom producers to hearing their own music played on the biggest stage in dance music. From losing an irreplaceable DAT tape in the post and painstakingly rebuilding tracks from memory, to the surreal moment they discovered their music had been championed by Judge Jules on BBC Radio 1, this episode is packed with the kind of stories that remind you just how different the dance music industry used to be. We discuss white labels, record shops, mixtapes, taking chances, near disasters, and the persistence it takes to keep going when everything seems to be working against you. Through equal parts determination, talent and a bit of chaos, Tenacious prove that sometimes the craziest setbacks lead to the biggest breakthroughs. If you love trance, club culture, behind-the-scenes music stories and hearing how some of the most memorable dance records came to life, this episode is full of humour, honesty and nostalgia. In this episode: ▪️ How a lost DAT tape nearly destroyed everything ▪️ Rebuilding an entire track from memory ▪️ The moment Judge Jules played their track on BBC Radio 1 ▪️ Receiving 98 missed calls after the broadcast ▪️ The power of white labels and record shop culture ▪️ Sampling, creativity and making something from almost nothing ▪️ The realities of breaking through in the pre-social media era ▪️ Why persistence mattered more than perfection ▪️ Hilarious stories from life on the dance music circuit ▪️ The highs, lows and near misses behind the scenes ▪️ What today's producers can learn from the old-school approach ▪️ Lessons from decades spent in dance music Chapters 📖 00:00 Judge Jules, Tiësto & The DAT Tape That Vanished 01:07 Introduction: Meet Tenacious 05:50 World Dance, Seduction & The Early Rave Scene 10:00 Learning To DJ: Weddings, Mobile Discos & First Gigs 14:15 Under-18 Clubs, Jungle & Drum & Bass Beginnings 18:45 The Birth Of Tenacious & Early Studio Experiments 23:30 The First Tracks: Learning Production The Hard Way 28:15 The Trance Explosion & Falling In Love With Ibiza 33:20 Cream Ibiza, Radio 1 Weekenders & Clubland's Golden Era 38:10 The Story Behind Their Biggest Breakthrough 43:50 Judge Jules Made Our Track 'Tried & Tested' 49:20 Touring, DJ Life & How The Industry Has Changed 54:15 New Releases, Summer Plans & Ibiza 2026 59:45 Slip Back In Time, Community & Staying Grounded 01:06:40 The Ultimate Closing Track & Final Thoughts

    1h 9m

  2. Jun 7

    Chris Agnelli on Is Too Much Choice KILLING Dance Music?

    Chris Agnelli joins Dexter Jones once again for part two of an honest, hilarious and thought-provoking conversation about the changing face of dance music, the realities of life as a DJ and producer, and the stories that never make it into the headlines. From the staggering fact that more tracks are now released on Beatport in a single week than were released in the whole of 1999, to his candid thoughts on ghost producers and authenticity in electronic music, Chris opens up like never before. We discuss rebuilding El Niño from memory, rediscovering forgotten remixes, surviving a surreal gig in Beirut with armed guards, and the pressures of trying to maintain a career in an increasingly crowded industry. Chris also reflects on streaming, social media, TikTok, podcasting, and what aspiring DJs and producers really need to understand if they want to stand out in today's landscape. If you love trance, dance music, behind-the-scenes stories and hearing the unfiltered truth from artists who have lived through multiple eras of club culture, this episode is packed with insight, humour and nostalgia. In this episode: ▪️ More tracks released on Beatport in a week than the whole of 1999 ▪️ Chris' honest thoughts on ghost producers ▪️ Rebuilding El Niño from memory ▪️ The unbelievable Beirut gig with armed guards ▪️ Rediscovering forgotten remixes from the past ▪️ The pressures of surviving in the modern music industry ▪️ Streaming, downloads and the death of physical music ▪️ Advice for aspiring DJs and producers ▪️ TikTok, social media and building an audience today ▪️ The realities of podcast growth and content creation ▪️ Behind-the-scenes stories from decades in dance music ▪️ Lessons learned from a lifetime in the scene --- Chapters 📖  00:00 Teaser: Ghost Producers, Beirut Chaos & Dance Music Secrets 02:07 The Beatport Explosion: More Tracks Released in a Week Than 1999 02:34 The Problem With Ghost Producers 02:53 Rebuilding El Niño From Memory 03:17 The Crazy Beirut Gig With Armed Guards 08:02 Breaking Through in the Dance Music Industry 13:47 The Reality of DJ Success and Pressure 20:54 How the Music Industry Changed Forever 29:28 Streaming, Downloads and the Death of Physical Music 38:57 Advice for Aspiring Producers and DJs 46:06 Can Social Media Really Grow a Podcast? 48:25 TikTok, Spotify and Building an Audience Today 59:27 Behind-the-Scenes Stories From the Dancefloor 01:08:42 Looking Back: Lessons From a Lifetime in Music 01:15:18 Final Thoughts and What's Next

    1h 18m

  3. May 31

    Chris Agnelli on Creating Classics and Rebuilding an Anthem after Losing it!

