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#32: Steve Mac: Acid House, Trainspotting & 400 Remixes Later.

Author
Dexter Jones
Published
Thu 07 Aug 2025
Episode Link
https://dexterjones.podbean.com/e/32-steve-mac-acid-house-trainspotting-400-remixes-later/

In this episode of One More Tune, I sit down with the legendary Steve Mac, producer, DJ, remixer, and one-half of the iconic Rhythm Masters, for a deep dive into his incredible 30+ year career in electronic music.


πŸŽ›οΈ Recorded inside Steve’s now-famous Brighton studio bunker, we talk about everything from his early DJ days at age 11 to remixing artists like Michael Jackson, INXS, Marshall Jefferson, Robert Owens, Todd Terry, and more.


Β #DanceMusicPodcast #HouseMusic #StudioLife


πŸ”₯ We discuss:


🎢 His secret beginnings in Luton and journey into the heart of house music


🎀 The evolution of production gear β€” from Akai samplers to AI software


πŸ‘‘ Collaborating with legends like Arthur Baker, Yousef, Nick Fanciulli, and Irving Welsh


πŸ”₯ How a fire nearly destroyed his entire studio (and how he rebuilt it)


🚝 His work on the upcoming Trainspotting Musical with Irving Welsh


πŸ“Ό Why he still mixes down to tape and prefers hardware over software


πŸ•ΊπŸ» The saturation of modern music and the loss of musicality in current house and techno


πŸŽ™ Honest insights on surviving and staying relevant in a rapidly changing music industry


πŸ‘οΈ Plus: Studio stories, gear talk, lost vinyl collections, Strawberry Sundaes, and advice for young producers trying to break through today.


This is a must-watch episode for music producers, DJs, engineers, gearheads, and dance music lovers who want to hear from someone who’s truly seen it all β€” and is still pushing boundaries.

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