The LowDown Top Tracks - October 2025

Kerri Chandler joins forces with Nae (SA) for new single ‘Caged Bird’, accompanied by remixes from the widely beloved Atjazz, and Moplen.
Leading the release is the ‘Full Vocal Media Mix’ of ‘Caged Bird’, which sees Kerri Chandler lay down emotive piano melodies, organic drums and atmospheric strings alongside soulful vocal stylings from South Africa’s Nae.
Up next is the first ‘Atjazz Remix’ of ‘Caged Bird’, a nine minute cinematic excursion from the British composer, embracing the soulful fragments of the original and twisting them into a slow burning, subtly evolving nine minutes delicately detailed with sweeping echoes, reversed reverberations, crisp percussion and choppy stab sequences. An ‘Atjazz Remix Instrumental’ follows, as the name would suggest stripping away the vocals.
Last but not least to complete the package, Bergamo, Italy’s Moplen, producer for the likes of G.A.M.M. and Lumberjacks In Hell delivers his twist on ‘Caged Bird’, shifting gears into more classic house realms, infusing drifting keys, weighty low end tones and heavily swung drums and violin melodies with the original’s smooth house aesthetic.

https://www.instagram.com/kerrichandler / https://soundcloud.com/kerri-chandler /
https://kerrichandler.com/

HMWL Premiere: Kerri Chandler - Feat Nae (SA) - Caged Bird (Atjazz Remix) [Kaoz Theory]

Listen to it on Youtube : https://youtu.be/yNeuiOiqXHk

Label : Shuffle Valley
Artist : Donnie Cosmo
Format : Vinyl
Catalog Number : SVWAX001
EP Title : Space Time Surfer EP
Support it : https://www.juno.co.uk/products/donnie-cosmo-time-surfer-ep-vinyl/1093689-01/

Berlin-based Donnie Cosmo launches Shuffle Valley with a sharp, deep-cut four-tracker that weaves through groove-led house, breaks, and subtle psychedelia. 'Space Time Surfer' opens the record with fluid basslines and glistening percussion-trippy but grounded, the kind of roller that finds its mark in long, locked-in blends. 'Let Yourself Go' shifts into broken rhythm mode, laced with loose drums and warped textures before slipping seamlessly into a steady 4/4-playful, mutating, and built for curious selectors. On the flip, 'International Acid' goes inward: smoky, hypnotic and slightly off-centre, it leans into more mental terrain without losing its grip on the floor. Christopher Ledger closes with a weightless rework of 'Let Yourself Go', adding polish and negative space while staying faithful to the original's off-kilter charm. A confident first chapter for the label, and a quietly distinctive release from an artist with a clear voice.

Donnie Cosmo :
https://www.instagram.com/donniecosmo_
https://soundcloud.com/daniel_cm

Shuffle Valley :
https://www.instagram.com/shufflevalley
https://soundcloud.com/shufflevalley

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House Six :
https://soundcloud.com/house-six
https://fb.me/HouseSix.yt
https://instagr.am/housesix_
https://spoti.fi/3pHAj7J
housesixyt@gmail.com

PREMIERE: Donnie Cosmo - Space Time Surfer

Out Of The Box

Box Clever

Love 4 U

M.B.S.

D Stone debuts on Heist Recordings with a record that shows us why he’s one of the hottest talents in house music right now 

Chloe Caillet is in on it. Cinthie is in on it. SG lewis and Demi Riquísimo are in on it too. So are Folamour, Barry Can’t Swim and, of course, Dam Swindle. In on what exactly?

In on the fact that D Stone might be the most exciting young producer and DJ you will find in the house scene right now. Oh, and he’s also a great guy who says Heist was his dream label to release on. When we found out we were fans of on each other, it was only logical that we signed his ‘Time Selection’ EP; A 5-track record that shows us how cool and catchy underground house music can be if it’s done well. 

