Dexter Jones

Graham Gold on Peach, trance, and breaking a generation of DJs (Part Two)

This is where the Graham Gold story gets wild.
In Part Two of this conversation on The Dexter Jones Podcast, I sit down with Graham Gold to explore one of the most important chapters in UK dance music history.
We dive deep into the rise of trance, the birth of legendary club nights, and the behind-the-scenes reality of a scene that exploded across London, Ibiza, Thailand, and beyond. From breaking future global icons to shaping dancefloor culture at its peak, this episode captures the moment when UK club culture became a worldwide movement.
Graham doesn’t just talk about history. He lived it.
From booking Tiësto, Armin van Buuren, and Ferry Corsten before they were household names, to building Peach into one of the most loved club nights in British dance music, this conversation is packed with insight, nostalgia, and unfiltered truth.
We talk about the evolution of trance, the reality of touring at scale, Ibiza tales, industry shifts, and what it really means to live through multiple eras of club culture without losing your identity.
If you care about UK dance music history, trance culture, legendary club nights, or the real stories behind the records, this episode delivers.
No myths.No revisionism.Just first-hand experience from someone who helped shape the scene.
🎧 Take your time with this one.
We talk about:
🎶 Early UK bookings for Tiësto, Armin van Buuren, and Ferry Corsten
🪩 The story of Peach and how it became a defining club night
🔊 The evolution of trance and its impact on British nightlife
🌍 Touring life, Ibiza stories, and global scene shifts
🎛️ Breaking new talent and championing records before the hype
🧠 Behind-the-scenes moments from a true pioneer
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction03:10 Chris Hill, the Soul Mafia, and the first UK superstar DJs10:20 Early grind: Funky Roadshow, mobile discos, and radio apprenticeship17:45 Discovering house music and the origin of the name24:30 From disco to house: BPMs, Philadelphia, and four-to-the-floor31:40 Soul roots, early UK house clubs, and missing the M25 raves38:15 Chart shows, Malibu sponsorship, and going full house on radio44:50 Birth of Peach at Legends and building the resident DJ team51:20 Moving venues: Café de Paris, Leisure Lounge, and Camden Palace57:30 Inside Peach nights: tunnels, 6am finishes, and culture change1:03:40 First UK bookings for Tiësto, Armin van Buuren, and Ferry Corsten1:09:00 Touring 170 cities, air miles, riders, and life on the road1:12:40 Remixing, production, engineers, and releases on Discover1:16:10 The Brian Eno The Ending story and the white label that got away1:18:45 Moving to Thailand and Koh Phangan life1:20:30 Today’s gigs, new crowds, and Graham’s final tune choice
For guest invitations, sponsorship proposals, and collaboration enquiries, please contact Dexter:rave@onemoretimeibiza.com

Pete Bennett on life after fame, Big Brother success, and finding purpose through music

In this powerful and deeply personal episode of The Dexter Jones Podcast, I sit down with Pete Bennett to explore the raw, unfiltered reality of his life after reality television.
Best known as the unforgettable winner of Big Brother UK, Pete opens up about what really happened once the cameras stopped rolling. From sudden fame and media pressure to anxiety, grief, and losing close friends, this is Pete as you have never heard him before.
We trace his story from growing up in South London and living with Tourette’s from a young age, through bullying, isolation, and finding escape in music. Pete talks candidly about how creativity became therapy, how meditation helped him regain control, and how hitting rock bottom ultimately led him back to his true purpose.
The conversation then turns to his unexpected second chapter. Almost by accident, Pete found himself producing hard house, reconnecting with rave culture, and eventually signing music to Tidy Trax. Blending punk vocals with hard dance energy, he is now building a new career as a DJ and producer, preparing for major UK events and a full album release.
This episode is not about reality TV nostalgia.It is about resilience, identity, and how music can genuinely save your life.
If you care about mental health, rave culture, personal reinvention, or the power of creativity, this conversation will stay with you.
🎧 Take your time with this one.
We talk about:
🧠 Growing up with Tourette’s and navigating bullying
📺 Life-changing fame after Big Brother
💔 Grief, loss, and hitting rock bottom
🎵 Music as therapy and creative identity
🔊 Discovering hard house and the UK rave scene
🎚️ Signing to Tidy Trax and building a new sound
⚡ Punk vocals meeting hard dance energy
🔮 Purpose, resilience, and the next chapter
Chapters:
00:00 Intro and birthday coincidence02:32 Growing up in South London05:10 80s pop culture and LGBTQ+ influences07:45 Early music influences10:20 Learning music production at a young age12:45 The Big Brother audition story15:22 Living with Tourette’s from childhood18:00 Bullying, isolation, and identity21:10 Music as therapy23:42 Grief, loss, and rock bottom26:45 Healing, meditation, and transformation29:18 Discovering hard house32:05 Signing to Tidy Trax35:30 Punk energy and new artistic direction38:12 Influences and creative inspiration41:00 Bands, projects, and creative backlog44:22 Anxiety, sobriety, and crowds47:10 Managing Tourette’s50:15 Studio process and track building55:28 Blending punk vocals with hard dance57:40 One More Tune selection59:50 How Big Brother changed his life1:02:02 Goals for 2025 and the comeback1:05:40 Final thoughts
For guest invitations, sponsorship proposals, and collaboration enquiries, please contact Dexter:rave@onemoretimeibiza.com

