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L.M.Y.E
Keep Hush x Patty & Bun: Apron Records takeover
The brief for a Patty & Bun apron records takeover presumably involves feeding the soul, and L.M.Y.E's DJ set understands the assignment completely, serving a full tracklist of forgotten gems and reworked classics. The vibe is that of a perfect, hazy afternoon lock-in, where the only currency is a killer bassline. Operating with a wildly varied BPM range from 91 to 179, L.M.Y.E's real skill is making it all feel cohesive, often settling into the soulful comfort of key 12A.
The average energy sits in the mids, giving the set a rich, musical texture that's more about groove than peak-time frenzy. It's a lesson in dynamic programming, where a soaring disco record can sit next to a dubbed-out reggae mix without causing whiplash. The digs are exquisite: 'Eighties Ladies - Turned on to You' is pure boogie gold, 'Troy McLean - Instrumental' offers a moment of spaced-out, dubby reflection, and the inclusion of 'Opus - Live Is Life' is a courageously joyous move that we can all respect.
'Remix Kit - One More Night (93 BPM Electric Guitars Only)' is exactly the kind of specific, weird edit we're here for, and 'Roberta Gilliam - All I Want Is My Baby' is a soulful burner. He starts with the infectious funk of 'Eighties Ladies - Turned on to You', builds through the anthemic 'Stock Aitken Waterman - Roadblock', and sends us home smiling with the relaxed vibes of 'Take Three - Can't Get Enough (Of Your Love) [Reggae Mix]'.