Amsterdam natives Maarten Smeets and Lars Dales, aka Dam Swindle, unveil their third long-player with the release of a new track, the first to be shared from the upcoming album, ‘Open’ - out on 30 May 2025 via Heist Recordings.

The new album sees the acclaimed duo dive far beyond the deep sonic waters they’re most known for, exploring lower tempos, synthwave, hip-house, and ambient across fourteen tracks. With a gestation period that traces back several years, ‘Open’ is their most intimate and personal body of work thus far, birthed during a time of self-reflection away from touring and personal transformation as individuals.

“We felt the need to tell a very personal story through our music as a translation of our personal development in the past years. We also wanted to make music without a specific goal in mind; We simply wanted to create. By taking away the grid of dance music and any expectations of what a Dam Swindle song should sound like, the creativity started to flow naturally with songs in many different styles and tempos. The result is an album that feels refreshing and uplifting and still very much true to the heart and soul of our sound.” - Dam Swindle, January 2025.

While the trademark Dam Swindle four-to-the-floor beats are still ever-present on tracks like ‘The Present Is Always Perfect’, ‘I Need You’, and ‘Is This Love?’, it’s the gentle waves of synths on opener ‘Home’, the contemplative piano chords of ‘Bloom’ featuring Joep Beving, and the lo-fi ambience of ‘It’s Okay, I Can Wait’ that showcase a melancholic, ethereal sensibility previously uncharted by the duo. Collaborations with vocalists such as NYC’s Haile Supreme on ‘Not Enough’ and Neo-soul singer Faye Meana on ‘Girl’ expertly find room in between the dancefloor and home listening sessions, and a clear standout on the LP is the title cut where message-heavy rapped vocals from UK artist Samson ebb and flow amongst iridescent grooves.

Under the helm of Maarten and Lars’ adept A&R, their Heist imprint has become a beloved home for house heads of both schools old and new, platforming some of dance music’s biggest names from Cinthie to DJ Sneak as well as the musical dawnings of artists such as Kassian and Makèz. The Dam Swindle alias has achieved house music royalty-like status across a storied 15-year career that includes two critically lauded full-lengths, collaborations with the likes of Tom Misch and Kerri Chandler, and a globetrotting touring schedule. This album stands as their most profoundly personal work of art to date, and they can’t wait to share it with you.


Open

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Closer

Artist: Stogov
Track: Rebel
Release name: Evening Mood
Label: Diversity Collective
Release date: 23-May-25
Buy-Link: https://dvrstcollective.bandcamp.com/album/stogov-evening-mood 
Support: https://go.protonradio.com/r/rlKKHIzUFZcak

DVRST opens up with a familiar face to the soul-infused House diggers. Known for putting out an array of sounds across the house spectrum.
Stogov explores his debut 'Evening Mood' on the Lisbon-based Diversity Collective through three original themes, combining jazz-inspired melodies, grounded drumming sounds and an amazing swingy bass work. 

ARTIST
STOGOV: @dmitry_stogov

LABEL
DVRST: @dvrst-y

PREMIERE: Stogov - Rebel [Diversity Collective]

After his debut on DeepWit in our previously released Spring Moods, Vol. 14,  F. GALDi returns with an extraordinary EP. Grooves, melodies and vocal samples blended into a deep house experience. 
Remixes comes from Martin Luciuk & Nightly Closures. Adding both their signature sound to each of the originals and making this a 6 track release giving you plenty to choose from depending on the mood and occasion.


https://www.beatport.com/release/push-and-flow/5050124
https://deepwitrecordings.bandcamp.com/album/push-and-flow
https://music.apple.com/album/push-and-flow/1810044073
https://open.spotify.com/album/6VKuFir8teIswjOl9l4tAX?si=rmZDpzeySjKsRK6TVDyUaQ
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLI_NoFJuNVSekOWKWELI4U8WclIPMpVbY

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F. GALDi - Push and Flow

Candoo

Candoo (Original Mix)

Vincenzo - Candoo (Original Mix) [Out 12th Jun 2025]

Introducing the new EP from  Martin Luciuk & Nightly Closures.   
This release marks a significant addition to the label’s catalog, showcasing the duo's intricate craftsmanship and innovative sounds. This rising duo are experts at creating a sublime blend of both classic  and modern deep house music.  Drawing on their unique perspectives and musical backgrounds, making them an important part of the Deep House scene. 

https://www.beatport.com/release/lucid-grooves/5101597
https://deepwitrecordings.bandcamp.com/album/lucid-grooves
https://music.apple.com/album/lucid-grooves-ep/1816325967
https://open.spotify.com/album/2Erwtg5U7m4s8XX3P62jQN?si=iLHpLE4cRjSpsFOWOavyLQ
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLI_NoFJuNVSekOWKWELI4U8WclIPMpVbY


Martin Luciuk, Nightly Closures - Lucid Grooves

BUY: https://dirtcrew.bandcamp.com/album/i-m-doing-just-fine-ep

J. Peacock - I’m Doing Just Fine EP - Dirt Crew Recordings
https://soundcloud.com/jpeacocksound

Track List:
1 I’m Doing Just Fine 
2 Keep Running
3 Can’t Go Nowhere 
4 Hometime

J. Peacock is back for the Dirt Crew Summer take over once more! After his last collab release with Laurence Guy on “Shall Not Fade” in March this year we are delighted to welcome him again with four new deep and funky tunes.

