Crazy P Summer Disco | Sat 4 Jul 18:00 @Quarters
Discover chats to iconic duo Crazy P – Chris and Jim – ahead of their Brighton Summer Disco at Quarters in July.
Few artists have managed to evolve with club culture quite like Crazy P. Since the 1990s, they’ve soundtracked countless dancefloors with their warm blend of house, disco, soul and electronic beats, building a fiercely loyal fanbase along the way. With a Brighton date coming up this summer, we caught up with Chris and Jim to talk rave culture, longevity, the future of the band and why people need the dancefloor more than ever.
With a party lined up for July, the obvious first question was: what can people expect? The answer came quickly and with a laugh. “A cosmic disco journey.” The perfect description for Crazy P, an underground institution who have spent decades injecting dancefloors with warmth, and feel-good energy. Having been around since the ‘90s, they’ve also witnessed huge shifts in nightlife culture. So, in 2026, is rave culture still alive and kicking?
“Seems to be when we’re out and about,” they say. They reference a recent show at Phonox in Brixton as proof. “That was amazing. One of our favourite gigs in a while. Great atmosphere.”
More broadly, they’re optimistic about what they’re seeing on dancefloors right now. “We’ve been pleasantly surprised by the vibe. People really want to come out and enjoy themselves, probably to escape from all the crazy stuff going on.”
And they may have a point. In uncertain times, there’s something defiant about losing yourself in music for a few magical hours. A crowded space, a great sound system and the right tunes can feel like therapy.
Although Crazy P are often linked with disco, their origins were rooted elsewhere. “We were into American house music originally, then UK house,” they explain. Like so many artists of that era, their journey into disco came through the records they loved first. “A lot of those house records sampled disco, so it was a natural progression really.”
That curiosity soon turned into a deeper appreciation. They began digging into where those sounds came from, how those classic records were made, and before long were sampling disco themselves. In truth, they see the leap from house to disco as a small one. “It’s quite a short step stylistically.”
And no, this wasn’t a case of inheriting immaculate record collections from their parents. “My mum and dad listened to Johnny Mathis,” Jim jokes.
Eight studio albums in, Crazy P have achieved something rare in music: longevity without losing identity. So what’s the secret? “We’ve been a slow, steady burner,” they say. “We never had massive success early on, which probably kept us grounded.”
Instead of a meteoric rise followed by a crash, they built their audience gradually and organically. Over time, that approach has created something far more valuable than hype: loyalty. “We’ve cultivated a loyal fanbase that’s stayed with us, and now we seem to be bringing in a new generation as well.” That mix is reflected in their crowds today. “Our audiences are quite broad age-wise, which is lovely to see.”
There’s another advantage to operating slightly outside the mainstream. “We never had loads of radio play or that sort of thing, but maybe that’s been good for us. It’s allowed us to do our own thing rather than worrying about recreating past hits.”
Of course, any conversation about Crazy P now also carries an emotional weight following the tragic loss of vocalist Danielle Moore, whose voice became a defining part of the group’s sound. Asked how they’ve approached continuing creatively and personally, the answer is honest. “Emotionally, it’s difficult. It changes.”
Yet alongside the grief is a sense of purpose. “I think Danielle would be disappointed if we just packed it in.” Rather than trying to replace an irreplaceable presence, the band are choosing a different path. “The plan isn’t to replace her or bring another singer in. We want to move forward with the remaining members.”
That means revisiting their earliest instincts and embracing more instrumental, sample-led music. “Our first album was like that. We didn’t have a singer then, so it’s a good place to go back to.” They’re careful, too, to honour the past while allowing space for something new. “We don’t feel anybody could do her justice. So it feels important to put a bit of stylistic space between what we’re doing now and what we did with her.”
Before wrapping up, there was time for one final question: if they had a time machine, where would they go? One answer came instantly: back to an old-school rave in some dodgy barn somewhere. Another destination was the legendary Paradise Garage in 1979, to hear Larry Levan at the controls. Chris had a different vision altogether. He’d head to swinging ‘60s Carnaby Street just to experience the atmosphere for himself. “It’s talked about in such a mythological way.”
As for what’s next, the summer looks busy. “Lots of DJ gigs coming up. Festival season is starting and we’ve been enjoying that immensely.” They’re also working on edits, reworks and club tools to test out on dancefloors over the coming months. “We want to make the DJ sets explosive.” And yes, new original music is on the way too.
For fans, the message is clear: Crazy P are still evolving, still making people move and still delivering the kind of joy only great dance music can bring. That cosmic disco journey rolls on.
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