This past summer has seen the release of some incredible deep house music. Narrowing it down to the top 15 wasn’t easy, but the following tracks definitely stand out from the rest.
So… What are we looking at here? We’ve got a couple of remixes that have a freshness (and funkiness) that’s impossible to ignore. And a track or two that will make your inner 90’s kid scream. Not to mention a new Dirtybird release that’s reminiscent of the label’s early days.
We have a few tracks from well-established producers and DJs in the house scene (think: Pig&Dan, Shiba San, Kevin McKay, and Chris Lorenzo). And, there are quite a few newer faces that are worth checking out because I seriously anticipate them continuing to make a splash as we close out 2022 and roll into the new year.
Our top 15 deep house tracks of summer are the perfect wrap-up to the warmer months. We’ve done all the heavy lifting for you, so dive right in and take a listen to our top picks.
Here Are Our Favorite Deep House Tracks Of The Summer
Kevin McKay‘s remix of ‘Redbone’ takes Travis Emmons’ poppier dance track and adds a deeper, darker layer that brings it into the world of Deep House. It was released this past August on Glasgow Underground, notorious for their iconic house releases.
The edgier funk of his remix makes it one of the must-listen tracks of the summer.
Before you ask, yes, sampling Justin Timberlake’s ‘Rock Your Body’ made my 90’s kid heart sing. But that is not the only reason why Scarda’s June release made it to our top 15 of the summer.
His unique spin on this popular sound blurs the line between pop classics and the house scene. The magnetic bassline paired with familiar vocals makes for a captivating and dance-worthy track.
The dynamic house duo, RUZE, are a glimpse at the future of house music. The July release of ‘Concorde Club’ on PIV‘s summer sampler gives us a fresh taste of their groovy, soulful take on deep house. Their track is sprinkled with smooth saxophone and sounds that take me back to the very first deep house set I ever heard live. A perfect blend of funk and nostalgia make it a no-brainer for our top 15 of summer.
‘Forsaken Dream’ immediately draws you in with a velvety, bewitching melody. Nora En Pure‘s August release takes you on a journey. The deep bassline and emotive instrumentals blanket you in soulful sound that leaves you wanting more.
Pig&Dan have been a staple in the scene since the early 2000’s and their music is always distinctive. In an interview with us back in 2016, they describe their production & mixes as one would describe a sexual experience:
“This might sound weird, but a lot of DJs just come in and bang it out. If you just enter and bang it all the way, it’s boring and noneffective after a certain amount of time. We like foreplay and we like to build up to musical orgasms. Sometimes we even take it down to take it back up.”
‘Make You Go Higher’ is melodic, euphoric even, with a dark edge. They allow the sound to slowly build, creating an experience, not just another track.
It’s safe to say that, since the 2014 release of his first single Okay, Shiba San carved out an emblematic place for himself within the house scene. He released ‘I Wanna’ on his imprint label, Basement Leak, this past July. And it doesn’t disappoint. He brings together a punchy beat and a layer of soulful funk archetypal of Chicago house, both of which make listening without dancing impossible.
