Househeads

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A podcast about all things house music, dance and house dance culture. In this series, I will interview guest dancers, talking to them about their journey with house. Househeads is a podcast powered by For the Music, a project designed to give dancers the musical knowledge they need, to become better at their craft. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

  1. SEASON 1, EPISODE 11 TRAILER

    Wrap-up Season 1

    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 Brooks Editor: Jake Zuidveen Find us on Instagram: instagram.com/for_the_music_nl Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    3 min

  2. 01/12/2025

    Househeads meets Wesley a.k.a Wesgood

    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 Brooks Editor: Jake Zuidveen Find us on Instagram: instagram.com/for_the_music_nl Find Wesley online: https://www.instagram.com/_wesgood/ Wesley teaches weekly at the HipHop Huis: https://hiphophuis.nl/en/ Our favourite tracks Wesley: Twisted by Ultra NateEmma: Peanut Butter Lover with vocals by CoFlo People we talked about Zev - 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 Green Things we mentioned: American KenpoMojo TribeAmenti MovementX-GenSolid House Event - listen to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0JHvjEJfdQeItE6MjnfJFQ?si=0de6d230856f42c7Soul CypherClub in Europe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 11m

  3. 13/10/2025

    Househeads meets Marie Kaae

    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 Brooks Editor: Jake Zuidveen Find us on Instagram: instagram.com/for_the_music_nl Find 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=PkPxo8AGQv0 Shout 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 Herou Things 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/user88253646 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/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 3m

  4. 22/09/2025

    Househeads meets Karlainthemix

    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 Brooks Editor: Jake Zuidveen Find us on Instagram: instagram.com/for_the_music_nl Find 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-remix Listen 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-thing Listen to CoFlo's epsiode: episode 5: https://shows.acast.com/househeads/episodes/67b91258b628e470d3590979 Dancers/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 experience Things 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/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 29m

  5. 01/09/2025

    Househeads meets Polli Panda

    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 Brooks Editor: Jake Zuidveen Find us on Instagram: instagram.com/for_the_music_nl Find 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-3 Our 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-NzXI Listen to the House Life podcast, where it all started: https://open.spotify.com/show/01Htdd4WRVjMv3BCGgdqe8?si=6e0851597d3943fe Dancers/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 Césaire Things we mentioned: SDK street dance camp 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/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 3m

  6. 11/08/2025

    Househeads meets Jozef Darma - a.k.a Zev

    In this episode I talk to Zev, a second generation Dutch house dancer. In this episode we get to know more about his background how he started dancing, part of his journey and what he’s up to now. Want to share feedback? Email forthemusic.nl@gmail.com Your host: Emma Brooks Editor: Jake Zuidveen Find us on Instagram: instagram.com/for_the_music_nl Find Zev online: https://www.instagram.com/jozefdarma/ Find Chill on Tuesday: https://www.instagram.com/chill_on_tuesday/ Our favourite tracks: Emma: https://open.spotify.com/track/6GkXAhLtI4VprmovkwqBKP?si=777be8eddd2b41c5Zev: https://open.spotify.com/track/3cdy1jK0wLr6R2nAo0oIXy?si=884a73d0eed145c5 Listen to the House Life podcast, where it all started: https://open.spotify.com/show/01Htdd4WRVjMv3BCGgdqe8?si=6e0851597d3943fe Listen to Kaide's episode: https://shows.acast.com/househeads/episodes/67b91210b628e470d358ff28 Dancers/people we talked about: NoelleKaide - check out his episode: episode 3 of HouseheadsEzstecaWesleyNedda SouSaradita Sara - SaritaKarizmaRobin SCaleafElite Force CrewJohn AgesilasArchie BurnettAdnanUkayEjoe WilsonShan SCeboBrookyln TerrySekouTony McGregorThings we mentioned: Juste DeboutSummer Dance ForeverGabber StyleCercle UndergroundFunkin StylesPencak SilatDocumentary: Check your body at the door 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/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 8m

  7. 21/07/2025

    Househeads meets CoFlo

    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.com Your host: Emma Brooks Editor: Jake Zuidveen Find us on Instagram: instagram.com/for_the_music_nl Find CoFlo online: https://www.instagram.com/coflothesoulshifter/ https://coflo.bandcamp.com/ https://www.patreon.com/Coflo https://www.twitch.tv/coflo_ Find the Simmer Room: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3HLDTKZ9sWAMM4YjTsayNHTT5DjFVx-H Our 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-off Listen to the House Life podcast, where it all started: https://open.spotify.com/show/01Htdd4WRVjMv3BCGgdqe8?si=6e0851597d3943fe Dancers/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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 39m

  8. 30/06/2025

    Househeads meets Morgan Simon - Orisha House

    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.com Your host: Emma Brooks Editor: Jake Zuidveen Find us on Instagram: instagram.com/for_the_music_nl Find 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=5a12dd86b8d04b04 Listen to the House Life podcast, where it all started: https://open.spotify.com/show/01Htdd4WRVjMv3BCGgdqe8?si=6e0851597d3943fe Dancers/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/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 12m

