Nothing But... Late Night Deep House, Vol. 12: The Most Complete Late-Night Ritual of the Year
The Nothing But... Late Night Deep House series reaches its twelfth installment with a collection of 24 tracks that defines with surgical precision what deep house means in its most nocturnal and introspective form. Over three hours of music ranging from 93 to 128 BPM, tracing a dynamic arc from contemplative downtempo to the most propulsive dancefloor groove.
Volume Highlights
- «Heat» (Jonaz Martinez Overheated Mix) – Mark Wells & Tom Brady: A powerful opener at 126 BPM. Jonaz Martinez's rework injects harmonic tension and layered percussion that set the tone for the entire compilation.
- «Artificial Sweetener» (Ballroom Mix) – Daco: Eight minutes of deep house drawing from New York ballroom culture. Lush basslines and processed vocals make this track the emotional core of the volume.
- «Pata Negra» – Carlos Francisco: The title says it all. Premium-grade house with an Iberian swing, warm analogue textures and a progression that fully justifies its 8:30 runtime.
- «Light Me A Candle» (Swingmar Remix) – Eva & T.B. Mento: Nearly ten minutes in which Swingmar's remix transforms the original into a long-form emotional journey, with vocal layers that unfold with genuine mastery.
- «Unlimited Travel» – Iar: The most singular cut on the compilation. At 93 BPM, it breaks the set's logic with an approach closer to lo-fi deep and ambient house, showcasing the series' curatorial breadth.
- «Artificial Harmony» (Ross Couch Remix) – Adham & Hisham Zahran: Ross Couch reaffirms his command of elegant deep house. Silky synthesizers, impeccable rhythm and a sonic maturity that separates the greats from the rest.
Context and Assessment
The strength of this volume lies in its curatorial coherence: every track breathes in the space it needs, with average runtimes exceeding seven minutes that prioritise development over immediate impact. Artists such as Paul Lavell, Kito Neki, Don Ruijgrok and Mooshu contribute solid cuts that enrich an already impressive catalogue. The collection works equally well as a DJ playlist or as late-night home listening — which is precisely the promise of the title. Essential for deep house lovers with no appetite for commercial compromise.
