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.
All tagged Music or God?
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.
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 2: One Nation Under God
The second instalment of the foundation of house research diary asks why religion is so prevalent in the USA, and how that intersects with house music.
Smoke & Mirrors - Retconning Religion
Is a dance floor a church? Is a DJ a priest? And is house something that is free for anyone to use? Or does it belong to the realm of otherness?
Danny Rampling's Love Groove Dance Party
A quick examination of the sleeve notes to Danny Rampling's Love Groove Dance Party mix compilations offers some interesting insights.
Steve D'Acquisto
A beautiful quote from Steve D'acquisto featured in Bill Brewster and Frank Broughton's latest book "The Record Players".
Son Of God - Sasha (1994)
See the vintage Mixmag cover from 1994 that caused so much outcry. What was all the fuss about? It's not as if they're saying he's jesus. Oh. Yes they are.
Energy Flash - In Conversation with Simon Reynolds: Highlights (FoH 2016)
Highlights from our exclusive interview with Simon Reynolds, author of Energy Flash and Retromania. A fascinating chat about house, civil rights and cities.
Do You Believe? — Thematic Analysis
A discussion of the theme of belief in Chicago house music and New York garage. Where does it come from and what does it mean for the people who dance to house?
The Problem Of Intention
Mixing Chicago house music and religion causes researchers difficulty when it comes to deciphering the clues DJs left in their songs. What does it all mean?
Oh come all ye faithful - Jamie Principle (1988)
Read Jamie Principle's 1988 interview where he discusses Chicago house music, sex, gospel, church, and how he rose to be an unusual star in the house scene.
Jocelyn Brown - Believe (Live PA)
What would Chicago house music be without a diva? Watch Jocelyn Brown perform her classic house track "Believe" live (from 2007 Toronto).
Testament of House Vol.1
There are some strange releases in the world of Chicago house music. None so strange as this! Did you know the house DJ's Knee Deep released a bible in 2003?
Frankie Knuckles Mural
The Godfather of House is not forgotten. View images of the commemorative mural to Chicago House legend Frankie Knuckles and read about it's future.
Promised Land 12th Birthday Flyer
See the latest Promised Land flyer for the classic Chicago house music event and read our quick analysis of the design and iconography used.