Mark Goddard

How did Chicago influence disco's evolution into house music? Chicago played a pivotal role in the musical journey from disco to house music. After the backlash of events like Disco Demolition in '79, many thought disco was finished. But its pulse never died...it evolved in clubs, warehouses and on the city’s South Side. From pioneers like Frankie Knuckles, Ron Hardy and the Hot Mix 5, Chicago transformed disco’s groove into something rawer, electronic and futuristic: house music. Labels like Trax Records helped send that sound around the world. Without Chicago, there is no acid house explosion in the UK, no rave culture as we knew it, and much of modern dance music looks very different. The city didn’t just keep disco alive...it reinvented it. Watch Episode 8 - Chicago to Boston | No Way Out to hear more. @Chicago #HouseMusic #Disco @frankieknucklesfoundation #AcidHouse #DanceMusic #MusicHistory #rock @kingghardy @traxrecords @whitesox @stevedahlshow @stevedahl #hotmix5 @nilerodgers #ChicagoHouse @pauloakenfold dannyrampling @jeremysbarbados

Backstage at Aadnevik It was a pleasure to be shooting backstage at London Fashion Week, to see the AADNEVIK Autumn/Winter 2026 collection “Jeanne d'Arc” which reawakened the mythic spirit of the Maid of Orleans, a fierce, fabled icon of the Middle Ages. Endless black and pearly white met wild-rose pinks and shimmering silvers, while delicate French lace and angelic textures told a story of strength wrapped in softness. Each piece stood as a visual testament to her warrior heart and sacred vulnerability, armour reimagined as couture. #LFW #AADNEVIK #AW26 #LondonFashionWeek @aadnevikofficial @kydralesalon @canowater @beautybyrosh @londonfashionweek @toticcc @code8beauty

Beautiful Brutalism The last few days in London have brought spectacular weather. On Monday, a friend called and asked if I wanted to join him for a walk around Holborn to explore some interesting architectural sights. We started at Russell Square and wandered past several striking buildings before reaching the aptly named Space House (also known as One Kemble Street), just off Kingsway. Built in the 1960s for the controversial developer Harry Hyams — the same man behind Centre Point — the building was designed by George Marsh, a partner of Richard Seifert (architect of both Centre Point and the NatWest Tower, now known as Tower 42). Space House stands out for its clever use of precast cruciform-shaped concrete blocks on the facade. Arranged in a grid-like pattern, these blocks allowed for remarkably fast construction, as no scaffolding was needed. The day was so clear and bright that I decided to bring my 35mm Minolta X-700 with some Ektar 100 Kodak film to capture some shots. Brutalist concrete buildings are often hated and frequently derided for their ugliness, yet when the sun shines, their strong sculptural forms and bold geometric patterns create beautiful contrasts and wonderfully dynamic photographic moments... @spacehouselondon @centrepointldn @kodak #35mmfilm #ektar100 #london #architecture #60s @tower42london @guspirelli

Ranger Rover's unique Pearl of Tay is more sculpture than SUV... I enjoyed an extraordinary London unveiling from Range Rover Bespoke at London Craft Week at Stratstone Mayfair last night. The centrepiece was the unique “Pearl of Tay”, first revealed during Milan Design Week as part of the “Traces” exhibition at Galleria Meravigli. More art object than car, it features a striking duotone fade from soft gold and violet tones into a luminous pearlescent satin finish that constantly shifts in the light. The detailing is exceptional throughout, especially the 24-carat gold-plated Range Rover badge, crafted with the precision of fine jewellery. Apparently, when Range Rover Bespoke experimented with a solid 24-carat gold badge, the badge alone was worth many multiples of the car’s value and needed an armed guard at all times. Inside, the leather interior in a warm perlino leather and broad Tyrian purple accents creates an atmosphere of understated British opulence. The inspiration behind the car comes from the legendary freshwater pearls once found in Scotland’s River Tay. So rare and valuable were these pearls that legend claims Julius Caesar himself was fascinated by Britain’s supply. Historically, only a tiny fraction of mussels produced pearls of significance, making them symbols of rarity, prestige and natural beauty. Pearl fishing on the Tay is now prohibited, adding another layer of mythology to the story behind the car. Fittingly, the Pearl of Tay itself feels destined to become part of Range Rover history rather than everyday traffic, a future museum piece and a showcase of what happens when automotive engineering meets contemporary craftsmanship. It was an intimate and elegant evening in a beautiful showroom with interesting company.... and, surprisingly for a launch event, very good white wine too. If you happen to be in Mayfair, go and check it out. @stratstonelandrovermayfair @galleriameravigli #bespoke #rangerover #pearls @londoncraftweek #rangeroverbespoke

