NASTIA sunset set in The Lab IBZ
Here come the Ibiza sunset warriors, chewing their faces off while desperately trying to 'find themselves' before their easyJet flight back to reality. It is an island entirely populated by people who think wearing a linen shirt open to the navel is a personality trait. The Lab IBZ is currently bathed in a glorious Balearic glow, providing a serene backdrop for some absolute carnage.
Looking at the mechanics, this NASTIA live set is a proper Drum & Bass assault masquerading as a sundowner, clocking in at a frantic 166.8 BPM average. The mixing is razor-sharp, relying on 5A and 12A keys to keep the breakbeats rolling with harmonic precision. Anyone digging through the NASTIA The Lab IBZ tracklist will find a masterclass in low-end theory.
Pulling out 'King of the Beats' by Aphrodite is a massive nod to the old school, while Alix Perez's 'Old Flame' keeps things incredibly smooth. The journey gracefully launches with the ambient opening track 'Quail' by Sun Electric, absolutely tears the roof off during Mutt Martinez's 'Liquid', and finally drops the mic with the legendary closing track 'Hearing Is Believing' by MA2. Sorted.