BTD013 - Bill Brewster: DJ History, New Book, Philosophy of DJing, State of the Dance Floor

Bill Brewster is a pivotal figure in dance music; renowned as a DJ, writer, and music historian whose career spans journalism, performance, and curation. With a career spanning 40 years, he co-authored the seminal book Last Night a DJ Saved My Life with Frank Broughton, a definitive history of DJ culture, and wrote How to DJ (Properly), offering practical guidance for aspiring DJs. Also: The Record Players & How to DJ Right. Brewster also co-founded Djhistory.com, a vital online archive for dance music narratives, he is the host of the Bill Brewster Podcast with over 700 episodes.

In this episode, Robert & Bill discuss Bill's work, DJ history, philosophy around DJing and dance music and more.

OUTLINE:

0:00 - Introduction
3:45 - Bill's DJ Origin Story
9:03 - Northern Soul, Soul Boys, Rave Culture
13:13 - DJing, Ego & Vanity
15:54 - The Educational Role of the DJ?
20:43 - How Bill DJs (Spoiler; no preparation)
22:48 - The Lord of the Dance
33:12 - Modern Night Clubs in Decline?
37:33 - What is the Soul of Disco Trying to Accomplish?
44:25 - Is Dance Music Still Counter Cultural?
47:58 - The Dance Floor is the Star
49:25 - The UK Import Obsession
57:22 - "Disco Sucks" Phenomena, How Do DJs Be Less Picky
1:03:19 - The True Power of the DJ & Enthusiasm
1:07:01 - NO REQUESTS

ON REPEAT, GUILTY PLEASURE, UNDER THE RADAR

On Repeat: Teddy Pendergrass - You Can't Hide From Yourself (Dmitri from Paris Edit)
Guilty Pleasure: David Essex - Rock On
Under the Radar:
Sheena Easton - 101 - David Morales Def Mix
Austin Ato - Control

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