Cognitive Connections 011 featuring Synchronometry.

Synchronometry is a producer, DJ, and software developer from the LA area with a long history in the Southern California dance music scene. In the studio his output is multifaceted; in terms of music production he has releases on record labels like Shadowulf, and Activated Recordings, but more interestingly he is a software engineeer for the popular digital instrument developer Output. His incredible technical knowledge and audio prowess shows in his original music as well as behind the decks where you will most often find him at the legendary Moontribe Collective parties. 

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Cognitive Connections 011 - Synchronometry

This one covers a wide range from dubby breaks, rasta vibes, electro, techno, and ending with some melodic grooves. It's always such a satisfying experience to play a multidimensional set. Live in Love ***

LIve@Moontribe_November2021

Morning / Daytime set somewhere out in the middle of the Mojave Desert.
Recorded November 2021
a roasted blend of psytrance, breaks and some gritty house

Kepi Recorded @ Moontribe November 2021

2nd time playing my beloved moontribe gathering. Set was 1230p, daytime desert dance floor vibes! Slow, pretty and a little silly fun toward the end.

Nov 2021 Moontribe

My mix recorded live at Moontribe December 2021. I had a lot of awesome music saved up from the pandemic that I had patiently been waiting to drop in the desert, and this was my chance. Many of my favorite tunes from the last few years. I was a bitter cold night, but the music and fire kept us all warm. Set was played from 1030-midnight and the temperature was around 30 degrees. Definitely one of my favorite sets I've played. Moontribe dance floors are always special...

-=Psilovybe=- <)(>Live @ Moontribe December 2021<)(>

Like many friends, I'm missing Matthew Parkey from the physical world today.  

The soul of the desert, Matthew was always friendly and inclusive.  Always.  At a time when I felt I was told to be playing this way or that in the desert, he allowed me to be free.  At a time when I was not feeling included, he made me feel home.

His events, to me, were the first notable series of desert events outside of fmg.  They were not perfectly organized by any means but they were definitely organized with love by one of the most loving people I knew, and I think that's what stuck with most of us.  He was definitely a visionary, and in more recent years he spent much of his time making music.  

I always deal with pain and loss with music, so this evening I will release my set from one of Matthew's events, Beora, in Oct 2014.  I think it's my favorite set I played for him.

This set is a nighttime set despite the picture, one of the few sets I started with an ambient track but it's definitely techno from 2 minutes in

Rest in power Matthew Parkey, I wlll be looking for your light when I gaze up at the Moon and Stars <3  

*Picture by Jess Monster

Ben Annand Live at Beora Oct 2014, In Memory of Matthew Parkey

Here is part one of the infamous Moontribe 29-year kimono set that I previously may have made some waves about - this part is on the house side but trippy for the desert...

This set had many challenges. I made a great playlist for it from my entire collection, did everything except export to usb, and then my logic board failed the next day.  Bye bye playlist!

So I rebuilt, as we do.  But with limited time my rebuild was limited to the last year of music, as well as some brand new music.  On top of that, I had convinced myself that my sets at Teleport and Moontribe were at exactly the same time - 10pm to midnight.  I think I told like 30 people this too :)  And of course I made my playlists - even the old one that disappeared - based on the 10-12 time frame

Sunday morning I look at the directions email and my set is listed at 6:00-8:30pm.  I thought it had maybe been changed on me then checked my message thread and I’ve just totally made up the 10-12 thing :) 

Point is that close to summer solstice 6:00-8:30 is a daytime set into sunrise while 10-12 is night-time ascending energy - they are drastically different energetically.  

So I made another new fricken 29-Year playlist based on my music of the past year, daytime into sunset.  I decided both ahead of time, and on the dance floor, that this Moontribe needed some trippy desert house music so that was the first hour.  

You can find the second part of this set - which is more minimal/trippy/breakbeat - one track down or at this link: 

https://soundcloud.com/ben-annand/ben-annand-moontribe-29-year-june-2022-part-2

Thank you Rithers for the lovely mastering job!  

I was back at Full Moon in August last week!  Waiting for that recording :)

Coming up this week

August 19/20 United Undivided, Denver, CO
August 22 Space Taco Tuesdays, Pomona, CA 
August 26/27 Utopia Festival, Salem, OR

Ben Annand - Moontribe 29-Year - June 2022 Part 1

My set from Moontribe September 2022
Recorded live somewhere in the Mojave Desert under a full moon 1:30-3:00am

TRACKLIST:

01. Anthony Rother_Stellarator (Plasma Mix)
02. Anthony Rother_Stellarator
03. Alex Jann - Blue Moon Rising
04. Limit B - Simplistic
05. Volsoc - Calzoni
06. Brandroid & Bartek Industries - Shatterpoint
07. Nikki Nair - XXX
08. Breach - Jack (brandroid Remix)
09. Alien Rave - Bilocation
10. Doctor Jeep & Fixate - Dorado
11. Absent - Melting Point
12. Nikki Nair - Startrack
13. An Avrin - Mosquito
14. Stones Taro - Magma Driver
15. Roaming Data - Social Engineering
16. Interplanetary Criminal - Darkside
17. Cesco - Move Too Slow
18. Bailey Ibbs - We Run
19. Mike Kerrigan & n808 - Out at Night
20. Cynthia Stern - Follow (Smashback Remix)
21. Reginald - Electronique
22. Bartek Industries - ProPhono
23. Josh Wink - Higher State of Consciousness (Bartek Industries Bootleg)
24. Bartek Industries - ID
25. Bartek Industries - ID

Bartek Industries @ Moontribe September 2022

Rossie @rossie_music and Plecta @plecta86 join forces for the first time on Univack to deliver a vibrant and sensorial EP, composed of two original tracks and a remix by Argentinian producer Agustin Pietrocola@agus-pietrocola . “Matala / Cariló” moves fluidly between Progressive House and Organic House, filled with rhythmic richness, sonic nuance, and a strong personality that aligns perfectly with the spirit of the label.

“Cariló” opens the journey with tribal energy, precise percussion, immersive ethnic vocals, and acidic textures that build a bold identity and make an immediate impact on the dancefloor. In “Matala”, the mood becomes brighter, driven by a distinctive groove and bassline, blended with a wide palette of samples, effects, and sonic details that enrich every bar. To close the EP, Agustin Pietrocola transforms “Matala” into a more progressive and powerful version, adding sophisticated harmonic tension—ideal for emotional climaxes or deep nighttime sessions that require direction and depth.


Feedbacks & Support: Sebastien Leger, Jamie Jones, James Zabiela, Gai Barone, Paul Thomas, Erdi Irmak, Mariano Mellino, DJ Ruby, Newman (I Love), Dowden, Shiba San, Rick Pier O'Neil, Hobin Rude, Analog Jungs, Marcelo Vasami, Fernando Ferreyra, Rocío Portillo, N-TCHBL, Ilias Katelanos, Redspace, Ziger, K Loveski, VegaZ, Juan Pablo Torrez, Cream, Teleport-X, Wierd Sounding Dude, Daria Fomina, Camila (AR)...

Mastered by Integral Bread

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Rossie, Plecta - Matala (Agustin Pietrocola Extended Remix) [Univack]

A deep dive into sound.
This dark minimal techno track pulls you beneath the surface — into underwater corridors and pressurized silence. Driven by a heavy, pulsating bass, it explores the depths with metallic echoes and submerged textures.
Perfect for those who like to lose themselves in the lower frequencies.

🎧 Dark bass. Dense atmosphere. Submarine vibrations.

Free Download

Vladu - Submarine

Black Hertz - Shakti (Original Mix)

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.