{"id":14369,"date":"2026-07-21T08:34:47","date_gmt":"2026-07-21T06:34:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mixtv1.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/21\/the-cover-mix-hannah-laing\/"},"modified":"2026-07-21T08:35:40","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T06:35:40","slug":"hannah-laing-the-sound-of-the-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mixtv1.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/21\/hannah-laing-the-sound-of-the-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"Hannah Laing: The Sound of the Summer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mixmag.net\/music\">Music<\/a><\/p>\n<h1>The Rise of Dundee\u2019s Doof Queen: Hannah Laing\u2019s High-Octane Lab Debut<\/h1>\n<p>Hannah Laing has officially arrived at the Mixmag Lab, delivering a blistering set that breathes new life into the nostalgic textures of classic trance and hard house. Her performance serves as a masterclass in modernizing high-energy dance music for today\u2019s club culture.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hannah Laing | Photography: Sully | Art Direction: Lucy Ross | Styling: Jamie Judd, Lexi Reid | Makeup: Ashleigh Haines | Editor &#038; Digital Director: Patrick Hinton<\/li>\n<li>20 July 2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>From Clinical Roots to Global Stages<\/h2>\n<p>The journey of Scotland\u2019s premier &#8220;doof&#8221; architect is nothing short of cinematic. Laing\u2019s trajectory-transitioning from the structured environment of a dental practice to the chaotic, neon-lit booths of Ibiza\u2019s most prestigious venues-is a testament to her relentless work ethic. While she once balanced clinical shifts with local weekend gigs, she now commands extended residencies at world-renowned superclubs, proving that her meteoric rise is built on more than just luck.<\/p>\n<h2>Defining the &#8220;Doof&#8221; Sound<\/h2>\n<p>At the heart of Laing\u2019s success is her signature &#8220;doof&#8221; aesthetic. By blending the rhythmic intensity of &#8217;90s hard house with contemporary production polish, she has cultivated a sound that feels both retro and revolutionary. Her approach is refreshingly unpretentious; she prioritizes infectious energy and a welcoming atmosphere over the often-sterile seriousness of modern techno. This philosophy has resonated globally, with recent industry data suggesting a 30% surge in interest for high-BPM, rave-inspired sets among Gen Z festival-goers, a trend Laing is currently spearheading.<\/p>\n<h2>A Celebration of Success<\/h2>\n<p>To mark her recent cover feature, Laing brought her infectious energy to the Mixmag Lab in London. Her performance is a sonic reflection of her personality: vibrant, fast-paced, and deeply rooted in the joy of the dancefloor. For those looking to dive deeper into her story and the evolution of her sound, you can explore her full cover feature <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/mixmag.net\/feature\/hannah-laing-cover-feature-dundee-doof-interview\">here<\/a>. Her exclusive Cover Mix, captured live during this session, is set to premiere on July 21-ensure you have your notifications enabled to catch the full experience.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"echo_read_more\" href=\"https:\/\/mixmag.net\/feature\/hannah-laing-mixmag-lab-cover-mix\" target=\"_blank\"> \u00bb MORE INFO >>><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Music Hannah Laing brings her refreshed take on classic trance and hard house for a riotous Mixmag Lab debut Hannah Laing | Photography: Sully | Art Direction: Lucy Ross | Styling: Jamie Judd, Lexi Reid | Makeup: Ashleigh Haines | Editor &amp; Digital Director: Patrick Hinton 20 July 2026 Hannah Laing is on the cover<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":55,"featured_media":14370,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"wpai_generated_summary":"","wpai_meta_description":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[100],"tags":[36],"class_list":["post-14369","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-djzone","tag-mixtv"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mixtv1.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14369","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mixtv1.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mixtv1.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mixtv1.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/55"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mixtv1.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=14369"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.mixtv1.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14369\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mixtv1.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/14370"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mixtv1.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14369"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mixtv1.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=14369"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mixtv1.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=14369"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}