Househeads

That's a wrap on Season 1 of Househeads. Here's how you can support the podcast:Leave a review on Spotify or Apple podcasts Share the podcast - either your favourite episode or the podcast overallTalk about it Do you have any questions or comments? Any guests you'd like to see on Season 2? Then email me at forthemusic.nl@gmail.com or reach out via Instagram: for_the_music_nl We'll be back for Season 2 in 2026, so stay tuned. Your host: Emma BrooksEditor: Jake ZuidveenFind us on Instagram: instagram.com/for_the_music_nl

In this episode I talk to Wesley a.k.a Wesgood, a Dutch house dancer from Rotterdam. Wesley has been in the scene for almost 20 years now, and in this episode we dive into his background, his evolution over the years, his philosophy about teaching, the battle scene and more.Want to share feedback? Email forthemusic.nl@gmail.com This is the last episode of Househeads Season 1. You can support the podcast by rating it and leaving a review on your platform of choice, Spotify or Apple Podcasts. Your host: Emma BrooksEditor: Jake ZuidveenFind us on Instagram: instagram.com/for_the_music_nlFind Wesley online: https://www.instagram.com/_wesgood/Wesley teaches weekly at the HipHop Huis: https://hiphophuis.nl/en/Our favourite tracksWesley: Twisted by Ultra NateEmma: Peanut Butter Lover with vocals by CoFloPeople we talked aboutZev - listen to his episode here: https://shows.acast.com/househeads/episodes/67baf48386a56284d0de18c2Kim - listen to her episode on House Life here: https://shows.acast.com/house-life-hows-life/episodes/8-dancer-teacher-club-head-interview-with-kim-tawjoeramMarcus JacksonEzsteca NoyaRajeevePatricia KabasuGil (Amenti)Hassani (X-Gen)ArgylLeandroNedda SouNaderSteve/VeustyTamaraWennahSekouTony McGregorTashaBrian Footwork GreenThings we mentioned:American KenpoMojo TribeAmenti MovementX-GenSolid House Event - listen to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0JHvjEJfdQeItE6MjnfJFQ?si=0de6d230856f42c7Soul CypherClub in Europe

In this episode I get to talk to Marie Kaae Schmidt, a renowned Danish house dancer. Marie has been in the street and club styles scene for a long time, organizes her own events and teaches around the world. In this episode we find out more about her background and her philosophy as a teacher and an actress in this community, and more.Your host: Emma BrooksEditor: Jake ZuidveenFind us on Instagram: instagram.com/for_the_music_nlFind Marie online and catch her around the world: https://www.instagram.com/marie.kaae/Marie's event: https://www.instagram.com/wholy.mary.cph/Our favourite tracks:Marie: Muscle Cars, don’t go. In the dark, Juliet Mendoza, Energies collide, black jazz consortium: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZZq69GeVZs&list=RDyZZq69GeVZs&start_radio=1, https://blackjazzconsortium.bandcamp.com/track/energies-collide-feat-ceri-bEmma: Hey Sista Lee Wilson - by Tenobi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PkPxo8AGQv0Shout out to the ZoJazz stage in Amsterdam Zuidoost where we recorded this podcast: https://www.zojazzstage.com/Dancers/people we talked about:Nedda SouTania Peterson from Copenhagen?D’Angelo Brown SugarSonia SoulshineLocksmith: https://www.instagram.com/lock2thesmith/?hl=enSteve VeustyOutta control crewBabsonO Trip HouseRabahRicky SoulDidier TijoMarjory SmarthAlesya DobyshToyin SogunroMavingaEjoeJade -Sekou HerouThings we mentioned:Stepz dance studio Copenhagen: https://stepz.dk/danseuddannelse/stepz-dance-education/Pineapple Dance StudiosDjoonSummer Dance ForeverWholy Shit - Marie's yearly event in CopenhagenThe French documentary called 140bpm. You can watch epsiodes here: https://vimeo.com/user88253646For local Dutch dance communities, amongst others:Amsterdam House Dance Community: https://www.instagram.com/house.dance.amsterdam/House Jam Rotterdam: https://www.instagram.com/housejamrotterdam/

