The Church of Deep House Podcast

Episode 15 | Deep House & Deep Chats with Emma Champion

We’re back with our 15th episode for our podcast series now entitled “Deep House & Deep Chats”!

For this episode we’re excited to have fellow Deep House lover, Emma Champion, provide us with an exclusive guest mix and interview or “Deep Chat”. During the "Deep Chat" Emma talks about the impact our favourite genre has on her where, for her, Deep House not can only takes you deep within but can act as a form of therapy. She also talks about her love for vinyl, some of her favourite artists and tracks, and more.

With the chat being introspective in nature, it really caused us to ponder: what it is that draws human beings to certain genres what does this say about us, if anything? What do you think?

Bio:
Emma Champion has been a vinyl DJ for about 20 years. With her first love being UK Garage, she started off by playing for DejaVu FM which ignited a passion for pirate radio and a DJ career that has seen Emma play locally in London from intimate house parties to promotions such as Backto95 at London Collesseum as well as abroad in Paris.   

Whilst her musicality incorporates Jungle, Hardcore and Classic House when she "feels to". Emma's love has evolved into Deep House and you can can catch her playing on Grant Nelson's d3ep.com radio station with a weekly Deep House radio show every Thursday from 6-8pm (GMT).

Her love for Deep House is of course the focus of this episode and is part 1 of our interview and discussion with Emma the subject.  Look out for part 2 where we’ll be delving deeper into the psychological and physical impact of certain Deep House tracks.

Tracklist:
1. It Matters (Original Mix) by Tonix Da Soul
2. Magic carpet ride (Paradise III) by Nick Holder Magic
3. In Japan (Original Mix) by Kilogram Gaijin
4. It's About That Time (Original Mix) by Hugo LX
5 The Phoenix Part 1 (Original Mix) by Mark Hawkins
6. A Line Under the Vibes (Original Mix) by Silkwormagic
7. Time Is Right (Original Mix) by Delano Smith
8. Contemporary Outdoors (Byron The Aquarius Midnight Remix Instrumental) by Igor Jadranin
9. Echoes (Dub Mix) by Alexander Kowalkski
10. VHS (You Belong) by Lady Blacktronika
11. Sunday Blues (Kasper Remix) by Mr G

Episode 14 | Be At Ease | The CoDH Mix Series

Is there a relationship between (being at) ease and dis-ease?

The question posed itself during a period of intense stress. One occurrence after another leading to a prolonged tensing of the body. Perhaps the shoulders and arms are tight, the forehead scrunched, the stomach held in. Perhaps its elsewhere or all over whatever the case what can help, what can elevate the tension and introduce a feeling of ease?

As I sit at my desk, it comes to mind that certain tracks, that are deep, drawn out like long in and out breaths cause a relaxing of the body…a releasing of tension and self resulting in a sinking deeper into one’s body, one’s pocket, one’s home, one’s church and a feeling of ease…being at ease,

True ease for me feels joyous and so, as I journey through the drawn out tracks, conscious of breath and the act of breathing, a physical relaxation followed by a psychological relaxation ensues and glimmers of joy begins to seep through. This is ease…my body and self loves this ease. I am at ease for now.

Track List:

1. OFFline (Original Mix) by Deepofomin [MixCult Digital]
2. Thaw (DP-6) Deep Space Remix [DP-6 Records]
3. Ronin (Original Mix) Two Armadillos [ Golden Age Thinking]
4. On This Vibe (Original Raw Mix) Fred P [Esperanza]
5. Off Course (Original Mix) - Cadatta [Flipside Recordings]
6. What’s Up With The Love (Original Mix) - Black Jazz Consortium
7. 3AM (Original Mix) - Patrice Scott [Sistrum Recordings]

Episode 13. Deep House Day Party | CoDH Mix Series

The Deep House party starts at 6pm. It is warm, it is sunny, and it is that point of the day where the day ends and the evening begins. The soundtrack for that moment reflects this: it's warmth, it's sunniness, the transition. And over ~45 minutes you are eased into the night's proceedings, the Pure Deep House day to night party from The Church of Deep House.

