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MALL GRAB & KGW in The Lab LDN
When MALL GRAB & KGW tag-team The Lab LDN, you can expect the sonic equivalent of a cheeky grin—a set that happily blurs the lines between lo-fi house, UK garage, and straight-up party starters. The atmosphere is raw and energetic, the kind where track IDs are shouted over the din of a cracking sound system. This live set operates at a punchy 124 BPM average, with the harmonic center of gravity firmly in 12A, creating a cohesive yet dynamic ride. The energy balance leans slightly more into the mids at 0.43, giving those garage-tinged rhythms and vocal snippets room to shine, while the low-end provides a solid, four-to-the-floor foundation.
The mixing is sharp and playful, with quick cuts and blends that keep the momentum high. The tracklist is a treasure trove: 'Andrea Frisina & Irregular Synth - Dub City' sets a deep, atmospheric tone right from the open. 'Panos Pissitelis & Junior Mi - Freaky' is a peak-time bombshell with its infectious bassline, and 'R.A.W. - Unbe (Erick 'More' Mix)' is a classic, jacking house cut that never fails.
The curveball comes with 'Andy Compton - That Acid Track', a squelchy, heads-down moment, before they drop the ultimate singalong in 'Calvin Harris & Dua Lipa - One Kiss', a move so brazenly populist we can only respect the commitment to the vibe. The journey winds from the dubby depths of the opener, through the frenetic energy of 'PsychoGroove - A la Noche', and culminates in that massive, unabashed pop-house closing track.