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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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Is this love?

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https://miltonjackson1.bandcamp.com/album/fire-emoji-ep

Milton Jackson & Brian Kage - Wanna C U

PREMIERE: Milton Jackson and Brian Kage - Fire Emoji

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

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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

The Revenge | Open Your Eyes | Dirt Crew Recordings

House pioneer Louie Vega originally collaborated with Detroit maverick Moodymann on 'Seven Mile' back in 2022 for his ‘Expansions in The NYC’ album. The original single is included here in a short version, along with a gorgeously jazzy Louie Instrumental Demo, and a superb selection of remixes from some of dance music's most vital names.

Dutchman Dennis Quin is a house champion with credits on labels like Defected, Madhouse Records, and PIV. His remix is a kicking house workout, with Moodymann's vocals weaving through the mix, adding smoky soul. These are then stripped away for a more raw instrumental version. Frenchman Rocco Rodamaal is a veteran of the scene for over 20 years, having played all over the world and is a major player in deep house. His Deep Down Mix has been a big hit on global dance floors for Louie already and carefully cooks up a grand, hypnotic sound that consumes the crowd and locks them into its absorbing grooves. Next is Kai Alce, another deep and soulful master who heads up NDATL from his base in Atlanta. His remix is a bumping one with stiﬀ snares and a growling low end that's lit up by sophisticated chords that glow bright and with inescapable warmth.

Rodamaal then works with Parisian producer Alex Finkin on a remix which centres on cosmic and twinkling melodies and spiritual synth lines that weave in and out of Moodyman's musings. Rocco then goes solo on "Bubbly Dubby Mix" with neat chord loops and textured shakers, before oﬀering a pared-down instrumental. Next is Charlie from Soul Clap, the Boston duo famous for their loved-up e-funk sound. His remix is the most direct of the package with chunky drums lit up by prickly synths and meandering jazzy leads that speak to the soul. His Wild Remix turns everything up a notch with more unhinged synths and raucous drums, closing out an essential EP that features cultured house sounds for every moment of the night.

Louie Vega's 'Seven Mile Feat. Moodymann' (Remixes) comes on Nervous Records on May 30th 2025.

https://www.beatport.com/release/seven-mile-feat-moodymann-remixes/5087923

https://soundcloud.com/nuyoricansoulnyc
https://soundcloud.com/soulclap
https://soundcloud.com/nervous-records

PREMIERE: Louie Vega - Seven Mile (Charles Levine Remix) [Nervous Records]

quintessentials 96: ralph session feat. juliet mendoza - mad deep (incl. jerome sydenham remix)
out on 12" and digital mid june.

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 Records 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!


quintessentials 96: ralph session - sway

Spanish label MATE always deals in house that is deep but seriously musical and classy. Glenn Davis is next up to keep that tradition going and does so with spine-tingling vocal soul on opener 'To Believe,' which taps into classic early Chicago sounds. 'Reality Check' is a balmy follow up with painterly synths and persuasive stabs, while 'True To Yourself' rides on a gentle broken beat with Italo piano chords adding a retro 90s feel. Completing the trip is the deep space odyssey 'Don't Be Misled', which is infused with glowing, golden chords and super soft and fluffy acid modulations.

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PREMIERE: GLENN DAVIS - REALITY CHECK [MATE]

New spirit EP
A1 Ain’t no stoppin’
A2 New spirit
B1 No minions allowed
B2 Whatchu want is all I got
B3 New spirit (Juzz beatz)

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&nbsp;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&nbsp; 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 &amp; Maarten&nbsp;

New spirit EP

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Demuir - No minions allowed

M.A.D RECORDS 13 - Young Man EP
Label - M.A.D RECORDS 
Released - 11th July 2025
Format - Vinyl/Digital
BUY FROM - https://makeadance.bandcamp.com/album/m-a-d-records-13-young-man-ep

Make A Dance deliver a rolling, deep and driving house cut layered with a hauntingly soulful blues vocal – a track that confidently carves its own lane in a crowded field.
The B-side takes you harder deeper journey with 'Club Dub 909' followed by an the groovy acid work out that is 'Down'

Huge support already from the likes of Laurent Garnier, Cinthie, DJ Seinfeld, James Zabiela, Bill Brewster, Erol Alkan, Jennifer Cardini, DJ Pippi, Palms Trax and many many more......

