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JEREMY OLANDER DJ set in The Lab LA
Jeremy Olander's DJ set in The Lab LA is for us, the connoisseurs of the long, melodic build—the ones who find euphoria in a rising synth line and a perfectly timed breakdown. It's progressive house and melodic techno executed with the precision of a watchmaker, in a room designed for sonic immersion. The atmosphere is sleek and modern, all clean lines and crystalline sound, where every detail in the production is audible.
Technically, this is a journey through emotive, driving electronics, averaging 125.5 BPM and navigating keys like 5A and 4B for a melancholic yet uplifting harmonic palette. Olander constructs a narrative arc using layered arpeggios and atmospheric pads, with a mixing style that is fluid and gradual, allowing tracks to blend into one another organically. The energy balance is expertly managed, with a strong mid-range carrying the melodic weight and a steady, four-on-the-floor low-end providing unwavering forward motion.
The tracklist is a deep dive into quality: Mondragon's 'Doh' sets a dark, hypnotic tone, while Riva Starr's 'Feel It' introduces a funky, percussive edge. Bryan Matthz's 'Fly Over the Woods' is a beautiful, melancholic progressive cut, and Jon Charnis & Maher Daniel's 'Lonely Stars' remix offers a deep, cosmic journey. It opens with the minimal pulse of 'Doh', reaches an emotional zenith with tracks like Several Definitions' 'Time', and concludes with the driving resolution of Nail's 'Optimus', a complete and satisfying arc.