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H.O.S.H. in The Lab NYC
Nothing says 'trust the process' like a H.O.S.H. set that starts with a Matthias Meyer remix and somehow ends up at a &ME rework—we are along for every beautifully unplanned detour. In The Lab NYC, the vibe is one of focused immersion, a room full of people who know the difference between a trend and a tradition. Technically, this is a masterclass in melodic progression, with a BPM average of 123.1 but a range that hints at the journey, from the 5A key of the opener into more euphoric territories. The energy profile is mid-range dominant, giving those synth lines and pads room to soar while a solid low-end keeps the floor moving.
H.O.S.H.'s mixing is narrative-driven, using long blends and harmonic mixing to weave disparate elements into a cohesive whole. The set builds through careful key modulations, from the opening 5A into brighter spaces, creating a sense of cinematic ascent. The crate selection is both fearless and educated. Launching with Butch's "Shahrzad (Matthias Meyer Remix)" establishes a deep, progressive house intent. The inclusion of the David Guetta & MORTEN Future Rave mix of "Titanium" is a hilarious and brilliant curveball, re-contextualizing a festival anthem into a tech-house weapon.
Kollektiv Turmstrasse's "Jupiter Sunrise" provides a moment of pure, sunrise melancholia, while the &ME remix of UNKLE & Keinemusik's "Only You" serves as a perfect, emotive finale. Don't overlook the driving force of Two MoroN's "Launch" or the atmospheric depth of Inbetween Worlds' "Fata Morgana". It begins with the atmospheric tension of "Butch - Shahrzad (Matthias Meyer Remix)", reaches a defiant, hands-in-the-air peak with the unexpected "Titanium" edit, and closes on the deeply resonant chords of "UNKLE & Keinemusik - Only You (&ME Remix)".