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WES BAGGALEY vinyl house set in The Lab LDN
WES BAGGALEY's vinyl house set in The Lab LDN is a reminder that in a world of streaming, there's still magic in watching someone physically navigate wax. We're here for the cracks, pops, and the sheer audacity of hauling a crate for 22 tracks of pure, unadulterated groove. The room takes on a warmer, more analog feel—you can almost smell the dust jackets. With an average BPM of 126.2 and a heavy reliance on the 12A key, this is a masterclass in timeless, deep and tech house.
The BPM range sits comfortably between 125 and 128, providing a steady, infectious bounce perfect for locking into a groove. The energy balance—0.67 low, 0.21 mid—prioritizes a fat, swinging bassline over flashy melodies, with Baggaley's vinyl mixing showcasing a deft, almost jazzy touch, allowing tracks to speak for themselves with minimal interference. The tracklist is a love letter to house music's soulful and functional sides. The opener, 'Ms - Tell Me What', is a deep, vocal-led gem that immediately sets a mood of intimate connection.
Lukas Wieteszka's 'Nevada (Nathan Red Remix)' offers a sleek, modern tech-house pulse, while LoSoul's 'Open Door' brings a quirky, percussive energy. The epic centerpiece, Kenlou's 'The Bounce', is a legendary, jacking workout that defines NY house history. Gene On Earth's 'Pulse Mode' provides a contemporary, loop-based hypnotizer, and Braxton Holmes & Mark Grant's 'The Revival' taps into classic Chicago vibes. It all begins with the seductive pull of 'Tell Me What', builds to a peak with the relentless drive of 'The Bounce', and winds down with the continuous, atmospheric mix of Ruede Hagelstein's 'Watergate 13', leaving us floating on a cloud of pure house tradition.