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AUDIO REHAB Deep Tech set in the Lab LDN
Of course we’re here, frantically typing ‘Avicii edit deep house’ into a search bar at 4am, because AUDIO REHAB’s Deep Tech set in The Lab LDN opens with a curveball that’s either genius or deeply unserious. The vibe is that classic, sweat-drenched basement intimacy—low ceilings, a single red light, and a crowd already locked into a head-nodding groove before the first proper bassline drops. Technically, this is a masterclass in deep house propulsion, holding a steady 126 BPM average and largely orbiting the warm, foundational key of 12A.
The energy profile is telling, with low-end frequencies dominating at 64%, crafting a thick, rubbery foundation that lets melodic elements and vocal snippets float above without ever breaking the hypnotic, forward momentum. Mixing is seamless and functional, prioritizing groove over flash, with harmonic shifts into 3B and 5A providing subtle emotional lifts. For the crate diggers, the set is a treasure trove: the timeless, swinging percussion of Paperclip People’s ‘Throw (Slam's RTM Remix)’ is a foundational brick, Paquito Salazar’s ‘Malfunction’ injects a dose of quirky, driving tech-house, while the soaring vocals of Rachael Starr’s ‘Till There Was You’ offer a pure, hands-in-the-air moment.
Jaguar Paw’s ‘Inhliziyo Yam’ provides a deeper, Afro-inflected groove that showcases the selector’s range. The journey is a satisfying arc, beginning with that cheeky, slowed-down ‘Wake Me Up’ opener, building to a peak with the relentless bass pressure of Bruno Furlan’s ‘Give Me That Bass’, and cooling down with the familiar, soulful swing of Luca Morris & Mozzy Rekorder’s ‘Gypsy Woman’ closer.