Alchemist aka Amy Kisnorbo

Alchemist, aka Amy Kisnorbo, brings the Pineapple Records takeover in Bristol to life with a masterclass in breakbeat and UK bass, for those of us who live for the skank and the sub-rattling low end. The room is a sweatbox of bouncing bodies, every drop met with a roar, a testament to the raw power of broken beats. The vibe is gritty and energetic, strobes flashing off intent faces, a collective celebration of bass culture. Technically, this set averages 140.3 BPM, anchored in the 12A key, with shifts to 8B and 1A adding dynamic tension.

The energy profile—low at 0.614, mid at 0.299, high at 0.087—creates a balanced, physical experience where the kick and snare punch through a lush bed of sub-bass and melodic textures. The mixing is sharp and rhythmic, blending halftime moments with full-throttle breaks, as seen in the transition from her own remix of 'Galectro' to deeper cuts. For crate enthusiasts, her remix of Sam Binga/Addison Groove's 'Galectro' opens with a fierce, junglist twist, while Akul's 'Mash Up' closes with chaotic, funky energy. Dave Leyrock's 'Introspection' offers a deep, atmospheric respite, and Breaka's 'The Startup' is a contemporary bass weapon.

Lord Jabu's 'Formality' and Padme Roye's 'Ashamed Stranger' showcase soulful, vocal-led breaks, and Yoofee's 'Zuma' adds a touch of minimal tech. The journey begins with the aggressive 'Galectro' remix, peaks during the 10-minute sprawl of Lil M.U.'s 'Top Of Cars', and concludes with the frenetic 'Mash Up', a set that bridges breakbeat's past and future.