Lost in 12 inches
Episodes
36 episodes
Mig 29
A quick spin through “MIG 29”: the Italian techno time capsule, its cheeky samples, and a Turramurra-fueled rave memory—playlist verdict included.
Playing with Knives
Take a trip back to the early ’90s rave scene with Playing with Knives by Bizarre Inc—a track that defined an era. In this episode, we explore its origins, chart journey, cultural impact, and how it sparked unforgettable nights and the...
Rez
A track from 1993 that the band calls an endless riff and its a live favourite, and my recollectiions of Reach'n Records on Crown St
Ivory
A track from 1991 with overt drug references with very little information on lineWhat it was like to be a Raver in Sydney in 1991 and 1992
The Power
A Eurodance classic with one of the catchiest hooks of all timeA night to remember in Paddington, the controversy around A radio station playing a Track by NWA and a used futon.
Last train to Trancentral
Three Letters K L FNuff SaidA night to remember in Redfern with my best mate and some Fish Stew, Donuts and Video games
Sesame's Treet
Part 3 of my Metropolis story.A very average track That was late to the game in my opinion.And how 3 very average rappers ruined a secret gig of one of the biggest artisits in the world
Everybody
Part 2 of my series on experiences at Metropolis. Another italian House Classic, remixed by DJ ProfessorA late 1990 formalLuncay Gary Clail and the On-U soundsystem
Rich in Paradise
A great example of Italian House from 1989, and the first of 3 episodes covering my personal history with North Sydney's Metropolis night club
Michael on Arvos with Tim Shiel
A special episode.Me giving my opinion of Adore U by Fred Again featuring Obongjayer to Tim Shiel on Double J Arvos. Check out the track Adore U - F...
Beat Dis
A debut single that shook the dancefloor everywhere, started a production career, and was played at my family home in the afternoon when my school mates would wait for their busses.
We love you
A track that found fame as part of one of the great Dance Compilations of the early 90's. And I give the highlights of a rather epic weekend I spent in Bathurst.
Big Car (Retread)
A little known remix from a pioneer of industrial and electronic music, and their Australian, Severed Heads.I head back to Lawson Street in Redfern, my base of operations for the winter of 1990. Me, an ex Goth, and a passive agg...
Hear the Drummer (Get Wicked)
A sample laden UK hit that took 6 months enter the Australian charts, just.Thursday nights on the Lower Noth Shore in 1990. We were Stompers and we Stomped.
James Brown is Dead
A global techno hit from the Netherlands that charted in the US and in Australia, and how I used to spend my Friday night bringing the Rave to the kids of the North Shore of Sydney
Lionrock
A prog house classic, and yet another debut single. Thank You Justin. I'm thinking about what we wore and where we got it, this episode might be a little Risky
Malfunction
A British techno classic that wasn't the lead track, and the person that introduced me to this song. one of my best friends, Natahsa
We Gotta Do it
A banging Italian techno house track that filled the dancefloors of the Sydney Rave Scene and how we spent our Friday nights in late '91 and early '92
Spin that Wheel
Its time for some Turtle Power with this hip house track from 1990And a night out with my oldest friend where this tune provided the soundtrack and we ate gingerbread men shape like a cartoon pizza chef on the way home
Pump Up The Volume
The first big UK produced House track that charted globally. And how an initiation to a dance in 1988 spawned in to friendships that have endured to this day
Touched by the hand of Cicciolina
It's bee a while and this week I am going back to when Italian politics and intergalactic punk rock hip hop collide in the name of football.And i recount something insidious found while working in a big hotel
High on Hope
An under appreciated track from back in the day. Stadium house vibes without being stadium house.And how i met my brother from another mother at Happy Valley
Charly
An absolute classic debut from one of the great bands. Really the first of its kind. And Crown street my home in late 1991 and most of 1992i was really at the centre of things.
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