Jay Cunning presents We Are Hardcore
We Are Hardcore is a weekly podcast hosted by Jay Cunning, focused on hardcore and jungle music. Each episode spans the golden 90s era of the genre through to current releases. Listeners get a mix of new tracks and classic anthems from the hardcore continuum. The show is aimed at fans of breakbeat-driven, high-energy rave sounds.
Episodes
The Run Out Preview Show - 25 Oct 2026
As always, this week promises to be a massive selection of new Hardcore & Jungle & Represses. Let's dig into just some of the big tracks gracing the stalls at The Run Out. Sunday 25th Oct @ TAC - Check https://www.instagram.com/the_run_out/ for full details
Rave Story Warm Up - 92-93 Jungle Influenced Hardcore
Big Rave going on THIS WEEKEND! The Rave Story returns for 35 years of DJ Vibes! Catch me and Madcap B2B in the main room
![New Hardcore & Jungle [06 Oct 2026]](https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/e/b/f/4/ebf4398630e21274e5bbc093207a2619/_HJ-Show-SQ-1400.jpg)
New Hardcore & Jungle [06 Oct 2026]
Brand new beats from the Hardcore Junglist underworld
![New Hardcore & Jungle [29 Sept 2026]](https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/3/1/0/4/310490d43ce8ca9d88c4a68c3ddbc4f2/_HJ-Show-SQ-1400.jpg)
New Hardcore & Jungle [29 Sept 2026]
Brand new beats from the Hardcore Junglist underworld TRACK LIST on YouTube
![New Hardcore & Jungle [22 Sept 2026]](https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/f/f/0/8/ff0813d26c15143788c4a68c3ddbc4f2/_HJ-Show-SQ-1400.jpg)
New Hardcore & Jungle [22 Sept 2026]
New Hardcore & Jungle [22 Sept 2026] Brand new beats from the Hardcore Junglist underworld
Mucky Weekender Festival Warm Up Vibes
Can't wait for my first set at Mucky Weekender, going all in for a full on festival vibe
1992 Underground Vinyl Gems & B-Sides
1992 Underground Vinyl Gems & B-Sides - Got a few new 1992 tunes, and some gems I've forgetting about!
![New Hardcore & Jungle [18 Aug 2026]](https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/7/9/3/6/7936c4bae92b804416c3140a3186d450/_HJ-Show-SQ-1400.jpg)
New Hardcore & Jungle [18 Aug 2026]
1992 Old Skool Hardcore: By Release Month
1992 Old Skool Hardcore, by release month - I've taken on a mammoth task to research what month tracks were released in to produce 12 unique shows, each playing tracks that were released that month back in '92. This show's a little teaser of what's to come!
![New Hardcore & Jungle [04 Aug 26]](https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/7/a/a/3/7aa32e36f8b5319cd959afa2a1bf1c87/_HJ-Show-SQ-1400.jpg)
New Hardcore & Jungle [04 Aug 26]
New Hardcore & Jungle [04 Aug 26] Fresh beats from the Hardcore Junglist underground
![New Hardcore & Jungle [28 Jul 26]](https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/6/7/8/2/67826f47767970b016c3140a3186d450/_HJ-Show-SQ-1400.jpg)
New Hardcore & Jungle [28 Jul 26]
New Hardcore & Jungle [28 Jul 26]
![New Hardcore & Jungle [30 Jun 26] PLUS BONUS Basement & Homegrown 92-93 mix](https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/e/2/e/5/e2e5d6dbb4e53f1c16c3140a3186d450/_HJ-Show-SQ-1400.jpg)
New Hardcore & Jungle [30 Jun 26] PLUS BONUS Basement & Homegrown 92-93 mix
Randall Tribute: 1995 Session
After doing tribute sessions for 92, 93 and 94 it was only fitting to roll out a 1995 tribute to the best to ever doit - DJ RANDALL! TRACK LIST on YouTube
![New Hardcore & Jungle [16 Jun 26]](https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/9/7/e/4/97e40103c5db9953d959afa2a1bf1c87/_HJ-Show-SQ-1400.jpg)
New Hardcore & Jungle [16 Jun 26]
![New Hardcore & Jungle [09 Jun 26]](https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/2/9/3/8/29386a031ca21e05d959afa2a1bf1c87/_HJ-Show-SQ-1400.jpg)
New Hardcore & Jungle [09 Jun 26]
New Hardcore & Jungle [09 Jun 26]
1991 Ruffneck Breakbeat Hardcore
1991 Ruffneck Breakbeat Hardcore - All Vinyl
![New Hardcore & Jungle [19 May 26]](https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/0/7/e/5/07e55d510dff8e3816c3140a3186d450/_HJ-Show-SQ-1400.jpg)
New Hardcore & Jungle [19 May 26]
New Hardcore & Jungle [19 May 26]
![New Hardcore & Jungle [12 May 26]](https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/f/7/9/b/f79bd47b479b390d16c3140a3186d450/_HJ-Show-SQ-1400.jpg)
New Hardcore & Jungle [12 May 26]
Fresh new beats!
