DJ and producer, Terry Farley heads back to the 'second summer of love' and celebrates some of the biggest Acid House tracks, 25 years on.

Along with Andrew Weatherall, the duo started the now notorious Boy's Own fanzine in 1986, which commented on the slang, the parties, the tunes and the humour of the acid house days, and which also lead to the creation of the label Junior Boys Own. This imprint specialised in dance music and put out records by Orbital and Dig Your Own Hole by The Chemical Brothers, which celebrates 15 years this year.

Terry began making productions with Andy Weatherall, Hugo Nicholson and Pete Heller under the name Bocca Juniors. He later teamed up with Pete Heller and has gone on to re-mix many of the world's leading artists and singers: everyone from U2 to New Order; to the Happy Mondays and Primal Scream at the height of Balearica. He has also produced Kylie Minogue, The Farm and M People.



Terry Farley 25 years of acid house - 6 music BBC

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About the CD:
So this came out of the blue in 2000 and was a new mix compilation that gained a lot of fans not just from its unique theme (what's not to like!) and retro artwork which stood out on the shelves. Not only that but the music was damn good too. Dimitri from Paris delivers a driving soulful collection which had its own unique flavour and was perfect for nights out, driving, after parties and whatever else. Shout out to Just Lance in Dubai for reminding us about this one!

Play it loud, share the mix and enjoy!

032 - A Night at the Playboy Mansion mixed by Dimitri from Paris (2000)

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Shout out to Francesco from Milan for the share on this one!

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134 - Journeys by DJ - After Hours Vol.2 (1997)

Here is the live set from the Chicago family coming home DJ SNEAK, DERRICK CARTER & MARK FARINA play live at smart bar Chicago 

DJ SNEAK  x Mark Farina x Derrick Carter at Heroes of House Metro Pt. 2 & 3

Recorded at Stonebridge/Glastonbury on June 29th 2025.

GLASTONBURY STONEBRIDGE 29.06.25 (greg wilson live mix)

DJ Pierre @ Hard Times, Bel-Air Huddersfield [Out Of Order] (1994.02.26)

1. [000] 51 Days - Tracktion
2. [008] Paperclip People - Throw (Tramaine - Fall Down (Spirit Of Love) (A Cappella Vocal))
3. [011] Robert Armani - Ambulance
4. [015] Rhythm Factor – You Bring Me Joy
5. [020] Dj Pierre - Feel The Rhythm
6. [025] ID funky music, sing it, feel it
7. [029] Kristine W - Feel What You Want (Kerri Chandler Remix)
8. [033] D.J. Pierre - Muzik (The Siren Mix)
9. [037] ID
10. [040] Ron Trent - Altered States (Original Mix)
11. [047] The Nightwriters - Let The Music (Use You) (Club Mix)
12. [049] Rhythim Is Rhythim - The Dance (Living Room Mix)
13. [054] Fingers Inc - Can You Feel It
14. [058] Danell Dixon - Hallellujia (Kik Da Bass Mix)
15. [069] Todd Terry - Jumpin' (Tee's Unreleased Mix)
16. [071] D.J. Pierre Presents Spank-Spank - I Believe
17. [079] Danell Dixon - Dance Dance (DJ Pierre Wild Patch Mix)
18. [087] X Fade - Good & Plenty Love (Roy Believer's Dub)
19. [090] DJ Pierre feat. Lavette - Muzik Set You Free (Wild Pitch)
20. [097] Happy Clappers - I believe
21. [103] ID join hands yeah yeah
22. [107] ID
23. [111] ID [inaudible]
24. [115] ID [inaudible]
25. [117] Earth People - Reach Up To Mars


DJ Pierre @ Hard Times, Bel-Air Huddersfield [Out Of Order] 1994

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Manuel Costela & Sauco - Are We Ready (original mix)

A Beautiful Design

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246 - Lazy Dog Volume 2 mixed by Ben Watt (2001)

DJ Sneak

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About this CD:
I first discovered what Lazy Dog was all about when tuning into one of Danny Rampling's many Love Groove Dance Party saturday night shows on Radio 1. The deep sounding, sexier and feel good vibes got me interested and I always remember having it taped to cassette on my train trip down to live in London in 2001. When I arrived, I picked up the double disc from a Virgin Megastore on Kings Road and it's soundtrack went onto be the anthem of my year.

Ben Watt & Jay Hannan Present: Lazy Dog [Disc 1]

708 - Lazy Dog mixed by Ben Watt - Disc 1 (2000)

Hey, Gareth here, I'm a graphic designer who start designing for clubs, parties, and labels in the late 90s. Back then, mix CDs were the holy grail of both design and music. I loved them.

But I wasn't the only one, mix cds were the soundtracks of our nights, our days, our afterparties and lives, for everyone. Yet in today's internet age, the art form has been lost (or just changed) to 2-3 hour online mixes and streaming videos, which just don't create the same magic your CD collection did. Just 60 minutes of music and incredible artwork.

The Classic Mix CD Series celebrates these discs, their soundtrack, their box art and your memories. We hope you enjoy it.

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About Gareth:
Digital creative type, gamer, music lover and occasional DJ. Currently living between Dubai & Seoul after setting sail from Sunderland in 2010. As a young designer, club and music culture was the driving force for his work, producing artwork for local club nights and record labels in the North East of England. In particular, DJ mix cds and their packaging were always his 'holy grail of design', especially those from Renaissance, Global Underground and Good Looking Records. It's a pleasure to share these discs back with people and they still influence our tastes to this day. 

For any CD recommendations, bookings, mixes or feedback you can catch me as @asapgareth on Instagram. Or you can check our my design work at www.acid.works