In this episode of What’s the BPM, we sit down with the one and only Paul Glazby – a true icon of the UK hard house scene.

We dive deep into:

• His journey from the underground clubs of the UK to the sunny shores of the Gold Coast, Australia

• The full story of his legendary DJ career

• Behind the scenes of running his influential record label, Vicious Circle Recordings

• The evolution of dance music and what’s next for Glazby

Whether you’re a longtime fan or just discovering his music, this episode is packed with stories, insights, and untold moments from one of the most respected names in the game.

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In this episode of the What’s The BPM Podcast, we sit down with none other than Uncle Dugs — a true UK jungle legend, broadcaster, and touring DJ.

From the raw energy of pirate radio to the mainstream airwaves of Rinse FM, Uncle Dugs shares his journey through the golden era of jungle, the evolution of rave culture, and what it’s like to go from underground selector to a global touring DJ.

We talk:

•The rise and fall (and rise again) of pirate radio

•How jungle, drum & bass, and rave culture shaped the UK

•The transition to legal radio

•Touring with celebrity acts & taking jungle worldwide

•His passion for preserving jungle culture and pushing it forward

Whether you’re a raver from back in the day or just discovering jungle music, this episode is packed with stories, laughs, and proper history. 💥

🔊 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more interviews with legends of the scene.

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🎧 WHAT’S THE BPM PODCAST | DJ THIEF (Brisbane OG)

Welcome to a very special episode of the What’s The BPM Podcast! In this one, we sit down with Brisbane legend DJ Thief — a pioneer of the city’s underground music scene and a foundational figure in Australian DJ culture.

We dive deep into his career, early influences, and the evolution of the DJ scene in Brisbane and beyond. From pirate radio days to vinyl culture, raves, and record stores — this is a rich slice of music history straight from someone who lived and shaped it.

Thief is not only a walking archive of the culture — he’s also a funny guy and a great sport, and this convo is full of laughs, honest moments, and rare insights.

Whether you’re a seasoned selector, crate digger, or just curious about the roots of the scene, this episode is packed with stories, knowledge, and inspiration.

🔊 Topics Covered:

• DJ Thief’s early days & influences

• The golden era of Brisbane’s rave scene

• The evolution of DJ culture in Australia

• His contributions to community, music, and radio

• The state of the scene today

📲 Connect with DJ Thief:

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579899208587&sk=photos

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thief_has_arrived/

• SoundCloud / MixCloud: DJ Thief on SoundCloud

• MixCloud: DJ Thief – System Shutdown / Live sets

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#DJThief #WhatsTheBPM #BrisbaneMusic #DJCulture #AustralianHipHop #Turntablism #VinylCulture #ElectronicMusicHistory

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Kid Kenobi joins us on What’s the BPM? to talk about his journey through the evolution of DJ culture, breakbeat’s golden era, and how he’s stayed relevant in the ever-changing music scene. From vinyl beginnings to festival stages, this one’s for the heads.

Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations with the world’s most iconic DJs.

PLUR

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#KidKenobi #WhatsTheBPM #DJPodcast #Breakbeat #ElectronicMusic #DJLife #AussieDJ #MusicPodcast #VinylToDigital

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In this episode of What’s the BPM, we explore:

- Pee Wee’s early beginnings in a musical family

- The underground rave scene in the '90s

- Iconic festival sets and global tours

- His work in music production, film, and Olympic ceremonies

- The evolution of DJ culture and where it’s headed

Whether you're a die-hard fan, aspiring DJ, or dance music historian — this episode is packed with untold stories and golden insights from a true pioneer.

Check out the socials here >

Instagram: [@peeweeferris](https://www.instagram.com/peeweeferris)

Website: [peeweeferris.com](http://peeweeferris.com)

Instagram: [@whatsthebpm](https://www.instagram.com/whatsthebpm)

TikTok: [@whatsthebpm](https://www.tiktok.com/@whatsthebpm)

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This one was so much fun!

Jonny Sonic from the Potbellez, Multiple award winning artist, multiple platinum and gold records.

A great talker, a great story teller, so many anthems, so much history.

Legend!

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Check out > Link iconJONNY SONIC EPKwww.jonnysonic.club

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Episode 16 features the Brisbane female icon, Dj Jen-e.

Jenny has played at almost every major rave, club and festival in Aus from the early 90s to the present day. She has a distinct bouncy pumping sound that is recognisable regardless of the genre or tempo she is playing. She is a true local favourite, so it was a pleasure to sit and chat about her music career.

