DT940 – Kyle Watson

Kyle Watson lands on The Podcast this week, and the timing could not be better. The South African groove-smith drops a slick, low-slung session packed with bounce, bite and club-ready muscle. This one hits on 10th December, and it goes straight for that late-night basement energy we all miss until the weekend rolls in.

The Podcast has been a home for global players for years. From fresh faces to scene leaders, it’s built a rep for forward sounds and sweaty warehouse flavours. Kyle fits right in. His rise has been wild to watch, and this mix shows why. Sharp drums. Naughty basslines. Pure dancefloor lift every few minutes. You can tell he’s been shaping his own lane for over a decade, and the confidence shows in every transition.

Kyle built his name on a signature blend: crisp sound design, thick rhythms, and a playful swing nobody else quite nails. The Podcast gives him space to stretch. And he takes it. Across the full tracklist, he stitches together chunky rollers, vocal sparks, deep grooves and late-night stompers. You’ll catch his own heaters too, including “Feel,” “Slow Motion,” “Bad Luck,” and the big crowd favourite “Double Dutch.” It’s a smart spread. Heads will love the range, and new fans will fall in fast.

The flow is tight. Starting with warm house shimmer from Flo.Von & Max Metzinger, he pushes into peak-time punch with Jake Bleu & CHAN before hitting that sweet tech-leaning crunch from Dunmore Brothers and Dusky. Rechunks drop in like secret weapons, especially his take on Solomun’s remix of “Around” and the RÜFÜS cut “Pressure.” Each switch has a purpose. Each drop hits clean. The whole thing feels like a sold-out rooftop party drifting into a packed warehouse at 3am.

Kyle’s touring history shows. Crowds in South America, the States, Aus and NZ already know the deal. Big energy. Big personality. Big low-end. And it translates here. This mix is built to move bodies. It’s aimed at dancers who listen close and ravers who just want the system rattled.

If you love groove-led house with real flavour, this week’s Podcast is your fix.

Lock in the full Kyle Watson mix and tracklist right here

Sum up this podcast in 10 words…
Some groove, some hooks, some face scrunching, and all hefty.

What’s your personal favourite track on it?
It’s hard to choose, but I’ve really been enjoying Jamback – ‘Attention’. It’s a tune that stands out, but works anywhere.

What’s the special ingredient in this mix?
Groove Sauce!

Tell us about your new single..
‘Slow Motion’ is a record I wrote with Taylr Renee after we randomly met in an artist shuttle leaving a festival in LA. We put it out on my label No Context, and it pushes the boundaries of the genre a bit, which we both love.

What have you got coming up?
I’ve got some remixes and singles lined up for early 2026 which I’m very excited about, and we’re digging for strong new releases for No Context. On the touring side, I’ve got six shows across the US and Canada before the year ends including Space Miami, Academy in LA and Commonwealth in Vancouver. On New Year’s Day, I’ll be at Day One in Chicago to kick off 2026.

And finally, do you have a special message for our readers?
I’ve really been excited about the direction that house has taken over the past year or two, and I’ve tried to put a little bit of each of the styles I’m enjoying into this mix. I don’t do them often, so I hope you enjoy listening to the mix as much as I enjoyed putting it together.

Tracklist

Flo.Von, Max Metzinger – Running Through My Mind
Jake Bleu, CHAN – PUT EM’ UP
Noir, Haze – Around (Solomun Remix, Kyle Watson Rechunk)
Tini Gessler – For The Sou
ESSE – Ooops
Jamback – Attention
Dunmore Brothers – Smoke
Kyle Watson – Feel
Darius Syrossian, Cortez Walls – Bass In Ya Face
Dusky – Nobody Else
Blank Sense, Bauti Tesei – Drum Check
WILL K – Hot Off The Press
Kyle Watson, Taylr Renee – Slow Motion
Dale Howard – Snappy
Max Dean, Luke Dean, Locky – Can’t Decide (Kyle Watson Rechunk)
Kyle Watson ft Nevve – Bad Luck
Cesco, Nina (UK) – Rigid Lord
Walker & Royce, Kyle Watson ft Barney Bones – Double Dutch
SOSA – Be Without You
RÜFÜS DU SOL – Pressure (Kyle Watson Rechunk)
Sowa – Too Much For Me