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DISCWOMAN Lab NYC Takeover : UMFANG / TYGAPAW / DJ HARAM / VOLVOX
A DISCWOMAN Lab NYC Takeover implies a certain fearless eclecticism, and this back-to-back session delivers a joyous, genre-hopping ride. We're here for the collective energy, the sense that anything could happen next. The vibe is celebratory and inclusive, a room united by curiosity rather than a single sound. Technically, it's a wide-ranging 133 BPM average journey, but the harmonic anchor is firmly in 12A, providing cohesion across the house, tech, and left-field selections. The energy is beautifully balanced between low and mid (42% vs 50%), creating a sound that's both physically engaging and melodically rich.
The mixing is collaborative and playful, allowing longer tracks like Trunkline's 24-minute 'Is It Funk?' to become immersive experiences. The standouts are a delightful mix. Jeff Hax's 'Robotnik Compression (Davide Bossi Remix)' opens with a quirky, mechanical funk. Bellini's 'Samba de Janeiro' gets a brilliant, jacking Vanity Frontroom makeover. Ion Ludwig's 'Classilion' is a deep, minimal tech gem for the heads, while London Grammar's 'Hell to the Liars' (Kölsch Remix) brings an unexpected wave of melancholic beauty.
Ending on Gigi D'Agostino's 'Bla Bla Bla' is a perfect, knowingly silly finale. The journey starts with android disco, weaves through deep house and melodic techno, and concludes with Italodance nostalgia. A full tracklist for the DISCWOMAN Lab NYC Takeover live set featuring UMFANG, TYGAPAW, DJ HARAM, and VOLVOX.