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Storm Mollison
Mixmag Lab London x Fly San Miguel
Storm Mollison's Mixmag Lab London x Fly San Miguel session is a sleek, contemporary tech house workout that understands its primary job: to make a room move efficiently and with style, without resorting to obvious clichés. This is the sound of a DJ who has studied the blueprints of peak-time propulsion and decided to add her own architectural flourishes. The vibe is clean, focused, and rhythmically charged, the kind of set that makes you lock into a groove and stay there, hypnotized by the interplay of bass and percussion. Technically, it's a model of modern tech house, sitting firmly in the 128-133 BPM sweet spot with an average of 130.1, and harmonically anchored by the powerful, driving energy of the 12A key.
The mixing is tight and energetic, using quick blends and loops to maintain momentum, with the energy profile heavily weighted towards a thick, undulating low-end that provides a constant physical anchor, while the mids handle the rhythmic complexity and the occasional vocal hook. The progression is linear and effective, building intensity through added layers of percussion and bass modulation. For the tracklist sleuths, there are plenty of gems: her collaborative opener 'Doing Sumthin'' is a no-nonsense, bass-driven statement of intent. Marco Bottari's 'Boots' is a rolling, percussive weapon, and Nic Fanciulli's 'Blessed' offers a moment of anthemic, chord-driven release.
Andre Salmon's 'Verkro' is a deeper, more hypnotic cut that showcases the set's range, while the closing 'Midnight Shift' is a perfect, driving finale. The journey starts with the gritty thump of 'Doing Sumthin'', hits a funky, vocal-led peak with the classic sample flip in 'Clothes Off!', and winds down on the relentless motorik groove of 'Midnight Shift'.