Roscius live

Roscius in an Asian art museum—because nothing says 'tech house connoisseur' like blending percussive grooves with silent Buddhas, a juxtaposition so pretentious it circles back to being brilliant. At the Musée Guimet, the glass cases and serene statues provide a stark contrast to the raw, rhythmic energy pulsing from the speakers. This set is a masterclass in driving, percussive tech house, with a BPM average of 128.6 that belies a range from 125 to 158, keeping the dancefloor on its toes. The harmonic focus is on 12A and 5A, giving it a bright, functional quality that prioritizes groove over melody, with the mid-energy dominating at 0.85 to highlight intricate drum work and basslines.

The low-end at 0.12 is tight and focused, ensuring clarity in the chaos, while the high-end is sparingly used for accent. His selections are sharp: Kink's 'Cloud Generator' opens with analog warmth, and Basic Channel's 'Phylyps Trak II/II' is a timeless lesson in minimalist dub techno. The Soulwax remix of 'Hey Boy Hey Girl' is a brutal, funky rework of a classic, while Beckers & D'nox's 'Tiramisu' offers a slice of quirky, swinging house. Paul Thomas & Maze 28's 'Abundance' brings a deeper, tribal vibe, and Tiga & Boys Noize's '100' remix injects peak-time electro energy.

The 39-minute marathon of 'Hawai' by Romain Play is either self-indulgent or visionary, depending on your caffeine levels. It begins with the mechanistic thump of 'Cloud Generator', peaks with the chaotic joy of the Chemical Brothers remix, and closes with the peak-time bounce of Riva Starr's 'Feel It'—a tracklist that treats the museum like a late-night basement.