Ranger Rover's unique Pearl of Tay is more sculpture than SUV... I enjoyed an extraordinary London unveiling from Range Rover Bespoke at London Craft Week at Stratstone Mayfair last night. The centrepiece was the unique “Pearl of Tay”, first revealed during Milan Design Week as part of the “Traces” exhibition at Galleria Meravigli. More art object than car, it features a striking duotone fade from soft gold and violet tones into a luminous pearlescent satin finish that constantly shifts in the light. The detailing is exceptional throughout, especially the 24-carat gold-plated Range Rover badge, crafted with the precision of fine jewellery. Apparently, when Range Rover Bespoke experimented with a solid 24-carat gold badge, the badge alone was worth many multiples of the car’s value and needed an armed guard at all times. Inside, the leather interioir in a warm perlino leather and deep Tyrian purple accents create an atmosphere of understated British opulence. The inspiration behind the car comes from the legendary freshwater pearls once found in Scotland’s River Tay. So rare and valuable were these pearls that legend claims Julius Caesar himself was fascinated by Britain’s supply. Historically, only a tiny fraction of mussels produced pearls of significance, making them symbols of rarity, prestige and natural beauty. Pearl fishing on the Tay is now prohibited, adding another layer of mythology to the story behind the car. Fittingly, the Pearl of Tay itself feels destined to become part of Range Rover history rather than everyday traffic, a future museum piece and a showcase of what happens when automotive engineering meets contemporary craftsmanship. It was an intimate and elegant evening in a beautiful showroom with interesting company.... and, surprisingly for a launch event, very good white wine too. If you happen to be in Mayfair go and check it out. @stratstonelandrovermayfair @galleriameravigli #bespoke #rangerover #pearls @londoncraftweek #rangeroverbespoke

Ranger Rover's unique Pearl of Tay is more sculpture than SUV... I enjoyed an extraordinary London unveiling from Range Rover Bespoke at London Craft Week at Stratstone Mayfair last night. The centrepiece was the unique “Pearl of Tay”, first revealed during Milan Design Week as part of the “Traces” exhibition at Galleria Meravigli. More art object than car, it features a striking duotone fade from soft gold and violet tones into a luminous pearlescent satin finish that constantly shifts in the light. The detailing is exceptional throughout, especially the 24-carat gold-plated Range Rover badge, crafted with the precision of fine jewellery. Apparently, when Range Rover Bespoke experimented with a solid 24-carat gold badge, the badge alone was worth many multiples of the car’s value and needed an armed guard at all times. Inside, the leather interioir in a warm perlino leather and deep Tyrian purple accents create an atmosphere of understated British opulence. The inspiration behind the car comes from the legendary freshwater pearls once found in Scotland’s River Tay. So rare and valuable were these pearls that legend claims Julius Caesar himself was fascinated by Britain’s supply. Historically, only a tiny fraction of mussels produced pearls of significance, making them symbols of rarity, prestige and natural beauty. Pearl fishing on the Tay is now prohibited, adding another layer of mythology to the story behind the car. Fittingly, the Pearl of Tay itself feels destined to become part of Range Rover history rather than everyday traffic, a future museum piece and a showcase of what happens when automotive engineering meets contemporary craftsmanship. It was an intimate and elegant evening in a beautiful showroom with interesting company.... and, surprisingly for a launch event, very good white wine too. If you happen to be in Mayfair go and check it out. @stratstonelandrovermayfair @galleriameravigli #bespoke #rangerover #pearls @londoncraftweek #rangeroverbespoke

London, switched... At the request of my good friend Gus Pirelli, a couple of weeks ago, I went out on a little architectural tour of London to try out a new film type HARMAN SWITCH AZURE. Released in March of 2026, Harman Technology has just released a colour negative 35mm film that, in their own words, "flips colours to render scenes in surreal, high-contrast tones, renders blues as orange, yellows as vibrant azure, and reds as purple-blue” Wandering through the capital with a roll of colour chaos in my camera. Buildings became something else entirely... pinky- orange skies over grey, brutalist blocks and familiar landmarks, glowing like scenes from a forgotten sci-fi film. What I love about this stock is how it transforms the ordinary into the uncanny. London’s hard edges, raw textures and monumental architecture suddenly feel playful, surreal and strangely futuristic. From post-war concrete icons to everyday corners, the city becomes a dreamscape when the colours are turned upside down. @harmanazure #architecture @guspirelli #london #streetphotography #london #switchazure

