love the direction you went in for Spring Freak (or TK Gathering :p ) thanks for uploading & sharing! see you at End of Everything in LA on 6/4

A collection of techno sets, representing one end of my range, not the most frequented but certainly not neglected.  

ENJOY!

Ben Annand Techno Sets

Recorded LIVE on my daily Twitch show 'THE FEELS'...

'THE FEELS' airs Monday through Friday @ 10am PT... 

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My return to Moontribe after 4 years!  Hey it ain't so easy to pull off living in Oregon... but good news, my venue booking business has me in California at least once a month so far this year :)

Anyway, it was great to be back!  For a March Full Moon this was a little more intimate than I was expecting - still a few hundred people there on a beautiful Thursday night though!

Musically this is on the faster,(130bpm) harder end of my range.  I did also slip in some breakbeats at the beginning and in the middle.

A lot of people haven't heard me play this style, and I always get a couple surprised comments when I play like this.  It's good to keep people on their toes!

I'll post the track list soon, but it takes a minute, and I wanted to get this up before it gets late :)  

I had a really great time here, and I danced for hours.  It was the first time I'd been in front of a huge system since the pandemic, sounded so good out there!  

Hope to be back for more soon  :)

Ben Annand Live FMG March 2022

Two good old boys playing tunes and having fun <3
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Lee Reynolds+Subrhythm - Chicago Afterhours

It was so great to be back at Full Moon Gathering to celebrate 31-Year Anniversary!

26 of those years I have been an active Moontribe resident DJ, but it had been almost 2 years since my last visit.  Living in Oregon  makes things difficult, the stars have to align just right... and they did!

This is one of my favorite sets I've played!  I dug hard through my music, taking advantage of a months-long process of organizing and labeling my entire music collection.

Many thanks to the artist for producing the beautifully hypnotic tracks I wove together on this mix!  Without you, there is no mix, and there are no DJs <3

1 - Tribal Dance Pt. 2 - Einzelkind, Christian Burkhardt

2 - Little Helper 403-2 - Butane, Greg Ah Ree

3 - Stars Flames During The Apocalypse (Rmx) - Highest Sound Levels

4 - Vorsprung durch Hektik - Extrawelt

5 - Frog on the Run (Extrawelt plane Remix) - Fuzzion

6 - Old Giants - K-Fel

7 - Algodonles Blue Sky - Circulation

8 - Crunch n Munch - Twist3d

9 - Ceza - Clone Kent, kallin

10 - Minimal Habit (Damolh33 Remix) - Miguel Serrano

11 - Mathematical Symbols (Al Bradley's 3am Deep Remix) - Al Bradley, Swaab

12 - Go Home and Get It (Alexi Delano Remix)	- Majak, Diego Knows

13 - Neverhood - Dip

14 - Levitation (Monarc Remix) - Christopher Hermann

15 - Ambition - Milos Pesovic

16 - Twilight - Robert Babicz

17 - Rotational Orbit - Spiros Kaloumenos

18 - The Tunnel (Under the World) - Staffan Linzatti

19 - Kreatur (Hd Substance Remix) - Deepnaut

20 - Reset (DJ Emerson Remix) - Diego Negretti

21 - Dot - Noaria, Asio

22 - Early 69 - Damolh33

23 - Slob (Nick Curly Remix)	- Zoo Brazil

24 - Stage 49 - Epi Centrum

25 - Nurk - James Ruskin

26 - Mr Machine - Carl Finlow

27 - Hydrogen - Hallow

28 - Space Owl - Paul Ritch

29 - Lyd - D. Diggler

30 - Lunar Phase 04 - ZRK

31 - EGO - Danniie

32 - Reality Surpasses Fiction (Cari Lekebusch Remix) - Nima Khak

33 - Bizarrism - Jonathan Calvo

34 - Disidrose - Daniel Sbert

35 - Underrated - Dani Sbert

36 - Simulation (DJ Dextro Remix) - A.Paul	

37 - Beats And Pieces 24 - HD Substance

38 - Pattern 001 - Hollen	

39 - Andromeda - DJ M.A.X	

40 - Miner - Orion, Cari Lekebusch	

41 - Dimension - Dani Sbert

42 - Machines (A.Paul Remix)	- Cave Djz

43 - Cruise Control - Paul Ritch

44 - Not There (Chris Liebing Remix)	- Anfisa Letyago

45 - Lava - Daniel Sbert

46 - Riddle feat. Claudio PRC - Claudio PRC, Blazej Malinowski


Photo credits:  Corazon Landeros

Ben Annand Live at Moontribe FMG 31-Year Anniversary (3-hr techno set)

With a new EP for Desert Hearts Black coming soon, a European tour just around the corner and the launch of her own label That's What She Said in the works, our favorite vibe enchantress Tara Brooks stops by Dirtybird Radio to share some of her favorite tunes.

