TuneLab
SXM Festival : THUGFUCKER / CHAIM / VANJEE / NADAV VEE B2B in The Lab NYC
A B2B from Thugfucker, Chaim, Vanjee, and Nadav Vee at the SXM Festival in The Lab NYC? We brace for a marathon of tasteful, melodic deep house that'll have us Shazam-ing white labels until sunrise, while mocking ourselves for caring so much. The vibe is sunset-on-the-beach chic, with warm lighting and a crowd swaying to hypnotic grooves, far from the tech-house bro brigade. This is deep and melodic house, averaging a leisurely 119 BPM and shifting between keys like 12A and 7A to create a warm, evolving harmonic journey.
The energy balance is more even, with a solid low-end groove, rich mid-range pads and melodies, and sparkling high-end details that add lightness without aggression. The mixing is smooth and progressive, with long, blended transitions that emphasize track longevity, like Rampa & Re.You's 18-minute 'Say My Name'. The crate dig here is exquisite: Feri's 'Midnight Secrets' opens with atmospheric allure, while 6th Borough Project's 'Back to Me' closes with classic, soulful deep house.
Highlights include UNKLE & Keinemusik's 'Only You' (&ME Remix) for its melancholic grandeur, and This Mortal Coil's 'Song to the Siren' for its ethereal beauty. Chaim's own 'La Halla' and 'Now Not Tomorrow' showcase the producers' signature dusty funk, and Joakim's 'Samurai' remix adds a quirky, indie-dance twist. From the dreamy opening track, through the emotional peak of 'Only You', to the nostalgic closing, this full tracklist is a masterclass in melodic house curation for the discerning dancer.