    Chris Agnelli joins me for a fascinating deep dive into the story of Agnelli & Nelson, the creation of El Niño and Everyday (amongst others), the golden era of trance, and the wild reality of dance music during the 1990s and 2000s. From growing up in Northern Ireland during the rave explosion to creating one of the most iconic trance records ever made, Chris shares the untold stories behind Agnelli & Nelson's rise, the birth of El Niño, signing to the legendary Extravaganza label, and the moment everything changed forever. We discuss how El Niño was created, how the original file was lost and had to be rebuilt from scratch, the incredible story of the Spanish student who unknowingly became the voice of a trance anthem, and what it was like receiving support from Pete Tong, Judge Jules and Radio 1 at the height of trance culture. Chris also reflects on Ibiza, Gatecrasher, Privilege, Eden, early DJ technology, vinyl culture, and how clubbing has evolved over the last three decades. If you were there during the golden era of trance, Gatecrasher, Godskitchen, Cream, Radio 1 and Ibiza, this episode is packed with nostalgia, insider stories and moments you won't hear anywhere else. In this episode: ▪️ The untold story behind El Niño ▪️ How Agnelli & Nelson exploded worldwide ▪️ Pete Tong, Judge Jules & Radio 1 support ▪️ The file corruption that nearly killed a trance classic ▪️ The Spanish student behind the famous vocal ▪️ Ibiza & the golden era of trance ▪️ Vinyl, CDJs & the evolution of DJ culture ▪️ Life inside the dance music industry Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:12 Ibiza, Es Paradis & The Golden Era 04:45 Why Chris Agnelli Hated Playing Privilege 08:32 The Wild Alex P Ibiza Story 11:40 Life Before Mobile Phones & Social Media 15:48 Growing Up In Northern Ireland's Rave Scene 20:35 Discovering Electronic Music & Early Production 24:58 Meeting Robbie Nelson 28:15 Creating El Niño 33:22 "The File Corrupted" 36:45 Rebuilding El Niño From Scratch 39:50 The Spanish Student Behind The Vocal 44:18 Signing To Extravaganza Records 47:05 Pete Tong, Judge Jules & Radio 1 Support 50:10 Shooting The El Niño Video In Cuba 53:05 The Rise Of Agnelli & Nelson 55:15 Part Two Preview

    56 min

  4. May 24

    Mark Sherry on Making Anthems, World Tours & 30 Years In Dance Music

    Mark Sherry joins me for a fascinating deep dive into the untold story behind Public Domain, Operation Blade, tech-trance, rave culture, and the realities of surviving decades in dance music. From the explosive success of Operation Blade, chart success, and touring the world, to the harsh realities of the music industry and learning lessons the hard way, Mark opens up like never before. We discuss how a scene-defining rave anthem was born after watching the film Blade, how Judge Jules championed the record on Radio 1, the rise of Public Domain, and what really happened behind the scenes. Mark also reflects on his journey through club culture and how dance music has changed forever. If you were there during the golden era of clubbing, trance, hard house, and rave culture, this episode is packed with nostalgia, insider stories, and moments you won’t hear anywhere else. In this episode: ▪️ The true story behind Operation Blade ▪️ How Public Domain exploded worldwide ▪️ Judge Jules & Radio 1 support ▪️ Touring the world & chart success ▪️ Learning the hard way in the music industry ▪️ Ibiza, club culture & dance music evolution ▪️ The reality of surviving decades as a DJ & producer --- Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:08 The Untold Story Behind Operation Blade 08:14 How Mark Sherry & Public Domain Exploded 13:22 Judge Jules, Radio 1 & UK Chart Success 18:47 Touring The World & Top of the Pops 24:10 “We Learned The Hard Way” – Music Industry Lessons 30:56 The Truth About Dance Music Contracts 36:18 Public Domain, Fame & Getting Ripped Off 42:35 The Evolution of Trance, Hard House & Rave Culture 49:12 Ibiza, Space & How Clubbing Changed Forever 55:26 Surviving Decades In Dance Music 1:01:18 Mark Sherry’s Advice For DJs & Producers 1:05:11 One More Tune