Thanks for listening

PLUR

Check out her instagram page here > https://www.instagram.com/djjen_e__/

Check out her Soundcloud mixes here > https://soundcloud.com/djjen_e?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

Check out this cool documentary that we spoke about on the podcast, sneaky little clip of Jen e in action here > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfwOKccOIkA

Please throw the official What's The BPM YouTube channel a subscribe here > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9RirxK2kRM&t=1866s

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2025 lets go!!!

EP 15 features one of Australia's greatest dj's - Mark Dynamix.

Mark has a huge history within the Aussie scene, from Raves to Festivals to Clubs, he has done it all.

Mark has produced multiple best selling mix compilations, hosted radio shows, toured all over Aus and the world and produced many club hits in the studio.

He walks us through the full story of his journey in the scene in this podcast.

It was my pleasure to yet again meet one of my heroes in the flesh and what gentleman he was!

PLUR

Check out Mark's music here > https://open.spotify.com/artist/0iR8ZKA7y4sAiYtX64kRlA

Check out Mark's YouTube channel here > https://www.youtube.com/@MarkDynamix

Check out Mark's Instagram here > https://www.instagram.com/markdynamix/

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Welcome back to another episode of What's The BPM?

This episode features the world famous dj and producer 'Tall Paul Newman'

During the show we talk about Paul's early days as a kid in London. The inception of Turnmills Nightclub. We also chat about Paul's insane touring and dj schedule that inevitably took a toll on his mental and physical health. Nowadays his recent touring calendar is not as chaotic but the shows are still as big as ever.

I learnt so much recording this one, I hope you guys will too!

Thanks once again for giving me your time.

Steve.

PLUR

check out Paul's Instagram here > https://www.instagram.com/dj1tallpaul/

https://www.instagram.com/originalravers/

https://www.instagram.com/phree_d_recordings/

Check out Paul's music on his YouTube channel here > https://www.youtube.com/@DJTallPaul

Check out Paul's Spotify here > https://open.spotify.com/artist/0RXgSe2pCSZ6DJitqJZ6nt

Don't forget to give us a 5 Star Review on the podcast platform that you use.

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Welcome back for another episode featuring the talented Australian Dj, Phil Smart. Phil has been involved in the Australian scene since its inception and has played a major role in creating some of best parties and club nights in the Country.

In this podcast we cover Phil's story from the early days of raves and clubbing in Sydney, to the recent club events and chill out sets he plays sometimes today.

Sitting and chatting to with Phil was a real treat and i'm grateful he took the time to sit with me and tell his story, I look forward to checking out some of his gigs in the future.

Respect!

Check out some of the links below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvAMj8VRRLo&t=1727s

https://soundcloud.com/philsmart

https://www.instagram.com/dj_philsmart/

Check out the podcast page here > https://www.instagram.com/whats_the_bpm/

PLUR

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Batten down the Hatches. There's a Hurricane coming!!!!!

Yesssssssss team! This episode is with the multiple Muay Thai and Boxing Champion Paul Briggs. Many of you might not know that Paul is also known as Dj Hurricane. Paul explains how he got into the rave scene and how he learnt to mix at the B Boy All Stars clothing shop in the Valley. He walks us through the ups and downs of being a professional fighter and a hardcore raver and Dj. He's lived a wild life but survived to tell the tail!

Once again, thank you all the support team!

PLUR

check out some of Paul's highlight reels here > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gh7yd9HJIPA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=au1ku1Ah7ZQ&t=82s

check out his Instagram page here > https://www.instagram.com/paulbriggs_theartofboxing/

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This podcast features an international guest, Ben Woods AKA Ben Lost. Ben has one of the most fascinating careers in the UK Dance Music scene, from working in a local music shop to working for one of the most influencial record labels in the world (Hooj Tunes)

We learn about the beginnings of 'Lost Language' where nearly every release sold thousands of copies to the challenging time the whole industry faced when illegal mp3 downloading basically ended Vinyl sales.

Ben had an international Dj career off the back of all the work he did for the labels, he recently he played at the massive trance festival 'Luminosity' and is still gigging regularly to this day.

I really enjoyed this interview Ben was a top guy and I could have listened to him tell stories for hours.

PLUR

Check out Bens Instagram here > https://www.instagram.com/_ben_lost_/

Check out the live dj mix recorded at the Luminosity Festival here > https://soundcloud.com/luminosityevents-1/ben-lost-lost-language

Check out the podcast instagram page here > https://www.instagram.com/whats_the_bpm/

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This Episode features Noel Burgess.

Noel was a founder of one of the first live Electronic bands in Australia (Vision Four 5). He talks us through the bands inception, tours of Australia, self funded record releases to getting signed to the majors.

I won't spoil the Podcast but i'll say the chances are you have listened to Noels productions 100's times without even knowing, over the years he has been prolific in the studio and behind the scenes of the Aussie music business.

