TuneLab
SACHA ROBOTTI & CASSIAN
for a CRSSD FEST TAKEOVER in The Lab LA
Sacha Robotti b2b Cassian for the CRSSD Fest takeover in The Lab LA is a slick, modern tech house narrative, the sound of two producers who understand groove as a science. It's for us, the perpetual Shazam hunters, trying to ID that perfect loop. The vibe is coastal-cool and crisply produced, all clean lines and deep bass. Averaging 123.4 BPM, the set is harmonically anchored in the versatile 12A key, with clever detours into 3B and 6A for melodic contrast. The energy balance (0.5151 low, 0.3759 mid) reveals a focus on intricate mid-range percussion and catchy hooks over sheer bass weight, creating a dynamic, engaging listen.
Their back-to-back style is complementary, blending Cassian's melodic sensibility with Robotti's percussive funk into a cohesive, driving whole. The track selection is a clinic on contemporary tech house. Vlad Caia's 'Sidepoint' is a minimal, groovy perfect opener. Henry Effe's 'Experiment 001 (Larix Remix)' is a deep, hypnotic weapon. JayCamel's 'Keep Boom (Joaquin Koen Remix)' gets a second outing here, proving its worth as a tribal percussive monster.
Wigbert's 'Balance' is a masterclass in subtle, building tension, and Will Clarke & DJ Funk's 'Booty Percolatin' is a hilarious, bass-heavy nod to the past. The 11-minute journey of Andhim's 'Domplatte' shows a commitment to the deep, chugging end of the spectrum. It all begins with the subtle funk of 'Sidepoint', builds through a series of smart, hooky peaks, and closes out with the driving, vocal-inflected pulse of LEON & Shaf Huse's 'Can't Truss'.