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Apes // Keep Hush x Church Recordings
Peckham Rye Music Festival
Nothing says 'Peckham Rye Music Festival' like a sun-drenched afternoon spent digging into global grooves, and Apes, representing Keep Hush and Church Recordings, delivered exactly that. We're all here, pretending we knew about Brazilian funk before it was cool, while secretly Shazam-ing every percussion break. The vibe is outdoor, warm, and effortlessly cool, with a crowd swaying to rhythms that feel both familiar and exotic. Technically, this set is a lesson in smooth, mid-tempo journeying.
With an average BPM of 117.1 and a heavy reliance on the warm, open key of 12A (appearing six times), Apes builds a foundation of low-end energy at 0.52, letting the intricate mid-range percussion at 0.31 do the talking. The high-end, at 0.16, adds just enough sparkle for daytime dancing. The mixing is lush and linear, favoring long blends that let tracks like Evelyn 'Champagne' King's 'Love Come Down' breathe for a glorious 17 minutes. The crate digging here is impeccable.
Daniel T.'s 'Kabaluere' is a perfect, hypnotic opener, while Antonio Carlos e Jocafi's version of the same track nods to the Brazilian roots. Waffles' 'Hankuri' and Madman Jaga's take on it show a deep dive into the edit culture. The Poolside & Fatnotronic collaboration 'Esperar Pra Ver' is a modern balearic gem, and Candido's 'Jingo' is a timeless disco-funk weapon. The journey begins with the tribal pulse of 'Kabaluere,' peaks with the extended soulful house of 'Love Come Down,' and gently winds down with the sunset-ready 'Esperar Pra Ver.'.