General Bounce joins Paul Glazby on the Hard House History Podcast for a candid, funny and opinionated conversation about 25 years behind the decks. From his first club gigs in August 2001 to running Cheeky Tracks and finding an audience through video, this episode explores a career built on energy, individuality and a genuine love of dance music.
Before the clubs came the influences: Culture Club, Pet Shop Boys, A-ha and a school trip to Germany that introduced him to clubbing at just 15. Jimmy Somerville also comes up, whose moves might help explain General Bounce's unmistakable dancing.
The conversation moves into Cheeky Tracks, the label he took ownership of in 2015. With the catalogue approaching 800 releases, he explains why musical variety matters, how he has maintained a weekly release schedule, and what streaming has changed for artists and labels.
His LDC Radio show provides another window into life behind the music, from juggling mixing and microphone duties to discovering unexpected swearing in tracks. Paul contributes a pirate radio story that proves checking the broadcast is actually working can be rather important.
Then comes the debate: are modern hard house tracks too short, or do longer records need to earn their running time? Paul and General Bounce discuss mixing, dancefloor journeys, and why cramming more tracks into a set doesn't automatically make it better.
General Bounce also champions the younger producers rediscovering the genre's roots, including Kyle Starkey, and questions the criticism they receive from established fans. Alongside reflections on BK and Tony De Vit's influence, it becomes a conversation about giving hard house room to evolve.
There is plenty of personality too, as he explains recording sets around caring for his mum, turning footage into reels, and poking fun at promotional trends through his Content Cringe videos. He also discusses returning to production with Pump Fiction on a remix of The Shrink's Wicked.
Listen now, then tell us: do you prefer long blends or shorter tracks?
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What is Hard House History?
Welcome to Hard House History, formerly known as When I Grow Up, hosted by Hard House icon Paul Glazby. This podcast dives deep into the evolution of the Hard House movement, exploring the music, the culture, and the unforgettable nights that defined an era. Join Paul as he reconnects with the DJs, producers, promoters, and fans who built the scene from the underground up. Whether you lived it or are discovering it for the first time, Hard House History is your front-row seat to the beats, stories, and energy that still move dancefloors today.