TuneLab
Vridian in The Lab Mumbai
Mixmag
Vridian's session in The Lab Mumbai for Mixmag is a clinic in modern deep house—warm, sophisticated, and built for the long haul. This is the sound we chase when we want the dancefloor to feel like a collective sigh of relief, a shared understanding in the dark. The vibe is intimate and warm, the sonic equivalent of low lighting and good company. Technically, it's a model of consistency, locked at a smooth 120.2 BPM and overwhelmingly centered in the welcoming, open harmonic field of 12A. The energy is low-frequency led, with basslines that massage rather than punch, creating a rolling, undulating foundation.
Mid-range elements—chords, subtle vocals, percussive textures—are layered with care, adding color without clutter. The mixing is fluid and unhurried, prioritizing groove continuity and harmonic sweetness over flashy cuts. The tracklist is a deep house connoisseur's checklist. Dam Swindle's "Me, Myself & You" is a timeless masterpiece of swinging garage-inflected house. Roberto Traista's "Broken Promises" is a deep, driving cut with an emotional weight that sticks with you.
The opener, "Somebody Hear Me - True Love", sets a soulful, optimistic tone. Cotton Claw's "Drop" is a minimal, bass-focused weapon, while Tim Green's "Citron" offers a splash of sunny, melodic complexity. The inclusion of Asadov's "I Can't Stop" and the sleek drive of Anton Ishutin's "Progressive Drive #6" show a keen ear for the genre's current pulse. It all starts with the heartfelt groove of "Somebody Hear Me - True Love", reaches a peak of deep, swinging euphoria with "Dam Swindle - Me, Myself & You", and concludes on the introspective, melancholic notes of "Roberto Traista - Broken Promises".