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| Introducing NEM3SI$’s new label Infinite Resistance! | | Mindbenderz talk ‘Lord of the Rings’ and fishing, as well as the creation of their new album ‘Celestial Gateway’! | | Iono-Music artists One Function, Eliyahu, Invisible Reality and Dual Vision talk Robert Miles, kids, dogs and vinyl, while we chat about their current releases! | | Luke&Flex talk influences, the Irish rave scene, why Flex wears a mask and Play Hard, their new EP out now on Onhcet Repbulik Xtreme! | | Lyktum expands on his new album ‘Home’ – talking about his love of storytelling, creating new harmonies and the concept behind his musical works. | | Pan talks getting caught short crossing the Sahara, acid eyeballs and tells us Trance is the Answer, plus shares his thoughts on his latest release 'Beyond the Horizon' - all from a beach in Spain! | | Miss C chats about living with the KLF, DJing in a huge cat’s mouth, training her brain and the upcoming super-duper Superfreq Grande party at LDN East this Saturday, 16th September! | | NEM3SI$ - I Live for the Night – talks superficiality, psychopaths, and bittersweet success, ahead of a plethora of evocative, emotional, and passionate upcoming melodic techno releases! | | Psy-Sisters Spring Blast Off! We talk to DJ competition winner ROEN along with other super talents on the lineup! | | Blasting towards summer festivals with Bahar Canca ahead of Psy-Sisters Spring Blast! | | Shyisma talks parties, UFO's, and Shotokan Karate ahead of his upcoming album 'Particles' on Iono-Music! | | SOME1 talks family, acid, stage fright and wolves - ahead of his upcoming album release ‘Voyager’ on Iono-Music in February 2023! | | The Transmission Crew tell all and talk about their first London event on 24th February 2023! | | NIXIRO talks body, mind and music production ahead of his release 'Planet Impulse' on Static Movement's label - Sol Music! | | Turning the world into a fairy tale with Ivy Orth ahead of Tribal Village’s 10th Birthday Anniversary Presents: The World Lounge Project | | The Psy-Sisters chat about music, achievements, aspirations and the 10-Year Anniversary Party - 18/12/22! | | A decade of dance music with Daniel Lesden | | Earth Needs a Rebirth! Discussions with Psy-Trance Artist Numayma | | Taking a Journey Through Time with Domino | | New Techno Rising Star DKLUB talks about his debut release White Rock on Onhcet Republik! | | PAN expands on many things including his new album 'Hyperbolic Oxymoron' due for release on the 14th April 2022 on PsyWorld Records! | | Psibindi talks all things music including her new collaborative EP 'Sentient Rays' on Aphid Records, her band Sentience Machine and 10 years of Psy-Sisters! | | N-Kore talks Jean-Michel Jarre, unfinished tracks and fatherhood! | | Celebrating International Women’s Day and Ten Years of Psy-Sisters with Amaluna | | A Catch Up with John Phantasm ahead of his upcoming set at the Tribal Village 4 Day Outdoor Event in Kent 6-9 May 2022! | | 'The Maestro that is Tristan talks barn owls, Shazamming and keeping it Psychedelic ahead of his upcoming performance at the Tribal Village 4 Day Event in Kent 6-9 May 2022! |
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Quickfire Interview with Knowwhere favourite and London Legend Graham Gold!
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Graham Gold has been DJing for the best part of the last 3 decades and in that time has become a legend in his own right. Covering all the spectrums of a dance music artist, from DJ to producer to one of Kiss FM's longest serving DJ's whilst on top of this promoted Peach for the better part of 11 years; this is one good man you definitely can't keep down! As well as being a regular on the dance club circuit he also continues to run Relative Records and used to head up a label called "Good As", which gave Tiesto one of his first releases in the UK!!
On top of all this, Graham works tirelessly for a number of charities and has donated much over the years to great causes. This year he even did the London to brighton bicycle race! We thought it was about time that we had a few words with the one and only Mr Gold, and after his fantastic performance at last month's Knowwhere, what better way than to get on the phone and have a chat with one of dance music’s longest serving names to find out what makes him tick.
Graham, you've been in the industry some time now, covering radio, club work, production et al, where did it all begin for you?
A long way back taking my own gear to "clubs" and playing for 7 quid a night!
You've played in a huge number of countries over the years. Is there anywhere that almost tempted you to not head back to the UK?
The Gold Coast in Oz!!! And Eilat in Israel!
Would you say you get more pleasure from radio or live work?
They are both SOOOOOO different, I love them both equally
Who was the most influential person in your early life, and who fills that role now?
A phenomenal DJ called Graham Cantor who was resident at Gullivers, the biggest black club in the UK in the 80's. He was awesome. He really guided me. Now, no-one really, I have big respect for a lot of Dj's like Armin, Ferry, John OO, who are all really good friends-not just DJ acquaintances.
Legend has it that Jimmy Saville was the first person to combine the use of two turntables, but who would you say was the most important individual in the appearance of the dance music scene?
Probably Chris Hill
What areas of the industry do you think are getting more exciting these days?
The internet!
Before you went down the music industry route, where had you thought you'd be career wise one day?
Always wanted to do this since I was 14. Knew I would too!!
The Peach phenomenon has been a big part of your time in clubland over the years, there have been some ups and downs in recent times, and just this month, an excellent revival at the 11th birthday celebrations at the Scala. What does the future hold for Peach and its followers?
I wish I could answer that, but Kiss own the brand. I know they are talking to a very powerful London Promoter to take it on, so fingers crossed he does, and fingers crossed I will still be part of it.
Are there still any big ambitions in the industry you'd like to achieve?
