Dexter Jones

Phil (Restless Films) on Tony De Vit, hard house history, and the making of Don’t Ever Stop

Hard house history. Goosebumps moments. And the human story behind one of the most important figures in UK club culture.
In this episode of The Dexter Jones Podcast, I sit down with Phil from Restless Films to explore the emotional journey behind Don’t Ever Stop, the definitive documentary on Tony De Vit.
This conversation goes far beyond dancefloor nostalgia. We unpack the legacy Tony left behind, the mentorship of Fergie, the birth of The Dawn, and the personal letters that revealed a side of Tony few people ever saw.
Phil opens up about the reality of making the film. The three-plus-year process. The relentless hunt for lost 90s footage. Ownership rights, dusty tapes, missing DVDs, and the responsibility of telling this story properly.
We also talk about the unforgettable Godskitchen night at Amnesia Ibiza. Lasers, CO₂ cannons, and a crowd that understood the history, not just the music.
This is not a hype episode.It’s about recovery, friendship, love, and legacy.And the line that floored cinemas around the world:“I’ll never see who you become.”
If Tony De Vit, hard house, or the golden era of UK club culture meant something to you, this conversation will stay with you long after it ends.
🎧 Take your time with this one.
We talk about:
🔊 The first time The Dawn destroyed the Q Club dancefloor
✉️ Tony De Vit mentoring a teenage Fergie and the letters that said everything
🎞️ The brutal reality of sourcing and clearing 90s archive footage
🪩 Godskitchen at Amnesia and why that night mattered
❤️ Recovery, friendship, and the human cost behind the music
🎬 Why Don’t Ever Stop took over three years to complete
Watch Don’t Ever Stop:
Amazon Prime (UK/US)
Vimeo (worldwide)
Restless Films official site
For guest invitations, sponsorship proposals, and collaboration enquiries, please contact Dexter:rave@onemoretimeibiza.com

Trace Harris on rave culture and being a 90s promoter

“I had half a pill in the dark room at Ministry of Sound… and everything changed.”
In this powerful and deeply personal episode of The Dexter Jones Podcast, I sit down with Trace Harris, the original Smarty Party founder, percussionist, and author of Walking Through Doors, to explore a life shaped by rave culture, ego, addiction, loss, and eventual redemption.
What begins with a single night at Ministry of Sound unfolds into a three-decade journey through London’s underground scene and Ibiza’s peak years. From bodybuilding and Bagley’s to the rise of legendary parties, Trace shares how house music and MDMA transformed a generation, turning terrace violence into unity on the dancefloor.
We trace the rise of Smarty Party across London’s most influential venues, the chaos and pressure of promoting at scale, and the moment the brand landed in Ibiza at Privilege Ibiza in 2000. The conversation doesn’t shy away from the darker chapters either. Gangland run-ins, betrayal, addiction, and losing everything before rebuilding from the ground up.
Trace also opens up about recovery, spirituality, and how ayahuasca helped him reconnect with himself beyond the nightlife identity. Writing Walking Through Doors became both catharsis and legacy, a way to document the truth of a scene that shaped countless lives.
This is not a nostalgia piece.It’s a raw account of consequence, change, and what happens after the lights come up.
If you care about rave history, London club culture, Ibiza’s millennium era, or the human cost behind the music, this episode will stay with you.
🎧 Take your time with this one.
We talk about:
🌀 The half-pill moment that changed everything at Ministry of Sound
⚽ How MDMA helped end football violence
🪩 Building Smarty Party and London’s 90s club explosion
🎶 Bagley’s, The Cross, Turnmills, and underground culture
🌴 Privilege Ibiza 2000 and taking a brand to the island
🕳️ Addiction, betrayal, and losing it all
🌿 Recovery, ayahuasca, and ego reset
📘 Writing Walking Through Doors and leaving a legacy
Buy the Book: Walking Through Doors – Vol. 1–3
📚 https://www.amazon.com/WALKING-THROUGH-DOORS-PART-ONE/dp/B0DGXY8DGJ
Chapters:
00:00 Bodybuilding to the dark room at Ministry08:30 Early sit-downs and Ministry mayhem14:10 When ecstasy ended football violence23:50 Building Smarty Party from scratch33:40 London clubland: Bagley’s, The Cross, Terminals47:20 Ibiza and Privilege 20001:02:00 Losing everything and rebuilding from zero1:15:00 Spirituality, ayahuasca, and ego reset1:25:00 Writing Walking Through Doors1:35:00 Legacy, love, and life in Ibiza
For guest invitations, sponsorship proposals, and collaboration enquiries, please contact Dexter:rave@onemoretimeibiza.com

