For digital label consideration: support@soulshiftmusic.com
Soul Shift Music isn’t just another record label; it’s a hub where soul and electronic beats converge. Based in the USA, we take pride in curating top-tier electronic and soul music that knows no borders, delivering a global sonic experience that resonates with audiences worldwide.

From the streets of America to rhythms around the globe, our passion lies in moving souls with our captivating blend of electronic melodies and soulful vibes.

Our roster boasts over 2000 artists and continues to grow, drawing talent from every corner of the planet. Our sister labels, Octane Recordings and Mermaid Digital specialize in genre-inspired, soulful albums that keep dance floors packed and feet moving.

Our CEO and Founder, Mr Robert Simmons, is a seasoned figure in the DJ world with a vast network of talented artists at his disposal that have all helped to build the label over the past 15 years. Soul Shift Music was born from Roberts vision to provide opportunities for artists, foster collaborations, and promote great music. With qualifications from the Institute of Audio Research, Robert and the Soul Shift Music’s audio team ensures that every track meets the highest standards of quality and creativity.

In 2024 Soul Shift Music formed partnerships with Ordior, DJ Central Records, Planet Blue Pictures and Blue Pie Records USA to expand the Soul Shift Music brand around the world.

Together with our partners, labels and artists we’re amplifying the soulful sounds of Soul Shift Music for music lovers everywhere.

For bookings and enquiries peterpjohnston78@gmail.com

Peter Pistol Johnston is a DJ/Producer/Podcast and Radio Host from Colchester, England. 

His Styles of music  include soul, disco, minimal, progressive, deep and tech House. He has his own Music brand called the Lifted House Sessions which bring soul, disco and classic House to bars and clubs in the Essex Area in the UK. Residencies have included America and playing every year at the ADE Festival in Amsterdam.

Peter continues to evolve as a producer  with new music and looks forward to bringing this out for labels and listeners to hear. Check out his tracks listed below available on Beatport, Traxsource and Spotify for Artists Page.

Peter Pistol Johnston is continuing to drive forward with his underground House music sound. 


Discography

Bringing it together EP - Peter Pistol Johnston - Njoy Music 
Released  July 2020.

Santamonica EP - Peter Pistol Johnston  - Njoy Music 
Released  January 2021.
Peaked at number 40 in the new releases chart on Minimal/Deep/Tech charts
on Beatport.

Never Stop (Original Mix) Peter Pistol Johnston - lorenZoo 
Released April 2021.

Club Life - Peter Pistol Johnston - Midwest Hustle 
Released October 2021 

House Rhythm - Peter Pistol Johnston - Njoy Music 
Released December 2021

The Weekender - Peter Pistol Johnston - Party Pizza 
Released February 2022

Flight Mode - Peter Pistol Johnston - Party Pizza 
Released April 2022

Just Vibin - Peter Pistol Johnston - Bandcamp Artists. Released June 2022

Unbreakable - Peter Pistol Johnston - Mavek Recordings
Released July 2022 

The Revolution - Peter Pistol Johnston - Njoy Music
Released  September 2022

First - Peter Pistol Johnston - Mavek Recordings. Released April 2023 
Unbreakable (Deeper Love Remix)  -  Peter Pistol Johnston - Mavek Recordings. Released April 2023 

Progress - Peter Pistol Johnston - Royal Plastic. Release date TBC 

Lost in time (Original and Remix) - Inspirado Records - Released May 2023

Horizons - Peter Pistol Johnston - Desvelo Music - April 2023

Leftfield Journey - Peter Pistol Johnston - Desvelo Music - June 2023

Destination - Peter Pistol Johnston
Kolour Recordings - September 2023

Deep Focus EP - Peter Pistol Johnston
Spiritualized - November 2023

Deeper Feeling - Mavek Recordings 2024

Revenge of the Disco - Mavek Recordings 2024

Break Free - Spiritualized 2024

Better Worlds - Kolour Recordings  2024

Atomic Habits - Spiritualized Music 2025 





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Links 

https://linktr.ee/DJpeterpistoljohnston
https://soundcloud.com/pistola1
https://www.mixcloud.com/peterpjohnston/
https://www.facebook.com/DJPeterPistolJohnston/
https://www.instagram.com/djpeter_pistol_johnston/

FUNKNDY AKA DENNIS HERCULES 
THE SOUL SHAKER!!

