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Jun Wan
Sydney | DUNJ Takeover
Nothing says 'Sydney underground' like a DUNJ Takeover, and Jun Wan's set is a clinic in why we still obsess over UK garage and bassline. We're in a packed, low-ceilinged room, where the air is thick with anticipation and the scent of spilled drinks. The vibe is all forward momentum, with lights strobing just enough to catch grins without blinding us. Technically, this is a masterclass in 138 BPM groove, anchored heavily in the 12A key across seven tracks, providing a cohesive, driving foundation.
The BPM range is tight from 136 to 140, averaging 138.3, with energy skewed 63% towards deep, pulsating lows, 28% in punchy mids, and 9% in crisp highs—a perfect balance for dancefloor propulsion. Mixing is sharp and energetic, using quick cuts and long blends to maintain flow, with key modulations to 4B and 3B adding subtle harmonic variety. The crate digging here is impeccable: opening with DJ Sprinter's 'Elfbar,' a skippy garage weapon, then dropping Regal86's 'Herbal Inhaler (Percolator Mix)' for a deeper, hypnotic turn. Addison Groove's 'Do It Now' is a nine-minute marathon of broken beat bliss, while DJ SWISHERMAN's 'WEAPON' brings raw, bassline energy.
The inclusion of Hassan Abou Alam's 'Basha' is a bold global fusion moment. From the opener 'Elfbar,' building through the peak-time weight of 'Do It Now,' to the iconic closing of Joy Orbison's 'Hyph Mngo,' this tracklist is a journey through garage's past and present.