Damion Pell on music journalism, underground culture, and the future of dance media

In this deep-dive episode of The Dexter Jones Podcast, I sit down with Damion Pell, founder and editor of Decoded Magazine, international DJ, and one of the longest-standing independent voices in underground electronic music.
Damion shares an unfiltered perspective shaped by three decades inside the scene. From early rave culture in Australia to building a globally respected digital magazine, we explore how dance music journalism has changed and what has been lost along the way.
This conversation goes beyond nostalgia. We talk candidly about clickbait culture, cancel culture, the pressures facing independent media, and the rapid rise of AI-generated press and content. Damion explains how these shifts are affecting artists, labels, promoters, and the integrity of underground culture itself.
We also revisit formative club experiences, illegal raves, and the moments that shaped a generation, while questioning where dance music media is heading next and what it will take to protect independent voices in an increasingly automated landscape.
This is not a promotional episode.It’s a grounded discussion about responsibility, credibility, and the future of dance culture.
If you care about electronic music history, independent journalism, or the real challenges facing the industry today, this episode is essential listening.
🎧 Take your time with this one.
To explore Decoded Magazine, visit: www.decodedmagazine.com
We talk about:
📰 Building an independent electronic music magazine
🌍 Early rave culture in Australia and illegal parties
🪩 Club culture from underground raves to global brands
🤖 AI-generated press and the future of music journalism
❌ Clickbait, cancel culture, and media responsibility
🎶 The evolving relationship between artists, labels, and media
🔮 Where underground culture goes next
For guest invitations, sponsorship proposals, and collaboration enquiries, please contact Dexter:rave@onemoretimeibiza.com

Graham Gold on why House music is called House and the culture that built it (Part 1)

What if house music was almost called bungalow?
In this episode of The Dexter Jones Podcast, I sit down with Graham Gold to unpack the real origins of the word “house” and how a chain of cultural moments shaped dance music as we know it.
We trace the story back to late-70s disco, soul, and jazz-funk, through the Chicago Warehouse era, and into the rise of pirate radio and UK club culture. Graham explains how the name stuck, why many DJs misunderstand their own history, and how radio, clubs, and communities worked together long before algorithms existed.
The conversation also dives into Graham’s journey from early DJ crews and pirate stations to Kiss FM, alongside a candid debate about social media, talent, and bookings in 2025. From radio war stories to practical advice for DJs trying to break through today, this episode is a masterclass in context and credibility.
This is not a history lecture.It’s a lived account of how scenes are built, records are broken, and culture moves forward.
If you care about dance music history, radio culture, or understanding why house music became house music, this episode delivers.
🎧 Take your time with this one.
We talk about:
🏠 Where the term “house music” actually came from
🕺 How disco, soul, and jazz-funk evolved into house
📻 The role of pirate radio and early UK stations
🎙️ Life at Gulliver’s and the birth of Kiss FM
🎛️ Why crowds want great nights, not music education
📱 Social media vs talent in 2025
🧠 Graham’s blueprint for great radio shows
Chapters:
00:00 The true origin of house music05:22 Why most DJs don’t know their own history07:40 The garage vs house connection09:10 The Funky Roadshow: Graham’s first DJ crew11:45 Pirate radio changed everything14:12 Life at Gulliver’s Club20:25 The birth of Kiss FM27:30 Friday Night Kiss goes national35:10 Social media vs talent47:25 DJ Mag Top 100 controversy55:30 Funniest radio moments1:00:55 “People don’t go clubbing to be educated”1:06:20 The Lisa era: Loud, Lashes, Pin-Up, and Unique1:09:10 Peach, trance, and discovering future stars
For guest invitations, sponsorship proposals, and collaboration enquiries, please contact Dexter:rave@onemoretimeibiza.com

