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SWEATER BEATS and FALCONS future r'n'b DJ set in The Lab LA
The search for that perfect, genre-blurring edit that lives only on a producer's hard drive brings us to this SWEATER BEATS and FALCONS back-to-back, a future beats session that feels like scrolling through a meticulously curated SoundCloud deep dive. The Lab LA provides a blank canvas for their digital crate-digging, where the only lighting is the glow of laptop screens and the energy is one of focused, head-nodding appreciation. This isn't a club set; it's a live mixtape, with a wildly variable BPM range from 97 to 174 and an average around 138, anchored by the moody, minor-key sensibility of 8B. The energy balance—low at 0.45, mid at 0.45, high at 0.10—tells the story: it's all about texture and groove, with basslines and chopped vocals taking precedence over peak-time frenzy.
Their mixing is quick and referential, a collage of trap, R&B, and electronic edits that relies on recognisable samples and sudden tempo shifts to keep us on our toes. The harmonic journey is less about progression and more about vibe-hopping, using key changes to segue from soulful moments into trap bangers. Standout tracks are the entire point here: DJ Zebo's 'Action' is a frantic, perfect opener, while Falcons' own 'Aquafina' with GoldLink is a slick highlight of their production style. The inclusion of slimewave's 'throat exercises' is a deep-cut internet gem, and the Wave Racer remix of Panama's 'Always' injects a shot of nostalgic, bubbly electronica.
We also get the chaotic fun of the 'All Trap Music 2' continuous mix, the raw energy of BIG KING DRE SAVAGE's 'Trappin on Dat Boodi', and the inevitable, euphoric drop into Ginuwine's 'Pony' via DJ TeeOh's unofficial remix. The journey starts with the digital scramble of 'Action', peaks with the extended, atmospheric journey of Flume & Chet Faker's 'Drop The Game', and closes on the abrasive, satisfying crunch of Baauer's 'Boog'.