Dexter Jones

#33: Jason Herd: Hidden Secrets Behind Legendary House Hits!

🎧 From Paramedic to House Music Producer, Mix Engineer & Mentor - Jason Herd’s Incredible Journey Jason Herd’s career is anything but ordinary.
From saving lives as a UK paramedic to rocking the world’s biggest stages, producing Ibiza anthems, and mentoring the next generation of DJs.
In this episode, we dive deep into:
🚑 Jason’s early life as a paramedic and his dramatic leap into the music industry
🎵 Producing "I Just Can’t Get Enough" and the Ibiza summers it defined
🕺 Wild stories from Godskitchen, Babooshka, Bora Bora & Space Ibiza
🎚 Inside the studio: Jason’s work as a mix engineer & producer
📈 How mentorship shapes the next generation of house music talent
Whether you’re a DJ, producer, Ibiza lover, or just a fan of great behind-the-scenes stories, this interview is packed with inspiration, stories, and industry insight.

#32: Steve Mac: Acid House, Trainspotting & 400 Remixes Later.

In this episode of One More Tune, I sit down with the legendary Steve Mac, producer, DJ, remixer, and one-half of the iconic Rhythm Masters, for a deep dive into his incredible 30+ year career in electronic music.
🎛️ Recorded inside Steve’s now-famous Brighton studio bunker, we talk about everything from his early DJ days at age 11 to remixing artists like Michael Jackson, INXS, Marshall Jefferson, Robert Owens, Todd Terry, and more.
 #DanceMusicPodcast #HouseMusic #StudioLife
🔥 We discuss:
🎶 His secret beginnings in Luton and journey into the heart of house music
🎤 The evolution of production gear — from Akai samplers to AI software
👑 Collaborating with legends like Arthur Baker, Yousef, Nick Fanciulli, and Irving Welsh
🔥 How a fire nearly destroyed his entire studio (and how he rebuilt it)
🚝 His work on the upcoming Trainspotting Musical with Irving Welsh
📼 Why he still mixes down to tape and prefers hardware over software
🕺🏻 The saturation of modern music and the loss of musicality in current house and techno
🎙 Honest insights on surviving and staying relevant in a rapidly changing music industry
👁️ Plus: Studio stories, gear talk, lost vinyl collections, Strawberry Sundaes, and advice for young producers trying to break through today.
This is a must-watch episode for music producers, DJs, engineers, gearheads, and dance music lovers who want to hear from someone who’s truly seen it all — and is still pushing boundaries.

#31 ❤️ Love To Be... Promoting Parties for 30 Years. NON STOP.

🎧 Love To Be... | The Untold Story of a Legendary UK Club BrandIn this episode of the Dexter Jones Podcast, we sit down with the legends behind Love To Be Tont Walker and Marc Dennis... one of the most iconic and longstanding UK clubbing brands of the '90s and beyond. 
From Sheffield nightclubs, new festival projects to global dancefloors, hear how it all started, the wild ride through the golden age of house music, and how they’re still going strong after 30+ years in the game. 💃🔥
Topics covered:
How Love To Be... started out
Behind-the-scenes stories from legendary nights and DJ sets
The evolution of clubbing from the '90s to now
Keeping the original rave spirit alive in a phone-obsessed era
Reflections on 3+ decades of promoting unforgettable events
The Love To Be Festival
If you love classic house music, UK rave culture, and the people who built it — this one’s for you.
Contact Love To Be...
@lovetobeevents
@trimtonemusic
Tickets: https://www.skiddle.com/g/love-to-be
www.lovetobeevents.co.uk

#30 🍑 Peach: 30 Years of London Club Culture w/ Graham Gold, Edele Andaya & Chris Bayne