Of course! I have been hungry all my life, but they won't happen now!! (I always wanted Radio 1 and some there said it would probably happen but it didn't). There’s one thing I know I am good at and that is broadcasting -I have a huge passion for sharing my music and I know how to produce good radio.
Your recent appearance at Knowwhere was your third visit, including playing at Knowwhere in Ayia Napa this summer, is it my wit, Pablo's charm, Anthony's boyish good looks, or our cold hard cash that brings you back?
It's not the latter, that's for sure. Must be a combination of the first 2 PLUS Pablo’s lady has a great chest!!
Back to Ayia Napa again, there is an urban legend growing of a picture of you on your hands and knees, scrubbing the villa floor after the gig! Have you seen this yourself yet?
No, but they told me about it. And I was sober and NONE of the Other, (a good boy these days!!) My mum just brought me up to respect other people's places!!
You're on that famous desert island we've all heard of, you can take along three items, but some horrible person has declared no music orientated items are allowed, what goes in your pack?
My girlfriend, my girlfriend and my 1979 MG Midget!
If you were a movie character who would you choose to be?
Arthur!!
Tea or Coffee?
Tea every time-I drink about 30 cups a day!! Drinking a cup of Green Tea in a hotel in China while doing this actually!
What genres of music do you listen to other than dance?
NONE!! But I do like the Eagles! Doh!
On the days when music just isn't going to do it for you, what other things do you do to relax?
It always does is it for me, but I try to go out on my brand new Giant road bike and get to the gym. Scuba diving is my big love!
And finally, what do the next few months hold for you?
Trying to learn Logic Pro 6.4 which isn't easy as I seem to be travelling and dickhead here bought a tower instead of a laptop!!
Photos courtesy of PK from Harderfaster photos archives
Knowwhere In December
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Friday 17th December 2004
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The Fridge [map]
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10pm to 6am
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£10 members £12 in advance More On The Door
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www.clubknowwhere.co.uk
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Knowwhere In December
This month Knowwhere has a massive treat for you all, as on December the 17th, we are proud to be hosting the launch party for Matt Darey’s record label Darey Products, and the release of his album ‘Decade’. Showcasing ten years of great production in his many guises, it’s sure to become a ‘must have’ in any dance music fans collection.
Matt Darey has been one of the Pioneers of Trance since its early days in 1994 and a Major influence on the next Generation of trance DJ’s and Producers. Since 1998 he has sold well over 2 million trance singles and albums and has been responsible for some of the biggest trance remixes and productions including classics such as the hit Lost Tribe - Gamemaster, Binary Finary 1998, ATB– Till I come, Grace – Not Over Yet, Westbam – Wizards of the Sonic, Gabriel – Rise the list is endless. Matt has been headlining the massively successful Euphoria series for 5 years and has had many UK chart hits including the top ten smash “Beautiful” and “Liberation (Fly like an Angel)”. Now after 10 years of bringing quality trance to clubbers all over the world Matt now celebrates with the launch of his own label Darey Products bringing you the crème de la crème of global trance Already with an impressive line up of new releases “Li kwan - Point Zero”, “Lost Tribe - Possessed”, “Liberation 2004” and “ Adam white – Ballerina”.
Matt has already won massive support from Tiesto, Armin Van Buren, Ferry Corsten, Paul Oakenfold, Paul Van Dyk & Sasha as well as continued support from UK Radio 1 DJ’s such as Judge Jules & Dave Pearce giving the new label the seal of approval from the worlds finest in trance.
Joining Matt on the night will be both of his Knowwhere stable-mates, Anthony Dean and Adam White.
We’re also very pleased to announce that Andy Bagguley & Genix, legends from Midlands superclub ‘Passion’ will be debuting for Knowwhere on the same night!
Opening for us we’ll be welcoming back Dan Stone. Dan is an old friend of Knowwhere from our days back at The Soundshaft and we’re really looking forward to his long awaited return.
For the funky fans amongst you, Little Lee returns, alongside resident Lizzie Curious, for some more serious funky fun.
So for a Christmas present no Trance fan could do without, make sure you come along on Friday 17th of December and….
Get A Bit Of Trance In Your Life!
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Other Features By Stevie:
Paul King: the interview
On the road to Knowwhere with Lisa Pin Up
Agnelli & Nelson, The Interview
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From: K Twin on 16th Dec 2004 08:35.07
I would love to post that photo......... 
From: josie on 16th Dec 2004 09:59.58
'The Ending' is an awesome track. I wish I heard it in clubs!
From: Darz on 16th Dec 2004 13:25.13
Legend
From: JohnLock on 16th Dec 2004 13:56.10
Nice one Stevie. Rich, remember to insist on approving the photo he uses if you get interviewed! :
From: Danny Gilligan on 17th Dec 2004 00:06.45
A true legend...somebody that inspired me so when i started going out clubbing..keep up the great work mate!
From: Web Ferret on 17th Dec 2004 12:35.46
Grahame is a legend and nice guy as well ....!!
From: dj toasty on 19th Dec 2004 02:21.31
top bananna!!!
From: Ian Edwards on 19th Dec 2004 21:06.46
I met Graham at Camden Palace at Peach about 3 yrs ago, He played a set then that i still remember to this day. it was awsome. He has definatley helped to inspire me on to what I've achieved so far. really nice fella.
From: Ali Storm on 22nd Dec 2004 10:56.19
a big time player in our industry, played 3 superb sets for Cupid and a huge influence on my dj career. keep rocking those clubs graham!
From: Hitch the Knife on 24th Dec 2004 00:55.14
Goldy once served me a pint at an after party in some pub in Brighton when the landlord couldn't be found, and never charged me for it. Nice chap.
From: pk on 27th Dec 2004 20:41.42
absolute legend. one of the nicest people I've ever met, and a massive influence on my djing & production. hope he does continue djing at peach.
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