“I’m Doing Just Fine”  is all about the strings. There's a certain feeling in northern soul records – cinematic, bittersweet – and sampling that energy became the starting point for the whole EP. On this track, the vocal hides just behind the strings, giving it a hazy feel. A loopy, dreamlike cut nods to the 2016 lo-fi house era. “Keep Running ” has a swelling, string-led groove built around a hypnotic soul sample. “Deep Burnt” is one of J. Peacock’s all-time favourite tracks and a big influence here. Urgent and euphoric, a driving rhythm with strings to carry the emotional weight.

“Can’t Go Nowhere” is a slower, more restrained moment on the EP. Inspired by the likes of Cottam, Mark E, and Tiger & Woods, this is a chugging, early-hours builder made for warm-up sets and low ceilings. A nod to the art of holding back just enough to keep people moving. “Hometime” brings together two of his favourite things: dusty soul samples and the raw grit of the MS-20. The analogue synth gives the track it’s edge, the bassline is constantly shifting and alive while the smoothness of the sample keeps everything in check.

All tracks mastered by Salz Mastering in Cologne. Photography by J. Peacock.

I’m Doing Just Fine EP

J. Peacock | Can't Go Nowhere | Dirt Crew Recordings

#hsmpremiere
Artist: Marcus Watkins 
Track: Soul Revival
Release Title: Perpetual Gruv EP
Label:  People of the Light (POTL)
Release Date:  12-Jun-25
Buy: https://li.sten.to/potl017

People of the Light unveil Perpetual Gruv EP, a record that marks a faithful return to the labels deep house roots, an offering of 7 tracks of absolute heat that marks Marcus Watkins' debut on the label. Hailing from Chicago’s rich lineage of dance music innovation, Watkins crafts three original cuts in Club Detroit, Soul Revival, and When I Fly Towards You. A trio that pulse's with a timeless blend of groove and soul. With warm chords, hypnotic bass, keys that keep you moving and reverent nods to the legends before him, Watkins packages his deeper sound into a truly contemporary narrative.

One of the hallmarks of a POTL release is often the remixes and the package as a whole, this time we have Myles Sergé adding depth to the package, the ever-elusive artist steps up with his Naked Parts Remix of Soul Revival, distilling it into a stripped-back, darker meditation that cuts straight to the floor. Label boss Jay Hill brings her own flavour with her distinct D’Lite version of Club Detroit: a deep-rolling extended reworking for late-night escapades, with Jay's uniquely chunky groove. Altogether, Perpetual Gruv EP embodies a return to foundational sounds for the label, always pushing fresh sounds inspired by the roots of everything they love.

Marcus Watkins | @marcus-watkins
People of The Light Records | @wearepotl

PREMIERE: Marcus Watkins - Soul Revival [People of the Light]

Sarandub & F. GALDi unite forces to create an outstanding single. 
Something of a dark, deep and organic feel throughout the original mix and a more classic vibe blended into a groovy remix by Nightly Closures.  
Enjoy!

https://www.beatport.com/release/connecting-souls/5107619
https://deepwitrecordings.bandcamp.com/album/connecting-souls
https://music.apple.com/dk/album/connecting-souls-single/1817275646
https://open.spotify.com/album/6WOhMGgGkBLfha1yS8ISCe?si=kKI2ruP-RsajQvlCBHYKfA
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLI_NoFJuNVSekOWKWELI4U8WclIPMpVbY
https://soundcloud.com/deepwit-recordings

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Sarandub, F GALDi - Connecting Souls

Winding Road is back, with a ton of new releases from some of our favourite artists!  We can't wait to share them with you.  Next up is the ‘Keep On Keep On’ EP from Berlin deep house star Vincenzo.

Vincenzo is one of our all-time musical heroes, and amongst the most in-form producers in deep house.  He has released on supercool labels including Teardrop, Anjunadeep, Dessous, and Poker Flat.  His 1-800-Vincenzo album was ranked by Mixmag as one of the ‘15 best pre-2000s deep house albums’ alongside the likes of Moodymann, Larry Heard, St Germain, Theo Parrish, and Ron Trent.  Fine company indeed.

The ‘Keep On Keep On’ EP has 3 tracks, featuring the diverse styles and tempos you’d expect from Winding Road.  The first single is the title track, and is due for general digital release on 18 July 2025.  It’s a refined slab of supremely classy deep house, stamped with Vincenzo’s magic production skills.  Leaning into Kerri Chandler-esque vibes, there’s space for the soul and punch for the dancefloor.  Enjoy!


Keep On Keep On (teaser edit)

Da Dan Dan Dan Da

Buy on Beatport

Matterhorn (Original Mix)

Submit your demos here: https://www.deepwitrecordings.com/contact

Deep Wit Recordings: Entering the Depths of Audio Perception.
Dedicated to quality and consistency in the realm of all things deep and soul tingling in electronic music.
Working with both popular and known deep house musicians as well as underexposed and new talents.
Deep Wit Recordings caters towards noncommercial, resonant, innovative and intelligent deep house sound. Bringing together talented producers from around the world who with their music will inspire your soul. The label was born out of a passion and love of all things deep and needing to share that passion with other like minded individuals.

Sierra Maydell & Alvaro Hylander “DeepWit Crew”

Sarandub, F GALDi - Connecting Souls

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