Gary Dedman on vinyl, Hoxton Whores, and surviving 30 years in dance music

From vinyl crates to global club culture, this is the story of one of the most quietly influential figures in UK dance music.
In this episode of The Dexter Jones Podcast, I sit down with Gary Dedman to unpack three decades inside the industry. From running one of the UK’s largest vinyl distribution warehouses to producing anthem after anthem as Hoxton Whores, and eventually reinventing himself as Hutch, this conversation traces the full arc of a modern dance music career.
Gary takes us back to the heart of London’s vinyl era, life inside distribution warehouses, and how records were broken long before algorithms and streaming platforms existed. We explore how Hoxton Whores became one of the most in-demand remix names in clubland, the pressure and burnout that came with success, and the difficult decisions required to evolve creatively.
The conversation also covers the shift from vinyl to digital, music piracy, producer credit, and the realities of longevity in an industry driven by hype cycles, ego, and constant reinvention. From underground roots to global stages, this is an honest account of what it really takes to last.
This is not a success story dressed up for promotion.It’s a grounded reflection on craft, adaptation, and staying relevant without losing yourself.
If you care about house music history, vinyl culture, the mechanics of the industry, or how artists survive long-term, this episode delivers.
🎧 Take your time with this one.
We talk about:
💿 Life inside London’s vinyl distribution scene
🏭 Building one of the UK’s biggest distribution operations
🎶 The rise of Hoxton Whores as a remix brand
🔥 Touring, chaos, and burnout at the peak
🔄 Reinventing creatively as Hutch
📀 Surviving the shift from vinyl to digital
📉 Piracy, producer credit, and protecting music
🧠 Longevity, ego culture, and the modern dance landscape
Chapters:
00:00 The sit-down party at DC1003:00 Mods, northern soul, and family influence05:30 First DJ gigs and hip-house beginnings08:10 Becoming the UK’s first “YTS DJ”10:00 From lifeguard courses to club nights12:30 Early house and hip hop scene15:00 First turntables and DJ gear17:20 After-parties, noise complaints, and eviction20:00 Building sound systems that shook the street23:00 Moving to London and launching Empire Vinyl Distribution25:00 Brick Lane and the underground music hub27:30 From DJing to the Hoxton Whores project30:00 Building the Hoxton Whores brand33:00 Touring life and Ibiza madness36:00 When vinyl ruled the clubs39:00 Piracy and the digital shift42:00 Why producers deserve more protection44:30 How distribution changed the game47:00 Studio process and remix culture50:00 Defining tracks and Ministry of Sound releases53:00 Transitioning from Hoxton Whores to Hutch55:30 Founding Strategic DJs and artist management58:00 Social media and DJ culture1:00:00 The rise of the pop-star DJ1:03:00 Finding new music in an oversaturated scene1:06:00 Breaking tracks through promo distribution1:08:00 Hutch and the next chapter1:10:00 Festivals vs underground culture1:13:00 Favourite gigs and Ibiza memories1:14:00 What “One More Tune” means
Links:
Labels: Beatport catalogues (Galactica, Automata, Revoke)
Agency: www.strategicdjs.com
Promo Club: www.pro-mo.club
Bookings and info: www.iamhutch.com
For guest invitations, sponsorship proposals, and collaboration enquiries, please contact Dexter:rave@onemoretimeibiza.com

