A groove-led collection of deep house, UK garage influences and late-night club energy from one of modern house music’s most dependable duos.
Few artists have maintained the consistency and musical identity of Dam Swindle over the past decade. Whether through their own Heist Recordings imprint or releases on labels such as Aus Music and Phonica Recordings, the Amsterdam duo have built a reputation for crafting house music that balances dancefloor functionality with genuine musical depth. Their debut outing on PIV Records continues that tradition, delivering four tracks rooted in groove, rhythm and timeless club sensibilities.
The title track, Do What You Want, opens proceedings with swinging drums, warm vocal snippets and a rolling groove that feels effortlessly infectious. There’s a looseness to the arrangement that allows the track to breathe, while subtle melodic touches and crisp percussion keep the energy moving forward. It’s the kind of record that feels equally at home during a sunlit terrace session or a packed late-night dancefloor.
Happiness pushes deeper into PIV territory, built around skippy rhythms, fluid percussion and uplifting chord work. The groove remains front and centre throughout, with Dam Swindle demonstrating once again their ability to create tracks that feel understated yet remarkably effective. Every element has its place, resulting in a production that rewards repeated listens.
Our pick of the EP is Special Request. Blending classic US house influences with subtle UK garage flavours, it delivers weighty low-end pressure, shuffled rhythms and an infectious sense of momentum. The combination of house warmth and UK-inspired rhythmic movement gives the track a fresh edge while remaining firmly rooted in timeless club music traditions.
Closing the release, Burnski delivers a superb remix of Do What You Want. Stripping things back and reinforcing the low-end, his interpretation leans further into late-night territory while preserving the character and musicality of the original. It’s a smart rework from one of the UK’s most respected underground producers and provides a fitting conclusion to an accomplished package.
With Do What You Want, Dam Swindle make a seamless transition onto PIV Records. Rich in groove, packed with personality and built with the dancefloor firmly in mind, this is another strong addition to the duo’s consistently impressive catalogue.
Release Date: 12 June 2026, buy it here.
Label: PIV Records
Format: 12″