    1h 8m

  5. May 17

    Nick Rafferty on Night Clubbing Changed Forever

    🎧 Nick Rafferty: The Night Clubbing Changed Forever | Godskitchen, 90s Clubbing & The Golden Era Nick Rafferty joins Dexter Jones for a deep dive into the madness, energy and reality of 90s clubbing culture. From Godskitchen, Sundissential, Cream tours and Space Ibiza to Tony De Vit, vinyl culture, hard house, trance and the golden era of UK nightlife, Nick shares what life was really like during one of the most iconic periods in dance music history. We discuss: ⚡ The night clubbing changed forever ⚡ Why Millennium changed nightlife ⚡ Godskitchen, Sundissential & Birmingham club culture ⚡ Tony De Vit and the harder sound revolution ⚡ Playing 3 gigs in one night across the UK ⚡ Life as a DJ before phones & social media ⚡ Vinyl culture and exclusive records ⚡ The reality behind the DJ lifestyle ⚡ Severe anxiety, burnout & beta blockers ⚡ How clubbing culture changed forever Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:00 What Changed Clubbing Forever? 02:15 The Smoking Ban & The End Of An Era 04:20 Why Millennium Changed Clubbing 07:10 “Promoters & DJs Took The Piss” 09:20 Playing 3 Gigs In One Night 11:40 The Dawn Of Digital Music 14:10 Pete Tong, Essential Tunes & Vinyl Culture 17:00 “Nobody Else Had This Record” 19:30 DJs Were Clubbers Back Then 22:00 Godskitchen, Cream & Touring The UK 25:00 Severe Anxiety, Beta Blockers & Burnout 29:00 The Dark Side Of DJ Life 32:30 Hard House, Trance & The Scene Today 35:00 Tony De Vit, Passion & Legendary Last Tracks 37:20 Final Thoughts Whether you were raving at Godskitchen, Gatecrasher, Cream, Passion, Sundissential, Bowlers, Ministry of Sound or Space Ibiza, this episode will bring back memories. 👇 Do you agree with Nick? When did clubbing change forever in your opinion?

    38 min

  6. May 10

    Nick Rafferty on The Madness of 90s Clubbing

    Nick Rafferty joins Dexter Jones for a deep dive into the madness, energy and reality of 90s club culture. From Sundissential, Godskitchen and Cream… to three gigs a night, vinyl culture, Tony De Vit, severe anxiety, beta blockers and the rise and fall of the golden era of clubbing. Nick opens up about what life was really like behind the packed dancefloors and iconic nights that shaped a generation. Topics include: • Sundays Central & Birmingham club culture • Godskitchen at The Sanctuary • Tony De Vit & the harder sound revolution • Space Ibiza & Cream tours • Playing multiple gigs a night across the UK • The reality of “the chemical generation” • Severe anxiety & burnout behind the scenes • Vinyl culture & exclusive record “You’d turn up at the club like a Cheshire cat with a bag full of records thinking… nobody else has got this little beauty.” A raw, funny, nostalgic and honest conversation with one of the true figures from the golden era of UK clubbing. Chapters:   00:00 Introduction to Nick Rafferty 01:07 Podcast Introduction & How Nick Rafferty Got Into Dance Music 04:52 Early Clubbing Days, DJ Culture & Rare Vinyl Records 09:57 Collecting Music, Digging For Tracks & DJ Identity 14:58 Learning To DJ, Vinyl Mixing & Early Influences 19:36 Clubland Culture, Hard House & Packed Dancefloors 23:39 The Explosion Of UK Clubbing In The 90s 28:17 Sundissential, Promoting & Building A Club Brand 32:45 Birmingham Club Scene, Energy & Crowd Atmosphere 37:49 The Evolution Of DJs, Fame & Modern Club Culture 42:25 Legendary Nights, Residencies & Touring Stories

    47 min

  7. May 3

    Utah Saints on How Sampling Changed Music Forever

    This week I sit down with Utah Saints, true pioneers of UK electronic music, to break down one of the most important topics in dance music history… sampling. From making tracks in their bedrooms on Atari computers and Akai samplers, to landing on Top of the Pops six times, Utah Saints share the real story behind how sampling changed music forever. We go deep into the early 90s rave scene, white labels, Leeds club culture, and the moment electronic music broke into the mainstream. They also open up about the pressure from the industry, the controversy around sampling, and why today’s music landscape feels completely different. If you’re into dance music, DJ culture, music production, or the history of rave, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.ž Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 01:45 Utah Saints on Top of the Pops (6 Times) 04:30 How Utah Saints Met (1991) 08:00 Early DJ Days & Winning the DMC 12:00 Leeds Club Scene Before the Rave Explosion 16:30 First Tracks & Breakthrough Moment 21:30 From Bedroom Music to Chart Success 26:30 The Truth About Sampling 32:30 Utah Saints Classical Event (Leeds) 34:00 How the Orchestra Works 39:00 Leeds Millennium Square Event 42:30 Authenticity in Modern Dance Music 48:00 Breaking Through in Today’s Music Industry 56:20 Let’s Do a Part 2 🎯 THINGS WE TALK ABOUT How Utah Saints got started in 1991 Winning the DMC and early DJ culture Making music on Atari and Akai samplers The rise of sampling in dance music The truth about Top of the Pops Pressure to “fake” performances on TV White labels and underground club culture Leeds rave scene and early electronic music How tracks were made in bedrooms Why sampling was misunderstood The difference between music then vs now Why modern artists struggle to break through Authenticity in today’s music industry The return of smaller club nights and real crowds 🚀 ABOUT UTAH SAINTS Utah Saints are one of the UK’s most influential electronic acts, known for blending sampling, house, and rave culture into mainstream success. With multiple Top of the Pops appearances and iconic releases, they helped shape the sound of 90s dance music. 👊 SUPPORT THE CHANNEL If you enjoyed this episode, it would mean a lot if you: 👉 Follow me 👉 Drop a review with your thoughts Podcasts are one of the hardest formats to grow, and your support genuinely makes a difference.