Edele Andaya on vinyl, Peach London, and the moment that sparked her DJ journey

One friend’s passing changed everything.
In this episode of The Dexter Jones Podcast, I sit down with Edele Andaya for a raw, honest conversation about the journey from first vinyl mixes to becoming a resident at Peach London.
Edele takes us back to learning on belt-driven Sound Labs, upgrading to Technics, and the all-vinyl set at KoKo (Camden) that locked her reputation. We talk about navigating the jump to CDJs, near-disaster technical moments including a Sri Lanka beach festival where the decks died on the first track, and why the harder sound is surging again.
The conversation also dives into London’s 90s and 00s club culture, the unique energy of the Peach family, authenticity versus vanity metrics on social media, and early steps into production. Along the way, Edele shares the track that still gives her goosebumps and has become her ritual closer: Tony De Vit – The Dawn.
This is not a highlight reel.It’s a grounded account of grief, graft, and finding purpose through music.
If you care about vinyl culture, Peach London, classic trance and hard house, or the real stories behind the booth, this episode will resonate.
🎧 Take your time with this one.
We talk about:
🎧 The friend who sparked Edele’s love for vinyl
💿 Learning on belt-driven decks and upgrading to Technics
🪩 London clubs that shaped her early years
🚀 Cracking CDJs after fear and frustration
🔥 Peach Goes Hard and the tougher edge returning
👩‍🎤 Women in dance music and pushing for genuine 50/50 line-ups
📱 Authentic growth vs bought followers
🎛️ First steps into production and creative process
🌅 Why The Dawn is her ritual final track
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome – why Edele’s story matters now02:05 The friend who sparked it all and first time on vinyl05:12 The record-shop challenge and first decks07:40 Learning on belt-driven Sound Labs10:18 Upgrading to Technics and ear training12:46 First London clubs: Sound Shaft, 414, The Fridge, Cloud 916:03 First gig in Brixton18:55 Falling for vinyl culture21:30 The jump to CDJs24:42 Sri Lanka beach festival – decks die on the first track28:17 KoKo Camden – the all-vinyl set31:05 Becoming a Peach resident33:40 Peach crowd energy36:12 Peach Goes Hard39:05 The harder sound comeback42:28 Women in dance music45:31 Social media and authenticity48:00 Production steps and studio process51:14 Technical nightmares DJs don’t talk about54:02 Manifestation and staying grounded56:40 Tony De Vit – The Dawn59:20 Dream stages and what’s next1:02:10 Final words and where to find Edele
For guest invitations, sponsorship proposals, and collaboration enquiries, please contact Dexter:rave@onemoretimeibiza.com

Rob Tissera on prison, rave culture, Ibiza, and three decades at the top (Part Two)

