Heist mixtapes

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.


Dam Swindle - Open

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   

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Time selection

German duo GOME cook up a tasty debut with their “Chop Shop” EP with dance music enigma Michael Cignarale

Gome has been a familiar face in the club scene since they released their hit ‘Tell me’ on their label Snackwax in 2023. However, It wasn’t until a show at Wildeburg in 2024 that the Swindles connected with them in true Swindle style. Cause what do you do when you get a high profile booking for your live show, but one of you is really sick? That’s right, you ask help. Enter the Swindles, not unfamiliar with live shows themselves, and there you go: Live set saved, crowd happy, and a friendship over music was formed. Fast forward to 2025, and we’ve got GOME’s popularity rising with through their new releases and catchy music-cooking videos. And now? Their debut on Heist. The Chop Shop EP holds 4 feel-good house tracks and a cheeky appearance by emerging artist Michael Cignarale.

The EP kicks off with ‘House music’. The aptly titled song is an ode to the 90s sound of Kerri Chandler and his peers, with lush chords, beefy drums and a disco-inspired  bassline that would make any producer drool. There’s a nice personal touch of the duo, who sampled their own vocals with some cheeky talk about House music. Pretty fun and more importantly, 100% on point for a track that oozes love for the genre. It’s got a big splash of throwback energy, and sometimes that’s all we need to keep the spirit of house alive.

‘Cut the midrange’ is a high-energy groover with frantic drums, filtered chord stabs and a hint of that rave energy that we love seeing on todays dancefloors. It’s got quirky vocal and energetic synth hits which makes it one of those peak time tracks that keeps the energy high, without asking too much attention.

‘You’re my baby’ is a special one, built around the falsetto vocals of the queer community’s future icon Michael Cignarale. Named as one of the emerging DJ’s to watch by Mixmag last year, this multi-disciplinary artist has already made a name with his productions, performances and vocals. GOME cleverly use the ballroom energy of Michael’s vocals in this all-out anthem. There’s a big bassline, a classic house piano and plenty of drumrolls, all to make this a tune that works as a closing track, or as the big moment in the middle of your set. It’s fun, emotional, and energetic. In 1 word? Essential. 

 ‘Keep funkin’ is a heavy cut where chords hits, scratches and an old school rap vocal all work together for some serious forward-leaning energy. Add to that some classic house pads, sirens and a drumroll, and you’ve got yourself a full-on party track. Up last is the acapella of ‘House music’ for your DJ pleasure.

The Chop Shop EP is a perfect showcase of GOME’s sound: high-energy, fun, hints of the 90s and a lot of musicality. We’re extremely happy to have them on the label and as always, enjoy the music and play it loud! 

Much love, 
Lars & Maarten 

GOME - Chop Shop

Dam Swindle’s new ‘Backyard Galaxy’ EP is an ode to house music and the classic Swindle sound. 

It’s only been a few months since Dam Swindle released their highly acclaimed album “Open” and already the boys are back on Heist with a new release that takes you right back to the dancefloor. Where they’ve spent the better part of the last 3 years writing their album with all its sonic explorations and collabs, this new EP sees the duo return to their roots of club-ready house music. The ‘Backyard Galaxy’ EP comes with 4 high-energy house tracks made in their Amsterdam studio that have been road-tested all summer.

EP opener “Feel it much?” has all the ingredients of a classic Swindle heater, with warm pads, rich organic percussion and tons of soul. There’s a simple and effective vocal running throughout the track that blends nicely with the classic house elements and electronic textures that are layered throughout the track. There’s an effortless flow to this track and it comes as no surprise that it has been a highlight in their sets this summer. 

The EP title track ‘Backyard Galaxy’ is an up-tempo Latin-themed jam with a hint of old school techno.  The synth stabs hit you just right and the modulated vocal chops are a lovely boost for the build ups and add a touch of swing to a track that already has a tight  groove. Add to that a huge breakdown and drum roll and you’ve got yourself a track that’ll light up any dancefloor.

On the flip, we’re moving into garage territory with the shuffling vibes of ‘Rhythm Baby’. The current popularity of the genre is not missed on Dam Swindle, but when you look closely, you’ll see this track is full of elements that the duo have built their legacy on. The vocal chops, transposed key samples and swing are all on point and work just as well below, as above 130 bpm if speed is your thing.