Welcome to the ultimate throwback to Peach, one of the most legendary names in UK clubbing history.
If you ever raved at Camden Palace or felt the euphoric energy of a Peach night, this one's for you. We dive deep into the golden era of clubbing, where Peach set the standard for uplifting trance, iconic anthems, and unforgettable dancefloors.
Whether you're new to the scene or a lifelong clubbing veteran, Peach represents everything we love about the underground, community, music, and pure joy. In this video, we explore the rise, fall, and legacy of Peach London, and how it shaped a generation of UK clubbing culture.
Hear from Graham Gold, Chris Bayne and Edele Andaya how Peach defined their love for clubbing, influenced the music scene, and why, even today, the Peach brand still means something special in the world of clubbing.
#Peach #Clubbing #PeachLondon 

#29 📸 Marc de Groot: The Eye of Ibiza 🎥

In this episode of One More Tune, I sit down with Marc de Groot, one of Ibiza’s most renowned photographers and video storytellers. 
From photographing Ibiza superclubs like Amnesia, Cream, and Clockwork Orange to being behind the lens at Kevin & Perry Amnesia Ibiza and an endless list of shows, Marc shares what it’s like capturing two decades of Ibiza nightlife - all while staying completely sober since 1994.
We talk DJing, Don'tStayIn.com, photography, videography, the evolution of club culture, and the real unfiltered Ibiza. Whether you’re an aspiring creative, music lover, or Ibiza veteran, this one is full of insight, nostalgia, and raw honesty.
🎙️ Topics Covered:
🎧How Marc started out as a DJ before becoming a photographer
🎶 Shooting iconic Ibiza events like Clockwork Orange, Cream, and Kevin & Perry
⌨️ The importance of Don’tStayIn.com
🍺 What it’s like being sober in a party-fueled industry
📸 The difference between art and marketing in club photography
🎥 Phones on the dancefloor: good or bad for the scene?
🎨 Advice for anyone wanting to work creatively in Ibiza
#Photography #ibiza #videography 
Contact Marc ⬇️
https://www.marcdegroot.co.uk/https://wwwibizaweddingphotography.net

#28 👿 The UNSEEN Dark Side of Ibiza w/ Emmalena Nesmith

In this raw, emotional, and brutally honest episode, I sit down with my longtime friend Emmalina, once a part of the furniture in Ibiza's community, a fellow recovering alcoholic and now a senior nurse prescriber working in addiction recovery in a UK prison.
Emma has been sober for 15 years now. We have both been through similar struggles, and this is quite possibly the most important interview I will ever do, and I am truly grateful for this opportunity.
We talk about:
🎉 The madness and magic of Ibiza from 2000–2010 🌴
🍺 Drinking culture, blackouts, and invisible lines crossed 🍻
🤒 The moment she woke up with sick in her hair and a tongue swollen “like a tennis ball” 💥
🏥 Losing control, hitting rock bottom, and how she found sobriety in Sweden 🇸🇪
🩺 Life after addiction: parenting, purpose, and helping others find recovery 👩‍⚕️
🙅‍♀️ Why AA isn't a cult, and how the 12 steps can change everything 🙏
This is more than a story about addiction; it’s about healing, forgiveness, love, and how recovery can become your greatest superpower.
If you've ever struggled with drinking, or loved someone who has… this one’s for you.
⚠️ Trigger warning: this episode contains discussion of addiction, seizures, and alcohol-related trauma.
#ibiza #party #alcohol
Recovery Resources ⬇️
🇬🇧 UK Drug & Alcohol Support Resources1. Talk to FrankWhat it offers: Honest, non-judgmental info on drugs and alcohol.
Helpline: 0300 123 6600
Live chat: Available on the website
Text support: Text 82111
2. NHS – Find Addiction ServicesWhat it offers: Search tool for local drug/alcohol services through the NHS.
Also see: NHS Alcohol Support Page
3. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) UKWhat it offers: Free peer support groups across the UK.
Helpline: 0800 9177 650 (24/7)
4. Narcotics Anonymous (NA) UKWhat it offers: Support for drug addiction, including online and in-person meetings.
Helpline: 0300 999 1212
5. SMART Recovery UKWhat it offers: Self-management tools and peer groups. Alternative to 12-step programs.
6. We Are With You (formerly Addaction)What it offers: Free, confidential support with local and online services.
7. Turning PointWhat it offers: Community-based services, including detox and rehab in some areas.
8. ReleaseWhat it offers: Legal advice and advocacy around drugs and drug-related issues.
9 . Al-Anon Family Groups UKWhat it offers: Support for family and friends of problem drinkers.
Helpline: 0800 0086 811

