Deep Into Soul is a London soulful house party founded in 2011 by DJs Neil Pierce and Sy Sez. For well over a decade it has brought deep, soulful and vocal house to east London clubs such as 93 Feet East on Brick Lane, with birthday parties, New Year’s Eve specials and summer boat parties on the Thames.
Deep Into Soul at a glance
- Founded: 2011
- Founders: Neil Pierce and Sy Sez
- Based in: London
- Music: soulful house, deep house and vocal house
- Venues: 93 Feet East, LDN East, The Cause and UNDR W10, plus Thames boat parties
- Regular DJs: Neil Pierce, Sy Sez, Sean McCabe, David Bailey (UK) and Martin Lodge
How Deep Into Soul started
Neil Pierce and Sy Sez launched the night in 2011 with a simple idea: a proper London party for people who love the soulful side of house music. Both are DJs and producers rooted in the music, and they built the event around warm, uplifting sets, strong vocals and a crowd that comes to dance.
The music
Expect the classic soulful house sound that runs from New York and Chicago through to today’s South African and UK producers. A typical night moves through:
- Deep, musical warm-up grooves
- Big vocal anthems and gospel-tinged house
- Afro-tinged and percussive soulful cuts
- Classics from labels like Defected, Strictly Rhythm and Nervous
Parties and venues
The night’s spiritual home is 93 Feet East on Brick Lane, which has hosted Deep Into Soul’s New Year’s Eve parties and its 14th birthday celebration. The crew has also played LDN East, The Cause (in a 2021 link-up with LHM) and UNDR W10, and teamed up with In The Loop LDN for summer boat parties from Tower Millennium Pier.
The founders
Neil Pierce
A London DJ and producer with a long catalogue of soulful house releases and a regular presence in the Traxsource charts. Read more in the Neil Pierce profile.
Sy Sez
A UK DJ and producer known for deep, soulful selections and productions. Read more in the Sy Sez profile.
Why soulful house still matters
Soulful house carries the gospel, disco and R&B DNA of the original New York clubs. Nights like Deep Into Soul keep that tradition alive by giving the music a home on a proper sound system, with DJs who play for the dancefloor rather than the charts. Find upcoming dates on Resident Advisor.
Frequently asked questions about Deep Into Soul
Who runs Deep Into Soul?
It was founded in 2011 by Neil Pierce and Sy Sez, who still DJ at the parties.
Where are the parties held?
Mostly in east London, especially 93 Feet East on Brick Lane, plus special events such as boat parties on the Thames.
What music do they play?
Soulful, deep and vocal house, from classics to brand-new releases.
Keep listening
Steve Bell plays soulful, deep and vocal house across the UK, Ibiza and beyond. Catch his monthly DancersHip show and live sets, or see the media pack to book Steve for your event.