The EP closes with the NY-style house cut ‘What you give’, which reminds us of Dam Swindle’s remix of Cinthie’s Heist hit ‘Won’t U take me’ with its lush organs and moody keys. It’s perhaps the most classic house track they’ve made in a long time and you can hear they had a great time recording this. It’s playful, vibey and catchy. Just the way we like it.  

Dam Swindle might have delivered one of the standout cross-over albums of 2025, but on this EP the message is clear: Once a househead, always a househead.

As always, enjoy the music and play it loud! 

Much love, 
Heist HQ  

Dam Swindle - Backyard galaxy

BUY: https://makez.bandcamp.com/album/holy-sun-ep

We welcome back Makèz to Heist for another EP full of offbeat rhythms and loose-limbed jazziness. The Holy Sun EP sees the duo deliver a collection of tracks that perfectly fit the rich musical path they’ve taken with their 2021 debut LP on Heist: ‘City of All’. This package features 4 originals, sultry vocals by the talented Ava Lava and a summery remix by Amsterdam based Retromigration.

Holy sun EP

Makèz - Inwards

BUY LINK: https://byrontheaquarius1.bandcamp.com/album/akira-ep

Heist Recordings has been pushing the envelope for house music since day one and we're always on the lookout for artists that represent our vision on electronic music. Our next guest on the label fits that profile and more. He is the embodiment of modern-day electronic funk and a true wizard on the keys: Atlanta raised cool guy Byron the Aquarius.

Going back to classic house mode, we've got 'Success': A spoken word house track that fits right in with the classics. Byron sets the mood with some bumpy key-and synth work while brainstorming about originality and blackness throughout the track. Even though the message underneath might be a serious one, Byron succeeds in delivering this in a fun, uplifting way that never gets pretentious or divisive.

Akira EP

Byron the Aquarius - Success

Label bosses Dam Swindle dive into the label back catalog and compile 2 special edition releases of classics to celebrate 10 years of Heist Recordings. 

Founded in 2013, Heist Recordings has quickly become a go-to house label, giving rise to a vibrant scene of groove aficionados and all things deep house. Now in the label’s 10th year, Dam Swindle take a moment to reflect on the great tracks that have come out over the years with 2 limited edition compilations of classics.

Heist Classics vol. 1

Bandcamp

Fouk - Kill Frenzy

This year we warmly welcomed the Belgian house maestro UC Beatz to the label with a 5 track EP featuring Marina Trench and Tour-Maubourg. Now, we proudly present his Heist mixtape, enjoy!

UC Beatz his Orchid's wish EP is available on our Bandcamp: https://ucbeatz.bandcamp.com/album/orchid-s-wish-ep?label=2703027306&tab=music

Heist mixtape #45 | UC Beatz

“Freddie’s Groove” is Crackazat in full-on jazz mode. The nod to Freddie Hubbard is clear, and Crackazat cleverly takes ideas from both the jazz legend and his legendary French sampler, Pepe Bradock for this track. The horns are deep and moody, the groove is jazz-house at its best and Crackazat’s soft vocals have the perfect amount of fragility to fit the groove. The changeover into a stabby synth section halfway through the track is a subtle reminder from the skilled producer that – even with all these musical elements – he can direct you to the front of the dancefloor with the twist of a note.

Senses

Crackazat - Freddie's Groove

‘That’s Right’ has Dam Swindle in full live mode, not unlike their timeless classic “Call of the Wild feat. Jungle by night”. Live keys, bass, percussion, and horns give you the feeling like you’re on stage with the full band and you see them giving their all to record this heartwarming piece of music. It’s an electrifying feel-good trip through the Dam Swindle sonic universe.

Minor Fools EP

Dam Swindle - That's right

Classics vol. 02
A1. Crackazat - Alfa
A2. Andy Hart - Epsilon girls
A3. Makèz - Different planets
B1. Kassian - 8th Movement
B2. Nachtbraker - Hamdi

The release kicks off with ‘Alfa’: Crackazat’s biggest hit to date (and that’s saying something, coming from a producer that has delivered jam upon jam in his career). It’s a signature Crackazat song with an off-kilter live key loop, shuffling percussion and pumping low end.

