ADAM SHELTON b2b SUBB-AN in The Lab LDN
Shoreditch graphic designers are a special breed of clubber. They wear tiny beanies indoors, insist on drinking natural wine that tastes like vinegar, and nod sagely to minimal basslines while discussing their latest font choices. They pretend not to care about the cameras, but they've all practiced their 'deep in thought' dance moves in the mirror. Thankfully, the energy inside The Lab LDN cuts right through the posturing, delivering a tight, sweaty, low-ceilinged groove.
This ADAM SHELTON b2b SUBB-AN live set is an absolute clinic in understated Rominimal swagger. The boys keep it incredibly disciplined, locking into a 125.7 average BPM across a 122-128 BPM range, and absurdly dominating the mix with 12A key selections to create one long, unbroken hypnotic roller. The ADAM SHELTON b2b SUBB-AN The Lab LDN tracklist is a crate digger's paradise. They casually slip in the 'Todd Terry Club Mix' of 'Everything But the Girl - Missing' to cause absolute scenes, while 'Coca & Villa - La Noche' brings the perfect late-night Ibiza sleaze.
The journey is impeccably smooth. Setting the tone immediately with the opening track 'Subb-an - Self Control', they ride a relentless, bumping peak before signing off with the Detroit-infused closing track 'John Thomas & Damian Schwartz - Working Night (Octave One Remix)'. Proper class.