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The LRB Podcast

The Acid House Revolution

Mar 13, 2024
01:00:46
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Exploring the origins of acid house in the UK during the Second Summer of Love, discussing the societal and political implications of rave culture. Delving into the rise and fall of the movement, media backlash, and the transition from illegal raves to commercial events. Highlighting the evolution of superstar DJs, commercialization of events, and the impact of technology on music consumption.
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Quick takeaways

  • The Second Summer of Love in the UK was shaped by a fusion of new sounds, drugs, and partying styles inspired by Ibiza.
  • Black sound system culture, free festival origins, and post-industrial decline influenced the growth of rave culture.

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The Origins of Acid House Music in the UK

In the late 80s, a group of men known as the Ibiza 4, after a holiday in Ibiza, were inspired by the music they heard at a club called Amnesia. This moment marked the beginnings of the second summer of love in the UK. It led to the emergence of influential parties with separate unique styles.

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