London, switched... At the request of my good friend Gus Pirelli, a couple of weeks ago, I went out on a little architectural tour of London to try out a new film type HARMAN SWITCH AZURE. Released in March of 2026, Harman Technology has just released a colour negative 35mm film that, in their own words, "flips colours to render scenes in surreal, high-contrast tones, renders blues as orange, yellows as vibrant azure, and reds as purple-blue” Wandering through the capital with a roll of colour chaos in my camera. Buildings became something else entirely... pinky- orange skies over grey, brutalist blocks and familiar landmarks, glowing like scenes from a forgotten sci-fi film. What I love about this stock is how it transforms the ordinary into the uncanny. London’s hard edges, raw textures and monumental architecture suddenly feel playful, surreal and strangely futuristic. From post-war concrete icons to everyday corners, the city becomes a dreamscape when the colours are turned upside down. @harmanazure #architecture @guspirelli #london #streetphotography #london #switchazure

London, switched... At the request of my good friend Gus Pirelli a couple of weeks ago I went out on a little architectural tour of London to try out a new film type HARMAN SWITCH AZURE. Released in March of 206 Harman Technology have just released a colour negative 35mm film that in their own words "flips colours to render scenes in surreal, high-contrast tones, renders blues as orange, yellows as vibrant azure, and reds as purple-blue” Wandering through the capital with a roll of colour chaos in my camera. Buildings became something else entirely... pinky- orange skies over grey, brutalist blocks and familiar land marks, glowing like scenes from a forgotten sci-fi film. What I love about this stock is how it transforms the ordinary into the uncanny. London’s hard edges, raw textures and monumental architecture suddenly feel playful, surreal and strangely futuristic. From post-war concrete icons to everyday corners, the city becomes a dreamscape when the colours are turned upside down. @harmanazure #architecture @guspirelli #london #streetphotography #london #switchazure

Watch Episode 8 - Chicago to Boston | No Way Out Chance Encounter in Cleveland... After we left Chicago, one of the wildest nights of the Losing Eldorado journey happened in Cleveland at the The Ritz-Carlton Cleveland. We were down on our luck, broke, and preparing to sleep in Rufus after a trip to the cinema. As we walked through the hotel, I told Jeremy to sit at the piano in the bar and start playing. Sometimes you have to create your own luck. What followed was surreal. By pure chance we met Nello Balan, the legendary Manhattan restaurateur to the stars, along with business associates trying to persuade him to open a restaurant in Cleveland. The room lit up, the drinks flowed, and somehow the night ended with us being given a free suite at the Ritz. For a moment, we’d gone from sleeping in a car to living like kings. Then morning arrived… along with the reality of an eye-watering phone bill and a minibar charge that nearly finished us off. America in one night: feast, famine, glamour, chaos, and a bill you didn’t see coming. #madisonavenue @ritzcarlton #rustbelt #usa #piano @liberaceandliza #nellobalan @ritzcarltoncleveland pianobar @jeremybarbados

Watch Episode 8 - Chicago to Boston | No Way Out Listen to Jeremy and I discuss Chicagoland... Chicagoland has long occupied a special place in the imagination. Not just the city itself, but the surrounding suburbs, malls, schools and streets that became immortal through the films of John Hughes. For many outside America, this was our introduction to suburban America — a world of bedrooms, football fields, family tensions, first love and teenage rebellion. Through films like Ferris Bueller's Day Off, The Breakfast Club, Sixteen Candles and Home Alone, Hughes turned Chicagoland into something universal. The landscapes were specific, but the emotions travelled everywhere. Visiting Chicago, you can still feel echoes of that world — the broad streets, the brick homes, the lakefront light, the mix of confidence and melancholy. Chicagoland wasn’t just a setting. It became a symbol of late twentieth-century America itself. #Chicago #Chicagoland #JohnHughes #Film #Cinema #America #FerrisBueller #TheBreakfastClub #HomeAlone @chicago

Watch Episode 8 Chicago to Boston | No Way Out In this episode hear why I started the Losing Eldorado Podcast. In 2019 I found a box of long-forgotten photographic negatives of our trip across America. Dusty prints, fading negatives, moments frozen in time. As I began scanning them in, entire memories came flooding back,,, the music, the highways, the strange encounters, the cities, the freedom, and the questions I was asking back then. Those images became the spark for Losing Eldorado. What started as an attempt to preserve old photographs grew into a much bigger journey: a search for the soul of America, and a reflection on youth, memory, culture and what we chase when we go looking for meaning on the road. Sometimes forgotten pictures don’t just show you where you’ve been, they remind you why it mattered. #Photography #RoadTrip #America #TravelWriting #Memory #ArtProject #Storytelling #DocumentaryPhotography @baileysascha @bailey_studio @williamegglestonfp @jeremysbarbados