In Part Two of this extended conversation on The Dexter Jones Podcast, I sit down again with Rob Tissera to dive deep into his life and career after 1991, one of the most versatile and enduring journeys in UK dance music history.
From the lawless warehouse raves of late-80s Blackburn to becoming a global name in Ibiza superclubs, Rob shares the full, unfiltered story. This episode is packed with raw honesty, wild memories, and career-defining moments that helped shape rave culture, clubland, and the evolution of UK dance music.
Rob opens up about the infamous acid house party that landed him in prison and became a test case connected to the Criminal Justice Bill, a moment that helped change the course of UK rave culture forever. We relive the rise of rave through convoy scenes, motorway shutdowns, and thousands of ravers flooding abandoned warehouses during the golden era.
The conversation then moves to Ibiza. Rob reflects on residencies and long summers at Eden, Amnesia, Pacha, Kanya, and El Divino, and how he helped shape the island’s sound across house, trance, and hard house through the 90s and 2000s.
We also explore superclub culture and iconic brands, from Godskitchen and Judgement Sundays to Tidy Trax, Garlands, Clockwork Orange, and Kissdafunk, alongside international bookings across Australia, Singapore, Dubai, and beyond.
Rob breaks down the music that defined his career, including the stories behind Kick Up The Volume, Quake – The Day Will Come, York – The Awakening, Armin van Buuren – Communication, and placements on the Human Traffic soundtrack. He explains how adapting across genres, from rave and breakbeat to funky house, hard house, and trance, was key to staying relevant for more than three decades.
We also revisit the Ibiza workers’ era: the Ship Inn, Shipwrecked boat parties, Dirty Rotten Slut nights, and the culture that made the island feel like a second home to an entire generation.
This is not nostalgia for nostalgia’s sake.It’s a first-hand account of evolution, survival, and why versatility still matters.
🎧 Take your time with this one.
We talk about:
🔒 Prison, acid house, and the Criminal Justice Bill
🚚 Convoys, warehouses, and the rise of UK rave culture
🏝️ Ibiza residencies and shaping the island’s sound
🪩 Superclubs, iconic brands, and global touring
🎶 Career-defining productions and remixes
🔄 Adapting across genres to survive long-term
⚡ Workers’ culture, boat parties, and Ibiza folklore
🔮 The future of dance music and genre versatility
For guest invitations, sponsorship proposals, and collaboration enquiries, please contact Dexter:rave@onemoretimeibiza.com

Paul van Dyk on electronic music, 528 Ibiza, and the spirit of Ibiza

In this Ibiza special of The Dexter Jones Podcast, I sit down with one of the true pioneers of electronic music, Paul van Dyk, for an intimate conversation about music, freedom, and the enduring power of trance.
Paul takes us back to his early life in East Berlin, secretly listening to West Berlin radio, discovering artists like The Smiths, and developing a deep emotional connection to music long before the Berlin Wall fell. From there, we trace his journey into electronic music, his first performances in post-Wall Berlin, and playing at the legendary Tresor during a defining moment in club history.
The conversation then moves to Ibiza. Paul opens up about the origins and philosophy behind Shine Ibiza. Why it started, what it represents, and how it aims to preserve the true essence of Ibiza clubbing. We discuss the move to 528 Ibiza and the magic of day-into-night sessions with sunset energy, as well as how Shine differs in Ibiza compared to its global editions at major festivals and international destinations.
Paul also reflects on his long relationship with Cream at Amnesia, why Ibiza still holds a unique place in dance music culture, and how he curates Shine line-ups by prioritising artistry, musical depth, and connection over social media hype.
We talk about Ibiza Trance Week, Godskitchen, the island’s evolving club landscape, and his long-standing friendship with John 00 Fleming, including stories of going back-to-back on stage. Paul also reflects on the role of timeless tracks like For An Angel and why certain records become woven into Ibiza’s musical DNA.
This is not a surface-level interview.It’s a thoughtful exploration of trance culture, Ibiza nightlife, and what it truly means to create an experience that stays with people for life.
🎧 Take your time with this one.
We talk about:
📻 Growing up in East Berlin and discovering music through West Berlin radio
🎸 Early influences and emotional connection to music
🧱 Discovering electronic music after the Berlin Wall fell
🪩 Playing at Tresor and the birth of Berlin club culture
✨ The origins and philosophy of Shine Ibiza
🌅 Moving Shine to 528 Ibiza and the magic of day-to-night sessions
🌍 How Shine Ibiza differs from global editions
🍒 Cream at Amnesia and Ibiza’s unique energy
🎧 Curating line-ups based on artistry, not hype
🔊 Ibiza Trance Week, Godskitchen, and the island’s evolution
🤝 Going back-to-back with John 00 Fleming
🎶 Timeless tracks and Ibiza’s musical legacy
For guest invitations, sponsorship proposals, and collaboration enquiries, please contact Dexter:rave@onemoretimeibiza.com

John 00 Fleming on trance, underground culture, and four decades behind the decks

