"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

We're very proud to announce the release of S.O.N.S' complete 7-hour vinyl set, which was recorded at 宀 for the February 2024 edition of VG+.

S.O.N.S, real name Tim, is pushing the vinyl format throught his adventurous DJ sets and his record store Junction in Seoul, South Korea. Having settled in the city more than 10 years ago, he has been part of the local electronic music community development and is currently resident DJ of the reknowned Ring club, at the heart of the Itaewon District.With several well received records under different aliases (Dj Jacuzziy, SYO...) and collaborations (Forest Witches, Giorgio Celeste & The Cobra) mostly self released on his own labels, he divides his time between making music in the studio, caring for the customers in the store, and digging compulsively for new yet unearthed music.

Live At 宀

MIX060 - S.O.N.S [Live At VG+] (首爾)

Berlin-based, British-born underground hero Christian AB takes the reigns for Crack Mix 584, with a nostalgic, groove-laden journey back to London’s notorious afterparty spot, The Boat, taken from a 2019 Sunday afternoon.

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Crack Mix 584: Christian AB

Recorded live at 宀 Club in Hong Kong in April 2023

MIX066 - Jane Fitz (倫敦) [Live at 宀] (April 2023)

@rinobxl at floresta

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Dj Rino at Floresta - Waking Life '24

"It’s meticulously organised, down to every last detail." The long-running London party series lifts the veil on promoting events, grappling with inflation and sustaining a growing community.  

This week's RA Exchange goes behind the scenes, talking to London's long-running party series Half Baked about what it takes to promote a large scale party series. The Sunday afternoon event—first conceived of by Remi Landaz and Bruno Ciaramicoli in 2009—has become known for its unusual venues, quirky aesthetic concept and affinity for minimal (some of their recurring bookings include Raresh, Mathew Johnson, Margaret Dygas and more). 

In this interview with RA's Carlos Hawthorn, Ciaramicoli reflects on their humble origins and rapid ascent in popularity, attracting thousands of people to an illegal car park in Shoreditch within months of launching their first rave. They also lift the veil on the challenges that accompany grappling with inflation and rising artist fees, building a community and navigating the intricacies of nightlife in London. Listen to the episode in full.

EX.746 Half Baked

"The first time I played for Resolute at H0l0 I had a rare and overwhelming feeling of being at home. Ever since then they have remained very close to my heart, and so I am overjoyed to be joining them for my transatlantic bookings moving forward. 

To celebrate this new chapter of our journey together, I have made a contribution to their podcast series. This live recording is from Houghton 2024, on a sunny Saturday afternoon at the Tantrum stage, with all my closest people in the front row. It was a special one and so it feels right for my Resolute family to host it.

I hope you enjoy <3
xxx"

- Bobby.

For USA, Canada and Mexico bookings please contact maria@resolutenyc.com

ReSolute Podcast 017 / Bobby. (Live from Houghton 2024)

@naominice b2b @shuraywalle

On a very sweaty n’ steamy  Sunday last summer, Shuray, Walle and Naomi came together for a spontaneous 4 hour b3b quickly locking in to the same sweet house grooves. Musical influences, pumping tunes and frienship formed perfectly, resulting in an unforgettable hot house session. Now is the time to do it again at Coppi. Let's goooo!

Naomi b2b Shuray & Walle @ coppi 16.01.2025

This mix is ​​an energetic excursion of songs from the past, highly appreciated by the audience, and from the present. Wonderful experience in this club, which always knows how to give strong emotions. with its wonderful and warm audience.  This not exactly experimental set also offers several of my productions, almost forgotten, in collaboration with J.Kitikonti and also some demos that will be released soon on Musek rec and other labels.

Francesco Farfa @ LION & LAMB 8.2.2025

Malika live from Dimensions 2024 

@strictlymalika

Malika - Live From Dimensions 24'

Hard Wax, female:pressure and granular synthesis. 

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@indigo

RA Exchange

EX.392 Electric Indigo

The weekly RA Exchange is a series of conversations with artists, labels and promoters shaping the electronic music landscape.