DJ Rick Parker

After a break from releasing mixes, I am back with a brand new one, BRAWN 2 FUNK.

This mix is all about funky, chunky disco house, bringing together uplifting grooves, classic disco influences and plenty of dancefloor energy.

It also marks my return to DJing at The Eagle in Manchester on Sunday 3rd May, as my club night BRAWN returns for Bear Weekend.

BRAWN is a night at Eagle Bar Manchester, bringing together Bears, Chubs, Cubs...

It has been a while since my last mix, the previous one was published back in August 2018. Many of you will know that during that time I lost my partner to cancer in 2019, so caring for him quite rightly became my main priority.

Over time I have slowly started to find my feet again, and during the difficult period of the coronavirus pandemic I felt it was the right moment to return to something that has always brought people toget...

Manchester Pride 2018 is nearly here, taking place 24–27 August, so here is my latest Ride 2 Pride mix to get you in the mood for the big weekend.

Packed with uplifting house and club tracks, this mix is the perfect soundtrack while getting ready for Pride or travelling into Manchester to join the celebrations.

You can catch me playing at a number of venues across the Manchester Pride weekend. Please visit my website for fu...

This mix is a trip back to the sound of the Manchester Gay Village dancefloors during the early and mid 2000s.

Funky Village Classics Vol 1 brings together a collection of funky house tracks that were regular favourites across the bars and clubs around Canal Street. These were the tracks that filled the dancefloor, from early evening sets through to late night moments when the whole place was singing along.

Expect uplifting vocal...

My latest Ride 2 Pride mix, put together to get you in the mood for Manchester Pride 2017.

Packed with uplifting house and club tracks, this mix is the perfect soundtrack while getting ready for Pride weekend or travelling into the city.

You can catch me playing at a few venues across Manchester Pride Weekend, 25–28 August 2017. Visit my website for full dates and set times.

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Piano Vibes is an uplifting piano house mix packed with melodic house tracks and feel good energy.

When I originally shared this mix, it had been a while since my previous one. At that point I had stepped back from regular weekly DJ residencies, choosing instead to focus on occasional one off gigs while still keeping the music going.

This mix reflects the style of house music I have always loved, uplifting piano driven ...

Twisted! is built around the twisted funky electro house sound that was big at the time.

I originally put this mix together for a friend who used to regularly come along to see me DJ. The brief was simple, something energetic, slightly darker, and packed with the kind of twisted electro house tracks that were filling dancefloors during that period.

The mix blends chunky basslines, driving beats and a slightly tougher edge compare...

My annual Ride 2 Pride mix to get you warmed up for Manchester Pride 2015.

Packed with uplifting house and club tracks, this mix was put together to capture the energy and excitement that builds in the city as Pride weekend approaches. Whether you are travelling into Manchester, getting ready with friends, or already out in the Village, this one is designed to set the mood.

You can also check out all my Manchester Pride set times...

Back 2 Funk is a mix that returns to my funky house roots.

Featuring uplifting grooves, chunky basslines and feel good rhythms, this set brings together the kind of funky house tracks that always worked well on the dancefloor during my sets on the Manchester scene.

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Rick

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The second instalment of my Spread Eagle mix series, giving you a taste of the music I was playing during my weekly Friday night residency at The Eagle Bar in Manchester.

These mixes capture the sound and atmosphere of the night, packed with house tracks that kept the dancefloor moving in the Village week after week.

If you were a regular at The Eagle on a Friday night, you might recognise a few of these.

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This mix gives you a taste of the music I was playing during my weekly Friday night residency at The Eagle Bar in Manchester.

Recorded around the time the residency started, it captures the house sound and dancefloor energy that built throughout the night in the Village. Expect a mix of uplifting house tracks and club favourites that helped set the tone for Fridays at The Eagle.

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A mix of 17 tough house tracks put together for your listening pleasure.

This one leans towards the heavier side of house, packed with driving beats, big basslines and high energy club sounds. If you like your house music a little tougher, this mix should hit the spot.

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A mix featuring 18 of the biggest EDM tracks around in 2014.

This set brings together some of the high energy festival and club sounds that were dominating dancefloors at the time. Expect big drops, driving beats and plenty of hands in the air moments from the EDM scene.

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Ultra Dirt 13, Unlucky Punk, is the thirteenth mix in the Ultra Dirt series and carries on the darker, dirtier house sound that defined the collection.

What started as a one-off experiment became one of my most popular podcast series, bringing in a completely new wave of followers over the years. This final instalment keeps the Ultra Dirt spirit alive with tougher beats, twisted sounds and plenty of attitude.

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My Ride to Manchester Pride 2013 mix, recorded to get everyone in the mood for Pride weekend in the Village.

Manchester Pride always brings a huge atmosphere to the Gay Village around Canal Street, with packed bars, clubs and thousands of people celebrating across the weekend.

This mix was originally shared ahead of Pride that year, around the time I was playing at VIA on Canal Street during the celebrations.

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A funked up disco house mix put together for summer 2013.

This mix brings together a selection of funky house and disco influenced tracks, packed with uplifting grooves, classic disco vibes and feel good energy. Perfect for summer listening, whether you are getting ready for a night out or just enjoying the sunshine.

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Butch! is a peak time house mix recorded in April 2013.

Packed with driving beats and high energy club tracks, this set reflects the kind of music I was playing when the dancefloor was in full swing. Expect tougher house sounds and big moments designed to keep the energy going late into the night.

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Aftershocked 2 is a mix inspired by the set I played on 22 December 2012 at Manchester’s late night club Aftershock.

Aftershock is known for its underground energy and a crowd that wanted to keep the party going long after the main clubs had closed. Held in the basement surroundings of SUB101, it attracted house music lovers looking for a tougher, late night sound and a proper after hours atmosphere.

This mix captures the k...

For those who missed it, here is my Gaydar Radio Club Nation mix that originally aired on Friday 12 October 2012.

Gaydar Radio was one of the most well known stations within the UK LGBT community, broadcasting dance music, club shows and DJ mixes to listeners across the UK and beyond. It played an important role in promoting DJs, events and club culture connected to the gay scene.

This mix was featured on the Club Nation show, br...