TuneLab
@maceoplex
at Awakenings ADE Sunday Closing 2024
Closing out Awakenings ADE with Maceo Plex is a ritual of collective exhaustion and elation. We're all a bit ragged by Sunday, but the music demands one last push. The vibe is cinematic and melancholic, with that signature melodic techno sheen in the Amsterdam haze.
Plex operates at around 133 BPM, often in 12A, blending genres with the confidence of a curator who knows we'll follow anywhere. The opener, Joy Orbison's 'flex fm,' is a curveball that sets the tone for a set full of surprises. Highlights include Yan Oxygen's 'Vantablack' and Madben's 'The Return of the Hoover' – gems for the trainspotters.
From that hip-hop-infused start, through dark, driving moments, to the nostalgic climax of 'Insomnia 2021,' it's a journey that rewards the faithful.