"Devotion is the main aim—to try to encourage commitment in people." The fabric resident and Houghton festival founder discusses his love of the crowd, DJing and more.

Craig Richards, arguably one of UK dance music's most respected DJs, is normally averse to the spotlight. But the multi-hyphenate artist and fabric resident has played the London institution every Saturday for nearly two decades, DJing alongside fellow household names like Ricardo Villalobos and Nicolas Lutz. Over the years, Richards has profoundly shaped the canon that's defined the space and its programming week in and week out.

He’s keenly attuned to other DJs and the flow of a night, and he's not indebted to one particular style or genre. In a Resident Advisor feature from 2019, Ray Philp described his sound as "intergalactic space metal" that goes far beyond techno, house or electro, instead interplaying classics with deep, headsy tunes that he tirelessly seeks out every week.

In this interview with RA's European deputy editor Carlos Hawthorn, Richards talks about what makes a good record, and the DJ's role as a bridge between the past and present. He also discusses his endeavours beyond the booth—most notably the idyllic festival he started in 2017, Houghton, which is set in the English countryside—and his passion for painting and cross-disciplinary creativity. Listen to the episode in full.

EX.671 Craig Richards

The doyenne of minimal reflects on Perlon, forgotten classics and the tracks that never leave her record bag in this live edition of Playing Favourites at Dimensions Festival.

Following the minimal boom of the '00s and early '10s, the sound has in more recent years flourished quietly in the smaller corners of certain scenes. It certainly, as some people like to claim, never died. In fact, if you were to discuss this with Sonja Moonear, the Swiss DJ would argue that the genre is as popular as ever.

Much like the other artists in the upper echelons of the scene—Zip, Raresh, Nicolas Lutz—Moonear made a name for herself by DJing rather than making music. She cut her teeth in Geneva as a resident at its key club at the time, Weetamix. Perlon label head Zip was a regular guest and, as Moonear recounts, he invited her to play in Berlin after she warmed up for him a few times. Moonear is now an in-demand DJ in her own right, with a style that takes in a broad cross-section of house, techno and minimal.

Recorded at last summer's Dimensions Festival, this edition of Playing Favourites sees Moonear select some of her favourite '90s and early '00s minimal classics and the records that never leave her record bag. She's truly obsessed with music and finding rare grooves, and her enthusiasm shines through. In between playing tracks, she talks about the squat scene in Geneva and how she spends hours preparing her bag every week. She reminisces about the first time she put her hand on a turntable; her transition away from the piano as an adolescent; and her primary goal in her career, which is "purely to enjoy herself."

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EX.756 Sonja Moonear

We are excited to share a live set recorded from Club Colette in Birmingham, UK. After our recent takeover at the venue in March, we captured the sounds from Co founder and residents Mark Birch & Josh Birch.

Listen back to the brothers 2 hour mix as they opened the nigh for Ray Mono, Josh Guest, and Elliott Rankin.

- DBKA135 -

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DBKA135 - Mark Birch B2B Josh Birch [LIVE @ Club Colette, Birmingham]

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Ted Amber - Boomerang

For our 138th Podcast, we welcome Pe.trecere to the series. 

pe.trecere — a name that translates to “party” in Romanian — is both a playful twist on words and a meaningful nod to cultural heritage. More than just a name, it reflects a clear intention: to bring people together through music and celebration 

His sets are a well curated journey through the diverse shades of minimal music — from deep, hypnotic rhythms to unexpected textures that keep the dancefloor engaged. Known for creating dynamic and unpredictable musical narratives, pe.trecere brings a fresh perspective to every set. 

A familiar presence in the Midlands underground scene, pe.trecere is also the founder of Musik Lab, a platform that supports local talent and underground culture. Whether behind the decks or behind the scenes, his passion for community and music grows every time he gets involved in a new project. 

With strong ties to both his Romanian heritage and the UK’s thriving electronic scene, pe.trecere continues to build a unique musical identity — one groove at a time.

- DBKA138 -

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DBKA138- Pe.trecere

Dj Wigsplitta - Dubstep set recorded live @ Dubstep Digbeth, Suki10c, Birmingham, UK on 6th June 2025

Dj Wigsplitta - DUBSTEP DIGBETH 6TH JUNE 2025

Introducing a world’s first: Dubøka Records x High Grade Club

We’ve teamed up with worldwide recognised 'The Highgrade Club' to bring you a USB loaded with 60+ tracks for the dance floor including never heard before cuts, unreleased gems & exclusive digital access to their highly sought out vinyl-only collection.

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Unreleased Dubøka [DUB001] SAMPLER

**Emotions Vol. 2** is a deeper dive into the sacred textures of soul, memory, and movement.

Curated with precision and presence by **Raza Sole**, this mix explores the space between worlds — where cinematic downtempo meets tribal dreamscapes, and emotion moves through sound like breath through silence.

Expect layered percussion, ancestral echoes, and ambient emotion designed for healing, reflection, and embodied dance.

🎧 Genres: Ambient Downtempo, Cinematic Soul, Organic Tribal, Ethereal Electronica

✨ Perfect for:
– Inner journeys  
– Breathwork or massage  
– Conscious chill spaces  
– Emotional dance  
– Plant medicine & somatic sessions

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Raza Sole – Emotions Vol. 2 | Deep Cinematic Soul & Tribal Dreamscapes

Pe.trecere - Division [Snippet]

Goetic-Powerpuff

Romanian gypsy song recycled and recorded live at Marosvasarhelyi Radio on 28th of April 2013. Szasz Csaba - guitar, Marius Pop - cajon, Koszika - voice, Cristina Laszlo - backing vocals
Recording: Kacsó Tibor jr.

The lyrics translate to something like:

If you say you love me
why won't you stay and talk to me?
you'd forgotten your word
you'd broken your vow

you'd forgotten your word
you'd broken your vow
you'd forgotten so quickly
how many longing feelings we shared

chorus: come, come honey
come, don't stand there anymore
come, come honey
you are my life  (this translation is so not doing any justice to the beautiful words there are actually sung, i feel like butchering the true meaning :))

have you had taken my longing too
you'd end up bitter
you'd roam endless, heavy roads
you'd long for my embrace

you'd roam endless, heavy roads
you'd long for my embrace
you'd have no taste for food
and to drink, only bitter tears

chorus: 

from an ambitious sturdy birdy
may you tranform in a gentle cuckoo (?)
and may you sing on blue nights
at my house's window

and may you sit at my gate
and then, honey, i might forgive you
because love doesnt forgive
that's how life goes in a village.

Koszika & The Hotshots - Hai neicuta (lautareasca veche) - live

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Pe.trecere - Division [Snippet]

Pe.Trecere

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