Stevie Hulme on punk roots, Subliminal Records, and shaping Ibiza’s global sound

Stevie Vayne, known globally as Stevie Hulme, is one of the most influential yet quietly overlooked figures in electronic music, punk culture, and Ibiza nightlife.
In this episode of The Dexter Jones Podcast, I sit down with Stevie to trace an extraordinary journey. From tearing up stages in UK punk bands to becoming Director of Multimedia and Music at Pacha Group, and shaping the global identity of Subliminal Records during the Erick Morillo era.
This conversation goes deep into the moments that defined modern club culture. The chaos and innovation of the late 90s and early 2000s. The reality of building global brands in nightlife. The pressure, psychology, and personal cost behind the scenes.
With Stevie’s autobiography now released, the timing could not be better. His story reads like a documentary. Raw, electric, and unfiltered. We talk candidly about punk, reinvention, New York, Ibiza, the rise of superstar DJs, and why Ibiza’s culture changed forever.
This is not a highlight reel.It’s an honest account of creativity, collapse, and legacy from someone who helped shape an entire era.
🎧 Take your time with this one.
We talk about:
🎸 Punk bands, identity, and how music saved his life
🔁 Reinventing from rock stages to house music culture
📀 Joining Subliminal Records and working alongside Erick Morillo
🍒 Building Pacha Ibiza’s multimedia and global brand
🌍 Creating superstar DJs in the 2000s
🧠 The psychology, pressure, and chaos of global nightlife
📕 Writing the autobiography and finally telling the truth
🔮 Lessons for DJs, creatives, and music professionals today
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction02:44 First-ever podcast appearance09:20 Punk roots, identity, and chaos16:55 Leeds culture, violence, and early rave influence24:10 Touring Europe and building punk success32:40 Johnny Thunders’ death and quitting music overnight38:55 Reinvention and events management46:25 Creating early Leeds raves and discovering DJ culture54:45 The Prodigy booking mistake that changed everything1:03:10 The rise of DJ superstars1:11:50 Multimedia, licensing, and global expansion1:20:30 New York 1999 and joining Subliminal Records1:30:15 Moving to Ibiza and rebuilding Pacha’s multimedia empire1:40:40 Ibiza politics and the Pacha era1:51:10 Writing Vainglorious and telling the truth1:57:00 Closing reflections and One More Tune1:58:22 End
For guest invitations, sponsorship proposals, and collaboration enquiries, please contact Dexter:rave@onemoretimeibiza.com

Amber D on sexism, authenticity, and surviving the modern DJ industry

In this powerful and unfiltered episode of The Dexter Jones Podcast, I sit down with Amber D, one of the most respected voices to come out of the UK hard house scene, for a brutally honest conversation about what it really takes to survive and thrive in today’s music industry.
Amber opens up about her early days in Ibiza’s hard house scene, the highs and lows of her career, and how she rebuilt her life after burnout, personal challenges, and sustained industry pressure. From clubland to classrooms, streaming platforms to mentorship, this episode pulls no punches.
We dive deep into the realities of sexism and misogyny in dance music, the blurred line between ghost production and engineering, and why so many artists feel pressured to fake success in an era driven by filters, metrics, and vanity numbers.
Amber also shares her practical, grounded approach to mental health, motherhood, and creativity, alongside real-world strategies for dealing with online trolls, criticism, and negativity without losing focus or self-worth.
This is not a hype-driven conversation.It’s about honesty, resilience, and building a career across multiple verticals while staying authentic.
If you’re a DJ, producer, creative, or anyone navigating visibility, pressure, and identity in the modern digital landscape, this episode is essential listening.
🎧 Take your time with this one.
We talk about:
🚫 Sexism and misogyny in the modern DJ industry
🎛️ The truth about ghost production vs engineering
🧠 Mental health, burnout, and rebuilding self-worth
💬 Handling trolls, hate, and online negativity
🎥 Streaming, teaching, and community-building on Twitch
🎶 Authenticity in dance music and the return of hard house
📉 Why micro-audiences matter more than follower counts
💼 Pricing gigs, valuing your time, and sustainable careers

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