In this episode I talk to Karlainthemix, a Finnish DJ and dancer who now lives the US after spending 8 years in Paris. You may have seen Karla on the dancefloor, behind the decks or both because she is super passionate about house music and dance and often attends events around the world. In this episode we found out how she came across house dance in Finland, and later how she became a DJ, as well as how she balances her day job with her artistic life.Your host: Emma BrooksEditor: Jake ZuidveenFind us on Instagram: instagram.com/for_the_music_nlFind Karla online and catch her where you can: https://www.instagram.com/karlainthemix/Our favourite tracks:Karla: Jehlaz by Kerri Chandler: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTzg_hP0NiQEmma: Atjazz - Can’t let you go https://abelmuzik.bandcamp.com/album/cant-let-you-go-feat-rona-ray-atjazz-galaxy-aart-remixListen to the House Life podcast, where it all started - episode on the dancer's high: https://shows.acast.com/house-life-hows-life/episodes/dancers-high-is-it-a-thingListen to CoFlo's epsiode: episode 5: https://shows.acast.com/househeads/episodes/67b91258b628e470d3590979Dancers/people we talked about:Byron CoxCaleaf SellarsEjoe WilsonTony McGregorAtjazz - keep an eye out for his new album MogwaiMabishRzo https://www.instagram.com/dj_rzo/AfshinGreg Gauthier and Dance CultureKapela and Soulful SundaysThe Djoon experienceThings we mentioned:SunceBeatSDKDjoonSummer Dance Forever Wheelz & Feet - definitely check them out if you’re in Paris: https://www.instagram.com/wheelz_and_feet/For local Dutch dance communities, amongst others:Amsterdam House Dance Community: https://www.instagram.com/house.dance.amsterdam/House Jam Rotterdam: https://www.instagram.com/housejamrotterdam/

In this episode I talk to Polli Panda, a dancer, DJ and all around artist. We get to know more about her background, what styles she started with, her journey in Asa, how she became a DJ and the music she makes. She shares her wisdom with us on how to develop and be yourself as a dancer.Your host: Emma BrooksEditor: Jake ZuidveenFind us on Instagram: instagram.com/for_the_music_nlFind Polli online and catch her where you can: https://www.instagram.com/pandapolli/Find Polli's music: https://pollipanda.bandcamp.com/album/i-do-daydream-vol-3Our favourite tracks:Emma: Bugz in the Attic, Inna row https://open.spotify.com/track/1vz35ZZeFkjDf87CyDv1Eo?si=aa0c775641864ebbPolli: Etta James, Stormy weather https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jDpI5-NzXIListen to the House Life podcast, where it all started: https://open.spotify.com/show/01Htdd4WRVjMv3BCGgdqe8?si=6e0851597d3943feDancers/people we talked about:Jaja VankovaCaleaf SellarsZizoee https://www.instagram.com/zizoeee?igsh=MWJ2OWZ4N3ppaWhlNQ%3D%3DNiki AwandeeJoel - https://www.instagram.com/jo.l.sui_generiscrew/Rita Spirit https://www.instagram.com/djritaspirit/Clémentine CésaireThings we mentioned:SDK street dance campFor local Dutch dance communities, amongst others:Amsterdam House Dance Community: https://www.instagram.com/house.dance.amsterdam/House Jam Rotterdam: https://www.instagram.com/housejamrotterdam/

