A combination of FoH resources and a wider group of researchers has generated some exciting outputs - namely a huge collection of resources available to all.
Sonic Identity, House Music and Heritage
A quick preview of a newly released book containing a brand new chapter on house music. The chapter, called ‘House music, Chicago and the uncomfortable heritage of racial segregation’ explores the socioeconomic drivers that underpinned house music’s creation.
NEWS: Back Together – 'A Refreshed Foundations of House'
Here’s a quick overview of some of the recent development on the Foundations of House project. Lots has changed, so have a read!
NEWS: 'Sampling the Sacred in House Music' Released
A short piece to announce and offer downloads to a newly published short-form article from the Foundations of House project, courtesy of Norient Space.
Stonewall50: The Things We Forgot
Hadley Stewart questions what still needs to be done in the wake of Stonewall. 50 years after the riots, where do we still need to improve? And what problems face the LGBTQ+ community?
In Memoriam 3. Places
In the final instalment of the In Memoriam mini-series, we tackle the difficult topic of heritage and place. Using the example of the recent destruction of the Paradise Garage, we ask how we should remember sites.
Orchestrating History: Selling The Canon
Something is seriously wrong in dance music. We’ve lost ownership. We’ve sold it for cheap buck, and lost our links to our historic past through inappropriate performance and insincere interpretation. Orchestras are to blame.
Songs and Beats and Rhythms - In Conversation with DJ Spen (FoH2018)
Foundations of House jumps deep into conversation with DJ Spen. He brings back the joy and energy of original disco. Spen talks working with Susu Bobien, updating disco classics, and his work with Jasper Street Co.
Streams of Intimacy: The Problem with Boiler Room
We need to talk about the Boiler Room? Is it just posturing twenty-somethings? Or is there something deeper at play in the internets strange obsession with club voyeurism?
NEWS: '...And House Music Was Born' Released
A short annoucement and link to the latest research output from the Foundations of House project, published in Popular Music and Society.
In Memoriam 2. Records
The second of three posts exploring how we remember. Just how should we deal with record collections? Are they public property? Who owns legacy?
Sampling The Sacred: The Adhan Controversy
The recent controversy stirred up by Solomun’s use of the Adhan during a DJ set in Turin is dissected, and questions are asked about “sampling” and the sacred.
The Trouble with Tribal: An Argument for Afro-House
We need to address issues in our past. Dance music believes itself egalitarian. But can we really say that when we’re making “tribal house”?
In Memoriam 1. People
The first of three posts that explores the connection between commemoration and memory in dance music culture. How should we best commemorate house music and disco’s lost heroes?
Through The Looking Glass - In Conversation with David DePino (FoH2018)
Foundations of House chew the fat with David DePino, Paradise Garage DJ. Memories of Larry Levan, New York, and some tips on how to be a great DJ.
Temporary Autonomous Zones: Post-Mortem
In this post Jack McNeill shares his rationale and thoughts behind his Temporary Autonomous Zones installation/event, and where the line between event and reflection really lies.
DJing Queer: Review
After a somewhat disastrous set the other night, I thought I'd share with you what was originally planned. Includes a full AV feed of the planned show.
Temporary Autonomous Zones: DJing Queer
Exploring the idea of DJing a queer identity in conjunction with the Temporary Autonomous Zones installation curated by Oren.
Feel The Music - In Conversation with Kevin Hedge (FoH2017)
The latest post sees us chatting with Kevin Hedge of Blaze on the importance of vocalists in house music, and a reassessment of disco's place in the historical narrative.
House Music: A Historian's Perspective
Historian Dan Johnson shares his thoughts on how we might learn to question and trust the history of house music once more.