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James Grant & Jody Wisternoff
Anjunadeep London at the Roundhouse (4K)
Anjunadeep at the Roundhouse—a sanctuary for us deep house devotees who believe a set should be a journey, not just a playlist. James Grant and Jody Wisternoff are our trusted pilots, and this live set from London is the sound of two masters weaving a tapestry of warmth and melancholy. The vibe is one of respectful immersion: a sea of swaying bodies under moody lighting, every bass note felt in the chest. This is deep and progressive house of the highest order, averaging a cozy 125 BPM and navigating through harmonic keys like 8B and 12A with expert precision.
The energy is overwhelmingly low-centric, with rich, sub-aquatic basslines providing the anchor for subtle melodic developments and atmospheric pads. Their mixing is fluid and narrative-driven, favoring long, evolving blends that make the 65-track count feel like a single, continuous thought. Standout picks from the tracklist include the mystical, eastern-tinged opener 'Above & Beyond - Mui', which sets an immediate tone of introspection. The jazzy, upbeat detour of 'Parov Stelar - Gringo' is a surprise that works perfectly, while a likely edited version of 'Sebastian Ingrosso - Kidsos' injects a shot of classic house energy.
The deep, atmospheric gem 'Volen Sentir & PROFF - Luna Amazonia (AM Mix)' epitomizes the Anjunadeep ethos. The journey is perfectly arched: from the enigmatic opening of 'Mui', through eclectic, soulful middle passages, to the serene, floating conclusion of 'Polarspheric - Northern Bridge'.