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ANNA LUNOE and BORN DIRTY in The Lab LA
We've all been there: frantically trying to ID that edit dropped at 3 AM, and this ANNA LUNOE and BORN DIRTY tag-team in The Lab LA is a prime example of why we bother. The Lab's clinical setup is a foil for the raw, party-starting energy they unleash, with neon lights cutting through the haze of a simulated club night. Locked into an average 128 BPM and predominantly in the 12A key, this set is a masterclass in tech house propulsion.
The energy profile skews low-end heavy (avg low 0.55), creating a deep, rolling foundation that allows mid-range elements to punch through for dynamic contrast. Harmonic shifts to 10B and 10A introduce subtle tension, while the mixing is fluid, prioritizing groove continuity over abrupt changes. The BPM range from 122 to 133 ensures a steady climb, with long blends letting tracks breathe.
From the tracklist, standout moments include the bass-weight of Valentino Khan's 'Lick It (Noizu Remix)', a surefire floor-filler; the left-field nostalgia of Janet Jackson's 'Together Again' recontextualized for the dancefloor; Simon Fava & Gregor Salto's 'Magalenha' for its infectious Latin rhythm and Sergio Mendes feature; Davide Neri's 'Maga Legna' as a deeper, percussive cut that showcases crate-digging prowess; Todd Terry's classic 'Jumpin Original' to ground the set in house history; and the gritty 'Work' by Chris Lorenzo et al. for a UK touch. They open with the driving 'Força' by Jireel, escalate through the peak-time energy of the Noizu remix, and conclude with the atmospheric, melodic respite of 'Lightroom' by Matonix & Synthic, demonstrating a full arc from intensity to reflective closure in this essential tech house journey.