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FELIX DA HOUSECAT in The Lab LA
Felix da Housecat in The Lab LA is a lesson in effortless cool, the kind of set where genre boundaries dissolve and it's all just perfectly slinky, sexy club music. The vibe is pure West Coast basement party—dim, smoky, and dedicated to the groove. This deep house and tech-house expedition locks into a narrow 122-125 BPM range, averaging 123.2, for a consistently hypnotic pace.
Harmonically, it's a study in the 12A key, with significant modulations to 3B and 8B adding color and emotional depth. The energy profile is beautifully balanced: a solid low-end at 0.55 provides the heartbeat, a rich mid-range at 0.28 carries the funky basslines and melodic hooks, and a spirited high-end at 0.17 allows for crisp hats and atmospheric flourishes. Felix's mixing is playful and precise, weaving together classics and new cuts with a veteran's touch.
The tracklist is a treasure trove: the &ME Remix of Damian Lazarus' 'Vermillion' is a deep, psychedelic opener, Monkey Safari's 'Hi Life' (Ole Biege Remix) brings sunny melodies, and Green Velvet & Carl Craig's 'Party' is a timeless acid house injection. His own 'Frankie Meets Pauline' is a welcome self-referential nod, while Hapkido's 'Hurtin' Me' and The Nightwriters' 'Let the Music Use You' are soulful house masterclasses. It begins with the mystical allure of 'Vermillion', builds through funky, vocal-led peaks, and winds down with the atmospheric drift of Sian's 'Let Yourself', a journey from dusk till dawn.