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THE KNOCKS DJ set in The Lab NYC
The Knocks' DJ set in The Lab NYC is a glorious, unapologetic celebration of the funky, the sampled, and the downright joyous. This is indie dance and disco house for people who believe a dancefloor should feel like a party, not a therapy session. The NYC lab buzzes with a different energy—less chin-stroking, more shoulder-shimmying. Technically, they keep it in the pocket at a steady 121 BPM, with the harmonic soul firmly in the classic, funky 12A, using keys like 8B and 1B for occasional rhythmic variety.
The energy is perfectly split: a groovy, bouncing low-end (0.49 avg) lays the foundation, while the mid-range (0.40 avg) is packed with killer basslines and iconic vocal chops, and the high-end (0.11 avg) adds just enough disco glitter. Their mixing is energetic and crowd-pleasing, often using quick cuts and well-timed drops to keep the momentum sky-high. The selections are a masterclass in dancefloor archaeology. Kicking off with The Bucketheads' 'The Bomb!' is a statement of pure, unadulterated fun.
Sadam Ant's 'Baby Brother (DJ Fudge Mix)' is a deep, jazzy house gem. Earl Jeffers' 'Special (Chesus)' is a raw, garage-tinged workout. For a true curveball, dropping Tame Impala's 'Let it Happen' in the Soulwax remix is a stroke of genius, merging indie sensibilities with rave dynamics. The journey is a non-stop party train: from the instant recognition of the opening bomb, through the peak-time frenzy of Alexandro Korzh's 'Night Life', to the perfectly chosen, funk-drenched farewell of War's 'Me And Baby Brother'.