Opening set from Pure, 27.05.23

Tracklist:
01.Deep Sector -Deep Sleep in Tokyo (Original Mix)
02.D.M.P. - Distance (Cadatta's Redub)
03.Evren Ulusoy -In Deep We Trust (Original Mix)
04.Pablo Bolivar - Cool Down (Original Mix)
05.Nicolas Giordarno -Vortice (Echofusion Deeper Mix)
06.Liz Goddard - Frame of Mind (Addex Remix)
07.Evren Ulusoy - I Love You But I've Chosen Synthesizers (Edwin & Ferdy Deep Dub)
08.Ivan Garci - Flotando (Original Mix)
09. Pablo Bolivar -Seconds of Light (Original Mix)
10. Modstrom - Dark Prague (Original Mix)
11.Jonny Bee - The Sky, The Clouds, Your Eyes (Marco Grandi Remix)

Episode 12 - Depth Charge Sessions Interview and Guest Mix from DJ Zeb K

In this episode we interview DJ Zeb K, co-founder, alongside Mr Basely and Ed Muschamp, of Depth Charge Sessions (DCS), a collective dedicated to streaming Deep House music every Thursday via Twitch.

During the interview we find out about DJ Zeb's musical background, the inspiration behind DCS as well as what you can expect from a Depth Charge Session. Then, following the interview, DJ Zeb K has curated an hour long mix which showcases a proper Deep House sound and experience for your listening pleasure.
Tracks included In the interview: Dangly Panther by Jimpster.

Enjoy!

Guest Mix Tracklist:

1. Kamosoul - The Park (Original Mix)
2. Nop, Hirotaka Miyamoto, Pablo Bolivar -Wispered River (Pablo Bolivar Magic Mountain Mix)
3. Alvaro Hylander - Antartica (Original Mix)
4. Loxion OsnoTvni - Giant Herbs [Deep Clicks]
5. Aquadeep, Veesoul - Wrong Move (Dub)
6. Nenad J., Matías Delóngaro - Eivissa Breeze (Matias Delongaro Organic Mix)
7. Sascha Dive - Untitled Deepness
8. Alvaro Hylander - El Groove (Ivan Garci Remix)
9. JfAlexsander - Expansion (Original Mix)
10. Doradice. - Samo
11. Miguel Scott - Auto Pan (Original Mix)
12. Ryan Sadorus - Expansive (Brian Kage Remix)

Episode 11 - On The Edge | The CoDH Mix Series

The precursor to the founding of "The Church of Deep House" as a music space dedicated to that pure deep house sound, "On The Edge" was curated and mixed by Farrah DJ in 2021 as her sound evolved toward a more underground and pure deep house sound as a result of being introduced to new artists and labels.

With a warm, dubby groove that is not too light and yet not too heavy this mix soundtracks the sentiment that accompanies that hiatus between the end of the day and the start of your evening...

It is that time of day where the sun is about to set and a deep golden hue covers everything as far as the eye can see. That's my favourite part of the day actually. It’s that point in time where the major activities of the day are done or nearly over with and there is a sense of satisfaction at their completion. The mind-body-soul nourished by the sunlight, content with all that is, experiences the hiatus between the end of the day and the beginning of that nights proceedings; whatever that may entail. It is the point where the day relaxes into itself as an accordion relaxes into itself as it is slowly compressed. And everything looks golden, feels golden, is golden; life at this point is golden for me.

Track List:
01. Lihue- Into Reality (Original Mix)
02. Satore - Walscheart Valve Gear (Original Mix)
03. Satore - Similar Way (Original Mix)
04. Jamal Moulay - Waterdamp (Original Mix)
05. Echofusion - Deep Waters (Original Mix)
06. Performative Mode - First Mode (Original Mix)
07. Ross Kiser, Diego Santana - Rajah's Revenge (Original Mix)
08. Echofusion - Deep Waters (Vinyl Remix)
09. Jacksonville - Fragment Two (Original Mix)
10. Michael Oberling - Cirrus (Original Mix)
11. D.M.P. - Just Believe (Original Mix)
12. TRP - Raindrop Shape (Original Mix)

Episode 09 - Pure Party Promo Mix by Farrah DJ

As we count down to the return of "Pure" part night from The Church of Deep House on Saturday the 11th February 2023 , Farrah DJ serves you an amuse bouche of the pure deep house vibes you can expect on the night. Tickets now on sale via Resident Advisor here: ra.co/events/1626464

See you on the dance floor!

Track List:

01. S.D.J. - Thug Life (Woki Toki Remix)
02. Tom VR - You (Or Someone Like You) (Original Mix)
03. Peter Mac - Future Zone (Original Mix)
04. Peter Mac - Clipped (Original Mix)
05. Peter Mac - Pressure (Original Mix)
06. Dust Yard - Kosmo (Original Mix)

Episode 08 - An Exclusive Interview and Guest Mix with... DJ & Producer, Mk Jay SA

In this episode we’re pleased to include an exclusive interview and guest mix from Mk Jay SA, deep house DJ and producer hailing from South Africa.