  9. 09/06/2025

    Househeads meets Kaide - Leviathan Flow

    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.com Your host: Emma Brooks Editor: Jake Zuidveen Find us on Instagram: instagram.com/for_the_music_nl Find Kaide online: https://www.instagram.com/kaide.leviathanflow/ and https://www.youtube.com/@kaide.leviathanflow Listen to the House Life podcast, where it all started: https://open.spotify.com/show/01Htdd4WRVjMv3BCGgdqe8?si=6e0851597d3943fe Our 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/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 22m

  10. 19/05/2025

    Househeads meets DJ Lucas Benjamin

    In this episode I have the honour of speaking to DJ Lucas Benjamin. We get to know more about his career, how he became a DJ and much more. Want to share feedback? Email forthemusic.nl@gmail.com Your host: Emma Brooks. Editor: Jake Zuidveen Find us on Instagram: instagram.com/for_the_music_nl Find Lucas Benjamin online: https://www.instagram.com/lucas_benjamin_/ and http://www.lucas-benjamin.com/ Find Steppin into Tomorrow: https://www.steppinintotomorrow.com/ Find Wicked Wax: https://www.wickedwaxmusic.com/ Find Ghetto Funk Collective: https://www.instagram.com/ghettofunkcollective/ Shout out to the ZoJazz stage in Amsterdam Zuidoost where we recorded this podcast: https://www.zojazzstage.com/ Our favourite tracks: Emma: My High Is.. Gina Jeanz https://open.spotify.com/track/1asGhuKuHtNicV3W4d28u8?si=af83a66cbd4747d7Lucas: Freedom we’re needing: Close Counters https://open.spotify.com/track/6DtGdSJwaRmwN2sLx6yl1v?si=c6c811d87047409cDancers/people we talked about: DJ Nobunaga https://www.instagram.com/nobunagalewing/?hl=enGilles Peterson https://www.gillespetersonworldwide.com/Han Litz: https://www.hanlitz.nl/Radio Hop: https://www.radiohopmusic.com/The Ruggeds: https://www.theruggeds.com/Things we mentioned: Dilla Time - book https://dillati.me/#the-bookHip-hop weekend event: https://www.malmodanceweek.se/IBE: https://www.thenotoriousibe.com/Roots Festival: https://www.amsterdamroots.nl/en/IRC crew: https://www.instagram.com/irc.ompany/Suncebeat: https://www.suncebeat.com/Le Freak: an upside down story of family, disco and destiny. Nile Rodgers autobiography Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 8m

  11. 28/04/2025

    Househeads meets Joki

    In this episode I interview Joki a Japanese house dancer, and get to know more about his background and dance journey. He also shares his insights into the Japanese house dance scene with us. You may recognize Joki from House Dance Forever top 24 this winter (Feb ‘25) Your host: Emma Brooks Editor: Jake Zuidveen Want to share feedback? Email forthemusic.nl@gmail.com Find us on Instagram: instagram.com/for_the_music_nl Find Joki online: https://www.instagram.com/joki.nyc/ Listen to the House Life podcast, where it all started: https://open.spotify.com/show/01Htdd4WRVjMv3BCGgdqe8?si=6e0851597d3943fe Our favourite tracks: Emma: What’s going on, Richard Grey deep house reworkJoki: None in particular, see artists below Dancers/people we talked about: Hiro Alma https://www.instagram.com/hiroalma/Louie VegaKerri ChandlerMasters at workTimmy RegisfordFrankie J https://www.instagram.com/thereddreadhousehead/Crickit https://www.instagram.com/crikitdidit/Koji https://www.instagram.com/koji_alma/HiroshiPino https://www.instagram.com/pinoshige/OoishiCongoJoe ClausselNujabesJoe Claussel Nujabes crossover - Child’s attractionMr VDJ KekatsuBrooklyn Terry https://www.instagram.com/brooklynterryef/Faboo https://www.instagram.com/faboo.nk/Things we mentioned: Paradise GarageDance Fusion NYCRoots crew (Japanese)Alma crew (Japanese)Juste DeboutShelterClub in EuropeParadiso Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 9m

  12. SEASON 1 TRAILER

    Teaser

    Your host: Emma Brooks Editor: Jake Zuidveen What is Househeads? Before I launch the show, here's a short insight into what to expect and a teaser from the first two episodes. I'll be publishing new episodes every three weeks, so stay tuned! Listen to the House Life podcast, where it all started: https://open.spotify.com/show/01Htdd4WRVjMv3BCGgdqe8?si=6e0851597d3943fe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    3 min

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A podcast about all things house music, dance and house dance culture. In this series, I will interview guest dancers, talking to them about their journey with house. Househeads is a podcast powered by For the Music, a project designed to give dancers the musical knowledge they need, to become better at their craft. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Episodes
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