    57 min

  8. Apr 26

    Danny Whittle on IMS, Pacha & the Evolution of Ibiza

    Danny Whittle joins The Dexter Jones Podcast,  the man behind the evolution of Ibiza club culture. From serving in the Royal Navy during the Falklands War, to becoming a firefighter, to ultimately shaping the global dance music industry… Danny’s journey is unlike anything you’ve heard before. In this episode, we go deep into the real story behind Ibiza’s transformation. From Renaissance to Pacha, the rise of superstar DJs, building one of the most iconic nightclub brands in the world, and launching IMS Ibiza — the event that changed the business of electronic music forever. Danny breaks down how Ibiza went from a party island to a global music powerhouse, the realities of running clubs at the highest level, and why the industry today is more complex,  and more competitive, than ever. This is a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the decisions, risks, and moments that helped shape modern club culture. If you’re into Ibiza, dance music, DJ culture, or the business behind it all — this is a must-watch. Chapters: 0:00 The Danny Whittle Story  1:30 Growing Up in Stoke – Early Life & Music Influence 5:00 Why He Joined the Royal Navy at 17 8:30 Falklands War – Life on the Front Line 13:00 From War to Firefighter – A New Chapter 17:30 Leaving the Fire Service – Forced Career Change 20:30 How He Accidentally Entered the Music Industry 25:00 Renaissance Era – Learning the Ibiza Scene 30:30 The Stress of Events – “Crisis Management” Explained 34:30 Moving to Ibiza – First Major Breakthrough 39:00 Taking Over Pacha – The Big Opportunity 44:30 Building Pacha Into a Global Brand 50:00 Booking Superstars – Guetta, Swedish House Mafia & More 55:00 How Ibiza Became the Global Dance Capital 60:00 Launching IMS Ibiza – Changing the Industry 64:30 Why the Ibiza Season Got Longer 69:00 The Reality of the Modern Music Industry 73:00 Why Booking DJs Is Harder Than Ever 76:30 Building Chinois Ibiza – Starting Again 80:00 Finding New Talent & Future DJs 83:30 Passion vs Business – The Real Balance 86:30 His Biggest Achievement in Life 89:00 The One Track That Defines Ibiza 92:00 Final Thoughts – Ibiza Then vs Now 🔥 Things we talk about: • Growing up in Stoke and early music influences • Joining the Royal Navy and serving in the Falklands War • Life after the military and becoming a firefighter • How Danny accidentally entered the music industry • Working with Renaissance and the early Ibiza scene • Transforming Pacha into a global brand • Booking the world’s biggest DJs and building iconic residencies • The rise of David Guetta, Swedish House Mafia, and superstar DJs • Why Ibiza became the centre of electronic music • Launching IMS Ibiza and extending the season • The business behind clubs, DJs, and global events • Why booking artists is harder than ever today • Building Chinois Ibiza and creating a modern club brand • Finding and developing new DJ talent • The reality of stress and pressure in the events industry • Passion vs business in nightlife • The evolution of Ibiza from underground to global

    1h 24m
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Dexter Jones Podcast is a long-form interview series documenting the people, stories, and moments that shaped dance music culture, from the early rave years to the global club movement. Hosted by Dexter Jones, the podcast features in-depth conversations with DJs, producers, promoters, journalists, and industry figures who lived through the rise of rave culture, clubbing, and Ibiza as a worldwide dance music epicentre. Each episode goes beyond nostalgia to explore what really happened behind the scenes, covering creativity, success, failure, excess, reinvention, and the realities of building a life and career in electronic music. For guest invitations, sponsorship proposals, and collaboration enquiries, please contact Dexter: rave@onemoretimeibiza.com

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  • Creator
    Dexter Jones
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    69
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025 All rights reserved.
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