1992 Breakbeat Old Skool Hardcore Rollers
Rolling out some 1992 rollers!
Official Run Out Preview Show - April 2026
Get ready for an onslaught of beats for The Run Out this Sunday 19th - Unit 10, The High Cross Centre, N15 4NQ.
Live @ Epidemik / Rave Story - 1993 Old Skool Breakbeat Hardcore
Live recording from Epidemik's 31st Bday at The Rave Story, Eletrowerks. LOVED smashing out a 1993 classic Old Skool Breakbeat Hardcore set. Gutted the mic didn't record to capture the vibe - was an epic session from you lot and MC Deemus J - respect! Track list on: https://youtu.be/-yB314SpIUA
Epidemik & Rave Story - 1993 Old Skool Hardcore Session
Getting warmed up for the big one this weekend! Epidemik & Rave Story
Hardcore Junglist show / Jay Cunning / 26 March 2026
Hardcore Junglist show is BACK BABY! I'm back weekly every Tuesday from 6pm on my socials. Getting the gang back together! Follow me on YouTube, Facebook, Insta & Twitch: 'JayCunningDJ'
Jay Cunning B2B Niki Dimensions - 1992 Ruffneck Dirty Bag Hardcore
Really enjoyed this last show on Centreforce with Niki, we're defo on the same tip musically and love our quick mixing. In this last show it was only fitting that the both of us go B2B as we did on the first one - oh, and its a recording with no mic, JUST MUSIC!
Old Skool Hardcore Sunday Sessions - 1991
Old Skool Hardcore Sunday Sessions - 1991
Fantazia Takes You Into 1993 - Jay Cunning Tribute on Centreforce
Fantazia Takes You Into 1993 - Jay Cunning Tribute on Centreforce
Hardcore Junglist - Centreforce Show - 7 Jan 2026
Hardcore Junglist - Centreforce Show - 7 Jan 2026
Hardcore Junglist - Centreforce Show - 10 Dec 25
Hardcore Junglist - Centreforce Show - 10 Dec 25
Hardcore Junglist Vol 2 - Track By Track
Lets talk a walk through each track shall we? Get your copy now! https://kniteforcerevolution.com/store/product/hardcore-junglist-volume-2-usb
Centreforce (12.11.25) New Hardcore & Jungle + Raindance 1992 warm up sessions
Centreforce (12.11.25) New Hardcore & Jungle + Raindance 1992 warm up sessions
The Run Out Preview Show - 16th Nov 2025
So many great releases lined up for the Run Out - including my new compilation! More info here
B2B Madcap - 1991-93 Digging Deep All Vinyl Selection - WAX ON Warm Up
LOVE a B2B with Madcap, in this show we go from 1992 to 1993 and proper dig deep! A warm up show our Wax On show on 15th November - Get your tickets!
