In this episode of When I Grow Up, Paul Glazby sits down with longtime friend and hard dance producer Alf Bamford, better known as Tecknikal, for a massive deep dive into his journey from bedroom beats to global dance floors.
Alf opens up about getting signed as a teenager, sending demos while still in school, and how skipping college paid off when remix work started rolling in. From remixing for major names to a wild 10-year stint in London’s hedonistic club scene, to eventually relocating to Australia—this is the full story of a career built on creativity, chaos, and clicky mouse buttons.
Paul and Alf discuss the evolution of hard dance, wild gig stories, engineering for top artists, their unexpected friendship, and how a remix Alf created 14 years ago is suddenly gaining popularity again, thanks to Oliver Heldens dropping it at Ultra Music Festival.
Whether you're a fan of the music, the memories, or just the madness, this one is packed with laughs, insights, and nostalgia.
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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.