TuneLab
Laszlo live
Dandy for Cercle
Of course Laszlo would open a Cercle set with 'Horny '98'—because nothing says 'elevated electronic experience' like a cheeky, decade-spanning house anthem. We're here for the ID chase, and this live set from Dandy is a treasure trove of Shazam bait. The vibe is that classic Cercle cocktail of dramatic architecture and mood lighting, where everyone tries to look profoundly moved while secretly waiting for the drop. Technically, this is a masterclass in melodic house, cruising at an average BPM of 129.6 and deeply rooted in the 12A Camelot key for harmonic cohesion.
The energy balance—60% low, 36% mid, and a mere 3% high—crafts a bass-heavy, groovy foundation where melodies swell without ever becoming saccharine. Laszlo's mixing employs long, fluid transitions that prioritize journey over shock, modulating between keys like 5A and 8B to subtly shift the emotional weight. The set builds through a series of rising arcs, each track layering percussive texture and harmonic depth to keep the floor locked in. For crate diggers, the highlights are plentiful: Argento's 'Red Light' delivers a hypnotic, driving pulse perfect for after-hours, while Interplanetary Criminal's 'Sideman' sneaks in a dose of UK garage swing.
The inclusion of Lubomyr Melnyk's 'Ripples in a Water Scene' is a brave ambient detour, and Pirahna Head's 'Poem 4 a Lost One' with Mr. G's remix adds soulful, deep house warmth. The journey begins with the iconic fun of Mousse T. & Hot 'n' Juicy's 'Horny '98', peaks during the sprawling, 17-minute epic 'Breaking Minds' by Elio Riso & Lucio Spain, and closes on the melodic release of Shawn Jackson's 'What's Good'.