Classics vol. 02

Crackazat - Alfa

Classics vol. 02
A1. Crackazat - Alfa
A2. Andy Hart - Epsilon girls
A3. Makèz - Different planets
B1. Kassian - 8th Movement
B2. Nachtbraker - Hamdi

Andy Hart’s ‘Epsilon Girls’ was originally released in 2014 and has helped cement the artist and label’s position in the house music landscape. A vintage Barbara St. Clair loop gives the track a lovely human touch, which is countered by layers upon layers of glimmering electronics.

Andy Hart - Epsilon Girls

Midnight Time EP
A1 Closer (feat. AVA LAVÁ)
A2 Running from the noise (feat. Life on Planets)
A3 Midnight time (feat. AVA LAVÁ & Joey Hotwax)
B1 The answer
B2 Gratitude

Next is ‘Running from the noise’ with Life on Planets on vocals. This is the follow up to Downstream that simply had to happen. It’s just as breezy and effortless as the duo’s biggest hit to date, but goes even deeper and minimalistic, taking you on a vibe that resembles the sound of that classic 100% Galcher mixtape/album from 2013. There’s definitely something in the air when these artists get together in the studio; The music is warm, fuzzy, and inviting, but most importantly, just about as sexy as can be.

Midnight Time EP

Makèz - Running from the noise (feat. Life on Planets)

BUY: https://heistrecordings.bandcamp.com/album/the-round-up-pt-10

Our annual frenzy of remixes – The Round Up – enters its 10th edition. With that, we’re concluding a year full of special edition releases and finishing the Heist 10 year anniversary off with a bang. The Round up has always been a go-to release for label fans and house heads alike, and this year’s edition is one to look out for. We’ve got 2 of the coolest women in house & electronic music (Cinthie & Amy Dabbs), A Chicago legend (DJ Sneak), Amsterdam’s finest selectors (Dam Swindle), An Anglo-Scandinavian key wizard (Crackazat) and many more on this edition. With support for previous editions by artists such as Paul Woolford, Luke Slater, Honey Dijon, Nightmares on Wax, Dj Bone, Fred P, Helena Star, and Sam Divine, you know you’re gonna hear some great music on this release.

Dam Swindle give Cinthie’s summer jam ‘Wont u take me’ a spin by upping the tempo and energy and turn it into a peak-time classic house jam. Amy Dabbs takes one of the most heartfelt tunes of Crackazat’s mini LP ‘need to know’ and re-imagines it into an atmospheric anthem with a hint of jungle. Cinthie and DJ Sneak both opt for loopy & chunky house remixes, while UC Beatz takes on the first ever drum & bass track on Heist from Amy Dabbs: ‘Only breaks can love your heart’. It’s a tough remix to crack, especially when the original has been getting love from DJ’s and media alike, and it being in RA’s top tracks of October. He pulls it off perfectly though by creating a warm piano jam with all those lovely vocal cuts and strings from the original.

Crackazat goes into soulful house mode on his sultry remix for Krewcial’s spoken word – Afro jam ‘Owo’ and Krewcial himself delivers a low slung anthem with his remix for Orlando Voorn’s track ‘High’. Orlando Voorn takes things deep and quirky on his remix for UC Beatz’ track with Marina Trench ‘Make me feel’.

The Round Up pt. 10

Cinthie - Won't u take me (Dam Swindle remix)

Life on Planets has graced us with a brand new instalment of the Heist Mixtape series and it's as energetic and exuberant as the gentleman himself. Enjoy and play it loud.

Heist Mixtape #46 | Life On Planets

Elisa Elisa recorded a mix for you with some of her fav tunes of the moment from some of her fav artists!

