After six years of believing that I was fully done with Burning Man, the stars happened to align this summer when I got a calling to go. 

Back in 2016, I never thought that Burning Man would allow me to press the reset button and relieve myself from many things I was carrying emotionally. Then suddenly when I was out on the playa in my element, I began to feel myself again: connected, worry-free, present. 

Thanks to 11 days of complete disconnection from my computer and phone, I was left at the mercy of nature’s elements which brought me back to a place of peace and serenity.  

It was such a joy to take part in Burning Man’s social experiment, one that unites a community of like minded beings from various backgrounds. 

I loved getting my hands dirty while building the camp, helping out with a friend's art structure and chatting with new and old friends every single day.  This was a whole new experience for me; an experience that filled my heart and inspired me in powerful ways. 

For the first time, I can safely say that I have been transformed by my time on the playa, and for that I feel grateful and humbled. 

Memorable moments like riding solo on my bike, letting go of plans, eating nourishing food, getting totally lost in the city, visiting random camps and more often than not connecting with strangers was pure magic. For me, this is the essence of Burning Man: an experience of contribution, full of serendipity and spontaneity. 
 
Here’s a personal highlight of mine that I’d like to share: 
It’s Friday evening, and I have been chosen to set the mood on the Robot Heart bus (which I must admit was one of my favorite nights out there). Here I am pre-set drinking Sake and sharing stories with my dear friend Benjamin Alexander.  The bus is parked at camp when I jump on top and begin to play for 20 minutes before the wheels start turning. Our drive to the deep playa begins, and with that a brutal dust storm follows.  I was instantly taken back in time to my 2015 Burn when I was fascinated by the fairy-lit bicycles chasing the bus, lighting up the space with an array of moving colors.  Eventually, after an hour of driving around, the wind stops, the dust settles, and the bus finds its parking spot for the night.  I finally remove my dust mask and watch the vast space in front me light up as I finish my set.  An unforgettable moment, visual, crowd…everything was perfect. 
 
To all of you who are reading this who were there dancing and glowing on the playa, I would like to say a huge thank you!  I will cherish that moment for the rest of my life.  You inspired me to smile and shine. 
 
Until next year.
 
Julien aka YokoO xx 
 
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YokoO - Robot Heart - Burning Man 2022

Koala returns once again, and his name is always synonymous with quality Deep House. Known for his refined grooves and timeless sound, Koala delivers another elegant release that captures the essence of the genre. Adding even more depth to the project, the package also includes a stunning remix by Johnny Deep. A must-listen release for those who appreciate sophisticated, soulful, and deeply immersive Deep House music.

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Lee Burridge - Robot Heart - Burning Man 2015

The Anjunadeep Edition 94 Hisham Zahran
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Hisham Zahran returns to the deep edition this week with another signature mix of deep and dark electronic cuts.

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Recently, the moment felt right to revisit my slinky series, mixes that are slower, drawn out, stretched. A bit different than my usual material, this one is heady and abstract, delving into some dub influences and even a touch of breaks. The title reflects a sense of tension throughout, tracks that are trying to take us some place. But as is the existential condition, we can't really know where.

(00:00) Christian Löffler - Athlete [Ki, 2016]
(06:42) Pablo Bolivar - Cleaning the Sky [Seven Villas, 2016]
(14:18) Letou - Tiero [BP Digital, 2016]
(22:23) Mr. Deka - Behind Closed Doors [Fantastic Friends, 2016]
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(29:38) Dakar - I've Got That Feeling (Dance Spirit's Breakbeat Dub) [Get Physical, 2016]
(37:10) Jullian Gomes feat. Lazarusman - The System [Atjazz Record Collective, 2016]
(43:29) Cucumbers - Oriole [Panda Groove, 2016]
(49:56) Evren Furtuna - A Part of the Cosmos [Plastic City, 2016]

Slinky 7: Existension

Mark Slee - Slinky 7: Existension [October 2016]

For the seventh edition of Enamoured, I wanted to soundtrack the winter months. This mix may just be my favorite yet--it's a real journey, starting off with the deeper side of house moving all the way into some heavier techno and progressive but remaining melodic and dreamy throughout. You'll also find an unreleased track of mine in here + my new remix for Lane 8. Enjoy.

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Enamoured 007: Winter

I like to imagine sometimes where the music will travel to. Who it will be given to or shared with. Whether it will be played at an after party in London or listened to on a set of headphones while watching the sun rise from behind a mountain in Tibet. I wonder which tracks you'll fall in love with instantly and which will grow on you as time passes. 

I know this is a really long mix and the journey into it and out the other side takes some commitment but, on the plus side, it saves you having to look for anything else to play for ages and ages.

 I hope you love the tracks as much as I do and thanks for listening.

As always, this is for Christina. For all those long nights working in the cloud

With love, Lee

Lee Burridge - Requiem For A Daydream

Lee Burridge - Robot Heart - Burning Man 2018

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German producer Christian Löffler builds his Sunday session around meditative 4/4 kick drums and glistening sound design. Get the tracklist → https://crackm.ag/2Rac2sc

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Sunday Mix: Christian Löffler

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German electronic musician and visual artist, https://soundcloud.com/christianloeffler has always been driven by a desire to be creative. Since the age of 14, he dove into programming and creating music on his computer at his studio in the Darß peninsula in Germany, becoming a master in emotive music.

“This mix mirrors the feelings and moments I had while discovering this genre of eclectic and emotional electronic music. It’s a time travel back to the days when this music really touched me. A love that lasts until today.”
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