Centreforce (15.10.25) New Hardcore & Jungle
New Hardcore & Jungle Bunters 35years In The Game rave THIS WEEKEND!
Bunter 35 Years - 1991-92 Old Skool Hardcore - Warm Up Session
Track List 1 - Genaside II - Narra Mine - Hardcore Urban Music [URBAN S1] 2 - Cosmo & Dibs - Oh So Nice - Help Me / Oh So Nice - EP 3 - Wishdokta - Evil Surrounds Us - Kaos Theory 1 4 - Smith & Mighty - Killa - The Three Stripe Collection (1985-1990) 5 - G Double E - Fire When Ready - Jumpin' & Pumpin' [12 TOT 10] 6 - Dee Patten - Who's The Bad Man (Sound System Mix) - Hard Hands [HAND 003T] 7 - M
Centreforce (01.10.25) New Hardcore & Jungle
Loads of new Hardcore & Jungle + a mix session for Low Frequency this weekend in Colchester!
Centreforce (17.9.25) New Hardcore & Jungle
Centreforce Show: The Criminal Minds & Kniteforce's Luna-C
What a show! We have Zak from The Criminal Minds talking about their new album 'Ruffneck Takedown' along with some track previews + Luna-C from Kniteforce discusses Knite Club 4 and delvers a killer 30 min mix!
Live at Calling The Hardcore - All Vinyl 1992 Old Skool Hardcore
Just LOVED doing this set, the DJ booth was in the middle of the dance floor and I got to play all my fav underground 1992 Hardcore tracks on vinyl! BOOM!
1991 Old Skool Hardcore
Impromptu set with some props Old Skool Hardcore! Catch me live on CENTREFORCE every other Weds from 10pm till Midnight
Jay Cunning Centreforce Show - New Music & Knite Club 4 Warm up
Jay Cunning Centreforce Show - New Music & Knite Club 4 Warm up - Live broadcast from 23 July 2025
1992 Labyrynth Warm Up - Jay Cunning on Centreforce
1992 Labyrynth Warm Up - Jay Cunning on Centreforce
2025 Showcase - Jay Cunning on Centreforce
2025 Showcase - Jay Cunning on Centreforce
Jay Cunning & Niki Dimensions - Centreforce Radio
Live every 2 weeks from 9th July 2025. Weds 10pm-12 UK Time. Listen on DAB & mixcloud.com/Centreforce883
1992-93 Ruffneck Hardcore Vinyl Session
The end of a chapter is here, and so begins a new one! From 9th July (and every 2 weeks) catch me live on the mighty CENTREFORCE. > Intro show on the 2nd July with Niki Dimensions. > Chat WhatsApp/Text: +44 7709 333 883 Group Chat on Mixcloud: search '883 CENTREFORCE TV NETWORK'
Top Buzz 1992/93 Darkside - Rave Story Warm Up
Tickets: https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/London/ELECTROWERKZ/The-Rave-Story-Its-a-way-of-life/40947763/
Hardcore Junglist Show (10 June 2025)
Hardcore Junglist Show (10 June 2025)
All Vinyl 1993 Darkside Hardcore Session
All Vinyl 1993 Darkside Hardcore Session
Hardcore Junglist Show (27 May 2025)
Hardcore Junglist Show (27 May 2025)
Hardcore Junglist Show (20 May 2025)
Hardcore Junglist Show (20 May 2025)
88-90 Classic House - Unity In The Sun - Warm Up Session
88-90 Classic House - Unity In The Sun - Warm Up Session
DJ Ratty VS DJ Rob-E - Red October 1992 Vinyl Session
Mixing up the tracks played from 2 of the biggest sets from Red October back in 1992 from DJ Ratty & DJ Rob-E!
