TuneLab
AS98
Brisbane | Positions Takeover
Nothing says 'Positions Takeover' in Brisbane like a set that opens with a track called 'Big Booty' and somehow ends up at a trance classic. AS98's full tracklist here is a glorious, unapologetic tour through every big-room trope we secretly love, delivered with a wink. The energy is that of a packed, sweaty warehouse where the lasers are doing most of the work. Technically, this is a high-octane ride averaging 141 BPM, primarily orbiting the 12A key for its euphoric, open feel.
The energy balance—66% lows, 27% mids, 7% highs—means the basslines thump hard while the melodies soar without becoming piercing. Mixing is bold and crowd-pleasing, with long blends that let anthems breathe, and the progression from tech-house to breaks to trance feels calculated for maximum hands-in-the-air moments. The crate digging here is less about obscurity and more about execution: Iglesias's 'Big Booty' is a tech-house starter pistol that gets everyone moving immediately. Dropping Flower.far's 'Pattaya' is a surreal, joyous left-turn into Thai pop that only works because the underlying four-to-the-floor is so solid.
The inclusion of Rank 1's 'Airwave (Radio Vocal Edit)' is a full-hearted embrace of trance's emotional core, a highlight that reshapes the room's energy. And Ocean Promise's 'Doppelhubpumpe (MTFS Bonus Mix)' provides a darker, driving techno interlude that keeps the journey interesting. AS98 kicks off with 'Big Booty', builds to a peak with the dizzying breaks of 'BOMAYR Breaks Fvnky', and lands us safely back on familiar ground with the timeless house piano of The Shapeshifters' 'Lola's Theme'. It's a set that knows exactly what it is and loves you for loving it too.