TuneLab
Madam X | London
Keep Hush Freeform Weekender powered by Relentless
We've all been there: three hours deep into a Keep Hush bunker session, our Shazam history a chaotic testament to bassline amnesia. Madam X's Freeform Weekender set is precisely why we endure the sweat-drenched, 4am confusion. The Relentless-powered room is a pressure cooker of sub-bass and strobe-light glimpses, pure London underground physicality. Technically, this is a masterclass in low-end dominance, averaging a rolling 137.6 BPM and locking into the 12A key for a hypnotic, cohesive depth. The energy profile is brutally efficient—over 65% dedicated to seismic low frequencies, with mids and highs used as precise, rhythmic punctuation.
This creates a sustained, pneumatic pressure rather than a series of drops; the mixing is fluid and functional, prioritizing a relentless groove that builds through harmonic patience. For the crate diggers, this live set is a treasure trove. The opener, 'My Nu Leng - Masterplan', is a steppy statement of intent. J:Kenzo's 'Ruffhouse' provides six minutes of atmospheric dread, while the 'Sam Binga & Emz - Step & Sway' remix injects vital dancehall swing. The audacious blend of 'SOFI TUKKER & Drowning Pool - Bodies Hit The Floor' is the kind of genre-smashing mischief we live for.
Don't sleep on the nostalgic pull of 'Energy 52 - Café Del Mar (Three 'n One Remix)' or the joyous chaos of 'Mi Banda El Mexicano - Feliz Feliz'. The journey is impeccably plotted: from the brooding intro of 'Masterplan', through the peak-time weapon of 'Skream & KODO - Shinogi', to the sun-bleached, breakbeat resolution of her own 'Copacabathens' with DJ JM. A full spectrum drum & bass and UK bass narrative, executed with surgical precision.