I was featured on the legendary 4ZZZ Radio’s Electric Crush to talk with Nam Shub (Phil) about the journey behind What’s The BPM? — the dance music podcast exploring underground culture, producers, DJs and the stories behind the scene.

We talk about:

• Why I started the podcast

• The state of underground electronic music in Australia

• Rave culture past vs present

• Brisbane’s scene and community radio

• The artists and conversations that matter

Massive thanks to 4ZZZ and Nam Shub for the platform and the conversation.

If you’re into house music, techno, rave history, electronic music culture, DJ life, and independent music media — this one’s for you.

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Suddi Raval from UK duo Together joins What’s The BPM? to break down the story behind Hardcore Uproar, UK rave culture, and how timeless underground dance music is made.

If you’ve ever danced to Hardcore Uproar, this is the story you’ve never heard.

In this episode, Suddi shares insights into the UK underground scene, the evolution of rave culture, his production process, and advice for upcoming electronic music producers and DJs.

Topics covered:

• The origin of Hardcore Uproar

• UK rave scene history and culture

• Together’s impact on underground dance music

• Music production workflow and creative process

• Advice for new electronic music producers

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In this episode of What’s the BPM?, we sit down with Ed Jenkins — better known as Ed Real — a name deeply woven into the fabric of UK hard dance culture.

From his early days behind the decks to working with Nukleuz Records, co-founding one of the most influential digital music platforms Trackitdown.net, and now stepping into artist management, Ed’s journey mirrors the evolution of electronic music itself.

We talk about:

•The raw energy of the UK rave and hard dance scenes

•What it was really like building Trackitdown during dance music’s digital boom

•The realities of longevity in the music industry

•Reinventing yourself when the rave ends

•And his latest chapter — Ravers to Runners, a movement helping ravers channel that same drive into running and community

This is an honest, behind-the-scenes conversation about culture, identity, burnout, reinvention, and staying connected to what you love — long after the peak years.

If you’ve ever lived for the weekend, the warehouse, or the bassline — this one’s for you.

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In Episode 27 of What’s The BPM?, Steve Woolley is joined by UK hard dance legend Paul Maddox for a deep dive into his journey through electronic music.

From the golden era of UK rave and Tidy Trax, to the evolution of his Spektre project, Paul breaks down how his sound has changed over the years, his approach to studio engineering, and what it takes to stay relevant in electronic music decades into a career.

We also explore the crossover between the UK and Australian dance music scenes, the records and moments that shaped a generation, and how underground culture continues to influence modern club music.

This episode is a must-listen for fans of hard dance, techno, trance, rave culture, and anyone interested in the real stories behind electronic music history.

What’s The BPM? — a podcast documenting the past, present, and future of dance music.

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John Course is one of the true architects of Australian dance music.

In Episode 26 of What’s The BPM, John takes us through his journey from the early club days to shaping global dance culture — including the rise of Vicious Records, the chart-topping success of Madison Avenue, and the moments that proved Australian artists could compete on the world stage.

We also dive into his years touring internationally to promote the iconic Ministry of Sound CDs, and how he’s still connecting generations today through the heritage house festivals he’s playing across Australia.

This is a must-listen episode for DJs, producers, and anyone interested in the history — and future — of Australian electronic music.

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Brisbane dance music history — straight from the source.

In this episode of What’s the BPM?, we sit down with Brisbane legend DJ Peter Mogg for a deep dive into the 1990s rave scene, early underground parties, and how Brisbane’s electronic culture was built from the ground up.

We talk Arena raves, Creation, Adventjah, and the nights that defined a generation — when flyers ruled, bass bins shook the walls, and the scene was powered by community, not clicks.

Peter reflects on his iconic 20-year radio show Crucial Cutz on 4ZZZ, its influence on local DJs, producers, and club culture, and what it was like broadcasting underground dance music long before streaming, social media, or algorithms existed.

If you lived through the rave era — or wish you had — this is a rare, first-hand account of a scene that shaped Brisbane’s electronic music identity.

Essential listening for DJs, ravers, radio heads, and anyone who cares about proper dance music culture.

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Part 2 with Hard House legend Paul Glazby is here — and this one goes DEEP.

We dive into the early 00s scene, wild club stories, iconic sets, the tunes that shaped an era, and the moments Paul has never shared publicly before. We are Joined by my good friend and dj/producer JFrantik. He really knows his hard dance history, so it was great to have him join me for this podcast.

If you’re into hard house, hard dance, UK club culture, or early rave history, this episode is a MUST-WATCH.

Paul brings raw honesty, killer insights, and ridiculous memories from the road.

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🎧 Ivan Gough Interview | TV Rock & Aussie House Music History | What’s The BPM Podcast

In this episode of What’s The BPM?, host Steve Woolley sits down with Ivan Gough — the Aussie dance music legend, producer, and DJ best known as one half of TV Rock.

We dive deep into the early days of Melbourne’s club scene, the story behind Flaunt It, how TV Rock took over the charts, collaborations with Grant Smillie, and Ivan’s evolution as a producer and solo artist.

If you’re into Aussie house music history, electronic music culture, and behind-the-scenes stories from one of Australia’s true pioneers, you’ll love this chat.

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