Andy Farley: The Origins of Hard House

In this episode of Hard House History, Paul Glazby sits down with one of the true pioneers of the genre, the legendary Andy Farley. This chat goes deep into the roots of the sound, the clubs that shaped a generation, and the wild ride that took Hard House from the underground to global recognition.Andy looks back at his early days at Tintin's in Birmingham, where he unknowingly played the blueprint for what the world would later call Hard House. From the gritty mid-'90s basements to the explosion of Sundissential, he breaks down how the sound evolved, how trade defined a culture, and how a scene grew before the name even existed. The stories are raw and honest, from marathon closing sets at 7 am to the chaos, colour and unpredictability that made those clubs unforgettable.The conversation turns to the late 1990s and early 2000s as Paul and Andy unpack the rise, fall, and resurgence of Hard House. They discuss the impact of Tony De Vit, the role of Gatecrasher and the festivals, and how a global shift in club culture reshaped the entire scene. Andy shares the highs and lows of the DJ life, from six-gig weekends to nine-set Easter runs, plus the moment he got accidentally locked in a bathroom moments before a headline set.They also dive into the new era of Hard House, where modern artists like Hannah Laing, Tasia and Carl Starke are bringing fresh energy to the sound. Andy reveals what today's producers are doing differently, how tempos have shifted, and why old and new styles might finally merge.This is a proper history lesson with no fluff, just honesty, great stories and big laughs. If you love Hard House, this episode is essential listening.#HardHouseHistory #AndyFarley #PaulGlazby #HardHouse #UKClubbing #HardDance #TidyTrax #TradeLondon #SundayCentral #HardHouseRevival