Dennis Hercules was introduced to House music by his brothers and sisters, going to House parties all over Holland. He got hooked on the groove and the vibe only to discover he could be a house producer. Always reaching for higher ground, Hercules graduated from SEA. Before he could frame his diploma, he started organizing events, producing different styles of music and performing as a DJ at various parties, which led him to find his own music  style. 

Funky house with a soulful twist. The Soulshaker is here!!!

Dennis Hercules, born 1981 in Amsterdam, started playing the piano at the age of seven and soon he performed at Church recitals, musicals and school performances.

During his first years of dj-ing he got involved with other young dj's, like Daniel Sanches. They used to live in the same city, were skating in the streets, and made music. Daniel had a good career in the minimal industry with his parties Rotzooii and record label BlahBlahBlah. After a while Dennis Hercules bought a Roland Keyboard and started to make his own productions. At first it was just to experiment with different sounds, which he used to take his music to another level... 

In 1999 he formed a DJ group called the Hillywood Brothers. Together with Lorerzo Kurizu, he played at different parties in Hilversum. Their style was funky, jazzy and soulful. After a while Lorenzo went his own way, and made some nice productions for different record labels.
After Lorenzo left, Dennis got involved with Mike Lano - aka Black Motif - who had great DJ skills and a good taste in electronic music. At parties around the country Dennis got involved with Mc Brown who had a lot of vocal experience in English and American productions, as well as live on stage. For six months they played every Friday night at BoomBoom breaking beats on 77.8 FM radio. 

The first 12 inches Dennis bought where from Jeff Mills, Derrick May, Carl Cox, Juan Atkins,
Kevin Saunderson, Stacy Pullen, Joey Beltram. Detroit Techno is a big influence at him.

In 2004 Dennis Hercules began working at a DJ record store in Hilversum. He was responsible for the distribution of records and started knowing the industry. Working out of the store he started organizing and playing at a party called NOT (Night Of Techno) with national and international DJ’s. Every other month he launched a Minimal party which people are still talking about today because it was so fresh. He brought DJ’s like Daniel Dreier, Bart Skills, Shinedoe, Jerome, Jason and the Argonauts, Lauhaus, Daniel and Juan Sanches to...the attention of others /promotors, people around town...?!

In Coupers Cafe in Hilversum  he started a weekly night event called ‘minimal-X-press’ for local DJ talent who wanted to perform and learn in front of an audience. This was one of the first Minimal parties in the Netherlands. Even in Amsterdam it was hard to find this new scene.

In 2006 Dennis started a course at the SAE Institute in Amsterdam. He graduated together with Tim Wolf, a big DJ in the dance scene nowadays. For two years in a row Dennis arranged the music for a two-day beach volleyball tournament with DJ’s like Skizofrenix, Decane and Cruz, Florian Rath.

In 2008 Dennis played in Czech Republik three times, together with his good friends The Skills Brotherz. He played on Pigfest 14, wich was a highlight of his career. Playing a set of his own tracks on a major stage made him realize it was time to release his own music. During the summer he played at Loveland Festival where he started to focus on house music.

His interpretation is hard driving and funky, filled with soul.
Adding melodic strings with a clear focus on the dance floor.

Nowadays he is a DJ-in-residence at Panama Night club in Amsterdam. Together with Bart Bass he played big gigs like Defected in the House, Turn up The Bass, Madhouse and many more. They decided to team up and create their own style. They were so driven by passion that dates were booked to work in the studio, so they could improve their DJ skills and produce massive tracks. Nowadays the critics are very enthusiastic about their style of music, which is a combination of Latin / Soulful / Tech-House. The renowned nightclub Panama has hired Dennis Hercules and Bart Bass as resident DJ’s because of the wide range of people they entertain with their sound. During their shows the crowd often goes raving mad.
 
Every two months he also plays at a party in Amsterdam called ´House Generation or What is on your Mind’, which is held weekly on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. It is organized by Dexon who owns a record shop called In Deep‘n’Dance, in Amsterdam.

Dennis is also working a lot with Oz Romita. He is a good friend and comes over every week to make great tracks.  Oz Romita Knowing from party's like Chicks with Skills and Boys with Skills, playing on Stripes to Invite with National and International dj's.


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