Here’s a quick overview of some of the recent development on the Foundations of House project. Lots has changed, so have a read!
All tagged House
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.
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.
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”?
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.
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.
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.
Redlining: The Economics of Musical Training
Redlining might be one of the most important factors in house music's history. It may have actually created the environment that underpinned house music's genesis.
These Things Inside My Soul - In Conversation with Vince Lawrence (FoH2017)
We chat to Vince Lawrence, house pioneer and creator of the first true house track, and get his thoughts on house, religion, Comiskey park, and disco demolition.
Print The Legend: House and Yellow Journalism
The FoH blog explores the problems presented by "documentaries" and the impact of yellow journalism in popular music research.
Consulting The Architect - In Conversation with Chip-E (FoH2017)
FoH's latest interview sees us speaking with the "Architect of House", the legendary Chip-E. Highlights from the interview get into italo disco, Chip's first party experiences, and whether the LGBT community is an important as suggested by yellow journalism.
Revelations - In Conversation with Jamie Principle (FoH2017)
FoH and Jamie Principle get into a discussion of faith, gospel, sex and sexuality, and the legacy of Frankie Knuckles in Chicago, in our latest interview.
On & On - In Conversation with Jesse Saunders (FoH2017)
We chat to Jesse Saunders about the birth of house music, what the new sound meant to audiences, and how we should think about house's history.
Somethings Gotta Give — Cultural Idealism
FoH offers some personal thoughts on the connection between right-wing political climates and the stimulation of artistic endeavour in dance music history.
FoHMix - December 2016
The final FoH mix of the year and we're back in the usual territory. Some classics, some forgotten gems, and some more recent additions to the material.
FoHDiary Day 14: Someday...
FoH waves goodbye to America and somehow try to sum up the past two weeks in this baffling and wonderful country.
FoHDiary Day 13: Musical Freedom
With the field research coming to an end it's time to ask questions about what I've learned while here, and what's next for house music.