Tracklist:
Elisa Elisa - Lift me up
Hilit Kolet - Everything is amazing
HoneyLuv, Roland Clark - This is my life
Anja Schneider- Rudeless
Lupe - Overdrive
Marina Trench - Bumbelbee
Alain Gertrand - Amour Toujours
Dam Swindle - Allright
Hett, Androosh - Amen Spell
Siggatunez - Good Times
The Checkup, Mona Lee, Dj Merci - You make me stronger
Elisa Elisa - Drum Love
Alton Miller - Lights of the world
Anna Schreit - Tobi for morning spliffs

Heist Mixtape #47 | Elisa Elisa

Dam Swindle - Touch me again EP
A1 Touch me again
A2 Hang on
B1 The joy of melancholy
B2 Forever and ever

Dam Swindle return to Heist in excellent form with a 4-track EP in their signature style.  

The iconic Amsterdam duo returned to the studio after their much-lauded ‘Minor Fools’ EP, where the lead track ‘That’s Right’ became one of the most heartwarming tracks 2023. Their recent contribution to the Phonica 20-year compilation -‘Allright (just a tribute)’- is turning into one of the biggest hits of this year with big plays on pretty much every festival around, whether it’s Glastonbury or Dekmantel. The guys are known for their ability to bend different styles into something very much their own and their newest addition to the Heist catalog is no different. The ‘Touch Me Again’ EP sees them go from sample-heavy house to classic 90’s piano-driven tracks with a touch of acid and it’s one you don’t want to miss.  

The record starts with ‘Touch Me Again’, a house jam with chopped vocals, energetic synth stabs and a big breakdown. Add to that a touch of acid and you’ve got a follow-up to their Phonica hit of 2023. 

‘Hang On’ takes you back into classic Swindle territory, with their signature sampling style and knack for finding those lush vocals. The synth chops and bassline give the track its upbeat energy and the distant filtered pads move in an ever so subtle way, that there’s always something new happening while keeping the attention on that catchy main hook. 

On the flip, we see the guys take things a bit deeper with emotive vocals and introverted keys layered over a steady groove on their track ‘The Joy of Melancholy’. Fast-forward to the drop and all that energy comes free with a huge piano break, which propels the track into a blissful ‘hands-in-the-air’ dancefloor moment.  

The EP closes with ‘Forever and Ever’, a gospel-inspired Deep house tune full of organ hits and off-kilter sample chops. This 4-track EP gives you jam upon jam upon jam and sees Dam Swindle solidify their position as the go-to artist in the house scene and keeps them at the forefront of electronic music.   

Grab this record while you can and share the love, 

Heist Recordings

Touch me again EP

Dam Swindle - Touch me again

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Dam Swindle - Girl feat. Faye Meana

Open

Run, run, run

The present is always perfect

Dam Swindle - Not enough feat. Haile Supreme

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Home

Get up EP
A1 Deep inside love
A2 Higher
B1 Get up
B2 Higher (Demi Riquísimo remix)

Europe's first lady of House is back on Heist with a massive new EP and a Demi Riquísimo remix. 

Cinthie’s 2023 Piano Heaven EP on Heist was a big release for both her and the label, getting tons of airplay and support from the likes of Pete Tong, Danny Howard, Chloe Caillet and Blessed Madonna. The Dam Swindle remix of ‘Won’t u take me’ that followed on that year’s Round Up is still among her top tracks on any platform. Cinthie now returns to Heist with an EP full of dancefloor weapons that range from classic grooving house to quirky rave.  

With her frequent plays at renowned clubs all over the world, as well as spots in her Berlin back yard like Panorama bar, Cinthie has the ideal testing grounds for new peak-time material. And that’s exactly what the A1 ‘Deep inside love’ is: an epic peaktime weapon. With a stomping beat and signature uplifting keys, she serves up themes of classic 80s and 90s house music with a modern aesthetic. With that, Deep inside love has all the ingredients to become an instant Heist classic. 

The A2 shows us Cinthie’s rave side, where we see her inspiration from the current dancefloor high octane energy. Or maybe it’s just her early rave days that are finally back in the limelight after her well received ‘Rave Baby’ release on Aus Music. Either way, ‘Higher’ is a fun tune with an infectious beat, classic rave stabs and a female vocal telling us to take her higher. We’re sure that this won’t be a problem, cause this track is built for those clubby highs. 

‘Get up’ is a lovely organ-led track with long ethereal strings and dubby vocal chops. The breakdown deepens the mood with some heavy chords tuned in true house style before a free-flowing drum roll (crashes and claps included) catapult you into back into the full groove. 

