House music, DJing & growing as an artist
Straight-talking guides from our London label — demos, releases, gigs and how to use social media properly.
How to Submit a Demo to a House Music Label (and Actually Get Heard)
A practical guide to sending house music demos to record labels: what to send, how to label files, what A&R teams look for and the mistakes that get demos skipped.
14 October 2026 · 6 min readHouse MusicA Short History of UK House Music: From Warehouse Raves to Global Sound
How house music arrived in the UK from Chicago, and how acid house, garage and London's club scene shaped the sound heard in clubs worldwide today.
10 October 2026 · 7 min readHouse MusicDeep House vs Tech House: What's the Difference?
Deep house and tech house explained: tempo, groove, sound design and mood — plus tips for producers deciding which direction their track belongs in.
6 October 2026 · 5 min readSocial MediaInstagram for DJs and Producers: A Strategy That Actually Works
How DJs and music producers can use Instagram properly: content pillars, Reels, posting rhythm, captions and the habits that grow a real audience.
2 October 2026 · 7 min readSocial MediaTikTok for Musicians: How to Turn Short Clips into Real Fans
A guide to TikTok for house music artists and DJs: video ideas, sounds, hooks, posting habits and how to move viewers onto streaming platforms.
28 September 2026 · 6 min readSocial Media10 Social Media Mistakes Artists Make (and How to Fix Them)
Common social media mistakes DJs and music artists make — from buying followers to only posting gig flyers — and simple fixes to grow a genuine audience.
24 September 2026 · 6 min readIndustryHow to Grow on Spotify as an Independent House Artist
Practical steps for independent artists to grow on Spotify: Spotify for Artists, playlist pitching, release timing, pre-saves and building listener loyalty.
20 September 2026 · 6 min readIndustryWhat Does an Independent Record Label Actually Do?
What independent record labels do for artists in 2026: A&R, release planning, distribution, promotion, artwork and how label deals typically work.
16 September 2026 · 6 min readDJingHow to Get DJ Gigs in London: A Starter Guide
How new DJs can land gigs in London: building a mix portfolio, approaching promoters, starting your own nights and growing a reputation in the scene.
12 September 2026 · 6 min readDJingHow to Build a DJ Press Kit (EPK) Promoters Will Read
What to include in a DJ or artist electronic press kit (EPK): bio, photos, mixes, tech rider and contact details — plus tips to make bookings easy.
8 September 2026 · 5 min readIndustryThe Music Release Checklist: 8 Weeks from Finished Track to Release Day
A week-by-week checklist for releasing house music: mastering, artwork, distribution, pitching, pre-saves and social media promotion before release day.
4 September 2026 · 6 min readHouse MusicMixing Tips for House Music: Getting the Kick and Bass Right
Mixing tips for house music producers: balancing kick and bass, sidechain, clean low end, headroom and reference tracks for club-ready mixdowns.
30 August 2026 · 6 min read