Dexter Jones

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
 

Lisa Lashes on 30 years at the top of dance music

Lisa Lashes is one of the most iconic and influential DJs in the history of UK dance music.
In this episode of The Dexter Jones Podcast, I sit down with Lisa Lashes to trace an extraordinary 30-year journey through club culture, from working at Marks & Spencer to breaking into DJ Mag Top 100, headlining superclubs, producing era-defining records, and founding the Lisa Lashes School of Music.
Lisa takes us back to her earliest nights at Miss Moneypenny’s and the Birmingham club scene, the moment her career began to accelerate, and what it really took to earn global recognition in a male-dominated industry. We talk about the Euphoria compilation era, joining the Tidy Girls, and playing festivals and clubs across the world, from Global Gathering to South Africa.
The conversation also moves beyond the booth. Lisa opens up about life behind the scenes, working alongside Carl Cox, unforgettable Ibiza moments, managing long-term health challenges, and why giving back through music education has become such a central part of her mission.
This is not a victory lap.It’s an honest reflection on resilience, reinvention, and what it takes to stay relevant while building something that lasts.
If you care about hard house, trance, techno, Ibiza culture, or the real stories behind the golden era of UK clubbing, this episode delivers.
🎧 Take your time with this one.
We talk about:
🎶 Early nights at Miss Moneypenny’s and Birmingham club culture
💿 Breaking into the DJ Mag Top 100 and global recognition
📀 The Euphoria compilation era and joining the Tidy Girls
🌍 Touring worldwide and major festivals
🎧 Ibiza memories and surreal backstage moments
🧠 Balancing health, life, and a long career in music
🏫 Founding the Lisa Lashes School of Music
🚨 Reducing youth violence through creativity and education
📱 Social media, modern DJ life, and today’s challenges
Chapters:
00:00 Breaking the DJ Mag Top 10003:43 First night at Miss Moneypenny’s07:37 First gig: boat party11:41 Early clubbing stories and inspiration15:31 From Marks & Spencer to DJ19:53 The Euphoria album era23:55 Joining the Tidy Girls28:38 Carl Cox playing her tracks32:52 Surreal backstage moments36:00 The festival boom and Global Gathering40:43 Ibiza memories and Café del Mar43:58 Producing vs DJing47:39 Living with Type 1 diabetes52:25 Founding the Lisa Lashes School of Music55:38 Reducing youth violence through music01:00:02 Funding challenges and government support01:04:12 Social media and DJ life today01:08:56 One More Tune
For guest invitations, sponsorship proposals, and collaboration enquiries, please contact Dexter:rave@onemoretimeibiza.com

Paul Thomas on Godskitchen, Global Gathering, and breaking through in the golden era

In this episode of The Dexter Jones Podcast, I sit down with Paul Thomas to explore the passion, obsession, and sheer graft behind one of the most recognisable journeys to come out of the UK trance and superclub era.
Paul takes us back to his first real spark with dance music during the Trainspotting era, running record shops, discovering vinyl culture, and developing the all-consuming obsession that shaped his career. We talk about the moment that changed everything: sending a demo mix to Godskitchen, landing his breakthrough residency, and the now-legendary night when he quite literally set a speaker on fire.
From there, the conversation opens up into the reality of sudden success. Touring the world alongside Tall Paul and Marco V, life inside Global Gathering, and what really went on behind the scenes at the UK’s biggest club brands.
Paul also reflects on production, running his own label, the changing music industry, and how AI is beginning to affect creativity today. Alongside the highs, he speaks candidly about imposter syndrome, luck, pressure, and the relentless work required to build a long-term career in electronic music.
This is not a hype story.It’s an honest account of timing, talent, and persistence.
If you ever wondered what it really took to break through during the Godskitchen and Global Gathering era — or what DJs coming up in 2025 need to understand now — this episode is essential listening.
🎧 Take your time with this one.
We talk about:
🎶 Discovering dance music during the Trainspotting era
💿 Record shops, vinyl culture, and musical obsession
🔥 Sending a demo to Godskitchen and landing a residency
🌍 Touring globally and the reality of sudden fame
🎪 Life behind the scenes at Global Gathering
🎵 Production, running a label, and creative evolution
🤖 AI in music and the future of production
💡 Advice for DJs and producers in 2025
🧠 Passion, luck, imposter syndrome, and longevity
Track mentioned:
Are You Out There – CrescendoReleased in 1995 on FFRR Records, produced by Jon X Crosse, this dark, euphoric progressive trance anthem became the first dance track ever broadcast from Ibiza on BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix and topped the UK club charts for weeks.
For guest invitations, sponsorship proposals, and collaboration enquiries, please contact Dexter:rave@onemoretimeibiza.com

