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Every episode we drop the needle on the tracks that were part of the mixed tapes and mixtapes of the 80's and 90's. Tunes that followed us on the train in the morning, on the way to our adventures on the weekend and all the times in between.
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Mig 29

Mig 29

2026-02-0707:56

A quick spin through “MIG 29”: the Italian techno time capsule, its cheeky samples, and a Turramurra-fueled rave memory—playlist verdict included. Greater Dub - Severed Heads1991Used with the permission of Tom Ellard Support the show
Playing with Knives

Playing with Knives

2025-12-0609:48

Take a trip back to the early ’90s rave scene with Playing with Knives by Bizarre Inc—a track that defined an era. In this episode, we explore its origins, chart journey, cultural impact, and how it sparked unforgettable nights and the birth of legendary parties like Quiet Earth. A story of music, friendship, and the wild energy of underground raves. Greater Dub - Severed Heads1991Used with the permission of Tom Ellard Support the show
Rez

Rez

2025-11-1511:19

A track from 1993 that the band calls an endless riff and its a live favourite, and my recollectiions of Reach'n Records on Crown St Greater Dub - Severed Heads1991Used with the permission of Tom Ellard Support the show
Ivory

Ivory

2025-03-0806:36

A track from 1991 with overt drug references with very little information on line What it was like to be a Raver in Sydney in 1991 and 1992 Greater Dub - Severed Heads1991Used with the permission of Tom Ellard Support the show
The Power

The Power

2025-02-1506:53

A Eurodance classic with one of the catchiest hooks of all time A night to remember in Paddington, the controversy around A radio station playing a Track by NWA and a used futon. Greater Dub - Severed Heads1991Used with the permission of Tom Ellard Support the show
Three Letters K L F Nuff Said A night to remember in Redfern with my best mate and some Fish Stew, Donuts and Video games Greater Dub - Severed Heads1991Used with the permission of Tom Ellard Support the show
Sesame's Treet

Sesame's Treet

2025-01-1807:09

Part 3 of my Metropolis story. A very average track That was late to the game in my opinion. And how 3 very average rappers ruined a secret gig of one of the biggest artisits in the world Greater Dub - Severed Heads1991Used with the permission of Tom Ellard Support the show
Everybody

Everybody

2025-01-0407:07

Part 2 of my series on experiences at Metropolis. Another italian House Classic, remixed by DJ Professor A late 1990 formal Luncay Gary Clail and the On-U soundsystem Greater Dub - Severed Heads1991Used with the permission of Tom Ellard Support the show
Rich in Paradise

Rich in Paradise

2023-09-2806:46

A great example of Italian House from 1989, and the first of 3 episodes covering my personal history with North Sydney's Metropolis night club Greater Dub - Severed Heads1991Used with the permission of Tom Ellard Support the show
Beat Dis

Beat Dis

2023-02-1607:15

A debut single that shook the dancefloor everywhere, started a production career, and was played at my family home in the afternoon when my school mates would wait for their busses. Greater Dub - Severed Heads1991Used with the permission of Tom Ellard Support the show
We love you

We love you

2022-12-0107:59

A track that found fame as part of one of the great Dance Compilations of the early 90's. And I give the highlights of a rather epic weekend I spent in Bathurst. Greater Dub - Severed Heads1991Used with the permission of Tom Ellard Support the show
Big Car (Retread)

Big Car (Retread)

2022-11-1007:16

A little known remix from a pioneer of industrial and electronic music, and their Australian, Severed Heads. I head back to Lawson Street in Redfern, my base of operations for the winter of 1990. Me, an ex Goth, and a passive aggressive Goth couple. Greater Dub - Severed Heads1991Used with the permission of Tom Ellard Support the show
A sample laden UK hit that took 6 months enter the Australian charts, just. Thursday nights on the Lower Noth Shore in 1990. We were Stompers and we Stomped. Greater Dub - Severed Heads1991Used with the permission of Tom Ellard Support the show
James Brown is Dead

James Brown is Dead

2022-09-0807:07

A global techno hit from the Netherlands that charted in the US and in Australia, and how I used to spend my Friday night bringing the Rave to the kids of the North Shore of Sydney Greater Dub - Severed Heads1991Used with the permission of Tom Ellard Support the show
Lionrock

Lionrock

2022-08-1807:41

A prog house classic, and yet another debut single. Thank You Justin. I'm thinking about what we wore and where we got it, this episode might be a little Risky Greater Dub - Severed Heads1991Used with the permission of Tom Ellard Support the show
Malfunction

Malfunction

2022-06-1605:48

A British techno classic that wasn't the lead track, and the person that introduced me to this song. one of my best friends, Natahsa Greater Dub - Severed Heads1991Used with the permission of Tom Ellard Support the show
We Gotta Do it

We Gotta Do it

2022-05-0509:15

A banging Italian techno house track that filled the dancefloors of the Sydney Rave Scene and how we spent our Friday nights in late '91 and early '92 Greater Dub - Severed Heads1991Used with the permission of Tom Ellard Support the show
Spin that Wheel

Spin that Wheel

2022-04-2107:36

Its time for some Turtle Power with this hip house track from 1990 And a night out with my oldest friend where this tune provided the soundtrack and we ate gingerbread men shape like a cartoon pizza chef on the way home Greater Dub - Severed Heads1991Used with the permission of Tom Ellard Support the show
Pump Up The Volume

Pump Up The Volume

2022-04-1407:46

The first big UK produced House track that charted globally. And how an initiation to a dance in 1988 spawned in to friendships that have endured to this day Greater Dub - Severed Heads1991Used with the permission of Tom Ellard Support the show
It's bee a while and this week I am going back to when Italian politics and intergalactic punk rock hip hop collide in the name of football. And i recount something insidious found while working in a big hotel Greater Dub - Severed Heads1991Used with the permission of Tom Ellard Support the show
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