Luke Dean is quickly emerging as one of the UK’s most promising talents in the underground house music scene. This rising DJ and producer has been making waves with deep tech and tech house sounds, drawing inspiration from scene leaders like Archie Hamilton and Rossi.

In just over five years, Luke has transformed from a bedroom DJ to a sought-after producer, catching the attention of some of house music’s most respected labels. His productions have garnered support from industry heavyweights such as Mason Collective, George Smeddles, and his cousin Max Dean.

A familiar face in London’s iconic club scene, Luke continues to impress with emphatic performances at some of the capital’s most renowned events that have opened the door to international club and festival bookings, including Do Not Sleep, Solid Grooves and Paradise in Ibiza, FLY Open Air in Scotland, and an Australian tour to name a few.

With an exciting pipeline of releases planned and guided by a successful group of artistic peers, Luke Dean is powering his way through a breakout year that promises to cement further his place in the UK’s vibrant electronic music landscape.

WWD: What inspired you to start DJing and producing music, and how did you get your first big break?

I’ve always had a passion for music, both for listening and for being creative. I used to play piano and drums when I was a kid, and then Max showed me FL Studio (the software we make music on) around 8 years ago.

WWD: Who are some of your biggest influences in the electronic music scene, and how have they shaped your style?

The list of musical inspirations is never-ending, but the main ones who come to mind are Max, my cousin, Garrett David, Jeremy Sylvester, Todd Edwards, and MJ Cole.

WWD: What kind of gear and software do you use in your studio setup?

To be honest, my setup is pretty standard at the moment. I’m mainly in the box at the moment. I have a couple of hardware bits, but I’m looking to start experimenting with more hardware over the upcoming months.

WWD: Can you walk us through creating a new track, from idea to finished product?

For me, there is never a set way or process. Whenever I feel an idea or am in a creative mindset, I’ll sit down and just jam. I feel that’s where making music is most fun, as you are not forcing or putting pressure on yourself, and that’s when you get the best outcomes.

WWD: What’s the most unexpected sample or sound you’ve ever used in a track?

I used a cat meowing in my band camp release the tracks called “Feel So.” Give it a listen and see if you can hear it.

WWD: Do you have any memorable or crazy stories from your gigs or festivals?

There’s untold amounts of memories over the past couple of years on the road but I think the main one is when we did the recent nexup tour just being surrounded by all my friends and family and having so much fun (while working) is just a blessing really.

WWD: If you could collaborate with any artist, who would it be, and what kind of track would you want to create together?

I’d love to collaborate with Garrett David. I’m heavily inspired by him and feel we could cook up something very cool.

WWD: How do you stay current with the latest trends and sounds in the electronic music world?

I think having a good understanding on what does well within the current scene is good but for me it would be to just do ur own thing and keep it different and original rather than follow what’s working and doing well.

WWD: What’s your go-to method for hyping a crowd during a live set?

For me, it’s just having energy behind the decks because what you give out is what you will receive. Obviously, it’s playing good music as well, but it’s definitely keeping the energy high in the booth.

WWD: What new projects or upcoming releases are you most excited about, and what can your fans expect next?

I have a lot of exciting stuff in the works at the moment. Sadly, I can’t share most of it just yet, but all will be revealed very soon!

WWD: Thanks for the chat, Luke!