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#AnjunaUnlocked: Joseph Ashworth - DJ Set
Another #AnjunaUnlocked session, another deep dive into the label's more experimental flank with Joseph Ashworth, who deftly sidesteps the expected melodic tropes for something darker and more driving. The vibe here is late-night basement energy, all shadowy corners and focused, heads-down grooves. Technically, this is a tight, disciplined tech house excursion, locked into a narrow 122-125 BPM range with an average of 124.6. The key modulation is subtle but effective, moving between 7A, 8B, and 3B to maintain a hypnotic, slightly melancholic atmosphere.
The energy is overwhelmingly low-end focused (0.65 avg), with deep, resonant basslines doing the heavy lifting, supported by textured mids (0.31) and minimal high-end sparkle (0.03). Ashworth's mixing is precise and patient, allowing tracks to breathe and build tension through subtle layering and filtered effects, crafting a linear progression that feels both minimal and immersive. For the track hunters, 'UUFO/Ava Silver - Young Hearts' sets a moody, vocal-led opening, while 'Phunk Investigation - Lo-Fi' delivers a raw, stripped-back groove. 'Thope - 142' is a standout for its pneumatic rhythm and eerie pads, and 'IZKO & Dawty - Go Up' introduces a more uplifting, progressive touch.
The inclusion of Sampha's 'Plastic 100°C' is a bold, left-field edit that works surprisingly well, and 'Filterheadz - Atlantic (Late Replies Remix)' brings a classic trance-tinged bassline into the fold. His own 'Python' serves as the extended centerpiece, a masterclass in slow-burn tension. The journey begins with the atmospheric pull of 'Young Hearts', peaks with the driving force of 'Python', and closes on the atmospheric, dubbed-out notes of 'Patrick Bo - Muse'. This Joseph Ashworth DJ set full tracklist proves the Anjunadeep universe has plenty of room for minimal, club-ready darkness.