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Patrice
Keep Hush Manchester: LZ & Friends Takeover
Patrice’s set for the LZ & Friends takeover in Manchester is a love letter to UK bass music in all its forms—garage, jungle, breaks, and that indefinable space in between where everything just knocks. This is the sound of a proper Manchester party, where the rain outside only makes the warmth inside sweeter and the bass feels like a shared secret. The vibe is energetic but communal, with a crowd that knows every reload and samples every lyric. Operating between 135 and 164 BPM, averaging 140.3, with keys heavily in 12A, 3B, and 7A, this set is built on harmonic familiarity that allows for wild genre excursions.
The energy is low-end dominated at 0.69, with mids at 0.25 and highs at 0.06, creating a thick, rolling foundation perfect for garage swing and jungle breaks. The mixing is sharp and energetic, with quick cuts and builds that keep the pressure on. The track selection is a burner’s delight: Window Kid & Hedex’s "Ryan Air" opens with its comedic, bassline-driven punch, while Joker’s "Mad Night" and Riko’s "Ice Rink Riddim" dive into purple sound and grimey riddims. Terror Danjah’s "TBC" and Dizzee Rascal’s "I Luv U" are timeless grime weapons, and Modelle’s "Swamp Cat" offers a deeper, atmospheric moment.
Fraxinus’s "Wheel" and Dreamy’s "Back To These Days" rework show a knack for melodic, progressive touches. Each track feels like a essential piece of the UK bass puzzle. The set launches with the cheeky energy of "Ryan Air," builds to a frenetic peak with the jungle and grime selections, and closes on the skippy, vocal-led garage of Dellux’s "Normal (Pipe Up)," leaving everyone in that perfect post-set buzz where you just want to talk about the music until the sun comes up.