In this episode I am honoured to interview DJ, musician, producer, and dancer Coflo the Soul Shifter. I’m a huge fan of his music, and it was great to be able to talk him about his background, and find out more about his journey in dance and music. Want to share feedback? Email forthemusic.nl@gmail.comYour host: Emma BrooksEditor: Jake ZuidveenFind us on Instagram: instagram.com/for_the_music_nlFind CoFlo online: https://www.instagram.com/coflothesoulshifter/https://coflo.bandcamp.com/https://www.patreon.com/Coflohttps://www.twitch.tv/coflo_Find the Simmer Room: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3HLDTKZ9sWAMM4YjTsayNHTT5DjFVx-HOur favourite tracks:Emma: https://open.spotify.com/track/4zq1jmJckasfI5P07jxwGJ?si=7b260071944d4e09CoFlo: Ron Trent’s track is out now! Check out his bandcamp and the new track - Street Wave - here: https://rontrentrh.bandcamp.com/album/lift-offListen to the House Life podcast, where it all started: https://open.spotify.com/show/01Htdd4WRVjMv3BCGgdqe8?si=6e0851597d3943feDancers/people we talked about:Jardy SantiagoBrian Footwork GreenJayvi VelascoMestre AccordeonMeech de FranceKing CharlesLewis KeysGravityThings we mentioned:Movie: Only the StrongElite ForceMopTopWrecking shop from BrookylnDjoonRon Trent Dekmantel https://soundcloud.com/segar/ron-trent-dekmantel-festival-2024Snarky Puppy

In this episode I talk to Morgan Simon of Orisha House, and Days Like This. If you’re curious about the music behind some of our house tracks and the deeper meaning, then don’t miss out on this episode. Morgan is a real fountain of knowledge! Want to share feedback? Email forthemusic.nl@gmail.comYour host: Emma BrooksEditor: Jake ZuidveenFind us on Instagram: instagram.com/for_the_music_nlFind Morgan online: https://www.instagram.com/morgansimon1/Find Orisha House: https://www.instagram.com/orisha.house/Find Days Like this: https://www.instagram.com/dayslikethis.oakland/Our favourite tracks:Emma: https://open.spotify.com/track/6siRfds4mU55tb3mvAIhqb?si=f37081d51ba9451eMorgan: https://open.spotify.com/track/5Sq75inr2e6CBcUwLEDbLo?si=5a12dd86b8d04b04Listen to the House Life podcast, where it all started: https://open.spotify.com/show/01Htdd4WRVjMv3BCGgdqe8?si=6e0851597d3943feDancers/people we talked about:RamaJunious BrickhouseDance FusionBuddha StretchAlus Wayne/Dayan Valdes https://www.instagram.com/alus_wayne/AnnMarie HudsonThings we mentioned:The Black Panthers: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Black-Panther-PartyShaNaNaSabar danceDance FusionSoulsource:Raices Profundas: https://www.instagram.com/raicesprofundascuba/Moro Landis studios, now known as MDCLaMeraMera Connexion Housera: https://www.instagram.com/lamerameraconexionhousera/

In this episode I talk to Kaide, Leviathan Flow. We talk about his dance practice, how he finally made it to the top 24 in House Dance Forever this year, and more. Want to share feedback? Email forthemusic.nl@gmail.comYour host: Emma BrooksEditor: Jake ZuidveenFind us on Instagram: instagram.com/for_the_music_nlFind Kaide online: https://www.instagram.com/kaide.leviathanflow/ and https://www.youtube.com/@kaide.leviathanflowListen to the House Life podcast, where it all started: https://open.spotify.com/show/01Htdd4WRVjMv3BCGgdqe8?si=6e0851597d3943feOur favourite tracks:Emma: Let’s take off - Osunlade Yoruba soul instrumental remixKaide: Bad Bunny Nueva YoLDancers/people we talked about:Martin FerretiArunas:Nedda Sou https://www.instagram.com/neddasou/Ruth Prim:MamsonThings we mentioned:Summer Dance ForeverAmsterdam Dance Event (ADE)Juste DeboutAsa dance school: https://asafolkhogskola.se/for-street-dancers/AHK docent dans program: https://www.atd.ahk.nl/opleidingen-dans/docent-dans/