As the calendar turns and we step into a brand-new year, I want to take a moment to say thank you. Burning the Ground has always been about more than records—it’s about memories, discovery, and that unmistakable feeling when a 12″ mix stretches a song into something bigger, bolder, and unforgettable. Whether you’ve been here since the beginning or just recently dropped the needle with us, your passion for this music keeps the spirit alive.
Looking back, it’s amazing how much history, emotion, and connection lives in these grooves—from late-night club classics to forgotten remixes that deserve another spin. This past year reminded me just how powerful this music still is, how it continues to bring people together across generations, dance floors, and continents. The love for extended versions, rare pressings, and alternate mixes hasn’t faded—it’s only grown stronger.
As we move forward, I’m excited to keep digging, sharing stories, spotlighting special releases, and celebrating the era when the 12″ ruled supreme. Here’s to new finds, louder speakers, deeper cuts, and plenty of moments where the mix just hits right. Wishing you a healthy, happy, and groove-filled New Year.
Keep the faith. Keep the beat. And keep burning the ground.
-DjPaulT
Happy new year !
Hi Paul! Happy New Year!
Any chance you have ZZ Top’s Velcro Fly German 12″. There’s a Jellybean Remix which is the common one and is even on their box set, but there’s a more rare “Bill Ham Ext. Mix” version on this German 12″… can’t find it anywhere on the internet – only on discogs.
Thank you soooo much for all you do!
Happy New Year Paul. I hope your year is filled with good health, fortune and happiness. Appreciate your amazing dedication
Happy new year! Love your blog. And I like the new masthead!
Happy New Year and what a surpise it was seeing the new site design today, love it, love the music you share and heres to a fantastic year to come.
Cheers, Paul!!!
Another year burning the ground.
Happy New Year, looking forward to all the new audio treasures in 2026!
Happy New Year to everyone here on Board.Thanks Paul for all your fantastic 12″ rips. I know how much work it is….btw: the new logo is pure 80s and I like it.
Happy New Year, Paul and BTGers, everywhere! I got so excited reading your missive to us! You’re a dynamite person, Paul! I am certainly looking forward to whatever you have in store for us in MMXXVI. You manage to press all the right buttons for all of us! Have a great year ahead, dear Paul!!
Happy New Year all: Retro Hound, Song_and_Dance, JP, Toxicaudio, Ruben, Axel, Muff Diver, ING, DJ XREY, Fred, Daniel, Grant, MusicMan3, Jermajesty, Dean, Mark, Joey, and the rest!!
Jeff
Paul, wishing you a blessed New Year! Each year is a gift that holds hope for more adventures. May your New Year be filled with exploration, discovery, and growth. When I count my blessings, I count you twice!!
Hi Paul.Happy New Year 2026 to you, your partner, family and all here on your blog.Enjoy the rest of your holidays.Thank you always for your amazing blog, your generosity, kindness and time spent on creating your blog is highly appreciated.All the best to you and all for the year ahead.Take care go well Paul.P.S. J.M. Silk said it best “Music is the Key”
From Chicago by any chance?
Hi DJ Lollipop/Larry.Happy 2026.No lol, but i’m a massive fan of the old Chicago House Music 1984-1990.Have a good Friday and Weekend.
I just located a remastered version of J.M. Silk – Shadows of Your Love online: https://youtu.be/YfVScM1Dtm4?si=AZovQCBMs8zDtLA8 The entire history of this video is a hoot of a story. I was asked to direct this the night before (no concept, scripts or storyboards) The video crew that taped the footage of this actually got into a fist-fight with the label owner during the shoot and the whole thing devolved into a big mess. I guess I was the only one that they knew that had any experience (this was the first & last time I ever directed – I was a… Read more »
DJ Lollipop/Larry.Thanks was great watching that J.M. Silk vidclip.Nice backing story with your involvement with the video,etc.80’s just the best.Go well take care.
Happy New Year to you and yours as well. Thanks for enriching my music collection 😊
Happy New Year, Paul and to all you guys and gals 🙂
December was quite an expensive month for me as a record collector. Amongst others, I bought the 4-lp depeche Mode live album in three editions (silver, pink and light blue). Oh, and I have finally received my Frankie and Propaganda audio blu-rays from Superdeluxeedition. Fantastic surround mixes, I must say.
Keep the records spinning, Paul and Jeff and everybody around.
May the force of the 12-inch be with you. 🙂
Happy New Year, Paul!
Happy New Year Paul.
Happy New Year Paul and all the BTG Community.
I wish you the best.