Most people dread the thought of starting their Monday morning by going through a raft of small print. Of course, we at Ears To The House sometimes like the prospect, especially if we think...
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Frankie Knuckles thought Trax were “barnacles” – so this is awkward…
It’s not unusual for people’s memories to change as they get older. This is often to do with changes to the brain as people age, and is not necessarily a sign of something like...
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A DJ almost did a Tommy Lee to promote a new release…
As far as a promotional strategy goes, Ears To The House remains to be convinced of this one – but here goes. On Thursday this week, Tommy Lee of Mötley Crüe fame decided to...
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Resident Advisor reviewed Beyoncé – and a ruckus followed!
It’s a never ending subject of curiosity why debates go down different roads on different social networks. Such an example happened this week when Kiana Mickels posted a review on Resident Advisor of Beyoncé...
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Richie Hawtin spoke to Mixmag about “nu-techno” – or did he?
Whenever you find a quote floating about on social media and you see it attributed to a certain person, do not immediately believe it. Be especially wary if the source of the quote –...
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The Saturday Recap: 13th August 2022
So that’s another week over and done with. Welcome to the weekend! Normal service resumes tomorrow. Right now, let’s quickly recap some of what’s been on Ears To The House during the week… MDL Beast and...
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From accountant to DJ: John Summit’s curious rise to fame
John Summit is one of those characters in the house music world today whom Ears To The House can’t quite decipher. On the one hand, he is probably one of the busiest touring DJs...
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MDL Beast: What price to turn a blind eye to human rights?
Last year, Ears To The House was one of very few outlets to pay any real attention to the goings-on at MDL Beast. The festival in Dubai is paid for by the government of...
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DJs Playing Badly – 12th August 2022
Starting from today and featuring every single Friday, we introduce a new column to Ears To The House called DJs Playing Badly. Each week, this column will seek out the worst of the worst...
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Spotify are going into ticket trade – guess who’s not happy?
Imagine that you run a business which was repeatedly cited as having saved an entire industry, yet your own company had never made a single penny of profit in its entire 17 years of...
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Should Guy Gerber perform at Swiss festival next month?
These are unusual times in the world of Guy Gerber. Back in June, he was accused by Mavi De Mars of rape – he strongly denies the accusation. Island Hospitality Group subsequently announced his...
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So what’s next for the Defected and Detroit love-in, then?
By the time you read this article, the cleanup will be well underway at The Garden in Tisno. Why? Because Defected Croatia finished up back on Tuesday after six days and the huge logistical...
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Louie Vega and a Wet Deck – insert your own joke here…
Louie Vega has been in the house music business for some 35 years now – and by that, we very much mean in the business. Sources who know Vega describe him as a man...
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Will cost of living crisis result in a new boom for illegal raves?
Inflation in the UK is currently running at over 9%, and the Bank of England predicts this could rise as high as 13% in the coming months. Interest rates are rising, food costs are...
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Cost of living crisis worse than Covid, says Sacha Lord…
Was Covid-19 the worst thing ever to happen in to hospitality in the history of the world ever? Judging by the screams eminating from certain quarters during the pandemic, one might be forgiven for...
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The rising DJ with an OnlyFans obsession…
A few weeks ago, Ears To The House brought you news of a DJ with less than enlightened views on the issue of birth control. Since the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade...
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