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

Roy Ayers Delfonic Reworked #1

Sugar (Delfonic Rework)

Icelandic producer Intr0beatz is back on Aterral with an EP that blends all the perfect elements he does best. A beautiful combination of lush chords, blissful pads, and beefy beats. We can't get enough of these goodies, and we couldn't be happier to have our brother on board once again.

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Premiere: Intr0beatz - Stillness In Motion

In the fourth episode of Current Grooves, Intr0beatz takes things in a slightly different direction, curating a selection of tracks that tap into his deep-rooted love for the '90s rave era. This mix is all about warm textures, rolling basslines, and deep, soulful grooves that echo the energy and emotion of that time.
Expect timeless sounds from artists like Tilman, Eric Kupper, JT Donaldson, Malin Génie, and many more—each track chosen not just for its vibe, but for the story it tells. Whether you're listening at home, in the car, or warming up a dancefloor, this set promises to transport you.
Tune in, turn it up, and enjoy the journey.

Tracklist : 

1. Gus - Je Me Souviens (Interlude)
2. Kevin Yost - Indignation (Original Mix)
3. The Gathering - In My System (I:CUBE remix)
4. The Og. House Flame - B - Witched (Original Mix)
5. Franc Roger - I Wanna Turn (DirtyTwo Remix)
6. Azymuth - Jazz Carnival (Space Jazz Mix - Global Communication Remix)
7. Malin Genie, Frits Wentink - Ambrosia
8. JT Donaldson - Take 2
9. Dompe - Lakeland
10. Faith In Logic - Farouk
11. Tilman - Filling TIme (Original Mix)
12. Henry, Denis Karimani - Catabolism (Efdemin Remix)
13. Eric Kupper, K Scope - Planet K (Original Mix)

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Artist: Adham Zahran 
Track: Dusty Works 
Release name: Dusty Works
Label: Dobro
Release date: 30-Apr-25
Buy: https://dobrovinyl.bandcamp.com/album/adham-zahran-dusty-works-ep

PREMIERE: Adham Zahran - Dusty Works [Dobro]

Buy : https://roargroove.bandcamp.com/album/roar-groove-meets-dirt-crew-vol-5

https://soundcloud.com/the-revenge

Track list:

A1  Twisted Signal
A2  Spiral Highway
B1  Open Your Eyes
B2  Your Life

Release Info:

It’s been 6 years now since our last collaboration with Roar Groove and The Revenge in 2019.
So it was about time to unleash some new heavy hitters by this House master. 

With the opener “Twisted Signal” this EP sets the pace and tone to spiraling and pulsating sines, great grooves and
hypnotic vocal use. Dark dance floor material at it’s best! Followed by the deep “Spiral Highway” the a-side is one long live jam.
On the b-side we take back the pace and make it groovy-er with the House cut “Open Your Eyes” in a true classic “Revenge” style. Closing out with the excellent lush journey that is “Your Life”, bringing back again his great vocal sample use and adding deep soulful chord flavors.

Get real Deep with this new 4 tracker by The Revenge! Enjoy!

All tracks mastered by Salz Mastering in Cologne. Art by Hugo Barne.

Roar Groove meets Dirt Crew Vol. 5

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The Revenge | Twisted Signal (Edit) | Dirt Crew Recordings

M. Hawkins is the artist moniker Mark Hawkins has designated for his more house music orientated work. He returns to explore this sound further after his last outing under this name on Routine Issue 002 which was released last year.

“Want Some” takes a more modern approach, with its driving bassline and husky vocoder.

M. Hawkins - Want Some - 1Min 30 Clip

our next mix comes from Saudi-born dreamer and vibe generator @vinyl-mode, he was exposed to an array of rich cultures, shaping his artistic outlook and bridging the gaps of the human experience through sound 🌍✨ His set is a mixture of genres and moods as he can only do. 

Gabu:
www.instagram.com/gabu.records

Vinyl Mode:
www.instagram.com/vinylmode

Gabu on Spotify

Gabu 005 - Vinyl Mode

Mad Deep EP
Label - Quintessentials
Released - 13th June 2025
BUY FROM - https://quintessentials.bandcamp.com/

Quintessentials welcomes back Ralph Session, whose previous drop ‘For The House Heads’ is still turning in crates and sets worldwide. This time, he dives into peak deep territory with 'Mad Deep'. The name says it all. It’s a masterclass in heavy yet soulful, hypnotic House. Reuniting with LA’s rising star Juliet Mendoza after their much-loved collaboration on Freerange Record last year. Her sultry voice and commanding presence just brings the title track to life. If that wasn’t enough, we are so excited to include a masterful remix from House music legend Jerome Sydenham!  It’s dense, rhythmic, and uncompromising cool. Finally, 'Sway' closes the Ep with a late-night super sweet yet driving House tune that stays true to the underground spirit. Built for selectors, dancers, and true Deep House heads heavy rotation is guaranteed. There’s deep and then there’s Mad Deep!

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PREMIERE: Ralph Session ft Juliet Mendoza - Mad deep [Quintessentials]

Another essential contributor is Goldie B. Co-founder of Omakase Recordings, she made her mark with the Nu Area EP (2023), praised by FIP, Nova, and Worldwide FM. A rising star in the French electronic
scene, she lights up clubs and major festivals — from Peacock Society to Marsatac and the Avignon Festival. Resident at Piñata Radio and Makeda, Goldie B, who has become a close friend, offers a house reinterpretation of “Mame Note” designed to ignite dancefloors this summer. With
captivating rhythms, a dancefloor-ready structure, and artful nods to the original track, this remix is a true masterpiece.

Link:
@dopetonesrecords
@iamgoldieb

APPAREL PREMIERE: Angles Morts - Mame Note (Goldie B Remix) [Dope Tones Records]

for booking requests pls contact:
https://www.best-works.com/delfonic

Next Shows:
April 25th Paradise Garage / OXI
May 1st  Mayfest Berlin TBA
May 10th Evil Gasteig / Munich
May 17th Italomania / OXI
May 18th / XJAZZ Festival Berlin / Closing Party
June 6th Bubble Bar / Tbilisi
July 17th Italomania / OXI
July 26th tba / Kasachstan

Delfonic from Berlin, a busy guy that will hit you with his experienced, flawless flow and the skills of a Hip Hop veteran but an open-minded music taste including soulful grooves from new jazz vibes, underground Disco, American House, Breaks and Afro Grooves.

With a history in digging and an unquestionable love for music, Markus Lindner, a.k.a. Delfonic, is one of the most versatile and informed DJ as they come.

He used to be the key character concerning music knowledge in Berlin. After a long decade at  OYE records store he left the business to become a 100% touring DJ and also to do a series of Dance Jazz Edits (Illegal Jazz) which create a massive buzz in the new house and funky dance world (support from Gilles Peterson, Honey Djoon and many others)

Delfonic applies his broad knowledge of music styles to almost any setting, and is renowned for blending multiple genres, eras and disciplines throughout his sets. An open-minded talent, with an uncompromising approach to DJing, he employs a style schooled from an upbringing in hip-hop. Delfonic is the model DJ - he’ll warm the crowd up, get them dancing and then provide the scope and context that will keep the heads on board.

Sugar (Delfonic Rework)

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