Dirtybird Radio 457 - Tara Brooks

With a heavy heart for my friends affected by fires in Los Angeles this week, I release my set from just a week ago when we started the year with hope and optimism at Subtract and Moon Kitty's super fun shindig to open 2025.  

First of all, big thanks to Treavor and Anton for having me.  It was so, so fun to play this party.  I knew close to half of the people there, had many great conversations and much fun dancing after.  Moontribe DJs are no joke!  So much talent :). Sarkis was great too!  I was happy with my set and am excited to share it.

I lived in various parts of LA for 36 of the 38 years between 1980 and 2018. It is not the world's most beautiful city by any means, but I always tell my friends not from there how special and thriving the underground music scene has always been in LA.  It's a city where you have to know someone to have a good time I think -  one of the least digestible cities as a tourist.

But all it takes, or ever took, is to experience one good LA underground event and a whole world opens up to you.  If you are bored in LA, it's no fault of the music scene.  

For me this one event was 1995's Big Wig Thumper at what was then called the Orange Showgrounds.  Though technically my 3rd rave, the other two were in 1991 when I was just about to graduate high school, and appreciated it but wasn't really ready for it.  Let's just say I hadn't found my dancing shoes yet.  But in 95, I was ready and I never looked back.  I've thrown a hundred parties and DJed hundreds in LA since.  

This is a hard mix description to write because my favorite US city is in flames.  Many of my friends have lost their homes, and several venues I've hosted Tropical at have been destroyed.  It feels inappropriate to promote events there with the fires raging, and I've struggled to even post this mix.

But... it is music.  And music can only help.  

I am here to help in other ways too!  I'm not in LA, but super connected so reach out if you need help.  Also have space in my home in Oregon for friends who want to get away to clean air for a bit.

Hoping for safety for my friends, squashing of fires asap, and then hopefully a hard look at how prepared we are for fires like this, and how we can improve on that <3


Ben Annand Live at Moontribe NYD 1-1-25 Los Angeles

Been feeling super inspired with Music again and made a mix with Future Thinking and Foward movement!

I also sprinkle in a few old classics!

Please take the time to listen as I feel it's one of my favorite mixes I have made this year!!

I'm feeling inspired again! DJing is not just about playing bangers; taking people on a journey of new and old sounds is what I consider the Key to sharing musical vibrations!

#House #Highvibrations #itsaboutthejourney #mysticalvibes #reborn #Love #Happyvibes #englightment #alignedwiththeuniverse #thirdeyeopen #future #past #joinmeontheride #closeyoureyes #itbeganinafrica #maximusgrooves #tribalunderworldmusic

Infinite Space in Sound

Galen @ Lightning in a Bottle 2024

We’re kicking off our official Prelude to the Playa mix series with a legendary selector: Mark Farina. This series sets the tone for Desert Hearts at Playa Ponderosa: a sonic warm-up for the dust, the forest, and the family vibes to come.

Expect deep grooves, soulful rhythms, and that signature Farina flavor that’s been moving dancefloors for decades. Whether you’re road-tripping to the fest or just vibing out under the trees, this one’s for you.

Join us 

Prelude to the Playa is an ongoing mix series from Desert Hearts, highlighting the artists who shape our sound and spirit. Stay tuned for more volumes dropping soon.

Desert Hearts Festival returns to Playa Ponderosa, AZ this July 4th weekend! 4 days of music, art, and radical self-expression under the pines. Join the tribe, dance with intention, and be part of the magic.

Tickets + info at: desertheartsfestival.us

Stream, share, and let the journey begin.

House, Techno, & Love... We Are All Desert Hearts

Mark Farina - Prelude to The Playa, Vol. 1

A Living Room legend. A true pioneer and longtime Farm favourite, Farina brings his signature mix of deep house and jazz-inflected grooves, perfect for easing back into that feeling only the Living Room can bring

Mark Farina | 2025 Shambhala Mix Series

I sure hope you enjoy my second set from Camp Dayfunk 2025 as much as I enjoyed playing it!   If you do, please give it a like and consider re-posting it on Soundcloud - it just takes a second and is the most helpful way to share cool music to new people!

Camp Dayfunk is a Minneapolis-based campout in just its second year, taking place 2 hours East in the Wisconsin Woods - and I enjoyed its quality, intimacy, and cute little camp touches immensely.  Both this event and this set are very special to me <3

Before anything, let's talk about the Mix Cover.  I got great pictures from my first set and none from this 2nd, and it's fine.  Because I got something better than a picture - I got a Danceflooor Badge!  

It was one of the greatest honors of my DJ career to earn one of only 8 Dance Floor badges given out at this event  - not for my 4 hours of playing music where I dance some but maintain focus on the mixing - but for my many more hours of representation on the dancefloor as a dancer, which is where this all started for me... and honestly has stayed.  

