James Grant & Jody Wisternoff
Anjunadeep London at the Roundhouse (4K)
Look at the East London trust-fund kids wearing beanies above their ears, sipping craft pints while nodding politely. They've come straight from a pottery class in Hackney, ready to absolutely lose their minds to a very polite, well-mannered bassline. Proper sorted vibes, even if everyone is too terrified to actually sweat. The iconic circular architecture of the Roundhouse in London is bathed in warm, ethereal light, perfectly framing the melodic journey unfolding on stage. This James Grant & Jody Wisternoff live set is a flawless demonstration of Rominimal and progressive elegance.
Sitting comfortably at 125.1 BPM, the duo weaves primarily through 8B and 12A keys to maintain a deeply emotive, uplifting atmosphere. The energy profile is lush and low-end heavy, avoiding any sharp, aggressive high frequencies. Their mixing is immaculate, characterized by incredibly long, smooth blends that make the entire 65-track set feel like one continuous song. The James Grant & Jody Wisternoff Anjunadeep London tracklist is packed with Anjuna family gems and surprising edits. They brilliantly drop Siobhan Wilson's vocal on "Mui" alongside Parov Stelar's "Gringo".
Slipping in Bassjackers & MAKJ's "Derp" into a melodic deep house set is the kind of cheeky maneuver only these two could pull off. It's a gorgeous, slow-building narrative from start to finish. They set a majestic tone with the opening track "Mui (ABGT581)" by Above & Beyond. The emotional peak of the night arrives with the AM Mix of "Luna Amazonia", before bringing the massive room to a gentle close with the closing track, "Northern Bridge" by Polarspheric.