An Audience with: Deep Dish
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In this intimate episode of House Culture, Simon Dunmore and the duo Deep Dish reflect on their storied journey in dance music, from their formative years in Washington, D.C., to their global influence across three decades. They discuss the enduring power of physical music formats, the resurgence of compilations through Global Underground, and their deep commitment to artistic integrity amid industry shifts. The conversation spans their eclectic DJ philosophy, the challenges of being genre-defying in a segmented electronic music landscape, and their decision to step back from the spotlight to reclaim creative freedom. They also explore the evolving role of AI in music production, the importance of originality and resistance to trends, and their vision for a live show that honors their legacy while embracing the future. Throughout, they emphasize authenticity, the necessity of hard work, and the timeless magic of tension and release in music.
Authenticity over trends: Build your identity by doing the opposite of what everyone else is doing—challenge conventions and create your own rules.
Physical music still matters: CDs and vinyl box sets hold emotional and collectible value, especially for dedicated fans who treasure music as art.
Embrace the long set: Extended DJ sets allow for musical journeys, tension, and release—key to connecting deeply with audiences.
AI is a tool, not a replacement: Use AI as a research assistant or creative spark, but never let it dilute the human element in music.
Resist the fast track: Success in music requires thick skin, relentless work, and the ability to endure countless 'no's before a breakthrough.
…and 3 more takeaways available in PodZeus
Supporting the Podcast & Intro
The episode opens with a call for listener support via Acast, emphasizing the importance of donations to sustain independent podcasting. The host introduces the guest, Simon Dunmore, and sets the stage for a deep dive into Deep Dish’s legacy.
The Legacy of Deep Dish: From DC to Global Icons
“All these cities were getting all this credit, but DC never did. So we all kind of had a chip on our shoulder.”
The Power of Physical Music & Global Underground Compilation
“A physical format, a 12-inch or even a CD... is art, it's limited. You know, some runs are obviously if a record was hugely successful they're not as valuable because there were so many put into the world but some of the records that are maybe a little bit underground or released on indies they're collectible because they're finite pieces of art.”
The Evolution of DJing: From Residencies to Extended Sets
“We're not just DJs, we're an act. And for Deep Dish, it is a challenge because people still haven't figured out what we are. We still don't know what we are.”
Creative Process & Artistic Integrity
“We had no samples for a while. Like, we didn't sample anything. We created every single sound on every single record. We created all the drum sounds.”
“I would say start a band. Pick up an instrument and start a band because we need more bands. Like, we don't need any more DJs.”
“A physical format, a 12-inch or even a CD... is art, it's limited. You know, some runs are obviously if a record was hugely successful they're not as valuable because there were so many put into the world but some of the records that are maybe a little bit underground or released on indies they're collectible because they're finite pieces of art.”
“All these cities were getting all this credit, but DC never did. So we all kind of had a chip on our shoulder.”
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Simon Dunmore
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Global Underground
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Masters at Work
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Sandy B
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De Lacey
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TikTok
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Carl Craig
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Ralphie Rosario
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Danny Teneglia
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