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NIGHTMARES ON WAX sunset set in The Lab IBZ
A Nightmares on Wax sunset set in Ibiza is the audio equivalent of a perfectly timed hug—it's what we all claim we want from the island before inevitably ending up in a techno bunker at 5am. The vibe is pure Balearic bliss: golden light, salt air, and a crowd swaying with that first-drink ease. This is a masterclass in soulful, downtempo electronica and rare groove, cruising at a laid-back 110.8 BPM with keys lounging in the warm, jazzy realms of 7A and 12A.
George Evelyn's mixing is all about feel and flow, layering live basslines, soul samples, and dubbed-out percussion with a maestro's touch. The energy balance is evenly split between low-end warmth and mid-range melody, creating a rich, inviting soundscape that's perfect for horizontal dancing. It's a set that celebrates the history of groove music without feeling like a museum piece.
The digs are impeccable: his own 'Now Is The Time' in its Ashley Beedle dubplate form is a heavy, psychedelic opener, and the double dose of Fatback Band's 'Keep On Steppin'' is a funk manifesto. Junktion's 'Visions of You' is a deep house hidden gem, and Fred Wesley's 'House Party' is a full-length funk explosion that demands movement. The journey from that heavy opener flows through the soulful sway of Ks French's 'Its Alright Now', before ending on the smooth, melancholic kiss-off of Crazy P's 'Like a Fool'.