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Boiler Zoom: Nightmares on Wax Q&A with Colleen Cosmo Murphy
Celebrating 25yrs of Smokers Delight
Take a look at the post-afterparty zombies wearing sunglasses indoors, desperately trying to stretch out their weekend until Tuesday afternoon. They're moving at half-speed, clutching a warm bottle of water like it's the holy grail, utterly terrified of the concept of sleep. Still, as the warm, soulful sounds fill this hazy, laid-back venue, their sheer determination to keep the party going is almost admirable.
If you're analyzing the [DJ] [venue] tracklist, this unknown genre selection is a deeply eclectic trip, averaging a relaxed 121.5 BPM but wandering anywhere from 91 to 171 BPM. Utilizing the 5A and 12A keys, the energy is massively focused on the mid-range (0.61), wrapping the room in lush, organic instrumentation. This [DJ] live set feels more like a lovingly curated radio show than a club mix, blending eras seamlessly.
The crate-digging is phenomenal, heavily featuring the genius of Nightmares On Wax alongside absolute classics like Smokey Robinson's "Just My Soul Responding" and Newcleus's "Jam On It". The journey is a proper Sunday comedown, starting beautifully with the iconic opening track "Summer In The City" by Quincy Jones. It peaks gently with the sprawling "Nights Introlude", before drifting into the sunset with the closing track "Let’s Ascend" by Nightmares On Wax.