In this rare episode of The Dexter Jones Podcast, I sit down with John 00 Fleming, one of the most respected and influential figures in electronic dance music history.
Known for his deep, progressive sound and uncompromising underground ethos, John has been a pioneer of trance, progressive house, and club culture for more than four decades. From the golden years of Godskitchen and Gatecrasher to unforgettable Ibiza residencies at Space Ibiza, Amnesia Ibiza, and Privilege Ibiza, John has witnessed and helped shape some of the most iconic moments in global dance music.
This conversation goes far beyond nostalgia. John reflects on his early inspirations, his breakthrough in the UK scene, and the behind-the-scenes reality of superclub culture. We explore how the industry evolved from vinyl to CDJs to digital, why he chose to stay true to an underground progressive sound, and what was lost as the era of marathon sets and warm-up DJs disappeared.
We also look forward. John shares thoughtful insights on the future of trance, the role of AI in music, and what it really takes to survive creatively, mentally, and emotionally across decades in the industry.
This is not a hype-driven interview.It’s a reflective, honest conversation about longevity, integrity, and the culture that built dance music.
If you care about trance history, underground club culture, Ibiza’s golden era, or the realities of a life in music, this episode delivers.
🎧 Take your time with this one.
We talk about:
🎧 Early inspirations and falling in love with music
🔊 Breaking through in the UK trance and progressive house scene
🪩 Godskitchen and Gatecrasher behind the scenes
🏝️ Ibiza residencies and life on the island
💿 The shift from vinyl to CDJs to digital
🏗️ The rise and fall of UK superclubs
🔥 Staying underground and true to sound
⏱️ The lost art of warm-up DJs and marathon sets
🤖 AI, technology, and the future of electronic music
🧠 Longevity, mental health, and surviving the industry
Official website and bookings: www.john00fleming.com
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and name origins05:00 First steps into DJing10:00 South Coast and early raves15:00 Discovering psytrance and sound evolution20:00 First Ibiza experiences25:00 Amnesia and Godskitchen memories30:00 Club culture in the 90s35:00 Life as a touring DJ40:00 Staying underground and true to roots45:00 Industry changes and superclubs50:00 Reflections on longevity55:00 Production, labels, and releases1:00:00 Modern scene and technology1:05:00 Final thoughts and One More Tune
For guest invitations, sponsorship proposals, and collaboration enquiries, please contact Dexter:rave@onemoretimeibiza.com

Lange on trance, timeless anthems, and a 25-year legacy

Lange is one of trance music’s true pioneers.
In this exclusive episode of The Dexter Jones Podcast, I sit down with Lange to uncover the untold stories behind a career that helped shape the global trance movement.
From producing timeless anthems like Follow Me and Drifting Away, to playing clubs and festivals around the world, Lange’s influence spans more than 25 years of dance music history. But this conversation goes beyond the records.
Lange opens up about the unlikely moments that defined his path. From vinyl theft that pushed him towards Ibiza, to remixing the Braveheart theme while stacking supermarket shelves, to becoming a central figure in trance during its most influential era.
We talk about the golden years of Ibiza, memories of Amnesia Ibiza, the cultural crossover between trance and techno, and the realities of navigating today’s music industry. Lange also shares honest advice for new producers and explains why, for him, trance is not just a genre, but something far deeper.
This is not a hype interview.It’s a reflective conversation about craft, perseverance, and a sound that never really leaves you.
If you love trance and want to understand the people who built it, this episode is essential listening.
🎧 Take your time with this one.
We talk about:
🎶 From producer to world-renowned DJ
📀 The real story behind Follow Me and its link to Kevin & Perry Go Large
🏝️ Ibiza memories and the golden years at Amnesia
🔊 Trance, techno, and the evolution of sound
🧠 Surviving the modern music industry
🔮 Advice for new producers
❤️ Why “trance is in the blood”
For guest invitations, sponsorship proposals, and collaboration enquiries, please contact Dexter:rave@onemoretimeibiza.com