Homework

Homework was a Dutch electronic duo consisting of Zip Stolk and Tom Trago (early on) and later primarily associated with the Amsterdam house scene and the iconic Concerto record store. Their sound identity is rooted in 'Jackin' House' and Deep House, characterized by a heavy reliance on MPC-style sampling and a distinct 'swing' in their percussion programming.

Emerging in the late 2000s and peaking in the early 2010s, they were central to a revival of soulful, sample-based house music that eschewed the 'EDM' trends of the era in favor of a more organic, vinyl-centric aesthetic. They were frequently associated with labels like Exploited and Made To Play, placing them in a scene alongside artists like Detroit Swindle and Soul Clap. Critical consensus highlights their versatility, noting their ability to produce both peak-time club weapons and more restrained, jazz-inflected 'after-hours' tracks. Their influence web connects the classic Chicago house of Derrick Carter to the modern Dutch house movement, serving as a bridge between traditional crate-digging culture and contemporary digital production.