MIJA bends genres in The Lab NYC
We all know the 'I listen to absolutely everything' crowd. They're the musical philosophers who think dropping a 170 BPM footwork track into a 122 BPM house groove is a profound statement on society, rather than just a massive headache. They nod enthusiastically at the most jarring transitions, terrified of looking like they don't get the 'art'. But despite the pretension, the raw, unpredictable energy vibrating through The Lab NYC right now is genuinely thrilling.
This MIJA live set is a beautifully chaotic, genre-bending riot that defies its Techno label. The technical execution is completely unhinged, with an average of 135.1 BPM that wildly ricochets between 122 and 176 BPM, relying on 12A and 3B keys to somehow hold the sheer madness together. The MIJA The Lab NYC tracklist is a crate digger's absolute fever dream. Throwing down 'Shlohmo - Rained the Whole Time (Nicolas Jaar Remix)' brings a moment of stunning, glitchy introspection, while 'Afro Medusa - Pasilda' is a cheeky house curveball that causes absolute scenes.
The journey is a rollercoaster without a seatbelt. Starting strong with an unreleased opening track, she drags the crowd through a multi-genre peak before ending on an indie-electronic high with the closing track 'The Postal Service - Natural Anthem'. Proper mad, but it works.