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PHIL WEEKS DJ set in The Lab LDN
Phil Weeks brings a slice of Parisian basement vibes to The Lab LDN, and we're all grateful for the lack of cigarette smoke in this digital rendition. The vibe is raw, unfiltered house music—the kind that sounds best on a soundsystem with more bass than clarity. Technically, this is a deep, heads-down affair: locking into a steady 122.8 BPM groove, the set is dominated by the 12A key, creating a cohesive, driving momentum. The energy profile is remarkably low-heavy, with a 0.63 average in the low end, meaning the sub-bass is the undeniable star of the show, supported by sparse but effective mid-range elements.
This is mixing with muscle, not finesse. The crate digging reveals a DJ who knows his tools. DJ Lee's 'Mayhem (Mashup Mix)' is a brutal, effective opener that sets the tone. Costa Lacoste's 'А ты говоришь' is a mysterious, Eastern-tinged weapon, while Mondragon's 'Doh' offers a moment of quirky, percussive relief.
XCENTRiC's 'What You Got' is a classic slice of raw house energy, and Blacktee's 'Crystalline City (Consoless Remix)' provides a deeper, more atmospheric interlude. For those paying attention, Shosho's 'Fishing People' is a gem of off-kilter groove. The journey is a linear build: starting with the aggressive punch of 'Mayhem', it rolls through the bouncing funk of Stephan Crown & EiZer G's track, finds a melodic pocket with Joss Moog's 'Lili's Theme', and concludes with the timeless, acid-tinged warmth of Andy Compton's 'That Acid Track'. A no-nonsense house set that gets straight to the point.