Dirty Disco 618: The Global Groove Renaissance

The Return of Soulful Underground House

There is a global movement rising within electronic music. Deep house is reconnecting with its roots, and producers around the world are rediscovering what made house music timeless in the first place. Dirty Disco 618 titled The Global Groove Renaissance captures that revival with precision and emotion.

This two-hour deep house mix by Kono Vidovic blends soulful grooves, funky disco energy, and organic sounds from across the globe. It features standout new releases from Massiande, Dam Swindle, Captain Planet, Radic The Myth, Flo Naegeli, and Fatspoon, each representing a unique piece of today’s underground house culture.

More than just a mix, Dirty Disco 618 is a statement about the direction of house music in 2025. It is deep, warm, human, and globally connected.

Massiande on Fluid Funk and the Essential EP

One of the core highlights of this episode comes from Chilean producer Massiande, known for his work on Freerange and Heist Recordings. His upcoming Essential EP on Fluid Funk marks an exciting new chapter in soulful deep house.

Tracks such as Tears, Come On, and Essential showcase his ability to balance analog sound design with emotional storytelling. Massiande’s music combines the warmth of Detroit house with the depth of modern European production, making it both classic and contemporary.

The Essential EP will soon be released through Fluid Funk, a label devoted to authentic and timeless underground house music.

Dam Swindle and the Amsterdam Deep House Sound

Dutch duo Dam Swindle return with their latest Backyard Galaxy EP on Heist Recordings. Known as pioneers of the Amsterdam deep house sound, their music keeps evolving while staying true to its roots.

The new record features live instrumentation, jazz chords, and layered percussion that blur the lines between deep house, broken beat, and funk. Dam Swindle continue to lead the European underground scene by combining precision with genuine emotion. Their releases remain an essential reference point for anyone following quality house music in 2025.

Captain Planet and Tony Allen Keep Afrobeat Aliv

Captain Planet teams up with the legendary Tony Allen on Tony’s House, released through Bastard Jazz Recordings. The track blends Afrobeat rhythm with a soulful house drive, creating a cross-cultural experience that feels both classic and forward-thinking.

Captain Planet’s productions have always celebrated the meeting point between cultures. From Latin grooves to African rhythms, his approach captures the diversity that defines modern house music.

Tony Allen’s signature drumming continues to inspire producers around the world, and this track stands as a beautiful tribute to his legacy.

Radic The Myth and the South African Deep House Connection

Radic The Myth represents the soul of South African deep house. His Fantasia EP on Vibe Me To The Moon delivers deep storytelling through music, with tracks like She Super Glued My Lips and Fantasia offering a perfect mix of rhythm and emotion.

His sound is rich in heritage but global in reach. Drawing from South Africa’s deep house tradition, Radic brings authenticity and warmth to every production. His approach fits seamlessly into the philosophy of Dirty Disco, where true house music remains rooted in feeling rather than formulas.

The New Generation of Global House Artists

Dirty Disco 618 also showcases a range of emerging talents who are shaping the modern underground. Fatspoon, a collective from Portugal, brings live funk and jazz influences into their new album Pensei Ser Sensei. Flo Naegeli, hailing from Germany, adds heartfelt songwriting to electronic music with Love by the Hour on Sonar Kollektiv. Christophe Salin continues to refine his melodic deep house sound through his own imprint Salin Records.

Together these artists reflect the ongoing Global Groove Renaissance. They represent a return to authenticity, to real musicianship, and to global collaboration that transcends genres.

Dirty Disco as a Global Deep House Community

Dirty Disco has evolved from a DJ mix show into a worldwide community for lovers of deep, soulful, and underground electronic music. Curated by Kono Vidovic, it connects listeners with the artists, labels, and movements that define the sound of now.

Listeners can tune in on Mixcloud, Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, YouTube, and at DirtyDiscoRadio.com, where each episode includes full tracklists, artist features, and long-form mixes. Members on Mixcloud Select and Apple Podcasts receive exclusive extended sets and unreleased mixes while supporting independent artists directly.

Dirty Disco’s mission remains clear: to preserve and promote the human side of house music in an increasingly digital world.

Dirty Disco 618 Tracklist

00:00:00 — 1. DD 618 Intro
00:02:12 — 2. Flo Naegeli – Love by the Hour (Sonar Kollektiv)
00:05:29 — 3. Fatspoon – How I Feel (feat. Jake Miagra)
00:08:13 — 4. Bad Colours – Take My Lovin’ (feat. Marcus Harmon)
00:11:56 — 5. Captain Planet & Trio Mocotó – O Xangô (Bastard Jazz)
00:15:33 — 6. Fatspoon – Erótico & Sensual (feat. David Bruno)
00:19:26 — 7. Koala – Lifetime (Zaven Remix) (Batavia Records)
00:26:26 — 8. Radic The Myth – She Super Glued My Lips (Vibe Me To The Moon)
00:31:43 — 9. FCL – Can We Try (Deetron Dub)
00:36:52 — 10. Radic The Myth – Fantasia (Vibe Me To The Moon)
00:41:56 — 11. Bad Colours – Promise
00:43:46 — 12. Bad Colours – Moment of Silence (feat. Brandon Markell Holmes)
00:47:10 — 13. FCL – Can We Try (Ben Hixon Remix)
00:53:12 — 14. Massiande – Tears
00:58:40 — 15. Massiande – Come On
01:03:28 — 16. Captain Planet & De Mar y Rio – Canta el Agua (Bastard Jazz)
01:06:36 — 17. Pleasure Voyage – Cuánto Cuesta (Exploited Club)
01:12:43 — 18. Captain Planet & Tony Allen – Tony’s House (Bastard Jazz)
01:17:22 — 19. The Coney Island Rhythm Band, Mr Doris & D-Funk – Down With The Sound (Extended Mix) (Vicious Grooves)
01:23:33 — 20. Dam Swindle – Rhythm Baby (Heist Recordings)
01:29:20 — 21. Massiande – Essential
01:33:55 — 22. Alexander IV – Diggin’ (Extended Mix)
01:37:06 — 23. Christophe Salin – Where You Want Me to Be (Salin Records)
01:42:40 — 24. Dam Swindle – What You Give (Heist Recordings)
01:47:33 — 25. Dam Swindle – Backyard Galaxy (Heist Recordings)
01:54:06 — 26. Dam Swindle – Feel It Much? (Heist Recordings)
01:59:39 — 27. Stirling feat. Mr. V – Bang To The Rhythm (Extended Mix) (There Was Jack)

Why the Global Groove Renaissance Matters

As algorithms dominate streaming culture, Dirty Disco continues to prove that music discovery is still best guided by passion and human curation. The Global Groove Renaissance celebrates producers like Massiande and Dam Swindle, who keep deep house personal and organic. It celebrates labels like Fluid Funk, Heist Recordings, and Bastard Jazz, which stand for creativity and independence. And it celebrates listeners who value music with substance and story.

Dirty Disco 618 is more than a deep house mix. It is a cultural snapshot of where underground house music is headed in the near future.