TuneLab
Peach
Mixmag Lab London
Nothing exposes our shared, secret guilt like the opening bars of a truly naff '90s Eurodance anthem suddenly sounding like the greatest record ever made. Peach, in the Mixmag Lab London, understands this deeply, crafting a tech house and house set that is both knowingly nostalgic and ruthlessly effective. The vibe was cheeky and inclusive, a dancefloor where raised eyebrows quickly turned into full-bodied shimmies, all underscored by that reliable Lab lighting. Technically, it's a groove-led affair, cruising at an average 129 BPM and largely living in the bright, accessible keys of 12A and 7A. The energy is perfectly balanced for a long, rolling session: a strong, four-on-the-floor low-end (0.56 avg), supportive mids (0.35) for the hooks and basslines, and just enough high-end sparkle (0.09) to keep it crisp.
Her mixing is smooth and musical, often using long blends to let the piano stabs and vocal snippets weave together. The crate digging is a delight. Opening with 'Sash! - Ecuador' is a statement of intent—this will be fun. 'Todd Terry & Sound Design - Devil's Dance' brings that raw, New York house swing. 'Joey Negro & The Sunburst Band - Journey To The Sun (Dennis Ferrer Remix)' is a soaring, disco-tinged masterpiece.
'K-HAND - Project 5' is a serious, loop-driven techno tool for grounding the party. 'DJ Fresca & Kudoskelem - Int'Engekhoyo' adds a fresh, Afro-house percussive lift, while 'Victor Vera - Pressure (Daniel Sbert Remix)' provides driving, contemporary tech-house energy. The journey kicks off with the undeniable cheese of 'Ecuador', hits a peak with the euphoric strings of 'Journey To The Sun', and winds down gracefully with the smooth, soulful ache of 'Moloko - The Time Is Now (Can 7 Soulfood Mix)'. A full tracklist that doesn't take itself too seriously, and is all the better for it.