We asked close friend Demi Riquísimo, a man not unfamiliar with dancefloor wizardry himself as head honcho of Semi Delicious records, for a remix on ‘Higher’. His version is exactly what you’d expect from a class producer like him: it’s a breezy, effortless, mildly throwbacky and most definitely fun remix to conclude an EP that navigates through all kinds of moods with one clear goal in mind: Make people dance.  

Enjoy the music and as always, play it loud! 

Lars & Maarten

Get up

Cinthie - Higher (Demi Riquísimo remix)

"This mix is a collection of some of my all-time favorite tracks, along with a few that inspired me while making 'Girl'."

'Open' Mixtape series pt. 1: Faye Meana

House music doesn’t get much funkier than Demuir’s ‘New Spirit’ EP. Whether it’s the classic sampling on the title track – an homage to his mother-, or the rolling funk bass and vocal chops on ‘Ain’t no stoppin’ ‘, Demuir brings an unstoppable groove with his 2nd release on Heist.

The man behind so many great house records has kept himself rather busy with building his own fanbase, openly debating the role that big platforms play and the firm grip they have on talent. Rather than conforming to the standard route, Demuir chooses to navigate the winding road of building his own following through his production classes, engineering and music releases through artist-first channels like Patreon.

His recent move from Toronto to Chicago feels perfectly in line with the sound Demuir is bringing forward on his first record on Heist since his 2019 classic ‘Werq, feel, gruv, vogue’. Those 6 years were well worth the wait: The ‘New Spirit’ EP  is a perfectly-balanced mix of creativity, confidence and character. The Demuir sound is instantly audible throughout the release and he’s not afraid to make bold choices. Each track has its own identity, its own place on the record and it’s one of the things that make this record stand out in the best way possible. The forward-leaning grooves, the tight mixing and the classic use of soulful samples are a treat to listen and dance to. There’s hints of the 90s New York sound (New Spirit), soulful disco-tinged grooves his new home-town is known for (Ain’t no stoppin’), lean-back and summery melodic grooves (No minions allowed) and deep, bassheavy dubby grooves (Whatchu want is all I got) to remind everyone that Demuir is an absolute master of modern day house music.

We’ve been playing all these songs for a while and we’re happy to finally share these with you.   

As always, enjoy the music and play it loud! 

Lars & Maarten 

Demuir - Ain't no stoppin'

If there’s one record you’ll want to have this summer, it’s Ossie’s ‘That’s a vibe’ EP. The London producer makes his debut on Heist with an irresistible dance record loaded with high-energy UK grooves and a fair nod to classic US house music.   

DJ/producer Ossie Aneke a.k.a OSSIE has been releasing music for over a decade, releasing forward-thinking electronic productions on crucial imprints such as Hyperdub, Skepta’s Mas Tiempo, Brownswood and his own Supercali music. His Heist release features 4 tracks that are rich in sound, sampling and vocals and are all filled to the brim with personality.  

The EP kicks off with ‘That’s a vibe’; a shuffling and breezy affair with a quirky, high-pitched vocal and lovely chord chops that all fit together perfectly. The production is immaculate and you can hear Ossie feeling totally comfortable in his sonic space, where he takes the best parts of London and Chicago and blends it into something totally unique. With that catchy melody and vocal, this one is quite earworm. We've been playing this one out a lot, and the reaction from the crowd (and track id requests) are great (as seen in our recent raw cuts set in New York)  

“Are you still smiling” ups the tempo and takes us deeper into the London sound, with a riff of pulsating strings, garage drums and a nasty bassline. This track, (which could have easily been on Daphni’s latest album) has everything we like about contemporary electronic music. It’s full of feelgood elements, quirky samples and a groove that will get the even the stiffest hips shaking.   

Ossie is not one to go for the same trick twice, and he’s very well capable of going deep as we can hear on ‘Clay clay’. On this track, we see Ossie pay homage to classic US house music, with minor chords looping over a crunchy diva vocal and a solid house groove. The EP finishes off on a high note with ‘True freedom’: a track full of energy with sampled chords and lots of vocal elements working together to great effect. The percussion programming is clever and full of forward momentum and the bass is so fat it probably won’t fit through club door.   

