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Mixmag Lab London | Forbidden Forest Festival Takeover
Sometimes you just need a set that feels like a cheeky grin, and Rossi.'s Mixmag Lab London takeover for Forbidden Forest Festival is exactly that—a buoyant, hands-in-the-air session for when we're done taking ourselves too seriously. The vibe is that of a packed, sweaty lab where the lasers are warm and the basslines are warmer, a perfect pre-festival warm-up. This is a masterfully executed tech house journey, locked at a steady 133 BPM and primarily navigating the 3B key for a smooth, groovy flow. Rossi.
crafts an energy arc that balances buoyant low-end with melodic mid-range hooks, using clever vocal chops and rhythmic builds to keep the floor bouncing. The mixing is tight and playful, with harmonic blends that feel effortless, showcasing a sound that's both accessible and expertly crafted. The standout selections are pure fun: Rossi.'s own 'Don't Touch That Dial' sets a confident, upbeat tone, while 'Ease Your Mind' continues the theme of sun-drenched positivity. Dropping Danzel's 'Pump It Up!' in a tech house context is the kind of nostalgic, crowd-pleasing move we can't help but adore, and Ocean's Four's 'Beautiful Life' remix injects a dose of pure, uncynical joy.
William Kiss & Luke Alessi's 'Hold Up' provides a deeper, driving moment, and Paperclip People's 'Throw' in Slam's RTM remix is a classic rework that never fails. The journey kicks off with the infectious bounce of 'Don't Touch That Dial', hits a euphoric peak with the anthemic 'Pump It Up!', and rides out on that high, ensuring we're properly primed for the forest.