Jason Herd on the ambulance service, Ibiza anthems, and mentoring the next generation

Jason Herd’s career is anything but ordinary.
In this episode of The Dexter Jones Podcast, I sit down with Jason Herd to unpack an extraordinary journey from working as a UK paramedic to becoming a globally respected house music producer, mix engineer, and mentor.
Jason opens up about the leap from saving lives on the front line to taking a risk on music, the mindset shift required to walk away from a stable career, and how discipline, pressure, and resilience carried over into the studio and the DJ booth.
We dive into the story behind I Just Can’t Get Enough, the Ibiza summers it soundtracked, and wild memories from clubs and parties across the island, including Godskitchen, Babooshka, Bora Bora Ibiza, and Space Ibiza.
The conversation also goes deep inside the studio. Jason talks honestly about his work as a mix engineer, the realities of production at a professional level, and why mentorship has become such an important part of his mission. Through teaching and guiding new producers, he’s helping shape the next generation of house music talent in a rapidly changing industry.
This is not a story about overnight success.It’s about risk, craft, and building a sustainable career with purpose.
If you’re a DJ, producer, Ibiza lover, or someone fascinated by the realities behind the scenes, this episode delivers inspiration and real-world insight.
🎧 Take your time with this one.
We talk about:
🚑 Life as a UK paramedic and the decision to change careers
🎵 Producing I Just Can’t Get Enough and defining Ibiza summers
🪩 Stories from Godskitchen, Babooshka, Bora Bora, and Space Ibiza
🎚 Working as a mix engineer and producer
📈 Mentorship and developing new talent
🧠 Discipline, pressure, and mindset from emergency services to music
🔮 Building longevity in today’s dance music industry
Links:
Jason Herd music: https://www.beatport.com/artist/jason-herd
Subtone Music Academy: https://www.subtonemusicacademy.com
For guest invitations, sponsorship proposals, and collaboration enquiries, please contact Dexter:rave@onemoretimeibiza.com

Steve Mac on Rhythm Masters, studio craft, and 30+ years in electronic music

In this episode of The Dexter Jones Podcast, I sit down with Steve Mac — producer, DJ, remixer, and one half of Rhythm Masters — for a deep dive into an extraordinary career spanning more than three decades.
Recorded inside Steve’s now-famous Brighton studio bunker, this conversation traces his journey from DJing at just 11 years old to becoming one of the most trusted names in house music production. We explore his work remixing and collaborating with artists including Michael Jackson, INXS, Marshall Jefferson, Robert Owens, and Todd Terry.
Steve opens up about his early years in Luton, the evolution of studio gear from Akai samplers to modern AI-assisted tools, and why he still prefers hardware, tape, and hands-on process over shortcuts. We also talk candidly about the Rhythm Masters era, the realities of long-term relevance, and how a devastating studio fire nearly wiped out everything — and what it took to rebuild from scratch.
The conversation moves into current projects too, including his work with Irvine Welsh on the upcoming Trainspotting: The Musical, reflections on the saturation of modern music, and why musicality sometimes gets lost in today’s house and techno landscape.
This is not a nostalgia piece.It’s a masterclass in craft, resilience, and staying creatively honest across generations.
If you’re a producer, DJ, engineer, or simply someone who loves dance music at its deepest level, this episode delivers rare insight from someone who has truly seen it all — and is still pushing forward.
🎧 Take your time with this one.
We talk about:
🎶 DJing at 11 and early studio experiments
🎛️ From Akai samplers to AI-assisted production
👑 Working with house and pop music legends
🔥 The Rhythm Masters era and defining records
🚒 A studio fire and rebuilding everything from scratch
🚝 Trainspotting: The Musical with Irvine Welsh
📼 Why Steve still mixes down to tape and favours hardware
🕺🏻 Music saturation and the loss of musicality
🎙 Staying relevant in a fast-changing industry
📦 Studio stories, lost vinyl, Strawberry Sundaes, and advice for new producers
Chapters:
00:00 Intro and Brighton bunker banter03:20 DJing at 11 and early studio days10:45 Working with house legends and remix royalty18:00 The Rhythm Masters era24:15 AI, music saturation, and the future of production32:00 Studio fire and rebuilding from scratch40:50 Trainspotting: The Musical47:10 Vinyl, nostalgia, and rave memories55:00 Final thoughts, legacy, and One More Tune
For guest invitations, sponsorship proposals, and collaboration enquiries, please contact Dexter:rave@onemoretimeibiza.com

