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LSB liquid d'n'b set in The Lab LDN
LSB in The Lab LDN is a sanctuary for liquid drum & bass purists, a session where musicality and mood trump sheer velocity every time. The vibe is one of concentrated appreciation, a dimly lit booth where every nuanced amen break and soulful vocal is given room to breathe. Technically, it's a masterclass in the genre's emotional range, locked at the genre-standard 170 BPM but exploring the melancholic shades of keys like 5B and 6B. The energy profile is tellingly weighted towards the low-end, with lush pads and sub-bass creating a warm blanket, while the high-end provides crisp, intricate drum work rather than aggressive noise.
LSB's mixing is fluid and musical, often allowing tracks like 'Capture My Heart' to play out fully, savoring their narrative arcs. The tracklist is a who's who of modern liquid. His own 'Lydian' with Millie Watson is a breathtaking opener, all ethereal vocals and cascading melodies. 'It Finds You' with Tokyo Prose is a deeper, more introspective cut, while the Lenzman remix of 'Starz' is a soulful, jazz-inflected highlight.
The inclusion of a classic soul sample from The Manhattans' 'It Feels So Good To Be Loved So Bad' shows his impeccable taste for source material. The journey begins with the serene 'Lydian', peaks with the anthemic, rolling beauty of High Contrast's 'Make It Tonight', and closes on a reflective note with DRS's 'I Will'.