The incredible London based Producer, DJ and Broadcaster Melle Brown joined me in the studio this week, we spoke about her new Defected residency, her recent release with legend Annie Mac and our mutual love of Deep and Soulful House, she also delivered a wicked minimix featuring some of our favourite underground artists as well as her own releases too :)

Bear's Select Radio show Ep.8 w/ Melle Brown // 27.06.2022

Babs Presents, who lives in London, UK, made his debut on our Smashing Trax sub-label and went on to feature on Pogo House, Bubble N Twist and Floppy Disks, but became most popular with a social media viral featuring house dancers dancing to his 'Jazz Nights In E15' released in 2022 on Smashing Trax. Today Babs delivers us over an hour-long dj mix with a perfectly balanced blend of soulful, garage and house.

𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐓𝐔𝐁𝐄 ▷ https://bit.ly/BabsPresents_YT_Mix
𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐌𝐈𝐗𝐄𝐒 ▷ https://bit.ly/MonthlyPodcasts

► BABS PRESENTS
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POGO HOUSE: bit.ly/2JTiQGJ
FLOPPY DISKS: bit.ly/3I6ThNT
SMASHING TRAX: bit.ly/2Z2IKOr
BUBBLE N TWIST: bit.ly/2Uw7GMy
FRIDAY RUSH: bit.ly/3oNeZ2q

#BabsPresents #Soulful #GarageHouse #DeepHouse #PogoHouse

Pogo House Podcast #063 - Babs Presents (January 2023)

The Request Line

The Request Line (Garage Edit)

Per Anhalter Festival -The Castle Mix , BERLIN 2024

Faro is a Brighton based artist who has played all across the UK and beyond since 2014. She holds down residencies at Patterns night club and leading underground radio station Balamii, as well as her local station 1BTN. Faro is known for being a selector, digging deep for the best soulful records to play on her radio shows and gigs. A true music lover.

She has shared line ups with huge headliners, a few being Honey Dijon, Folamour, Dan Shake, Dimitri From Paris, Jeremy Underground, Alexander Nut, Cody Currie, Moxie, Cinthie and last year supported Annie Mac on her Brighton tour date. 

Her vibrant energy and uplifting music has graced many dance floors and venues across the world, notably Suncebeat Festival (Croatia), Kala Festival (Albania), We Out Here Festival (UK), Pikes (Ibiza), Motion (Bristol), XOYO (London) and not to mention taking over from Jayda G and closing Detonate Festival (Nottingham).

Faro grew up on her Dad’s collection of R&B and Soul, which heavily influences her selections today ranging from House, Broken Beat, Disco, Jazz, Garage and beyond. 

As well as DJing, Faro has spent time over the years putting on events and is currently starting regular parties with LEV at the renowned BBE Store in East London. She also works with To The Rock Records, one of the most refreshing soulful labels on the scene right now.

In her early days, Faro produced a track that was played on BBC Introducing - since then she has prioritised DJing but is now spending time in the studio working on production and vocals, with an EP set to come out spring 2025 with fellow artist Pandar.

More from her on the links below --->

Insta - https://www.instagram.com/iamfaro_/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/djfaromusic/
Soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/djfaromusic

Look Busy Collective

Look Busy RhythmCast - 206 - Faro

Tracklist UNG show #261:
01. Michael Johnston - Last Night (Plastik People)
02. Babs Presents & Bella O'Connor - Breaking The Rules (Original Garage Mix) (4th Set Rec.)
03. Alex V - Seduction (Sophisticate)
04. Matt McLarrie - Planet Inflatable (i! Rec.)
05. Marcus Soulbynight - Mister Can You Say (Moiss Music)
06. Anil Aras - When Souls Collide (PIV)
07. Arco - Holding On (Salted Music)
08. Juan Demal - Let Me Go Roma (Raw Trax)
09. Zetbee - Good Times (Salted Music)
10. Taelue - Saturn Infinite 8 (Bandcamp)
11. Steve Bug - The People's Sound (Shall Not Fade)
12. The Minister of Sound - Time to Shout (Marc Cotterell Plastik Club Mix) (C1 Trax)
13. DJ Steaw - Mystical Rhythm (Phonogramme)
14. Gunnter - Loose Leaves (Rutilance)
15. Somore ft. Damon Trueitt - I Refuse (Fizzikx Unreleased 2018 Garage Dub) (Bandcamp)

Urban Night Grooves #261 301124

Strictly Soulful House Vibes

DJ Powdersoul (aka Melly Melv)
Edinburgh-based DJ, vinyl connoisseur, and soulful house selector. With roots deep in the golden era of house, taking inspiration from UK Kiss FM legends like Paul ‘Trouble’ Anderson, Steve Jackson, and Bobbi & Steve in the mid-90s. A lifelong vinyl collector with over 30 years of crate-digging under his belt, he is on a mission to keep the spirit of underground house and garage alive—digging deep to unearth forgotten and unreleased gems that deserve the spotlight.

Now based in Edinburgh, he continues to push the sound forward through his fast-growing IG @melly_melv_records and his weekly Friday night show on Manchester’s @discbreakradio. Expect deep, groove-driven sets that blend soul, disco, and house.

Follow him on Instagram: www.instagram.com/melly_melv_records/
Follow him on Soundcloud: @powdersoul

Melly Melv - Clinical Mix #21

Jovonn Live at The Shelter Liverpool 3rd Birthday

The very best of UK & SA soulful house, carefully selected. Immerse yourself in a smooth journey through the deeper side of house music with this chilled vocal soulful house mix. Blending warm, emotive vocals with silky grooves and laid-back rhythms, this set is perfect for winding down, lounging, or setting a mellow mood. Expect lush chords, beautiful vocals, jazzy undertones, and that signature soulful energy that keeps your head nodding and heart glowing. Ideal for sunset sessions, intimate gatherings, or solo reflection, this mix brings together the soulful essence of house music with a calm, refined vibe.

Soulful House "Everday Chilla's" (UK, US & SA Soulful House) Extended Mix

A brand new record label based in London. From Underground House to Minimal and everything in-between!! If you have something good that you might think would suit our label? please do not hesitate to send us a sample

The Request Line (Garage Edit)

4th Set Records

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