Jack Blom

There's a special kind of madness in a set that treats genre like a buffet, and Jack Blom's Positions takeover in Brisbane is a masterclass in controlled chaos. One minute we're in bass house heaven, the next we're shouting along to a stadium techno anthem—it's the sound of a DJ who knows exactly how to work a crowd without pandering. The vibe is electric and slightly unhinged, a room full of people who came for grooves but stayed for the surprises. Technically, Blom covers a wide BPM range from 115 to 145, averaging 137.0, and sticks largely to the 12A key for cohesion, with shifts to 7A and 3B for dynamic contrast. The energy balance leans heavily on the low end (0.5644 average), providing a solid foundation for the mid-range synth stabs and occasional high-end flourishes that define this eclectic mix.

His mixing style is assertive yet fluid, using quick cuts and long blends to navigate between UK garage swing, techno drive, and pop-inflected edits without losing momentum. It's a set that demands attention, with each transition feeling both reckless and meticulously planned. The crate digging here is exceptional: 'MPH - Raw' kicks things off with a filthy, swung bassline that immediately claims the dancefloor. The rework of 'Flume Feat. Kai - Never Be Like You' is a genius move, transforming emotional future bass into a club-ready weapon.

'Zombie Nation - Kernkraft 400' gets the inevitable drop, but it's the context—sandwiched between more nuanced cuts—that saves it from being a cheap trick. 'Borai & Denham Audio - Make Me' delivers pure breakbeat pressure, and 'Diffrent - Piece Of My Soul' offers a moment of deep, soulful respite. The journey rockets from the opener 'MPH - Raw,' peaks with the communal frenzy of 'Sammy Virji & Interplanetary Criminal - Damager,' and winds down with the psychedelic tech-house of 'Ramirez - Terapia (Dj Ricci Mix),' a full tracklist that proves variety is the spice of dancefloor life.