Dirty Disco 629: Deep House, Disco & Long-Form DJ Culture in 2026

Curated and mixed by Kono Vidovic

Dirty Disco 629 is a reflection of where underground dance music stands today when it is allowed to breathe. This episode is not built around peaks, drops or fast gratification, but around flow, patience and musical trust. Curated and mixed by Kono Vidovic, the show continues Dirty Disco’s long-standing focus on deep house, disco-rooted rhythms, soulful electronics and modern club music with history embedded in it.

At a time when DJ culture is increasingly compressed into short clips and algorithmic playlists, Dirty Disco 629 makes a clear statement: long-form listening still matters.

The Sound of This Episode

The musical direction of Dirty Disco 629 sits firmly in the space between disco heritage and contemporary house production. Warm basslines, restrained percussion, subtle melodic movement and groove-first arrangements dominate the mix.

Instead of pushing tempo or intensity too early, the set opens organically and gradually expands its energy. This allows the listener to fully absorb each record and understand how one track informs the next. The mix evolves rather than jumps.

A major backbone of this episode comes from Razor-N-Tape and its Family Affair Vol. 5 compilation. The label has long been a reference point for disco-informed house music that respects both dancefloor function and musical depth. In Dirty Disco 629, Razor-N-Tape tracks are not showcased as features, but woven naturally into the narrative of the mix.

Razor-N-Tape and the Family Affair Series

Family Affair Vol. 5 represents Razor-N-Tape’s international network of artists and collaborators. The compilation spans disco, house, dub, broken rhythms and slow-burn club tracks. That diversity is exactly why it works so well in a long-form DJ context.

In this episode, contributions from artists like Recloose, Medlar & Daisybelle, Mpharanyana, Saucy Lady, Marina Trench, Gus Pirelli & Andre Espeut, AZUREA and Le Chev provide a musical spine that feels cohesive without sounding uniform.

Rather than dominating the mix, these tracks act as anchors. They give the set its emotional weight and rhythmic identity while leaving space for other labels and artists to interact with that foundation.

Label Context Beyond Razor-N-Tape

While Razor-N-Tape provides much of the emotional core, Dirty Disco 629 expands outward through several complementary labels.

Toy Tonics brings a more playful, modern disco-house edge through multiple tracks by Davide Dev. Toy Tonics releases often balance club functionality with personality, and in this mix they introduce brightness and momentum without breaking the overall flow.

Soul Quest Records contributes soulful house cuts with vocal warmth and groove-led arrangements. Tracks by Slxm Sol sit comfortably in the early and mid sections of the mix, reinforcing the idea that energy does not have to come from speed.

Apparel Music adds a refined, melodic house sensibility through Zachary Berns. Apparel’s sound often lives between home listening and club use, making it ideal for the radio-driven narrative of Dirty Disco.

The Role of Modern DJ Mixing

Dirty Disco 629 is a clear example of DJ mixing as storytelling. Transitions are not used to impress, but to guide. Tracks overlap long enough to let harmonics settle and rhythms align. Energy changes happen gradually, often over several records rather than a single moment.

This approach reflects a broader shift in contemporary DJ culture, where selectors are increasingly valued for curation, pacing and musical literacy rather than technical spectacle. The mix is designed to support long attention spans, not fight against them.

The DJ-only version of this episode takes that philosophy even further, extending blends and removing all voice-over to allow full immersion.

Full Tracklist – Dirty Disco 629

00:00:00 AZUREA - Midnight Safari
00:03:46 Gus Pirelli & Andre Espeut - Step Inside The Music
00:08:00 Pugilist - Sumac
00:14:29 Recloose ft. Hazmat Live - Dance Girl
00:18:40 Slxm Sol - Smiles
00:23:56 Zachary Berns - Shadows
00:28:01 Mpharanyana - Disco (Anoraak Edit)
00:31:45 Slxm Sol - Waiting 4 You
00:37:19 Le Chev - Pan Man
00:42:32 Zachary Berns - Living Room
00:45:59 Saint Paul - Air Guitar
00:52:44 Medlar & Daisybelle - Body Ache
00:58:08 MSYSTEM & TOXO - Let’s Keep On (ft. Fatimah Provillon)
01:01:52 MSYSTEM & TOXO - Feeling Underground (ft. Fatimah Provillon)
01:05:45 Slxm Sol - Simple Love (ft. Laville & BB James)
01:12:40 Freiboitar - Nuclear Reaction
01:16:32 Saint Paul - Slide On The Wave
01:22:32 Saucy Lady - Falling
01:28:17 Tom Carruthers - Technique
01:32:39 Davide Dev - Crazy Love
01:34:50 Davide Dev - What You Need
01:37:21 Christoph Faust - Don’t Stop (BLANKA Remix)
01:41:52 Davide Dev - Shine
01:45:09 Zachary Berns - Oh Yes!
01:50:06 Marina Trench - Icy
01:54:57 Davide Dev - Turn Me On
01:57:44 Christoph Faust - Keep It Up

Dirty Disco as a Platform

Dirty Disco operates as more than a radio show. It is a curated platform for underground electronic music culture, built on trust between selector and listener. Each episode reflects a commitment to musical continuity, global perspective and long-term relevance.

Kono Vidovic’s work as an international DJ and curator extends beyond the show through custom DJ mixes and playlists for brands, venues and private clients. The same principles heard in Dirty Disco 629 apply there as well: intention, flow and respect for the listener.

Final Thoughts

Dirty Disco 629 is a snapshot of contemporary deep house and disco culture when it is treated with patience and care. It shows how modern DJ mixes can still function as complete musical narratives, even in an age dominated by fragments.

For listeners willing to stay with the journey, this episode offers focus, warmth and forward momentum, without shortcuts.

FAQ – Dirty Disco 629