With delicious deep house tracks released on @deepwitrecordings , @roundrobinrecordings and #roguedecibelsrecords , we’re excited to have Mk Jay SA as part of this episode.

Guest Mix Playlist:

1.Tahir Jones - Name 

2.Harted - Abridged (Nutia Remix)

3. Troyder & Tee Maestro - Quantum Spirituality (Krippsoulisc Remix)

4.MkJay SA-Diamonds Are Forever (Original Mix)

5.Deepscript - Dark Surface(Arp Dub Mix)

6.MkJay SA - Dark Queen Medusa ( Original Mix)

7. Bones - Change (feat. Messive Muzik)

8.Mk Jay SA - Blue Waves (Original Mix)

9.Deek That - Streptopelia 

Episode 10 - Guest Mix Series: The CoDH for The Totally Cosmic Radio Show

The Church of Deep House was asked to create a guest mix for The Totally Cosmic Radio Show and we were more than happy to oblige.  Read on for details...

Cosmic Bob explores deep house this month, guided by Farrah DJ; founder of The Church of Deep House. Her deep house mix, with its soul-touching dubby and tribal overtones, features tracks from Nicolas Barnes, Helly Larson, Chaos in the CBD, and more, concludes the show. For the first hour, Cosmic Bob plays music that inspired the deep house sound. Expect to hear introspective and intimate soul, jazz-funk and more from the likes of Gwen Guthrie, Loose Ends and Larry Heard.

Playlist (From 2nd Hour):
1. Nicolas Barnes - Elona (Original Mix)

2. Helly Larson - Homebase (Original Mix)

3. D.M.P., Domestic Science - A Singing Comet (BDTom Remix)

4. D.M.P. - Oasis (BDTom Remix)

5. BDTom - Chords & Memories (Original Mix)

6. Forteba - Air K (Original Mix)

7. Fetish - Unfortune (Original Mix)

8. St-Sene, Ka One - F/ck The Hype (Original Mix)

9. Matthias Springer  - The Inner Gap (Helly Larson Remix)

10. Chaos In The CBD - Digital Sound (Original Mix)

11. Chaos In The CBD - Educate the Heart (Original Mix)

12. Chaos In The CBD - Pressure (Original Mix)

13. Niro Perrone - Agacho (Fred P Reshape)

Episode 07 - The Church Of Deep House On Bloop 22.05.22

Dear Deep House Lover,

The Church of Deep House Bloop Radio Show takes place on the fourth Sunday of each month from 4-5pm (UK Time).

Enjoy an edited version of the inaugural show which took place on 22nd May 2022, reimagined to ensure a smoother flow and listening experience.

(Note: Inner Power by BDTOM played during original show removed)

 

Tracklist:

01. D.M.P, Domestic Science - A Singing Comet (BDTom Remix)

02. Atart - JNVPE (Original Mix)

03. Satore - Similar Way (Ohrwert Remix)

04. Spate - Crescent (Domestic Science Remix)

05. Portofino Sunrise - Communication (Original Mix)

06. Nae:Tek - Connectedness (Marco Berto Rmx)

07. Krill Matveev - Perseek (Farid Odilbekov Remix)

08. Nae:tek, Deeperwalk - Back Home (Zach DeVincent Rmx)

09. Nicolas Barnes - In My Thoughts (Original Mix)

10. Mk Jay SA - All Things Pass (Original Mix)

11. Delano Smith - From Silence_Untitled 2 (Original Mix)

12. Miles Sagnia - Relativity (Original Mix)

Episode 05 - An Interview with... DJ and Producer, JfAlexsander

In this episode we’ll be interviewing Spain based JF Alexsander who has worked with music for many years whether it be as a DJ, producer, or label owner of Survivor Records and Zona3.

Here, we'll talk to Jf (or Jose) about his passion for and inspiration around playing and producing deep house music.  We’ll also discuss his perspective around the evolution of deep house and the associated scene.

 

The interview is followed by a mini mix comprising of music from some of the artists and labels discussed during the interview.  Enjoy!

 

Tracklist:

1. JfAlexsander - Success (Original Mix) [Survivor Records]
2. Ebrahimi - Duet (Original Mix) [Dub Katalog]
3. Deep Spelle, Amy G - Trapped In (Helly Larson Remix) 
4. BDTom - Coloured Lights (Original Mix) [Batavia Records]
5. Jf Alexsander - Time Life (Original Mix) [DeepWit Recordings]
6. Addex - Electronic Streets (Original Mix) [Apollo]
7. Alvaro Hylander - What’s Happening (Original Mix) [What Happens]
8. JfAlexsander - Success (Original Mix) [Survivor Records]