Alan Russell interview podcast hosted by Lenny Fontana # 157 True House Stories®

Alan Russell interview podcast hosted by Lenny Fontana # 157 True House Stories®

Author: Lenny Fontana March 18, 2026 Duration: 1:08:47

TRUE HOUSE STORIES® W/ ALANRUSSELL # 157 INTERVIEWED BY LENNY FONTANA

Black Vinyl Records Celebrates 30th Anniversary: Founder Alan Russell Shares Three Decades of House Music History on True House Stories

Black Vinyl Records, the seminal UK underground house music label founded in London in 1996, proudly announces its 30th anniversary milestone with founder Alan Russell appearing as a distinguished guest on the acclaimed True House Stories podcast, hosted by legendary New York DJ and producer Lenny Fontana.

The landmark interview, now available on all major podcast platforms, offers an unprecedented deep dive into the remarkable journey of one of house music's most enduring independent labels. Russell, known throughout the industry as "Mr. Black Vinyl," sat down with Mr. Fontana to discuss the label's humble beginnings, its evolution through the changing landscape of dance music, and the stories behind some of the most influential house music releases of the past three decades.

"It's incredible to think that thirty years have passed since we pressed that first record," said Alan Russell, founder and owner of Black Vinyl Records. "Being invited to share our story on True House Stories was a perfect way to mark this anniversary. Lenny created such an authentic space for artists to tell their truth, and I'm grateful for the opportunity to reflect on the journey, the music, and the community that hassupported us from day one.” Check out the whole story right here on the original show True House Stories.


There's a whole world of rhythm and soul behind the tracks that fill dancefloors, and True House Stories opens the door to it. Hosted by the respected DJ and producer Lenny Fontana, this isn't just a series of conversations; it's an oral history project for a genre built on feeling. Each episode sits down with a different architect of the sound-DJs, producers, vocalists, and label founders-to pull back the curtain on the moments that shaped everything. You'll hear the unvarnished, sometimes messy, reality of how classic records came to be, the late-night studio sessions that turned into anthems, and the personal journeys intertwined with the music's evolution. Fontana, speaking from a lifetime inside the scene, guides these discussions with a genuine curiosity, ensuring the stories remain candid and often surprising. Tuning into this podcast feels like finding a lost archive of club culture, where every interview adds another essential layer to our understanding of house music's enduring pulse. It’s for anyone who has ever felt a four-on-the-floor beat and wondered about the people and passion that put it there.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

True House Stories interview podcast hosted by Lenny Fontana
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