Hardcore Junglist Show (22 Apr 2025)
Hardcore Junglist Show (22 Apr 2025)
Sunday Vibes Hardcore Session - 1990-1992 Old Skool Breakbeat Edition
Sunday Vibes Hardcore Session - 1990-1992 Old Skool Breakbeat Edition
The Run Out - Preview Show
The Run Out - Preview Show
Amnesia House | 1992 Warm Up Session
Getting excited for Amnesia this weekend - who's with me? Grab your tickets
Deep Jungle - 100 Releases
Celebrating the mighty Deep Jungle hitting 100 releases! Big up Lee Harmony and the Deep Jungle crew!
Hardcore Junglist Show (18 Mar 2025)
Upfront tracks from the Hardcore Junglist world... Streaming live every Tuesday 6-8pm. TRACK LIST IN THE YOUTUBE DESCRIPTION
1994 Old Skool Hardcore & Jungle Session
Going back to 1994 - Full track list on YouTube
Mid-1992 Old Skool Hardcore - Vinyl Session
Digging deep for those lost gems and forgotten b-sides from the golden era of 1992's finest Old Skool Hardcore - loads more content on my YouTube channel
Cunning Interviews | Micky Finn & Vital Elements - Warehouse Days
Join me chatting with Micky Finn and Vital Elements diving into all things Warehouse Days — the album's journey, the stories behind the tracks, and the influences that shaped them. Buy Now #mickyfinn #vitalelements #junglemusic
Hardcore Junglist Show (18 Feb 2025)
New beats from the Hardcore Junglist world!
Hardcore Junglist Show (11 Feb 2025)
Hardcore Junglist Show (11 Feb 2025)
1991 Hardcore VS 2000's Breakbeat - Freestylers Album Warm up
Warming up for the Freestylers Remix album launch this Friday mashing up some 1991 Hardcore with 2000's Breakbeat!
Randall Tribute - 1994 Jungle
Continuing the tributes to one of the greatest to ever do it - Check out my 1992 & 1993 tribute shows for Randall here
Hardcore Junglist Show (21 Jan 2025)
Upfront tracks from the Hardcore Junglist world... Streaming live every Tuesday 6-8pm.
Hardcore Junglist Show (14 Jan 2025)
Hardcore Junglist Show (14 Jan 2025)
Hardcore Junglist Show (07 Jan 2025)
Hardcore Junglist Show (07 Jan 2025)
Best of 2024 | New Hardcore & Jungle
Some of the best Hardcore Junglist vibes to grace our dance floors this year
Hardcore Junglist Show (10 Dec 2024)
Hardcore Junglist Show (10 Dec 2024)
The Aftermath...
Early birthday party last weekend so playing a few records I got as a pressie and also recreated (remixed) my set from the night!
Digging Deep - 1992 Breakbeat Hardcore
A bag of tunes I don't play very often!
EXSTATIC & WAX ON Warm Up Session
Bristol Friday night, Birmingham Sat night - who's in?
Hardcore Junglist Show (12 Nov 2024)
Hardcore Junglist Show (12 Nov 2024)
![The Run Out Preview Show [10 Nov 2024]](https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/8/4/a/6/84a6d78551de1bcb27a2322813b393ee/TheRunOut_COVER_V2.jpg)
The Run Out Preview Show [10 Nov 2024]
The Run Out is this Sunday 10th Nov, find out what's in store!
Randall Tribute - 1993 Darkside Hardcore Junglist
1993 Darkside Hardcore Junglist Tribute to one of the greatest to ever do it.
Hardcore Junglist Show (22 Oct 2024)
Hardcore Junglist Show (22 Oct 2024)
Hardcore Junglist Show (15 Oct 2024)
Hardcore Junglist Show (15 Oct 2024) RAVE STORY THIS SAT!!!
Hardcore Junglist Show (08 Oct 2024)
Hardcore Junglist Show (08 Oct 2024)
DJ Randall 1993 Tribute - Danny Lines Centreforce Show
Paying tribute to one of the greatest to ever to it - 1993 style.
Hardcore Junglist GAMFB Warm Up Sessions
Hardcore Junglist GAMFB Warm Up Sessions
