RetroHouse live on Radio XBeat
Monday to Friday, RetroHouse is live on Radio XBeat, 6–8 am and 6–7 pm.Belgian club nights are back on air. Monday to Friday, RetroHouse is live on Radio XBeat, twice a day:
- in the morning, 6 to 8 am, to start the day with the right sound;
- in the evening, 6 to 7 pm, to drive home the way we used to drive home from La Rocca or Cherry Moon.
On the menu: DJs mixing live, retro only, in high quality: new beat, house, techno and trance from the 80s, 90s and 2000s.
Listen to Radio XBeat on xbeat.org. And the sets from back then are all here on RetroHouse.
Yves Deruyter
Overview
Enter the electrifying world of Yves Deruyter, a true pioneer of the Belgian electronic music scene. His remarkable journey began in 1985, at the heart of Belgium’s legendary nightclub culture, where he quickly made his mark behind the decks at iconic venues such as Cherrymoon, Extreme, La Rocca, Globe and Boccaccio.
In 1992, Yves released his debut single, “Animals”. The track quickly became a Belgian club anthem and launched him onto the international stage. From that moment on, his energetic sets took him to some of the most influential EDM festivals in the world, including Mayday, Energy, Love Parade, Street Parade, Nature One, Trance Energy and Sensation Black.
His international breakthrough came with “Rave City”, a release that stormed the German charts and marked the beginning of an extraordinary period of creativity. A series of iconic tracks followed, including “The House Of House”, “The Rebel”, “Calling Earth”, “Back To Earth” and “Final Fantasy”, helping to define the unmistakable sound of 90s European EDM.
In 2019, Yves experienced a remarkable resurgence when a new generation of leading techno DJs, including Charlotte De Witte, Amelie Lens, Peggy Gou, Nina Kraviz, Umek and Thomas Schumacher, revisited and played his timeless classics. Their support introduced his music to a new audience and once again placed Yves at the forefront of electronic music.
Today, Yves Deruyter remains a true legend of the scene and is the driving force behind his own techno label, YDR Records. His performances continue to deliver an intense and unforgettable clubbing experience across Europe, with appearances at major events and venues including Tomorrowland, Lokerse Feesten, Mission Festival, Paradise City, Hype O Dream, Kamping Kitsch, Voodoo Village, Fabrik and Boiler Room.
With an enduring passion for music, boundless energy and a unique ability to connect with the dancefloor, Yves Deruyter continues to prove why his name has become an essential part of EDM history.
A pioneer. A legend. A true guardian of the beat.
Tapes & sets 277
Listen in the car1992 13 sets Franky Kloeck
1993 62 sets Franky Kloeck, Tofke, Fly…
1994 53 sets Franky Kloeck, Deg, Tofke…
1995 46 sets Franky Kloeck, Stefaan, Franky Jones
1996 30 sets Franky Kloeck, Yves de Ruyter & Tim Taylor, Dave Davis…
1997 14 sets Franky Kloeck
1998 13 sets
1999 7 sets Frank Zolex
2000 7 sets Franky Jones, Frank Zolex
2001 2 sets Ghost
2002 2 sets
2005 8 sets Zzino, Franky Jones, yves de ruyter & starfighter…
2006 2 sets
2009 2 sets
2010 3 sets Frank Zolex, Franky Jones
2011 6 sets Kane, Airwave, A Tom X
2015 3 sets
2016 1 set
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