Ossie delivers an EP that’s unique, catchy and produced with such confidence, that these tracks have already become a staple in our sets. 

Get ready to dive into the sound of Ossie and as always, enjoy the music and play it loud! 

Lars & Maarten

That's a vibe

Ossie - That’s a Vibe

D Stone - Time selection

Time selection EP

D Stone - Everything from the organ

D Stone - Yes I am

D Stone - One thing

D Stone - Move over (feat. ELY)

Enjoy this live recording from Naomi’s set at Badaboum last May. ✨ Part of the Open Album Tour with Dam Swindle, this night was pure energy — deep grooves, uplifting house, and nothing but good vibes on the dancefloor. Enjoy!

Heist mixtape #48 | Naomi Live at Badaboum (09-05-2025)

Backyard Galaxy EP

Feel it much?

Chop Shop EP

House music

Chop shop EP

Cut the midrange

You're my baby (feat. Michael Cignarale)

Keep funkin'

Rhythm baby

What you give

Backyard galaxy EP

Backyard galaxy

Dam Swindle - Lago Lago live recording

The Roundup Part II marks the end of the 2nd year of Heist Recordings and stays true to it’s original format: Put the names of your releasing artists together in a bowl, and let the luck of the draw decide who gets to remix who. 

The result is this amazing 12” + 10” heavyweight vinyl combo. The vinyl comes in an inside out sleeve with handmade special artwork by Baster.

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Fouk – Lefty’s bar (Brame & Hamo remix)

BUY: damswindle.bandcamp.com/album/coffee-…he-morning-ep

Dam Swindle follow up last year’s soulful highlight ‘The life behind things’ with some impeccable disco-funk on steroids: the Coffee in the Morning EP featuring Jitwam. The ep features 2 originals, a dub mix and a stunning extended remix by Norwegian disco don Prins Thomas.

Dam Swindle Feat. Jitwam - Coffee In The Morning (Dub Mix)

HEIST046 | Dam Swindle feat. Jitwam - Coffee in the morning EP
https://damswindle.bandcamp.com/album/coffee-in-the-morning-ep

Dam Swindle follow up last year’s soulful highlight ‘The life behind things’ with some impeccable disco-funk on steroids: the Coffee in the Morning EP featuring Jitwam. The ep features 2 originals, a dub mix and a stunning extended remix by Norwegian disco don Prins Thomas.

Dam Swindle Feat. Jitwam - Coffee In The Morning

Bandcamp: https://crackazat.bandcamp.com/album/alfa-ep

Crackazat’s
fusion of jazz and house are a perfect match with the upbeat sound
we dig over here at Heist HQ. So after his recent outing on Freerange with the brilliant “Valentine EP” and his regular work on Local Talk, we’re happy to have Crackazat feature on Heist!

The first release on our own label is a two tracker by ourselves and we're very very excited to finally share it with you. Big support from so many people both dj'ing and partying...
LAST REPRESS AVAILABLE HERE <3 
https://store.detroitswindle.com/vinyl/heist001
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Detroit Swindle - The Break Up

Heist Recordings was founded by Dam Swindle as a means to gain full control over their own releases, and to create a stage for likeminded musicians to showcase their music. From the first release on, Dam Swindle’s “Break up to make up” EP in summer 2013, Heist has been a go to label for proper underground house and electronic music. Now, nearly 40 releases and 5 compilations in, Heist has brought forward artists like Frits Wentink, Nebraska, Adesse Versions, Fouk, Kassian, Nachtbraker and Alma Negra and continues to search for new talent, with Lars & Maarten fully focused on the A&R side of the label. 

Up till 2016, remixes on the label have been solely done by other original Heist artists on the yearly “Round up EP”, where the remixer and remixee get connected by the luck of the draw and a limited edition double pack is put out. After that, Maarten and Lars decided it was time to add remixers to the EP’s as well, which saw interesting collaboration, expanded the label family with names like Matthew Herbert, Tom Noble, Pépé Bradock, Ge-ology and Byron the Aquarius. 

In 2023 we've celebrated 10 years of Heist Recordings. The year showed a whole batch of releases by new artists like Byron the Aquarius, Amy Dabbs and Cinthie and by Dam Swindle themselves.

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