Lost in 12 Inches
An autobiographical journey through Sydney's underground rave scene, 1989–1992
Lost in 12 Inches is a personal, episodic journey through Sydney's underground rave scene at its peak. Each episode weaves a specific track from the era into a first-person story — the clubs, the warehouses, the people, the nights that defined a generation. Hosted by Michael Philbey, a Sydney boy who lived it, this is music as memory and autobiography as audio.
Every track played here was owned, danced to, and lived in.
Mig 29
A quick spin through “MIG 29”: the Italian techno time capsule, its cheeky samples, and a Turramurra-fueled rave memory—playlist verdict included. Greater Dub - Severed Heads1991Used with the permission of Tom Ellard Support the show
Playing with Knives
Take a trip back to the early ’90s rave scene with Playing with Knives by Bizarre Inc—a track that defined an era. In this episode, we explore its origins, chart journey, cultural impact, and how it sparked unforgettable nights and the birth of legendary parties like Quiet Earth. A story of music, f...
Rez
A track from 1993 that the band calls an endless riff and its a live favourite, and my recollectiions of Reach'n Records on Crown St Greater Dub - Severed Heads1991Used with the permission of Tom Ellard Support the show
Ivory
A track from 1991 with overt drug references with very little information on line What it was like to be a Raver in Sydney in 1991 and 1992 Greater Dub - Severed Heads1991Used with the permission of Tom Ellard Support the show
The Power
A Eurodance classic with one of the catchiest hooks of all time A night to remember in Paddington, the controversy around A radio station playing a Track by NWA and a used futon. Greater Dub - Severed Heads1991Used with the permission of Tom Ellard Support the show
Last train to Trancentral
Three Letters K L F Nuff Said A night to remember in Redfern with my best mate and some Fish Stew, Donuts and Video games Greater Dub - Severed Heads1991Used with the permission of Tom Ellard Support the show