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Burning The Ground Turns 15!

🔥 Celebrating a Decade and a Half of Remix Resurrection 🔥

Fifteen years ago, Burning The Ground lit its first digital spark—and what a fire it’s become. What started as a personal passion project to share rare 12″ remixes from the golden age of vinyl has grown into a global community of collectors, remix lovers, nostalgia seekers, and music obsessives who all share one thing: a love for the long version.

🎧 A Labor of Love
Back in 2010, the mission was simple: to preserve and share the extended, often-forgotten dance mixes that defined the club culture of the 1980s and 1990s. These weren’t just versions of songs—they were whole experiences: dub breakdowns, vocal reworks, synth passages, re-edits that transformed hits into epics.

Each post has been lovingly curated, ripped from original vinyl, cleaned, edited, and presented with the kind of detail and respect these mixes deserve. And over the years, it’s become more than just a blog—it’s an archive, a time capsule, and a celebration of music that was never meant to be forgotten.

📀 Highlights From The Journey

    • Thousands of 12″ singles digitized and shared

    • Countless rare promo-only and remix service exclusives uncovered

    • Deep dives into artists from chart-toppers to one-hit wonders

    • Special themed events—Disco Fridays, Halloween Mixes, Pride Month sets, and more

    • H Fridays, Halloween Mixes, Pride Month sets, and more

    • A community of passionate readers who keep the comments section alive with memories, trivia, and appreciation

💿 Why It Still Matters
In a world of compressed streams and algorithm-fed playlists, Burning The Ground remains proudly analog at heart. These remixes weren’t designed for shuffle—they were crafted for the dancefloor, the roller rink, the after-hours crowd. They were about movement, sweat, seduction, and story. And they deserve to be heard again, in full fidelity.

🙏 Thank You
To everyone who’s ever visited, downloaded, commented, or shared a post—you are the reason this blog still burns bright. Your support, encouragement, and shared love for this music keeps me going, even through personal challenges, recovery periods, and the changing tides of the internet.

A special thank you to those of you who’ve been with me since the beginning. Your loyalty, kindness, and connection over these 15 years have meant more than I can ever put into words.

Here’s to 15 years of basslines, breakdowns, and bonus beats—and to many more ahead.

Love & Light, Let’s keep dancing.

—Paul

Thank You for an Incredible Pride Month — See You July 9!

As June comes to a close, I just want to take a moment to say thank you from the bottom of my heart for joining me on this journey through music, memory, and celebration. This year’s Pride Month on Burning the Ground has been one of the most special yet — a vibrant mix of anthems, deep cuts, camp classics, and unexpected gems that have moved us, united us, and made us dance.

Together, we paid tribute to pioneers like Divine, Malcolm McLaren, Pete Burns, and k.d. lang… we turned the volume up on forgotten 12″ remixes, glittering club anthems, and powerful messages of love, identity, and freedom. Whether it was a synth-pop banger or a disco confession, each post was a small act of celebration and remembrance — for the voices we’ve lost, the lives we’ve lived, and the joy we continue to share.

Now, I’m signing off for a short vacation and will be taking a much-needed break until July 9. During this time, there won’t be any new posts, but feel free to explore the archives and revisit some favorites — there’s always something worth rediscovering.

To everyone who has commented, shared a memory, or simply stopped by to listen — thank you. Your presence here keeps the music alive.

Stay safe, stay proud, and I’ll see you back here in July with more vinyl treasures and sonic surprises.

With love and appreciation,
Paul (DJPaulT) 🏳️‍🌈🌴

Pride Month 2025 – Celebrating with Love, Respect, and Music

Each June, Pride Month allows us to honor the LGBTQ+ community — to celebrate resilience, visibility, creativity, and most of all, love. For decades, this month has stood as a reminder of both how far we’ve come and how far we still have to go in building a world where everyone can live authentically, safely, and joyfully.

Here at Burning the Ground, where we celebrate the music that helped shape generations — from underground dance floors to radio waves and neon-lit nights — it’s impossible to ignore the deep connection between the LGBTQ+ community and the world of remix culture, club anthems, and boundary-pushing expression. Pride lives in these grooves, in the bold beats of self-discovery, in the joy of being seen and heard.

But let’s be real: not everyone sees Pride Month the same way. Some feel unsure, uncomfortable, or even disagree with aspects of it. And while we may not all come from the same place, this space was always meant to be about connection. Through music, we’ve all learned that difference doesn’t have to divide — it can unite. It can teach. It can inspire.

Whether you’re out and proud, still on a journey, an ally, or just someone passing through — you are welcome here. You don’t have to have it all figured out. What matters is that we approach one another with kindness and a willingness to listen. No rainbow flag should feel like a wall; it should feel like an open door.

This month, we continue to honor the artists, DJs, producers, and fans — many of whom were and are part of the LGBTQ+ community — who brought the dance floor to life, often against the odds. Their courage, creativity, and rhythm echo through every remix we post.

Let’s turn the volume up, keep our hearts open, and remember what this music taught us: freedom feels like a beat you can move to.

Happy Pride Month.

— Paul
Burning the Ground

Happy Memorial Day Weekend USA

Hey BTG friends,

I hope you’re ready to enjoy a long, relaxing, music-filled Memorial Day Weekend! Whether you’re firing up the grill, heading to the lake, digging through crates at your favorite record store, or just kicking back with a classic 12″ on the turntable, this weekend is all about slowing down and appreciating the good things in life.

Memorial Day is also a time to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. It’s a powerful reminder of the freedoms we enjoy—and the price that’s been paid to protect them. So while we celebrate, let’s also take a moment for reflection and gratitude.

Just a quick note—I’m taking today off from posting to recharge and enjoy the weekend myself. But don’t worry, Burning the Ground will be back very soon with more rare mixes and extended gems from the ’80s and ’90s that you won’t want to miss.

Until then, stay safe, spin something loud, and keep the music alive. 💿🔥

Happy Memorial Day!
– Paul