Ben Annand set off Camp DayFunk 2025 with a heady, deep, and impeccably crafted dance floor-first set that captured the tone for the entire weekend. From the first beat, he pulled the crowd into a sound that felt both grounded and expansive, layering warm, textured elements with basslines that built steadily without ever rushing the moment. There was a patience to his flow, a quiet confidence that allowed dancers to lose themselves in the space between the kick and the melody. Equal parts meditative and body-moving, Ben’s set honored the spirit of the forest and the promise of the dance floor, weaving a sonic tapestry that felt ancient and new at once. It was the perfect invocation, a chapter that reminded everyone why we gather together in the first place.


Ben Annand : Camp DayFunk 2025 - Friday Night


Release #2 from Tropical 27-Year is on Oct. 9, 2025, the actual anniversary date of the event!

Recorded live 7pm-9pm Sunday September 28, 2025 on a beautiful night under a bouquet of stars in the high desert of Southern California...

...is Tropical resident / founder Ben Annand's 2-hour Sunday night set which bridges the musical space between Evan Hatfield's live ethnic techno, and DJ Dazy's deep house closing set...

This set has two different feels in its 2 halves, starting with a dreamy and lightly progressive minimal house vibe, and switching into deep house about halfway through.  

It was followed by an hour of Dazy and Ben switching off every 3 tracks, and then Dazy's 2 hour closing set, posted previously.

Enjoy!

Note:  Tropical 28-Year Hot Tub Oasis Retreat will take place Sept 18-21, 2026 and will be a completely private event.  If you are interested in attending, please complete the form:

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Ben Annand Live Tropical 27-Year Sunday Set

Live set from The Arturian at the legendary LDP gathering in 2025.  Recorded at 2am on day 1.  
Track list:
1) Ready Let's Go - Boards of Canada
2) Mantra for Bora - Oliver Koletzki
3) Twee - Kaufmann
4) Let It Smoke (Extended) - Daniel Neuland, Urem
5) Tarantula - Pleasurekraft
6) Wandering - Sammy Legs
7) Safe Travels - Kaufmann
8) High On - Adam Ten, Mita Gami
9) Amethyst - RONI
10) The Heartless - Oliver Koletzki
11) Space Date (Pleasurekraft Remix) - Adam Beyer, Layton Giordani, Green Velvet
12) Collapse - Teho
13) A Deeper Blue - Azaleh, Echo Map
14) Bones (Gheist 20yrs SVT Remix) - Oliver Koletzki, HVOB, Gheist
15) Restart - Monastetiq, Zanjma, Oysher
16) Tina (Ft. The Vic) - Vintage Culture, Bhaskar & Meca
17) Put A Record On - DERON
18) Chasing Holes - Oliver Koletzki
19) My Vision - Koletzki & Schwind
20) Fine Day (Extended) - Estiva
21) In The Now (The Arturian Remix) - Hawk Dan
22) Expect The Rain (The Arturian Remix) - Rico Sisney
23) Suchen - Wukah
24) Break Free - The Arturian

The Arturian - Live @ LDP 2025

Nicolas Matar Autumn 2025 Mix

My set from the infamous, elusive, mysterious, fun AF Lake Don Pedro (LDP) annual boat party. This was my 1st LDP boat party and I was welcomed with open arms and hearts and blessed with a slot on the opening night (Thursday, October 2nd) from 10 - 11 pm. These heads have been throwing this party for 27 years so I knew I had to come with an eclectic collection of tracks.

The rain stopped just before sunset and produced this beautiful rainbow and we were blessed with stellar weather the rest of the weekend. 

Had an amazing time playing for an energetic dance floor that kept a smile on my face the whole time (even tho it doesn't look like it in the photos, lol). Got a lil rough with the mixes but it was such a magical time, I couldn't not not share. Thanks to the LDP crew and fam for having me out. Can't wait for the next one! <3

A-dub @ LDP 2025 - Thursday night (10-11 pm) ~~LIVE~~

This is a live DJ mix from my set at LDP 2025 on October 3rd 2025. I played from 12:00am - 1:30am and this mix features some of my dance floor favs at the moment. 

Shubert Live @ LDP 2025

What an amazing party Off the Grid Campout 2025 was!  I think my Sunday evening set there was my best flow of the year <3

My set started a bit weird as I lost a lot of the crowd right away, without a style change or much reason.   Sometimes people see a DJ changeover as a good break time so I did not take it personally though it's still not the direction we like to see things go lol.

Fortunately I stuck to my game plan musically and didn't go experimental to try to crowd please.  I hear about how DJs should be flexible and adapt to the crowd but that can go either way tbh.  It also takes strength to stick to your concept instead of overthinking it.

21 or so minutes in, from about when the super funky bassline from Huxley's track - "Monie," kicked in, I had the dance floor back. About 10 minutes later I mixed smoothly into Skiziz's remix of Deee Lite's Call Me. 'Why don't you get call waiting or something' - that dated reference always cracks me up. Playing either a remix or a familiar track is a rarity for me, but it worked of course.  

I was super happy with the flow all around, and especially from the moments described above,  to the end of my set here.  The dance floor responded too -  fully locked in and ultimately doubling from when I first took over. 

After my set, with my deck duties done, I finally got to let loose!  I popped about the party having way too much fun til 5am when it was time to go.

Huge thank you to Mikey Made, Jovie, and the OTG team for a spectacular experience, to Jiramanat, Zach and ChinoSound for dialing audio in just right as usual, and to Conscious United to welcoming this Oregon orphan into their amazing camp! <3

Ben Annand Live at Off The Grid Campout 2025

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The Qwerk family has gathered, back and bigger than ever! 23 artists from across the globe unite for 18 tracks of pure dancefloor chaos—tech house, breaks, dubstep, techno, and everything in between. Familiar faces return alongside fresh talent, proving that when it comes to throwing a party, we dont believe in setting boundaries defined by genre. We love great music and weird vibes. Welcome to Volume 2 of the Dance Party Qwompilation.

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A-dub @ LDP 2025 - Thursday night (10-11 pm) LIVE

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