Charli Brix

Charli Brix doesn't just host the mic; she commands the decks, proving at this Pineapple Records takeover that her taste in drum & bass is as impeccable as her vocals. This is liquid D&B in its most soulful, rolling incarnation, a set for locked-in grooves and emotional crescendos, not for neurofunk pyrotechnics. The vibe in Bristol is focused and warm, a room full of people who appreciate the space between the beats as much as the drops, with Brix's seamless mixing holding everyone in a gentle head-nod. Technically, it's a masterclass in flow within a high-BPM framework, cruising between 130 and 176 with an average of 168.8, solidly in drum & bass territory. The key of 3B provides a melancholic, soulful foundation, with shifts to 10A and 5A introducing brighter, more uplifting moments.

The energy is overwhelmingly low-end focused at 0.66, with mids at 0.29 carrying the melodic weight of pads and vocals, and highs at 0.05 ensuring clarity without harshness. Her transitions are smooth and harmonic, using long blends to let tracks like Hugh Hardie's 'Repeater' breathe and evolve. The track selection is a who's who of modern liquid. Zed Bias's 'Pick up the Pieces' is a monumental, soul-drenched opener. Dub Phizix & Skeptical's 'Marka' is a timeless anthem that still sounds futurist.

T95 & DRS's 'On Site' brings a grittier edge, while Monty & Charli Brix's own 'Games' showcases her production prowess. The closing track, her collaboration with Visages & DRS 'I Can't Stay', is a poignant and powerful finale, blending her iconic vocals with deep, sub-heavy production. The journey is deeply personal: it begins with the classic soulful vibes of 'Pick up the Pieces', builds through rolling anthems like 'Marka', and concludes with the introspective, forward-looking beauty of 'I Can't Stay'.