A short annoucement and link to the latest research output from the Foundations of House project, published in Popular Music and Society.
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Feel The Music - In Conversation with Kevin Hedge (FoH2017)
The latest post sees us chatting with Kevin Hedge of Blaze on the importance of vocalists in house music, and a reassessment of disco's place in the historical narrative.
FoHDiary Day 14: Someday...
FoH waves goodbye to America and somehow try to sum up the past two weeks in this baffling and wonderful country.
Danny Rampling's Love Groove Dance Party
A quick examination of the sleeve notes to Danny Rampling's Love Groove Dance Party mix compilations offers some interesting insights.
Dancing In Outer Space - In Conversation with Bill Brewster (FoH2016)
An exclusive interview with DJ Bill Brewster sees us boarding a space rocket in search of heaven, and delving into LGBT house music history via Grindr.
FoH2016 - October Mix
The second instalment of FoHMix gets into even funkier melodic territory. Including cuts from Mark Picchiotti, Brian Tappert, and Kenny Bobien.
FoH2016 - September Mix
This first of many new regular mixes see's FoH get stuck into NYC garage and that mid-90s sound. Gospel vocals, pianos, organs and clapping EVERYWHERE.
Joe Smooth's Promised Land
Read our quick roundup of the ideas that Joe Smooth's Promised Land evokes. Watch the rare original video and check out the early sleeve artwork.
Balearic Iconoclast - In Conversation with Apiento (FoH2016)
Read the next in our series of exclusive interviews. This time we chat to Apiento of Test Pressing about Ibiza, spirituality, the 1980s, and ecstasy.
Energy Flash - In Conversation with Simon Reynolds: Highlights (FoH 2016)
Highlights from our exclusive interview with Simon Reynolds, author of Energy Flash and Retromania. A fascinating chat about house, civil rights and cities.
House Music & Spirituality Mix Pt.2
Part 2 of Foundations of House's special DJ mix exploring ideas of gospel tonalities, spirituality and belief in classic 90s house music.
House Music & Spirituality Mix Pt.1
Hear a special DJ mix from Foundations of House focusing on classic 1980s Chicago house music focusing on themes of spirituality and freedom.
Promised Land 12th Birthday Flyer
See the latest Promised Land flyer for the classic Chicago house music event and read our quick analysis of the design and iconography used.