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Fred P in The Lab LA
Mixmag
Fred P in The Lab LA serves a dose of no-nonsense, heads-down house music, the kind that makes you appreciate the simple, beautiful geometry of a four-on-the-floor kick and a well-programmed set. The vibe is utilitarian and effective, stripped of pretense and designed for movement. Technically, this is solid, groove-based house: averaging 123.7 BPM, the set finds its home in the 12A key, with forays into 3B and 7A for harmonic variety. The energy balance between low (0.56) and mid (0.40) frequencies creates a full, driving sound that's both physical and engaging. The mixing is straightforward and confident, letting the tracks speak for themselves.
The crate digging highlights a selector with an ear for timeless tools. Punknown's 'Fall in Luv' is a deep, hypnotic builder, while Junior Jack's 'E Samba' is a genius injection of Latin-tinged, peak-time energy. Gigi D'Agostino's 'Star' (likely a hard-hitting edit) shows a willingness to raid the classics, and Andy Compton's 'That Acid Track' makes another welcome appearance as a reliable workhorse. Boom!'s 'Messed Up' is a perfectly gritty opener, and Zimmie Gix's 'Absolute Chill' offers a moment of deeper, dubbed-out reflection. The journey is a consistent burn: it kicks off with the raw energy of 'Messed Up', weaves through the carnival vibes of 'E Samba', finds a peak with the relentless drive of 'Mr.
Belt & Wezol et al. - New Millenium', and cools down with the familiar, warm embrace of 'That Acid Track'. A house set that does exactly what it says on the tin.