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Rave to the Grave

Vivian Host
Indigenous Culture
New York City
Dubstep
Decolonization
Ibiza
House Music
Rave Culture
Club Culture
Junior Sanchez
Bass Coast
BIPOC Artists
Batida
Nowadays
Mister Saturday Night
New York City Nightlife
Red Rocks Amphitheatre
British Columbia
Drum and Bass
Queer Identity
DJ Sprinkles

Rave to the Grave features wild stories, insights and electronic dance music history as told by the world's most interesting party people. Hosted by Vivian Host. Recorded at the Newsstand Studios at Rockefeller Center, NYC. Follow us at ravetothegrave.org

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Vanyfox is a DJ/producer taking the Portugal-born dance music genre batida to the world. Raised on the outskirts of Lisbon near the Quinta do Mocho neighborhood (home to many batida pioneers including Marfox and DJ Nervoso) and based in France, Vanyf... more

Paul Harrington is a British raver with a story to tell. A story about getting arrested in Ibiza with hundreds of E's in a cereal box. A story about the London acid house spots of the late 1980s and early 90s and running with violent football firms u... more

Terre Thaemlitz aka DJ Sprinkles talks about her musical life, from the roller discos of Minnesota and Missouri to the transsexual bars and ambient rooms of NYC in the 80s and 90s, from deep house and noise shows in Japan to present-day Panorama Bar ... more

In anticipation of her new album, HUMANISE, on Mute Records, we talk to DJ & producer HAAi about how a young hairdresser from a small town Down Under landed in London, broke up with her psych rock band, fell in love with house and techno and ended up... more

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Recent Guests

Paolo Fragoso
DJ and music producer known as Vanyfox, a prominent figure in Batida music.
Episode: Vanyfox on Batida, Angolan Rhythms, African DJ Adventures and Making Deep Melodias
Paul Harrington
British raver and sometime real estate dealer reflecting on his life and experiences in the rave scene.
Episode: Paul Harrington on Acid House Ecstasy, Hooliganism and Finding Heaven and Hell in Ibiza
Terre Thaemlitz
A prominent figure in the electronic music scene, known for her work as DJ Sprinkles and thoughtful approach to ambient and queer themes in music.
Comatones
Episode: Terre Thaemlitz on Club Propaganda, Ambient Rebellion and the Queer 1980s NYC Underground
Teneil Throssel
DJ and producer known as HAAi
Mute Records
Episode: HAAi on Doofs, Pingers, Acid Lizards and Risk-Taking in Techno
Junior Sanchez
Legendary house music producer, DJ, and label owner.
Episode: Junior Sanchez Part 1: Raving, Housing and Causing a Ruckus in Early '90s NYC
Hussein Elnamer
Artist known as Handsome Tiger
Episode: Handsome Tiger on Indigenous Bass, Pow Wow Drumstep and Decolonizing the Dancefloor
El Hornet
Drummer in punk bands and member of Pendulum
Pendulum
Episode: El Hornet on Pendulum, Punk Rock and the Pleasures and Perils of Living Drum & Bass
Andrea Graham
DJ and producer in the bass music realm, co-founder of Bass Coast festival
Bass Coast
Episode: The Librarian on Bass Coast, Vibe Management and Partying in British Columbia

Host

Vivian Host
Host of Rave to the Grave, known for her engaging interview style and deep knowledge of music culture.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 96 ratings
  • Great show

    Great show, love the guests, love how they always edit the song they're talking about into the podcast so I don't have to search it later!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Burglar99
    United States4 months ago
  • Amazing pod on history of music

    Such a great show on music history (electronic/rave and far beyond) from an expert journalist and rave historian / iconic Dj and artist!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Weeeeee12321
    United States6 months ago
  • Great pod, great time.

    Love it. Keep it up!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kane liang
    United Statesa year ago
  • Best rave podcast out there

    Favorite podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    pd[lgp]zijdg]p9ijadtg]p9ijET]P
    United Statesa year ago
  • Essential listening

    … for anyone wanting to connect to the rich lineage of dance music through compelling stories.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Blackdown
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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Many find Vivian's interview style engaging, allowing guests to share intimate and compelling stories.
The quality of interviews and insights into the rave culture are frequently highlighted as key strengths.
Listeners praise the captivating storytelling and personal anecdotes shared by guests, enriching their connection to electronic dance music history.
Overall, it is seen as essential listening for anyone interested in the culture and evolution of dance music.

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Vanyfox on Batida, Angolan Rhythms, African DJ Adventures and Making Deep Melodias
Q: What was your life like back then? What were the things that made you want to make beats in the first place?
Vanyfox recalls that he was surrounded by music in his home, with his family expressing their culture through various genres, which inspired him to start producing music.
Terre Thaemlitz on Club Propaganda, Ambient Rebellion and the Queer 1980s NYC Underground
Q: But do you think that your experience has shaped both your musical output and your performance styles?
Definitely, Terre believes that experiences of marginalization and community have influenced both her artistic expression and performance dynamics.
Terre Thaemlitz on Club Propaganda, Ambient Rebellion and the Queer 1980s NYC Underground
Q: Did you already have a sense of like your sexuality or knowing that you were transgender upon moving to New York?
Terre had a sense of her identity from a young age but developed it further in the challenging context of New York's queer scene.
Terre Thaemlitz on Club Propaganda, Ambient Rebellion and the Queer 1980s NYC Underground
Q: When did you start DJing outside of your house and what kind of spurred that?
Terre began DJing in the late 1980s, doing mixtapes for the API Caucus in Pride parades, leading to her first gig at Club 59 which reflected the political nuances of the queer Asian community.
Junior Sanchez Part 1: Raving, Housing and Causing a Ruckus in Early '90s NYC
Q: So what was your first record for Strictly Rhythm and what was in your studio at the time?
My first record for Strictly was a record that was not supposed to go to Strictly ... I made it on a Roland W30.

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The content explored focuses on the vibrant history and culture of electronic dance music, featuring captivating stories from notable figures in the scene and deep dives into various music subcultures. Listeners can expect a rich tapestry of discussions that touch on themes like the rave movement, club culture, insights from renowned DJs, and personal anecdotes that reveal the evolution of music and its intersection with identity and community. Noteworthy episodes include interviews with personalities from the acid house era to contemporary underground figures, often contextualizing their experiences within broader cultural shifts and historical events, including the impact of movements such as the HIV/AIDS crisis on the queer community wit... more

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2. Paul Harrington
3. Terre Thaemlitz
4. Teneil Throssel
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