Dennis Quin Brings QuInvites to London: an Inside Look at the Dutch House Curator Ahead of XOYO Headline Show
- Tony Allen
- Apr 10
- 4 min read
XOYO has announced a stacked programme of shows running through to April 2025 - with Dutch house powerhouse Dennis Quin landing in Shoreditch for the first ever London edition of his QuInvites party on 19th April.
If you know, you know. Quin’s reputation in the underground speaks for itself.
Tastemaker, remixer, DJ, mentor - his name’s been linked with Kerri Chandler, Seth Troxler, Louie Vega, Troy Denari, and a new generation of deep house selectors like Kepler, Burnski and Chris Stussy.
So, what makes QuInvites at XOYO different?
“The idea of QuInvites is pretty simple,” Dennis tells us. “Expected and unexpected b2b / b3b sets with artists I respect musically and as a person. The crowd will absorb that feeling - that’s been my experience after doing five editions here in The Netherlands.”
It’s that community-driven ethos, paired with undeniable groove, that’s put Quin on the radar far beyond Amsterdam. But it didn’t start there.
“I was buying my first vinyl records in 1992,” he says. “Riding my bike to the record shop. Amsterdam’s record distribution scene was on top of its game back then - importing the best from the UK and US.”
That heritage runs deep in his productions. The Kerri Chandler and Todd Terry influence is clear, but never recycled.
“I like to get inspired by the good old Chicago / New York sound and UK Garage too. Then I take that inspiration into the studio - maybe I’ll sample an old synth or digitise a record and jam with it in Logic. Sometimes it’s really oldskool sampling, but mostly I create something original that becomes my own.”
That balance between roots and originality hits hardest in his remix of the classic “You’re In My System” -an edit he never intended to release.
“I made it just for my sets. Troy Denari gave me the acapella from a live performance with Kerri in the UK, maybe 2017. I reworked the drums, bassline, recreated the track around it in two weeks. Kerri loved it and played it next to the OG. Then I got asked to release it officially on vinyl.”
The blend of instinct and intention carries over into his production process, too.
“If I had to choose, I prioritise the drums. I worked more than 12 years to get my drums and kicks sounding the way they do now. People recognise a track after just ten seconds of the intro groove - that’s the vibe I want.”
His studio work is guided by DJ intuition. Teaching at the Herman Brood Academy, he shares that mindset with his students.
“I always tell them - when you’re producing, close your eyes and imagine playing the track in a steamy club, a busy festival, or even at a BBQ with friends. Try to teleport yourself into that space and think like a DJ.”
The goal? Connection. Surprise. Feeling.
“I don’t know where a new project will take me when I start. But once I’ve got something that feels right, I reflect on it with a specific gig or dance floor in mind. The most satisfying part is playing something people have never heard before - that feeling is unbeatable.”
This summer, Quin takes that feeling even further with the launch of his new label.
“After the pandemic, I started DQ Music - kind of a tryout, a dream. I wanted to release my own music without dealing with A&Rs or politics. The first releases did really well, and that paved the way for launching my new label this summer.”
He’s keeping the name under wraps for now - but promises a strong line-up.
“I’m signing amazing talent - young, up-and-coming producers, as well as established names. The first EP will be mine, and it will be out this June on vinyl and digital. Super excited!”
As a tastemaker, Quin’s always digging. When asked about recent rediscoveries, he lights up.
“I just found Alton M - Keep Holding Back on vinyl in my collection - totally forgot about it. The ultimate vibe setter for a deeper / soulful set.”
This passion for curation and education has earned respect from some of house music’s biggest names.
“I’ve got a good connection with a lot of artists. Sometimes, I’ll send them a finished track for feedback - people like Chris Stussy, Kerri obviously, Burnski, and Benny Rodrigues. They’re like my musical third and fourth ears. It’s good to have a tight circle and let them test out exclusive stuff.”
As for dream dancefloors?
“I was too young to visit RoXY in Amsterdam, but I did go to Club iT between 1994 and 1999. The music from those places still defines what I consider my sound today.”
This sense of timelessness is what makes Dennis Quin’s sound - and his QuInvites concept - so magnetic.
His London debut at XOYO on 19th April is more than just another date in the diary. It’s a rare chance to see one of house music’s most consistent artists in full control, bringing his vision to one of the capital’s most iconic club spaces.
Expect deep grooves. Spontaneous sets. Musical synergy.
Tickets are available via RA, Skiddle, Dice and See Tickets.
Dennis Quin
XOYO London
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