David Penn's May 26 Chart: classic house instincts, contemporary edge
David Penn, one of Spain's most internationally respected house producers and DJs, delivers his May 26 Chart as a precise ten-track snapshot of where meaningful house music stands right now — rooted in tradition, refined by experience, and never chasing trends for the sake of it. The Valencian maestro curates with the authority of someone who has spent decades reading dancefloors across continents.
The chart opens with Get Yourself Together, co-produced with KPD, a 126 BPM groove built on syncopated percussion and gospel-tinged vocals that feel both immediate and timeless. All Gas, No Brakes, alongside Mr. Flip, runs at the same tempo but strips everything back to raw kinetic energy — no filler, no fluff. You Can Do It with Jewel Kid pushes to 128 BPM, adding a rounder bass and a near-euphoric lift that would sit perfectly as a third-hour peak moment in any mid-capacity club.
Penn's selection of external artists is where the chart truly distinguishes itself. Crusy delivers A Sunset In San Francisco, six atmospheric minutes of melodic house that earn their runtime entirely. Groove Armada contribute Love's Theme at 124 BPM — the chart's most emotionally resonant moment, carrying all the warm analogue depth the veteran London duo is known for. LP Giobbi and House Gospel Choir collaborate on Figure It Out, a seamless blend of spiritual energy and dancefloor function.
- Ferreck Dawn – Say What You Mean: 128 BPM Dutch efficiency, every bar earning its place.
- DJ Fudge – Carry Us Away: a French groove that proves house can be simultaneously gentle and driving.
- CASSIMM – Over You: polished UK-flavoured production with a hypnotic bass line that lingers.
- Michael Gray & Sian-Lee – Gravity: the chart's most graceful closer, 123 BPM with softened garage textures.
Taken as a whole, David Penn's May 26 Chart is less a playlist and more a manifesto: soulful, functional house music remains the most universal language in electronic dance. Essential listening for DJs and discerning listeners alike.
