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Likwid in The Lab Mumbai with Mixmag & Budweiser
Likwid’s takeover of The Lab Mumbai, presented by Mixmag and Budweiser, is a thrilling ride through driving, peak-time techno, the perfect soundtrack for a city that never sleeps. The energy in the room is electric, a collective surge matching the rapid-fire BPMs flashing on the CDJs. This is a set that averages a brisk 134 BPM, leaning into the harder, more energetic side of techno, with harmonic tension built between the moody 3B and the assertive 7A keys. The energy is evenly split between a punchy low end at 0.45 and a detailed mid-range at 0.46, creating a full-spectrum sound that is both physically powerful and texturally interesting. Likwid’s mixing is dynamic and commanding, using sharp cuts and energetic blends to maintain a high-octane pace, building crescendos through layered acid lines and relentless percussion. The restrained highs at 0.05 keep the aggression musical rather than harsh, a smart balance that prevents listener fatigue during this sprint.
It’s a set designed for the moment, all forward momentum and dancefloor communion. The track selection is a tour de force of modern techno weaponry. Eli Brown’s 'Diamonds On My Mind' is an instant classic, its infectious vocal hook and pounding rhythm a guaranteed floor-filler. Alex Stein’s 'Rise' is a brutal, no-nonsense peak-time tool with a devastating drop. DJ Misjah’s 'Mindrecorder' offers a slice of classic, trance-tinged techno nostalgia. The 14-minute epic 'Synaesthesia' remix by The Thrillseekers is a brave and beautiful progressive trance detour that shows impressive range.
Pakito’s 'Living on Video' is a genius, high-energy closer that bridges techno and eurodance with gleeful abandon. It all starts with the melodic, pulsing intrigue of Stefan Botes’s 'Stephanie'. The journey hits a euphoric peak with the extended, melodic voyage of The Thrillseekers’ 'Synaesthesia' remix. Finally, we’re launched into the hyper-colorful, video game synth frenzy of Pakito’s 'Living on Video', a closing track that ensures the party ends on the highest possible note.