What Happened to Rave Culture? — Chris Liberator Talks | OFF THE DECKS Interview

Step into the underground. In this exclusive interview for Off The Decks, Chris Liberator, a defining figure of the UK acid techno movement and co-founder of Stay Up Forever, dives into the roots of rave culture, the evolution of underground techno and the uncompromising spirit that has driven decades of sound system resistance. Recorded in London with UNMASKED in collaboration with Dance Culture and Scram Productions, this conversation explores: • the rise of acid techno and the Stay Up Forever movement • the legacy of UK free parties and underground resistance • the role of vinyl, DIY culture, and independent labels • long-term evolution as an artist in the underground scene • the future of rave culture in an increasingly commercial landscape An honest and hard-hitting conversation with one of the original architects of acid techno, whose influence helped shape the European underground. Subscribe to [email protected] for more interviews, live sets, vinyl culture and deep dives into the global electronic music scene. Follow us on instagram:   / offthedecks_london     / unmasked_london     / _dance.culture_     / scram_studios   🎬 CREDITS Interviewer: Chris Liberator (Stay Up Forever) Moderator: Steph (Dance Culture) Camera/Video editor: Scram Productions Music Intro: We Rob Rave x Sample Junkie - Move to the back Special Thanks • Low Profile Studios • Everyone supporting underground culture