Nineties UK house sound system culture explored in new book

Focusing on the parties, clubs, festivals and music that shaped the scene.

The history of UK sound system DiY, and its place in music culture at the time, is the subject of a new book, called Dreaming in Yellow, published by Velocity Press.

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Formed in Nottingham during the summer of 1989, DiY were one of the first house music sound systems in the UK.

“Merging the anarchic lineage of the free festival scene, the cultural and political anger of bands like Crass with the new, irresistible electronic pulse of Acid House, they bridged the idealistic void left by the moral implosion of the commercial rave scene,” explains Velocity Press.

Written by founding member Harry Harrison, Dreaming in Yellow explores the group’s history, diving into the clubs, festivals, and music that shaped the collective.

It follows Velocity Press’ publication of The Secret DJ’s third book, Tales From The Booth.

Purchase a copy of Dreaming in Yellow here.

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Photo credit in order of appearance: Matt Smith; Sharon Storer; Alan Lodge; Sharon Storer.