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"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.

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Two icons behind the machines. A packed RADION. True Breakfast Club atmosphere. Not much more to say - take a journey back to this sensational closing set.

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Recording of PLO Man's set at Dekmantel Festival 2023.

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PLO Man at Dekmantel Festival 2023

"I've heard things you wouldn't believe," in the words of Blade Runner, this set equals a concert piece in which conductor Simo doesn't miss a beat in a dark, celestial, breath-holding selection. 
Mixing maestro, this set is an artistic compilation to be carried through time. Those who were there know. Those who couldn't be there, can listen back to this mix and relive a momento in Simo's legacy.

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For the first time in our 25-year history, we are releasing a live solo recording by Craig Richards from the club. 

“This mix was recorded on the second of December at a Continuum party. I commenced just after five and finished at nine. The heady combination of nostalgia coupled with the past, the future and more importantly my daughter dancing next to me, resulted in a mix that I felt happy with. Historically, I have been very self-critical and have chosen not to release many mixes. Across nearly four hours this one seems to encapsulate the twenty five years of playing at fabric. In 1998 I was invited by Keith Reilly to play weekly at what was an imaginary nightclub. I had no idea that experience would continue for so many years. Playing vinyl on that sound system and mixer is highly exciting and a joy in itself. I am delighted that this has been my method of sonic communication and remain deeply grateful for my ongoing residency.” - Craig Richards


Craig will be joining us at the club on 30th March to celebrate his 25-year residency with a 25-hour Continuum party.

Event and tickets: https://ra.co/events/1801886

018 - Craig Richards - Recorded live from fabric

The Hunt Vol 1

Tracklist:
The Martian "Journey of the Martian Polar Cap"
Terrace "Seventh City"
Russ Gabriel "I Feel Alive"
Swayzak "Yardarm"
Megalon "Rotation"
La Màquina Corrupta "Fonaments"
James Ruskin "Nepte"
Sonic Insomniac "Space Dub"
Kenny Larkin "Loop 2" (Luke Slater Remix)
ANF "Mauna Kea"
333 vs FrEdex "Burst"
Break The Limits "Drums of Freedom"
Sawtooth "White Water"
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This Side Up "Trance"
Eversines "Updown Dub"
Da Kine "Ganja Mist part 2"
Palms Trax "Lost Control"
Aphex Twin "Soundlab 20"

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