#27 🥴 Weirdest Ibiza Moments - Vol 1 (mini-episode)

True Stories From the White Isle 🤣 Welcome to the side of Ibiza you won’t find in the travel brochures...
In this episode of the One More Tune podcast, Dexter Jones dives into the downright bizarre moments that clubbers, DJs, and island workers have experienced over the years.
All stories were shared inside the legendary Ibiza Workers 2000–2010 Facebook group, and trust us, you couldn’t make this stuff up.
From pet humans to Space shenanigans, this is Ibiza uncensored, told by the people who lived it.
💬 Got a weird Ibiza memory?
Drop it in the comments, and you might make it into Vol. 2!

#26 🎧 The Judge Jules Story: From DJ To Lawyer ⚖️

In this episode of One More Tune, Dexter Jones sits down with the one and only Judge Jules—a true pioneer of dance music culture.
Before he became a global DJ icon, a BBC Radio 1 legend, and the man behind Judgement Sundays, Ibiza’s longest-running weekly night in San Antonio, Jules was cutting his teeth as an "unlicensed rave promoter" during the wild early days of the UK scene.
We cover it all:🔥 How he started promoting illegal warehouse parties in London🎚️ How he rose to the top of the DJ world with residencies at Gatecrasher, Cream, and beyond🏝️ Running Judgement Sundays for 17 years and shaping the sound of San Antonio⚖️ Retraining in his 30s to become one of the UK's top music lawyers💡 Staying relevant across decades in a fast-changing industry
It’s an inspiring conversation packed with stories from the golden age of rave to the realities of navigating the modern music business.
#JudgeJules #IbizaPodcast #DJ

#25 Shminky: Manumission Toilets, Afterparties & Swing*rs Clubs

In this episode, Dexter Jones sits down with his Ibiza mentor Dean aka Shminky DJ, one of the iconic figures behind Shipwrecked, the Dirty Rotten DJs, and the infamous Slut Party that defined San Antonio’s underground party scene in the 2000s.
🔥 Hear the real story of:
🥾 Dex getting kicked out of Space Ibiza with his mum!
🎧 How DJ booths ended up in the Manumission ladies' toilets
🏴‍☠️ The rise of Shipwrecked boat parties and why “we need a bigger boat” became a movement
👯 The wild worker-led Ibiza parties that could never happen today
🎧 Whether you lived it, missed it, or want to understand the madness that was pre-social media Ibiza, this episode captures the raw, hilarious, and often outrageous memories from a time when anything could (and did) happen.
#Manumission #Ibiza #IbizaHistory

#24 🏴‍☠️ What Made the Ship Inn Ibiza So Legendary? (mini-episode)

If all the world’s a stage, then why were all the clowns in Ibiza?"
One legendary pub might hold the answer... Welcome to my insight into The Ship Inn, the infamous workers’ pub at the top of San Antonio's West End. Before it became "The Champion-Ship" this year, this place was pure chaos, community, and culture. I lived above it. I managed it. It was our second home. We created insane parties in it.
And honestly, this Ibiza pub changed the direction of my life. From the iconic sign on the wall, the job board that launched a thousand Ibiza summers, Shipwrecked, to the wild post-shift madness from 4–6 AM, this video is a deep dive into the history, heart, and soul of one of Ibiza’s most important Ibiza-worker landmarks.
Whether you remember snakebite & black, poker nights, or microwaved Pukka pies at 3AM, this one’s for you.
And if you don’t, you’re about to discover why The Ship Inn meant so much to so many.
#Ibiza #ShipInnIbiza #SanAntonioIbiza
Visit "The Championship" at the very top of the West End.
📍 Placa S' Era d'En Manya 3, 07820, Sant Antoni de Portmany, Ibiza Spain