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Jon Gurd & Reset Robot - DJ Set
The back-to-back DJ set: a format prone to either chaotic ego clashes or symbiotic groove-lock. Jon Gurd and Reset Robot fall firmly into the latter category, delivering a no-nonsense, heads-down tech house session that feels like it was ripped from the booth at 4am. The vibe is dark, focused, and functional—all rubbery basslines and crisp hi-hats. They work within a tight 128.2 BPM range, using keys like 7A and 3B to create a driving, slightly acidic tension.
With over 73% of the energy in the low-end, this is a physically punishing but brilliantly streamlined sound, designed for maximum club impact with minimal melodic distraction. The mixing is taut and efficient, with quick cuts and long blends used strategically to maintain momentum. The tracklist is a who's who of contemporary underground house. The opener 'Free' by Because of Art et al.
is a soaring, vocal-led exception that soon gives way to dirtier fare. sakanaxbt's 'Untitled_10' is a loopy, minimalist weapon, and Andrea Maggino & Francesco Dinoia's 'Take It Back' is a peak-time tech-house roller. The inclusion of the epic, 16-minute 'Heater' remix shows a willingness to let a groove marinate, while cuts from Chomp and Santiago Acevedo keep the pressure high. It begins with the melodic hint of 'Free', descends into the gritty, looping depths, and exits via the viral, rampaging energy of the 'Montagem Money Rain' edit—a final, tongue-in-cheek explosion of nonsense that we can't help but love.