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PREMIERE: Make A Dance - Young Man (CLUB DUB 909) [M.A.D RECORDS ]

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quintessentials 45: steven wobblejay - shake your tinge ep
12" out late august/digital early september

Dig deep in the house underground and discover diamonds like Steven Wobblejay! Well known for his partnership with Pablo Valentino as Creative Swing Alliance (Wolf Music, Faces, Tsuba a.o.), Steve has also a lot to offer solo. It’s raw, funky and techy, it’s a shake your tingz sound, it’s all in there! That’s what we love about his sound. So we put it on wax. Simple as that.
Shake your tingz! We do, we do!


quintessentials 45: steven wobblejay - basement bright

"ｌｉｌ ＵＧＬＹ ＭＡＮＥ" - THROW DEM GUNZ"  [MϟTＣｈｏｐｐ6 6 6  & Ｔｒｉｌｌ Ｓｈｏｘ" (Screwed&Chopped)

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Summertime w/ Fallen Rothschild & Gway

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PRODUCED BY: @greaf
SONG BY: @thebeamon
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lyrics 


(beamon intro vocals)
o 
let me tell em bout the heat they need 
winter baby 
snow fall on my body 
i be freezing things 
o 
let me tell em bout the heat they need 
winter baby 
snow fall on my body 
i be freezing things 

(beamon hook)
body made of leaves 
and my flesh made of snowfall 
die when the sun rise 
and rest when it's cold out 
body made of leaves 
and my flesh made of snowfall 
die when the sun rise 
and rest when it's cold out 
body made of leaves 
on my shirt is some cold snow 
fena die today 
so i'm hitting them with both flows 

(beamon verse) 
cemetery legend
legend of the cemetery 
how i left them it is critical 
but death is necessary, uh 
january baby
midwest choppin 
i been fucking cold 
january baby 
midwest got it 
i been fucking cold 
january baby 
midwest monster 
i been fucking cold 
january baby 
get from round me 
bitch you'll need a coat 
january baby 
feel like weezy in 06 again 
couple people hating 
on that twitter
beam can't mix with them 
couple people hating 
on that twitter 
tell me why you mad? 
see me face to face 
i break your face 
now bitch come tweet at that 
january baby 
let me tell em 
bout the heat they need 
lock myself in my room for days 
that way i'll meet my needs 
lock myself inside a tomb for days 
my body sinking deep 
january baby 
bitch i got them rappers mad at me 
january baby 
i'm batman in gotham actually 
january baby 
you got the whole summer freezing though 
january baby 
they talking down 
you don't even know them 
january baby 
and oh now i got february 
january baby 
and no bitch i'm never scary 
cemetery baby beamon show em what you bout to do
hoody on my back 
that discount rack while they brought blouses through 
they brought blouses through 
while it's dead bodies on my altitude 

(beamon bridge) 
on that altitude now beamon fena bring that mountain through 
just so i can watch them try and climb it 
watch they body fall 
i just wanna watch that water fill up with your body parts 
i just wanna watch the water 
by the creek 
lock and loaded 

(beamon bridge 2) 
you just want to watch the monster 
lock and load it 
i know they just want a monster 
i know i could show them 
and
you just want to watch the monster 
lock and load it 
i know they just want a monster 
i know i could show them, ohh 

(beamon verse 2) 
i been killing everything no everything been killing me
dealing with depression 
that's when dylan goes on killing sprees 
half black half white legend 
bitch you know just who the fuck it be 
half black half white legend 
oh my god i have no angels 
half black half white devil 
i just killed another angel 

(beamon ending bridge) 
i die for hours 
ride for hours 
got some flowers 
bitch you want them? 
put you in that soil bitch 
yeah
i say i put you in that soil bitch 
o yeah 
and i put you in that soil bitch 
aye 
nah, 
i ain't got nothing for you 
for you.. 
yea man

(ending beamon vocals) 
aye
i got the limbs of a tree at night 
say the wrong thing
long limbs get to swinging right 
where your face at
bitch so you better stay back 
i could take you where the grave at
kill you asap 



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Beamon - Kill A Angel (produced by GREAF)

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quintessentials stands for essential deep and raw house music. quintessentials tracks are raw, but they have soul. it’s what we all loved about those old house records: raw yet soulful music. quintessentials will help to keep underground house music on the map.

out now: 
QE96: ralph session feat. juliet mendoza - mad deep (incl. jerome sydenham remix)

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quintessentials 45: steven wobblejay - basement bright

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