James Grant DJ Set - Live From The Anjunakitchen
If there’s one thing we all learned during lockdown, it’s that a kitchen island makes a surprisingly functional DJ booth, provided you don’t knock over the olive oil. The James Grant Live From The Anjunakitchen tracklist is a beautifully intimate snapshot of that era when we were all tapping our toes while waiting for the kettle to boil. It is proper brilliant watching a world-class selector try to maintain a deep, emotional Rominimal vibe while the family dog wanders casually into the frame. The vibe is intensely cosy, bathed in domestic lighting and the kind of warm, melancholic energy that only the Anjuna boss can provide.
From a technical standpoint, this James Grant live set is a masterclass in slow-burn track selection. Cruising smoothly at an average of 123.7 BPM, the mix drifts beautifully through 10B and 12A Camelot key progressions, creating an energy arc that feels like a long, comforting exhale. His mixing style is typically flawless, blending long, cinematic intros with rolling basslines that never overpower the room. The crate digger selections are absolutely sorted, balancing exclusive label cuts with massive house anthems.
Dropping Boris Brejcha's 'I Want You' adds a touch of minimal grit, but weaving in Joel Corry's 'Sorry' is an unexpected stroke of pop genius. The domestic journey begins with the opening track 'Mercy' by UNDERHER, setting a sultry, atmospheric tone. It peaks subtly before the closing track 'Maia' by Durante brings the Live From The Anjunakitchen session to a perfectly peaceful end.