I fricken love dancing and absolutely think it makes me a better DJ to study and appreciate music from both sides of the decks. I don't dance to everything and also want to give props where props are due - the music at this event was rock solid, and receiving the dance badge has as much to do with the quality of the other DJs playing as it does my dance stamina.  Fun fact, the most I ever danced was at @mingameslaby in Japan in 2007 ;)

Okay, about the music and vision for this set!  My first set at the event, the night before, was previously posted to the event's Soundcloud (@user-467880110) and I had a full dancefloor and lots of energy coming back at me - a Dj's dream.

This, my second set, Saturday 4-6pm, was a bit different.  It's daytime, there's a beach, and @djdanmusic, @Dj-Mes, and Mazi aka @audiosoulproject are playing B2B2B on that stage.  Right at the same time as my set at the Pavilion stage!  First thing that comes to my mind after I realize they are simultaneous - wtf am I going to do?

Contrast is the answer.  If people want it funky, they're gonna want to be down at the other stage.  I mean I wanted to be there too lol.  And who the heck wants the 2 stages to sound the same anyway, that's silly.  So I leaned into this contrast theme for my set.  Someone told me that I may have confused people a little lol.  I said 'good!'  

I'm really glad I had the opportunity to play the night before, because that was my more funky set - though my interpretation is a bit different from most.  I also won some hearts there, which created more interest than there would have been I think.

So anyway, this set was a challenge - a friendly challenge to myself to play a 2 hour set that was a bit out of the box without losing people, that would serve as a worthy contrast to that devastating funk of Dan, Mes and Mazi.  
 
I would guess overall people there probably liked my first set a tad more - but for me this one was hands-down the winner.  Partly because it was a full 2 hours of new music. Partly because my cup was already full since  I had nailed my set the night before and even got extended an extra hour -  the best hour.  And partly because I had experienced some challenge locking the XDJ the night before, but was effortlessly near flawless on Saturday. I felt zero pressure to do anything but be myself, and play what I felt at that time <3

In general, I favor very full tracks that envelope you with sound.  Besides contrast, the theme for this set is laid back and expansive.  There's funkiness, sure, there are some peaks and valleys energetically, but not at all like the night set.  Overall, it's a smooth ride through deep house with some vocals, minimal house and even a touch of techno, all  around 124bpm. 

Thanks for reading to the end!  I Hope you enjoy the music, and perhaps this background too!


Contrast - Ben Annand Live July 19, 2025 at Camp Dayfunk in the Wisconsin Woods

Saturday night grooves in the mountains with friends ~ house, techno, breaks, disco, sounds to make ya move. Enjoy! 

Torie - Live @ Bartledoo Campout 2025

On the dark and trippy side for me, this was a freaky fun party in the woods!

If you were there, hope you enjoyed this set!

If you were not, your chance to relive the moment :)

Ben Annand at TK Spring Gathering, May 14, 2016

This brand new but sometimes nostalgic mix is tech-house/techno/tribal with a dash of breakbeat in the middle - hope you enjoy the flow!  

Updated with track list Nov 13, 2019:

1		Helios (Pete Bones Mix) - TR20
2		Love to Love You Baby (Christian Burkhardt Mix)	- Tom Tom Club
3		Gridlock  - L.K.
4		Peak - Patrick Kunkel
5		Is Mine - Dani Sbert
6		Roll Over (Dani Sbert Remix) - FAC3OFF
7		Reachin - Mark Broom
8		A New World - Delta Funktionen Remix - Nemanja Nikolic
9		Environmental Product - Paranoid Jack, Robb G
10		Dusty Roads (Butch Remix) - Sante
11		Gorrenzo (Mihai Popoviciu Remix) - Alex Under
12		Mathematical Symbols (Al Bradley's 3am Deep Remix) - Al Bradley, Swaab
13		Gotten (Cele Remix) - Loui Fernandez, Pedro Rodriguez
14		rDNA (Vers 2) - Utku Dalmaz
15		Little Helper 187-3 - Loui Fernandez
16		They Made Me Do It - Chicola, Sahar Z
17		The Greater Of Two Evils - Quarion
18		Space Bells (Pete Bones' Foghorn Leghorn Mix) - Pete Bones & Daniel Allen
19		Dark Streets of Berlin - Ben Champell
20		Strange (Chicola Remix) - Tim Penner
21		Unknown Places (Stacey Pullen Remix) - Einzelkind, Christian Burkhardt
22		Ambivalent (Ethno Less Dub)- Stan Kolev

You don't miss LA when you fly through the smog layer and hit traffic - you miss LA when you wear your smile and feet out dancing to amazing music with friends.

