AJ Gibson on Godskitchen, Global Gathering, and building a defining era of dance music

In this episode of The Dexter Jones Podcast, I sit down with AJ Gibson, the resident DJ who was there from the very beginning of Godskitchen. Godskitchen didn’t just define a sound, it defined an era. From its earliest club nights to its rise as a global dance music brand, AJ gives a first-hand, behind-the-scenes account of how Godskitchen was built, why the atmosphere was so special, and what made it resonate with an entire generation. We explore life inside the club from day one, the growth of party brands, and the transition from local nights to international impact through Global Gathering, world tours, and iconic compilation albums. AJ also reflects on the return of Godskitchen to Ibiza, including Ibiza XXV, and what that connection to the island still means today. The conversation moves beyond nostalgia into perspective. From record shopping in the 1990s and 2000s to DJing in the age of social media, AJ shares insights on how the scene has changed and where dance music might be heading next. This is not a retrospective soundbite. It’s a grounded conversation about culture, consistency, and legacy from someone who lived it from the inside. If you care about UK club culture, Godskitchen, Ibiza, or the evolution of electronic dance music, this episode is essential. 🎧 Take your time with this one. We talk about: 🪩 How Godskitchen started 🔊 Life inside the club from day one ⚡ The early atmosphere and culture 🎪 Party brands and scene growth 🏝️ Ibiza XXV and the island connection 🌍 Global Gathering festivals 💿 Godskitchen albums and world tours 🛒 Record shopping in the 90s and 2000s 📱 DJing in the age of social media 🔮 The future of dance music Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:35 Godskitchen 03:50 One More Time Ibiza 05:30 Party brands 06:15 How Godskitchen started 08:50 AJ’s DJ journey 10:42 The early beginnings 14:38 Ibiza XXV 17:50 The atmosphere of Godskitchen 21:21 Global Gathering 25:40 The return of Godskitchen 26:47 Albums and world tours 31:53 The 1990s and 2000s 42:15 Record shopping 48:00 Social media and DJing 53:45 The future of dance music 55:43 Closing thoughts For guest invitations, sponsorship proposals, and collaboration enquiries, please contact Dexter: [email protected]