Love To Be… on building a legendary UK club brand and surviving 30+ years of rave culture

Love To Be… is one of the most iconic and long-running club brands to come out of the UK.
In this episode of The Dexter Jones Podcast, I sit down with the people behind the brand, Tony Walker and Marc Dennis, to unpack the untold story of Love To Be… from its roots in Sheffield to global dancefloors and a brand that has stood the test of time.
We go right back to how Love To Be… started, the early nights, the culture that shaped it, and the golden era of UK house music that helped define a generation. Tony and Marc share behind-the-scenes stories from legendary nights, the realities of promoting through different eras, and how club culture has changed from the 90s to today.
The conversation also looks forward. We talk about keeping the original rave spirit alive in a phone-obsessed world, the importance of community over hype, and how Love To Be… has adapted without losing its identity. From intimate club nights to the launch of the Love To Be Festival, this is a rare insight into longevity in dance music.
This is not a nostalgia exercise.It’s a practical, honest conversation about evolution, resilience, and why some club brands endure while others disappear.
If you care about classic house, UK rave culture, and the people who actually built the scene, this episode is essential listening.
🎧 Take your time with this one.
We talk about:
💃 How Love To Be… started in Sheffield
🪩 Behind-the-scenes stories from legendary club nights
🎶 The evolution of clubbing from the 90s to now
📲 Preserving rave culture in a phone-first era
⏳ Lessons from more than three decades of promoting
🎏 The launch and vision behind Love To Be Festival
Find Love To Be…
Instagram: @lovetobeevents
Instagram: @trimtonemusic
For guest invitations, sponsorship proposals, and collaboration enquiries, please contact Dexter:rave@onemoretimeibiza.com

Peach London: the legacy of one of UK clubbing’s most iconic nights

Welcome to the ultimate throwback to Peach London, one of the most legendary and influential club brands in UK dance music history.
In this episode of The Dexter Jones Podcast, we dive deep into the golden era of UK clubbing, when Peach set the standard for uplifting trance, euphoric anthems, and dancefloors built on community, energy, and pure joy.
If you ever raved at Camden Palace, felt that unmistakable Peach atmosphere, or grew up on the sound of late-90s and early-2000s trance, this episode will take you straight back. And if you’re discovering it for the first time, this is essential context for understanding what made UK club culture so special.
We explore the rise, evolution, and legacy of Peach, how it shaped a generation of clubbers, and why the brand still carries real meaning today. Through stories and reflections from Graham Gold, Chris Bayne, and Edele Andaya, we unpack what Peach represented on and off the dancefloor.
This is not just a nostalgia trip.It’s a cultural snapshot of a time when clubbing was about togetherness, music-led programming, and nights that stayed with you long after the lights came up.
If you care about UK clubbing history, trance culture, or the brands that genuinely shaped the scene, this episode delivers.
🎧 Take your time with this one.
We talk about:
🍑 The rise of Peach London and its unique identity
🪩 Camden Palace and the energy of classic Peach nights
🎶 How Peach shaped uplifting trance and club culture
🧠 Community, togetherness, and music-first programming
🔥 Why the Peach brand still matters today
⚡ The lasting legacy of one of the UK’s most loved club nights
For guest invitations, sponsorship proposals, and collaboration enquiries, please contact Dexter:rave@onemoretimeibiza.com