From Soho lofts to Newark ballrooms, NYC/NJ garage fused gospel vocals, dub tricks, and 808 thump into the deep-house blueprint. Larry Levan, Tony Humphries, and their dance-floor “churches” turned survival into soulful celebration—and their echo still pulses through every piano-house drop today. Dive in? 🔗

Chicago’s 303 squelch hit Ibiza’s sunsets, crossed the Channel, and—fuelled by ecstasy, smiley tees, and Thatcher-era angst—erupted into Britain’s warehouse-rave revolution. From Phuture’s “Acid Tracks” to Shoom’s Lucozade-soaked dance floor, this post traces how DIY gear, Balearic vibes, and rebel youth turned acid house into a national heartbeat. Ready to ride the wibbly-wobbly wave? 🔗

House music was born in the underground, shaped by disco’s downfall and Chicago’s club scene. From Frankie Knuckles’ seamless mixes to the hypnotic beats of the TR-909, it became a movement that still drives dance floors today. Ready to dive in? 🔗