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xela rae
Adelaide | Electric Circus Takeover
We all have that friend who insists trance and grime can coexist, and xela rae's set at Adelaide's Electric Circus Takeover is the definitive proof. Strap in for a genre-blurring ride that makes a mockery of BPM purists. The vibe is chaotic joy, with a crowd unsure whether to sway or skank, ultimately doing both under flashing lights. Technically, this is a high-octane affair averaging 142 BPM, predominantly locked into the 10B Camelot key for a dark, driving consistency. The energy profile is low-heavy at 0.62, with mids at 0.32 and sparse highs, creating a thick, bass-forward soundscape perfect for rapid-fire mixing.
xela rae employs quick cuts and blends, weaving between euphoric melodies and gritty vocals without ever losing the thread. Key shifts to 3B and 10A introduce melodic contrast, preventing the set from feeling one-dimensional. The arc builds from the trance classic opener into a frenetic middle, then pulls back for moments of garage swing. For crate diggers, dropping Rank 1's 'Airwave' as the opening track is a bold, beautiful statement. SJ's 'Choppa' and Jme's 'Man Don't Care' are grime essentials delivered with precision, while Eloquin's 'Lose My Mind' serves as a hypnotic, driving closer.
The Skrillex and Hamdi collab 'Push' gets a ruthless workout, and Monty & Visages' 'Hardware' injects a dose of halftime D&B swagger. 'Allnighters & BK - Black Is Black' is a classic garage flip that brings the house down. The journey starts with the soaring vocals of 'Rank 1 - Airwave (Radio Vocal Edit)', hits a peak with the brutal energy of 'Push', and winds down into the deep, pulsing finale of 'Eloquin - Lose My Mind'.