If you are a dance music fan, you must check out his YouTube channel linked below, it has some of the best old skool footage online.

Thanks for all the downloads team!

PLUR

https://www.youtube.com/@visionfour5

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Another international interview this episode, featuring the super talented, super passionate, Super Progressive Journalist William Noglows.

Will is seriously one of the most stoked up and passionate guys in the dance music scene, he was so fun and interesting to talk to!

In this Podcast we discover how 'Super Progressive' was born and the story behind Will's passion and drive to create this type of content and also where he plans to take it in the future.

Enjoy this one team and remember PLUR

Check out Will's Instagram here > https://www.instagram.com/superprogressive/

Check out Will's Youtube channel here > https://www.youtube.com/@SuperProgressive

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Check out my personal page here > https://www.instagram.com/steve_woolley/

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Episode 8 and we are chatting to one of my personal Dj heroes, originally from Melbourne but moved to the UK to work for Dave Seaman at Stress records. Since that move, Anthony has risen through the ranks of underground house music djs. He's released multiple mix compilation CD's, toured all over the world and produced one of the biggest dance music anthems of all time. (Freefall - Skydive)

His Facebook lock down live streams went into the millions of views and he currently has a calender of gigs booked in for this year as long as your arm!

If he ever comes to your city, definitely check him out!

Enjoy this one team, With the living legend..... Anthony Pappa

check out Anthony's instagram here > https://www.instagram.com/pappa.anthony/

Check out Anthony's Facebook page here > https://www.facebook.com/AnthonyPappaDJ

This is the Pioneer video we talked about during the podcast > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTrHiAbgks8

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Please follow my personal Instagram page here > https://www.instagram.com/steve_woolley/

Please give us a 5 Star review on your podcast platform that you listen on.

PLUR

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The first in the series of bonus shows called Naughty Noughties, these bonus shows will feature guys who in the local or national scene were popular or cut their teeth in the 2000's.

Rich is one of these guys, his Dj skills lead to gigs on local shows and national radio shows such as JJJ's mix up. He then began a studio career that boomed imediately and this lead to more gigs including international tours that we cover in this podcast.

Be sure to check out Rich's music on Beatport here > https://www.beatport.com/artist/rich-curtis/161317

check out his Instagram here > https://www.instagram.com/richcurtisdj/

check out the podcast Instagram here > https://www.instagram.com/whats_the_bpm/

Check out my personal page here > https://www.instagram.com/steve_woolley/

Thanks for all the support team

We continue......

PLUR

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Welcome back team, this episode features another of the original elite Australian Dj's, Abel Toro.

Abel has done it all from promoting, dj'ing, Producing and touring.

We cover It all in this podcast.

Thanks for listening.

PLUR

Please check out Abel's socials here > https://www.instagram.com/dj.abeltoro/

Check his website here > https://abeltoro.com.au/

Check out this live set here > https://www.mixcloud.com/abeleltoro/mos-testament-dj-abel-11-june-2021/

also check out my Instagram here > https://www.instagram.com/steve_woolley/

Finally the podcast page here > https://www.instagram.com/whats_the_bpm/

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Welcome to another story time EP, this one tells the story of Anthony Pappa and how he got me a tune I had been searching for years for.

Stay Safe Team

PLUR

This is the record I had been searching for > Zee - Dreamtime (Quivver mix) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wXshlQdmxY0

This is one of the Quivver tunes he played at The Met on the first promotion we did with him - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hp4VN1JpRx0

Unfortunately it looks like his Facebook live lockdown mixes have been taken down, if anyone can link me to any i'll add them to this later.

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This Episode features one of Australia's biggest dance music professionals, from Djing to Producing music to running some of the biggest festivals in the world.

Mark tells us about his first dj gig in Brisbane, how he grew his career and started his own clubs and record labels. Mark tells us some funny stories from the old days, we discuss some of the festivals he's ran over the years and also his latest creative project 'Two Tribes Records'

Please check out Marks latest music here > https://www.beatport.com/artist/mark-james-au/713016

Marks Instagram here > https://www.instagram.com/markjamesdj/

For a full artist bio click here > https://ra.co/dj/markjames/biography

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PLUR

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Viv Craske is the former editor of mixmag and Ministry magazine (Ministry of sound magazine)

Viv tells us about his early clubbing days to running one of the biggest dance music publications in the world, we cover the dis, music and cover mount cds from that golden era. Viv has recently launched his own music project and has already been signed to two of the best labels out there.

Check his Soundcloud here > https://soundcloud.com/snubbelrisk

Make sure to give us a 5 star review on your podcast platform (Spotify/Apple etc) and check out the instagram page here > https://www.instagram.com/whats_the_bpm/

PLUR

Wool

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