TuneLab
The Trip
Mixmag Lab London
Right, we're in a London bunker, and The Trip is here to administer a no-nonsense, four-to-the-floor education in proper tech house. The lights are low, the fog is thick, and the only currency is a solid groove. This set is a relentless, peak-time workout, maintaining a firm 129 BPM average and operating almost exclusively in the powerhouse key of 12A. The energy profile is textbook—a dominant low-end at 0.59 provides the driving force, with the mids and highs used as precise tools for tension and release.
The mixing is energetic and direct, favoring quick cuts and overlays that keep the momentum at a fever pitch. The track selection is a masterclass in functional, dancefloor-oriented digging. The opener 'Shosho - Fishing People' is a quirky, percussive statement of intent. 'F.Sonik - Simplon' is a minimal weapon, and dropping David Morales's 'Needin' U' (2001 Anthem Mix) is a legendary move that never fails.
'Tribalation - Falling Down' brings a touch of tribal heft, while 'Richard Ulh - Bumping' is a no-frills groove machine. The inclusion of the 'Moxy Edits 001' and 'Lorenzo Silvano - Undertrack' shows a keen ear for underground tools. The journey is expertly plotted: from the quirky start of 'Fishing People', it builds through classics like 'Needin' U' to a euphoric peak, before landing the perfect finale with the disco-tinged bomb of 'How Deep Is Your Love (Disciples & Unorthodox Remix)'. This is tech house as it was meant to be: sweaty, direct, and utterly effective.