RON HARDY AND THE MUSIC BOX : INTRODUCTION 1976-1980 With a name like Ron Hardy, you’d be more likely to find a similar title on Pornhub. Although Mr Hardy probably had enough sex to be on par with a porn … Continue reading →

SOURCE CUT OUT While writing up my notes for Yassmin Fosters lecture I remembered this passage from the book ‘Love Saves the Day’ by Tim Lawrence. Relating to sound system culture, this passage describes the constant innovation for ‘perfect sound’. … Continue reading →

Terminology  The Dance: The thing itself, the body or the dance you could visit, attended Playing Out: Playing outside of your normal space  The Set: The equipment, the sound system  The Sound: Subjective  Yassmin is a sound woman, sound has … Continue reading →

Before looking at Disc Jokey culture and parties I’d just like to mention that a large proportion of my understanding has come from particular sources; books, articles, films and interviews. Like any good underground movement not enough has been documented … Continue reading →

My primary point of interest in terms of ‘Sound Art’ is the creation, evolution and analysis of DJ/Party culture. I refrain from using the word ‘Nightclub’ because the connotations associated with the business aspect are not of much concern to … Continue reading →