Max Dean

A key name in the new British house scene

Max Dean is a DJ, producer, and label founder born and raised in London, positioned among the most visible names of the new generation of UK underground house. Self-taught, he initially aimed for a career in football before dedicating himself fully to music, eventually bringing that same discipline to the studio and the DJ booth. His recording career took shape in 2021 with Back To You, the starting point for an identity based on physical groove, elastic drums, and club culture.

Bounce, bass, and dancefloor memory

His sound connects House, Minimal Deep Tech, Deep Tech, and Tech House with a direct language: moving basslines, swinging percussion, infectious vocals, and references to classic house filtered through contemporary production. This mix of accessible energy and underground pulse explains the reach of Feel Much Better, alongside Nafe Smallz and Timbaland, and his reinterpretation of Reckless by AZARI & III, tracks that expanded his presence beyond the minimal circuit.

neXup recz as his own platform

Max Dean's growth is linked to neXup recz, a label and event brand through which he has promoted emerging producers and consolidated a community around minimal and deep tech. As the creative head of the platform, he has turned the project into a meeting point for like-minded artists, DJ-oriented releases, and nights with their own identity. Works such as Fascinator EP, KILLERZ, In You, Can’t Decide with Luke Dean and Locky, and The Finest EP alongside Luke Dean show an increasingly recognizable trajectory, supported by strategic collaborations and production designed for large sound systems.

From London to the international circuit

In the booth, Max Dean has established himself as an expanding presence within top-tier clubs and festivals. His journey includes performances linked to DC10 Ibiza, Creamfields, The Warehouse Project, Mixmag Lab London, Amnesia Ibiza, neXup tours, and international appearances in Europe and the United States. In 2026, he reinforced that projection with a B2B alongside Luke Dean at the Yuma Tent at Coachella, showcasing the character that defines his music: high-impact groove, quick reading of the dancefloor, and a contemporary house aesthetic prepared for massive audiences without losing its underground roots.