“I’ve just always been a melancholy, reflective kind of person…” Larry Heard on (almost) quitting the music industry [December 1997]
There are few tracks as synonymous with the birth of house music as Mr Fingers’…
Retro
“My dream is of locking myself in a room with two big speakers and all my equipment…” A Guy Called Gerald on Manchester’s rise [February 1990]
Back in early 1990, A Guy Called Gerald (aka Gerald Simpson) was riding the crest…
This 1991 interview with Andrew Weatherall illustrates the late producer’s understated musical mastery…
“I have no desire to be in the limelight, I’m a lot happier staying in…
O.T. Quartet’s ‘Hold That Sucker Down’ turns 25 today…
It’s not often that you can say that the title of a track does exactly…
THROWBACK THURSDAY: Portishead – Glory Box [1994]
Question: what links anarchic cartoon show South Park and arguably the stand-out track on Portishead’s…
“Music should be threatening…” Factory Records founder Tony Wilson, interviewed in 1978
From Factory Records to The Hacienda, the world of music owes a debt of gratitude…
Paul Oakenfold interviews Nicky Holloway… [July 1993]
The dance scene was barely of school-going age when Paul Oakenfold approached long-time friend (and…
Hyper! Hyper! Happy hardcore’s trip to the supermarket
German pop-cum-happy-hardcore outfit Scooter are somewhat of a divisive force in dance music – having been…
What links Utah Saints, Macho Man Randy Savage and an abandoned prison?
Readers of a certain age will have fond memories of GamesMaster, the first TV game…
909originals is TWO! Thanks to all our followers and supporters
“I love the site. My kinda nostalgia!” – Fatboy Slim It’s party time here at 909originals…
THROWBACK THURSDAY: Subliminal Cuts – Le Voie Le Soleil [1994]
Dutch producer Patrick Prins is known for his many pseudonyms, covering everything from ‘hardbag’ anthems…
On this day in 1985, Ferris Bueller took his legendary ‘Day Off’
As the titular character at the centre of 1986 classic Ferris Bueller’s Day Off puts…
Pint, anyone? The story behind Guinness’ classic ‘Dancing Man’ ad
In May 1994, a then-little known Irish actor, Joe McKinney, danced on to our screens…
Timmy Mallett… acid house legend
Back in the 80s, breakfast TV may have been in its infancy, but it was…
Daft Punk were christened (sort of) on this day in 1993… [May 1993]
On this day 26 years ago, a review was published in Melody Maker that would…
A Date With Destiny… Fatboy Slim vs Armand Van Helden [April 1999]
As dance music gimmicks go, this one was a knockout. Twenty years ago today (16…
THROWBACK THURSDAY: Soul II Soul – Jazzie’s Groove [April 1989]
This week marks the 30th anniversary of the release of one of the most influential…
THROWBACK THURSDAY: Carl Cox – Let The Bass Kick [1991]
Techno legend Carl Cox is a national institution, having been at the forefront of the…
Super furry animal! Mr Oizo’s ‘Flat Beat’ celebrates a milestone… [March 1999]
As poet William Butler Yeats once mused, ‘How can we know the dancer from the…
“For us, the important thing is being able to enjoy ourselves…” Daft Punk’s Discovery turns 18
Daft Punk’s Discovery, largely regarded as the French duo’s high water mark, was released on…
A huge THANK YOU to everyone that has supported us at 909originals…!
Last night (25 October), 909originals was named the Best Music Blog at the Blog Awards…
Pump up the JAAAM! We’ve made the shortlist…
909originals is delighted to make the shortlist for Best Music Blog in the 2018 Blog…
Reach for the lasers…!
909originals is delighted to be on the longlist for an award in the Blog Awards…
THROWBACK THURSDAY: 2 Men A Drum Machine And A Trumpet – Tired Of Getting Pushed Around [1988]
One of the more unusual acts to emerge from the early UK house scene was…
It may be five months till Christmas, but this meticulously-detailed acid house blueprint is top of the wish list…
Could there be anything more beautiful than a chartered history of dance music mapped out…
Get Your Groove On With The Graeme Park Radio Show!
Can’t wait for the weekend to begin? Then it’s time to crank up the Graeme…
‘Now That’s What I Call Music’ has just released its 100th edition – but do you remember when the compilation went proper ‘acieeeed’…?
Everyone remembers their first Now That’s What I Call Music album – for me, it…
Today is World Emoji Day. But why is the Smiley associated with acid house?
Today, 17 July, marks World Emoji Day, and with that in mind, 909originals examines the…
Mutts, maracas and mullets… Why the video for Electra’s ‘Jibaro’ is a kitsch classic [August 1988]
Arguably THE quintessential Balearic Beat track of all time, Jibaro, by the Paul Oakenfold-led Electra,…
Happy Birthday 909originals!
Blow out the candles and crank up the bass! 909originals celebrates its FIRST BIRTHDAY today,…