Fac 51 The Haçienda (better known simply as The Haçienda) was a nightclub and music venue in Manchester, England. It became most famous during the "Madchester" years of the late 1980s and early 1990s; during the 1990s it was labelled the most famous club in the world by Newsweek magazine. The Haçienda opened in 1982, and despite considerable and persistent financial troubles survived until 1997 – during much of this time the club was mainly supported by record sales from New Order. The Haçienda is associated with the rise of acid house and rave music.

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Detroit might be synonymous with techno, but it also has a rich house tradition. And Rick Wade—FKA Big Daddy Rick—is one of Detroit house's key players. Along with the likes of Keith Worthy, Theo Parrish and the late Mike Huckaby (who Wade had a lifelong friendship and friendly rivalry with), he created a hybrid sound that is both techno and house, effortlessly soulful, sculpted and glowing—and Midwest to the core. As Tajh Morris said in a retrospective review of one of his classic records, "growing up in Buchanan, Michigan, meant that Wade was much closer to Chicago than he was to Detroit."

Many of Wade's best records were released on Harmonie Park, his era-defining label that also featured plenty of work from Huckaby. Those EPs still sound fresh and timeless today, qualities that extend to Wade's RA Podcast, which features 90 minutes of smooth-as-butter house old and new. Over the years he's kept the flame burning for the smouldering sounds of Detroit house, working in sounds from younger producers like Folamour along the way. Enjoy listening to a master at work.

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RA.923 Rick Wade

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Filled in for Victor on Bears in Space Radio and decided to do the show live at Dublab Radio in Los Angeles! Chris Bowen and I had a blast that Friday night in Studio A! Hope you enjoy the jams!

Bears in Space Radio with Stacy Christine @ Dublab 04-18-2025

For the penultimate RA.1000, we take it back to the source with unreleased tapes from the private collection of Frankie Knuckles, the Godfather of House.

This is Pt.II, from 1996. The mix is provided courtesy of the Frankie Knuckles Foundation.

For RA.1000 Frankie Knuckles in full and all information on this unearthed audio, head to https://ra.co/podcast/1018 or 1000.ra.co

RA.1000 Frankie Knuckles Pt.II (1996)

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Red Richards & Maximilian Beck - I Want To Believe Part 2 (Hurukan )

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Amsterdam-based DJ and producer PARADIGM X presents his new Heat Intruder EP
on PARDON Recordings, the label run by DJ and Producer EYCEE. Known for his
genre-fluid approach- blending house, techno, and high-energy breakbeats -

PARADIGM X pushes his hybrid club vision forward across this four-track release.
The title track ‘Heat Intruder’ was inspired by a night at Garage Noord, as PARADIGM X explains: The idea came after an inspiring club night where DJs were mixing so many kinds of genres - particularly in Bar40. After the club, while biking home and standing on the ferry, I felt inspired to blend those influences myself. Especially after an extended period of solely producing house. Since I’d heard a lot of rhythmic influences that night, I experimented with adding my own twist to that energy. The nod to the iconic track ‘Partycrasher’ by DJ Chuckie became the cherry on top, tying everything together.”

The EP showcases three distinct reinterpretations: a club-driven, shape-shifting remix by EYCEE; a bouncy, percussive UK-Funky take from Kaval; and a uniquely rhythmic rework that only Styn can deliver. Together, they push the OG track into fresh territory, each offering its own bold new direction.

https://pardonrecordings.bandcamp.com/album/paradigm-x-heat-intruder-ep-par004

PARADIGM X - Heat Intruder [styn Remix]

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A very special 40th episode showcases arguably one of the best triple packs every released, especially considering it was relatively early in the timeline of mix cd history (1996). It features selections from Derrick Carter, Andrew Weatherall and Back to Basic's resident, Ralph Lawson.

We originally featured this CD in the early days of The Classic Mix CD Series, when it was recommended by Shindig's Scott Bradford as his most influential piece in his collection.

So it's fitting, that after more shouts out to use it from everyone on Facebook, that we feature all 3 discs for the 400th episode celebration. Thanks to everyone for getting involved all of the plays and positive messages.

Can me make it 500!?

Back to Basics: Cut the Crap

041 - Back to Basics 'Cut the Crap' - Andrew Weatherall / Disc 2 (1996)

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Andrew Weatherall @ The Hacienda, Manchester, U.K. 07.1993

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