Aletha B2B Dubrunner
Keep Hush Live Leeds: The Old Red Bus Station X KH Presents
Scrolling through tracklists at dawn, we find Aletha B2B Dubrunner's Leeds set at The Old Red Bus Station, a chaotic fusion of hip-hop and hardcore that defies genre norms. The vibe is raw and underground, with sticky floors and a sound system pushed to its limits. This back-to-back session operates at a frenetic 160.5 BPM average, using keys like 12A and 4B to create a dissonant, energetic soundscape.
The energy is heavily skewed towards low frequencies at 66%, giving a visceral, bass-heavy feel, while mid ranges at 29% provide rhythmic drive. Mixing is bold and experimental, blending acapellas with breakbeats and hardcore stabs. Harmonic choices are abrasive but intentional, perfect for a crowd seeking intensity.
Crate digs shine with Lil Durk's 'Different Meaning' over hardcore beats, and Rotterdam Termination Source's 'Poing' for a classic rave throwback. Breaka's 'Solaria' adds a techno edge, while DJ Seduction's 'Higher Now' remix is a marathon of breakbeat madness. The set opens with the gritty 'Different Meaning', peaks with the chaotic energy of 'Poing', and closes on Mic Kartel's 'Major League', leaving us in a sweaty, satisfied heap.