Paul van Dyk: The Evolution of Trance and Progressive House | Super Progressive 048

About this episode

Paul van Dyk discusses the evolution of trance and progressive house music, including the impact of iconic clubs and events.

In this special episode of Super Progressive, I sit down with Paul van Dyk. We chat about the evolution of progressive house and trance, the fluid boundaries between genres in the 90s, and the iconic clubs that shaped the electronic music scene, from his early days in Berlin's underground to his unforgettable residency at New York's Twilo. We also delve into the significance of the Love Parade and the DIY ethos that fueled the scene's growth. This interview comes just ahead of Paul's n...

People in this episode

Host: Super Progressive

Guest: Paul van Dyk

Topics covered

• trance
• progressive house
• electronic music
• music history
• club culture

Keywords

• trance
• progressive house
• Paul van Dyk
• Love Parade
• Berlin
• New York
• Twilo
• 90s music

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Twilo

Places: Berlin, New York

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