An essential for any raver or lover of electronic music history, this book is an archival work dedicated to the music heads who have kept their minds and ears open since 1994.
30 years of Fuse. That’s 1,560 weekends of love, techno, I LOVE TECHNO, Motion Room, party flyers, La Demence, renovations, label nights, sound isolations, Jeu de Balle, long shifts, noise complaints, stylus replacements, after-hours, legendary b2bs, compilations, resident DJs, On The Beach, emergency loops, and an unfathomable amount of tickets boisson.
2024 marked the nightclub Fuse’s 30th year of continuous operation on Rue Blaes in Brussels. Belgium is home to cultural visionaries, break-the-mould characters, and prolific producers who helped shape the foundations of the electronic music scene we enjoy today. As a result, Fuse’s story traces the outlines of the house and techno history at large. Through striking visuals, quotes, research, and storytelling, this book connects the dots between the rise of renowned artists and uniquely Belgian characters that crystallised Fuse as a temple of underground dance music.
From Detroit to the Marolles, Ricardo Villalobos to DJ Pierre, Carl Craig to Trish Van Eynde, Daft Punk to Deg, Laurent Garnier to Charlotte de Witte, Warp to Music Man Records, even Depeche Mode to Björk, this book documents not only the iconic performances and moments over the years but also the stories of those who took the risk of running a nightclub and the tens of thousands of dancers who poured their love, sweat, and tears into the labyrinthine walls of Fuse.
Keep on Fusin’.
Quote Jeff Mills:
"Fuse is a testament to the theory that “important” things have a lasting power. The unique chemistry of a well-educated audience, intuitive production, and a steady diet of masterful DJs through great curation make the club one of the best in the world. Being invited many times over the decades, I’ve never known The Fuse other than being a wild and adventurous atmosphere––it’s addictive." Jeff Mills, 2024
Credits:
Writing, research and interviews by Koen Galle
Graphic design by Otis Verhoeve
Interview transcriptions by Goodtape.io
Proofreading, copyediting and back cover text by Blurbs / Dana Kuehr
Photo selection by Koen Galle, Otis Verhoeve & Elias Derboven
Photo editing by Elias Derboven and Otis Verhoeve
Interview coordination by Sam de Brabander
Press & PR by Telex Agency
Printed in Belgium by die Keure
Distributed by News and Antenne Books
Published by AfterClub