Such a beautiful reunion of the old-school moontribe djs and dancers, thank you Treavor for putting it all together! It was a proper return and I was touched to hear I am also missed in Los Angeles ♡

This weekend I'm headed up north for Gorg O Mish in Vancouver BC Friday night and then Cascadia Saturday night. Never a dull moment!

Ben Annand Live at Moontribe Sunday Vibe July 21, 2019

I'm on a techno kick in January and good timing because it's been a while since I put out an intense one like this on Soundcloud.

When I lived in Socal, Moontribe was the place I could play like this :)
But can't make that much anymore.  

I never would have thought I could get away with this set in Sacramento. But the Lost in Groove team has cultivated something special there.  And it was full moon!

Sacratechno!

Proof is in the pudding
If you cultivate a crowd with good underground music they will grow to love it
Be it house or techno or whatever

You just have to do it, don't pander to what you think people want
It might take a little time
But it's worth it

Thank you Lost in Groove for the bomb party!!

Ben Annand 2020 Techno Set (Live At Technosaic In Sacramento 1-11-20)

In my new studio mix series I want to offer some mixes in different genres, and with a little different feel than you might get from a live mix.

I've been exploring tracks I don't play out much or else in a long time, that are not necessary dance-driven but more interesting conceptually...

This first mix is a techno mix which starts gently and escalates quickly before coming back down to a nice close.

It would be a lot to ask a dance floor to have this much change in energy but this isn't for the dance floor necessarily

It's more a reflection of the chaos all of us feel in our lives right now.

I've done a few LiveStreams, all house, and really been dying to play some techno.

This set even started as a livestream, but had some tech issues so I just played for my wife an I, and opened up a bit more musically than I probably would have if live

Anyway, hope you are well out there wherever you are! 
And hope you enjoy the mix!

Coral Chaos (Techno) Ben Annand - Studio Session # 1 - May 2020

I hope you enjoy my music and how I mix it.
For bookings contact benannand@gmail.com // gunita@listedbookings.com

2025 Confirmed dates

Jan 1 Los Angeles - Moontribe NYD
Jan 17 Los Angeles - Tropikroma LA Fire Benefit
Jan 31 Los Angeles - The Livehouse Presents
Feb 1 Orange County - True Ent LA Fire Benefit
Feb 13 Portland, OR - Silk and Sound at Secret Grove
Feb 21 Los Angeles - the Livehouse Presents
Feb 22 Los Angeles - Be My Tropical Valentinew
Feb 28 Pahoa, Big Island, HI - Bee Dance
Mar 1 Honolulu, HI - Centered at Bevy
Mar 2 Honolulu, HI - Anuras Afterhours
Mar 14 Guadalupe Canyon, BC Norte,. Mexico - Leyenda de Eterna
Mar 20 San Jose Del Cabo, BC Sur, Mexico - Afterhours
Mar 21 San Jose Del Cabo, BC Sur, Mexico
Mar 22 Cerritos Beach - Spring Fling at Big Fun Beach Club
Mar 28 Boise, ID - Treefort Music Fest
Apr 4 Eugene, OR - Soul Sessions at Play
Apr 5 Portland, OR - Lit at Capacity Social Club
Apr 18-20 Anza, CA - Tropical Hot Tub Oasis Retreat
May 2 Vancouver BC - Gorgomish Afterhours
May 3 Vancouver BC - The World Afterhours
May 21-25 Bakersfield, CA - Lightning in A Bottle Festival
more soon...

Biography:

In his zone from deep house to techno, Ben Annand pairs impeccably smooth mixing skills with a dynamic style that keeps the music moving, artfully playing with breakdowns and spending most of his time in the mix.

“For me, a great mix is the interplay of 2 unique pieces of music, creating something greater than the sum of the parts - and a great set weaves those mixes into a musical flow you can’t help but lose yourself in on the dance floor.”

Ben fell in love with dancing and rave culture in 1995, and learned to mix in 1996. Just 2 years later he became resident dj at the famed Moontribe Gathering, and started his own production company, Tropical. The first half of his career was mostly focused on DJing abroad, with 13 trips to Moscow’s Propaganda club, travel across Russia, Spain, and Mexico, an appearance at Wiggle at Fabric in London and two at the Labyrinth Festival in Japan.  

In more recent years, Ben Annand became a top West Coast festival DJ, and recently played a standout set at his 5th consecutive Lightning in a Bottle (CA). He has also appeared at Sunset Campout and Desert Hearts (CA), Oregon Eclipse (OR), Photosynthesis and Cascadia (WA), Shambhala and Motion Notion (BC, Canada).

As organizer of Tropical, he's donated over $32,000 to charity, hosted zero-waste events in Hawaii, and presented gender-balanced dj lineups.

Whatever his project,, Ben Annand is always contributing, and always thinking outside the box.

Ben Annand at TK Spring Gathering, May 14, 2016

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