TuneLab
Lycoriscoris - DJ Set
Lycoriscoris, taking over for Anjunadeep Japan, delivers a set that bridges the gap between the label's melodic soul and a darker, more driving strain of melodic techno. It's for those moments when you need propulsion but still crave emotional depth. Picture a sleek, dark room in Tokyo, where lasers cut through smoke and the crowd moves as one.
The technical framework is a steady 122 BPM, with a strong gravitational pull towards the dramatic, minor-leaning 12A key, contrasted effectively with the tension of 10B. The energy is powerfully focused on a thick, sub-bass low-end that feels physical, while intricate melodic motifs and rhythmic elements occupy the mid-range, creating a compelling push-and-pull. The mixing is direct and purposeful, each track layering to build a hypnotic wall of sound.
The tracklist is a connoisseur's selection: the opener 'Desire & Omar S - 54321' is a timeless, raw deep house groove, Arina Mur's 'Moon' offers a moment of ethereal beauty, Hildreth RSA's 'Dear Mom' is a heartfelt, driving cut with poignant vocals, and Acid Pauli's 'Ahmed' provides a dose of psychedelic, organic techno. The journey kicks off with the immediate funk of the Omar S collaboration, builds through the breathless energy of 'Ghostbusterz - Lose My Breath', and concludes with the relentless, peak-time drive of Christian Smith's 'Traction' remix.