Sorry friends, Deeper Shades Recordings does currently not accept any demo submissions.

 

 

To submit your Deep House demos for release consideration on Lars Behrenroth's label Deeper Shades Recordings, please send links to your PRIVATE and downloadable tracks on Soundcloud to [email protected] and make sure to follow the submission guidelines as followed.

- BEFORE YOU SUBMIT ANY DEMO, MAKE SURE YOU WILL BE ABLE TO SUPPLY A MIXED DOWN PREMASTER WAV OR AIFF FILE WITHOUT COMPRESSION OR LIMITER ON THE MASTER CHANNEL BOUNCED AT MAX. -6dB IN CASE LARS WANTS TO SIGN YOUR MUSIC 

- Please listen to previous Deeper Shades Recordings releases so you get the idea what the label is about
- We only accept original productions, no bootlegs or unlicensed vocals / acapellas.
- We only accept finished demos, nothing that makes you say "I'm still working on it" / "I'm still looking to add vocals" and the likes.
- Filetype and resolution has to be 320kbps mp3
- Include a short introduction, your full name, artist name, contact email (same email you used to send the links) and a correct track title in the email.
- PLEASE LABEL YOUR DEMOS CORRECTLY using ID3 tags in the mp3's as well as adding your artist name and track title in the filename!

We will contact you if we are interested in releasing your music on Deeper Shades Recordings, no reason to keep emailing us.

ALL DEMOS NOT MEETING THE CRITERIA ABOVE WILL BE IGNORED. SORRY

For 24 years, Deeper Shades of House has been spotlighting DJs from around the world with weekly guest mixes. If you have not been personally invited to contribute please contact Lars via this site's contact form. Make sure to include links to a few recent mixes of yours, as well as a bio..

Before submitting your mix, read the following carefully to ensure your mix meets the standards of Deeper Shades of House.

 

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Submission Guidelines:

 

1. Exclusivity:

   • Your mix must be exclusive to Deeper Shades of House.
   • It should not have been broadcast, uploaded, or shared anywhere else before or after submission.
     
     

2. Recording Standards:

   • The mix must be:
     • Recorded in WAV or AIFF format, or as a 320kbps MP3 (nothing below).
     • At least 60 minutes long (not even a second shorter—longer is fine (In that case I'll cut it to 60).
     • A clean recording, free of hums, hisses, or distortion.
     • Uncompressed, with at least 4dB of headroom (this means your audio levels shouldn’t peak at 0dB to leave space for proper mastering).
     
     
     • PLEASE DO NOT INCLUDE AI PRODUCED MUSIC IN YOUR MIX. If you're not sure if a certian song could be AI, please choose another one to be safe. THANK YOU
       
       

3. No Additional Audio:

   • Do not include voiceovers, jingles, or IDs in your mix.
     
     

4. Details for Submission:

   • Email your mix as a downloadable link to [email protected].
   • Include the following:
     • A full tracklist formatted like this:
       Artist – Title (Remix) – Label
       (if possible, please submit as plain text in your email)
     • A short bio about yourself.
     • Links to your social profiles and website.
     • Two high-quality photos of yourself.
       
       

5. Label Your Files Correctly:

   • Name the file with your DJ name (e.g., DJName-MixTitle.mp3).
   • Ensure the ID3 tags of the file (the embedded metadata) include your full contact info (DJ name, email, social handles, etc.).
   • If you're unsure about ID3 tags, you can find guides online specific to your music player or editing software.
     
     

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Questions?

If you have any questions about these guidelines, don’t hesitate to reach out. These rules are here to ensure your mix shines and represents you in the best possible way on Deeper Shades of House.

I am looking forward to hearing your mix!

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About Deeper Shades Of House

Deeper Shades Of House (DSOH) is a globally syndicated weekly deep house radio show and podcast, curated and hosted by Lars Behrenroth. Airing since 2002, the show explores all shades of deep house — from brand new underground cuts to rediscovered soulful classics — along with exclusive guest mixes from DJs worldwide.

DSOH is proudly listener-supported and broadcast on over 20 FM, internet, and satellite stations across the world. It’s also available on-demand via stream, podcast, and direct download from deepershades.net.

🎧 A Legacy of Deepness

• First aired: June 8th, 2002 on JAM FM (Berlin, Germany)
• U.S. debut: July 4th, 2003 on XM Satellite Radio — The Move
• Current format: 2-hour show (1st hour mixed by Lars, 2nd hour guest mix)
• Podcast launch: Late 2006 — over 15 million downloads to date
• Syndication: Over 20 international stations since 2007
• Production HQ: Redondo Beach, California — also Lars’ studio for music production & remixes

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• Best Radio Show 2021 – Bembe Music Awards
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Each episode blends soulful, deep, and underground house music — seamlessly mixed by Lars in hour one, followed by a guest DJ set in hour two. DSOH focuses on music that moves, whether from legends or complete unknowns.

Lars Behrenroth believes in presenting music based on passion and quality — not hype. That’s why guest DJs have ranged from icons like Osunlade, Jimpster, Charles Webster, Fred Everything, Black Coffee, Rocco, Kuniyuki Takahashi, Louie Vega to rising producers you’ve never heard before — yet.

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