D Stone, born Daan Steenhuizen has had a meteoric rise in the scene in the past years and has only just finished his study at the Conservatory, where Lars was one of his mentors. His vinyl debut was on Cecille in 2023 with that absolute anthem ‘Total unison’. He then released on Cinthie’s 803 Crystal Grooves in 2024 and has a busy 2025 with releases on Chloe Caillet’s label Smiile, Semi Delicious, a release planned for Barry Can’t Swim’s fresh label ‘Earth’s only paradise’ and now, Heist. He’s been touring relentlessly in between, already playing legendary places like Ibiza’s Pikes, Amsterdam’s Shelter and with big shows planned at Warehouse project and in Australia, you can just feel all the right things happening for him.

The ’Time Selection’ EP kicks off with ‘Yes I Am’, an upbeat house track with plenty of hints of the old school, playful vocal chops and above all, some lovely piano work. It’s stripped back, but full of energy, with driving 909 percussion, retro flutes and a rolling bass line. It’s as much a pallet cleanser in a set as it is a teasing mid-set highlight.

‘Move Over’ features the vocals of ELY and sees D Stone dive deeper into vintage house territory, with a classic bassline and percussion that stays true to the core of the classic drum machines, hinting as much towards the electro-pop sound of New Order and the futurism of early Mr. Fingers releases. The vocal is daring and cute at the same time, and does a great job tapping into the nostalgia of the pop-house cross-over songs of the early 90s. 

'Time Selection' is arguably the heaviest cut of the record, much in style of his breakthrough track ‘Total Unison’. This track is built around a strong piano theme, supported by driving 909 drums, strings and cleverly placed disco bleeps to keep the track accessible and uplifting. Add to that a big breakdown, and you’ll understand why we’ve been reaching for this track peak set for the past months.

On the flip, we’ve got ‘One Thing’, a subtle and introverted track built around a bumpy disco bassline with a hook that’s silly on first listen but will end up being the one thing you’ll keep humming for the rest of the day. In short, it’s a banger in disguise. 

The last track of the EP is ‘Everything from the Organ’, a track where D Stone is not afraid to show his love for throwback ravey elements. There’s organ licks, horns and chopped vocals that propel you straight to the front-left of whichever dancefloor D Stone is reigning at that moment.  

Don’t sleep on the Heist debut of one of Amsterdam’s biggest talents, cause this one will go like hot cakes! As always, enjoy the music and play it loud! 

Yours, 
Maarten & Lars   

Buy here!

D Stone - Time selection

Time selection EP

D Stone - Yes I am

Dancing Together

edd - Dancing Together

GEWAH Selects

No Bad Vibes (Kolter Edit / Mixed) [feat. KILIMANJARO]

Afterglow

S.O.S SOMEBODY'S IN DISTRESS (DELUXE ALBUM) - 21 TRACKS

All rights reserved.
Jey More - Copyright 2025.

Recorded in Canada, UK, Netherlands, Germany.

(Credit) 
Producer : Jey More
Singer : Jey More
Songwriter : Jey More

In collaboration with DutchZebra, ThunderBird, Pitx94 for some tracks.

To The Rhythm Of My Life (ft. Pitx94)

DL/Stream: 

Rawthentic welcomes Toronto’s own Meredith O with the Intentions EP - a bold, release reimagined by fellow Canadian and House tatsemaker Demuir, who steps in with his Playboi Edit. 

Part of Demuir’s acclaimed Playboi Edit series - a project that’s graced respected imprints across the underground - this version captures everything fans love about his sound: warm low-end, crisp percussion, and effortless swing. Recently crowned #1 Jackin’ House Producer by Traxsource, Demuir brings that same energy and finesse here

Rooted in authenticity and raw groove, the Intentions EP reflects what both artists represent: creativity, individuality, and an unfiltered love for underground house music.

DL/Stream

Inside My Mind (Demuir's Playboi Extended Edit)

3 tracks I have been working on over the last while. Thanks to ZNL Mastering for mastering.

All That U Got

Love at First Sight

Love at First Sight (Kid Creme Vocal Dub)

Demos: low.end.directive@gmail.com

The future lies within the undiscovered. Low End Directive aims to drive the genre of dance music forward; to promote harmony and empower emerging artists from diverse environments and backgrounds. As an independent record label, our mission is to champion a culture deeply rooted in quality, originality and inclusivity. This is a place for Producers, DJs, and Audiences to express themselves and unite through the unique and undiscovered.

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