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

My brother from another mother, DJ Paul Leath, passed away early in 2025. He was a beloved friend. A staple in our dance community. A connoisseur of all things Techno. He was a good man, with a compassion for life, loyalty, and love for his family, and friends. He was one of the good ones, and he valued everyone who stood for decency. I love Techno just as much as House music and this is my Tribute mix for him.

Track Selection:

1) Snippet of Paul during one of his El Otro Mundo shows
2) So Real-Maetrik
3) Keep Faith-Kocelo
4) Give Your Body (Delta Funktionen 3Am Mix)-Random XS
5) Contact (Original Mix)-Lux Groove
6) Songs of Phase (Original)-Dusky
7) Bonkers (Original Mix)-Saturn Storm
8) Relax Or Get Murked (Original Mxi)-Jensen Interceptor
9) Switch (Original Mix)-Xander
10) New Culture-Wehbba, SCB
11) Lost (Robert Capuano Mix)-Alex Mine
12) Mind Access-Popof
13) Survival-Wehbba, SCB
14) Mid Runner-Gel Abril
15) Revelation-M.I.T.A.
16) Curves-Frank Biazzi
17) Robot Evolution-Len Faki
18) Missing (Holdrum Remix)-Truncate
19) People's Nation-B. Traits
20) Kataract-Arthur Robert
21) Binary 303 (Mark Greene Remix)-Danny Fontana, Rich Ve
22) This-Drunken Kong
23) Kolide-Ejeca
24) No Stress-Truncate, Chambray
25) Blaze, Blaze, Kimono 
26) More Paulie on the show, with Chris Leath, Ronnie, and Emma
27)Angular (Midnight Opera)-Alex Niggemann


Techno Tribute to Paulie 2025

Stories Told Mix 8/2025


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:

https://tinyurl.com/Tropical28YearApp

Ben Annand Live Tropical 27-Year Sunday Set

FAKE IT (2025 Revival)

@pabels vuelve a presentarse en solitario en nuestra edición número trece, el 5 de septiembre de 2025.

Pabels at Bonaire Vol. XIII 2025

Hello techno lovers, I want to thank everyone for the likes and for really enjoying my work, so I ask everyone to spread the word. Gratitude to all.

HOLD ON

This is My House (Long Play)

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Benjamin Franklin - This is My House (Long Play)

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

LDP 2025 // "The Golden Path" // Saturday, Oct 4, 2025

Recorded live at 3:00 AM on Night 2 of the long-running LDP Boat Party. 27 years since the crew set sail on this voyage. 11 years since I stepped foot on shore. 

90 minutes of dreamy house, deep tribal, and minimal techno laced with traces of early 00’s influence. This is late night listening... imagine yourself with nothing around you but trees, stars, and the shimmering reflections of the almost-harvest moon on the stillness of the lake... 

TRACKLIST: 
Octave One - Blackwater (128 full strings instrumental)
Because Of Art, Antony Szmierek - Circle Of Light (Incandescent Mix)
Simon Doty - S4
Vario - La vie est belle (Original Mix)
Made By Pete, Secret Echoes - In My Head (Extended Mix)
Tom Flynn - The Future (feat. Amp Fiddler) [Claude VonStroke Remix]
Bebetta, HRRSN - Lonely Planet Boy (Maz Remix)
Jonathan Kaspar - Even
Dubfire & Oliver Huntemann - Humano (Shaded's Summer Skin Remix)
Stan Kolev - Closer (2020 Rework)
Kincaid - Stare Into My Monstera
The Chemical Brothers - Star Guitar (2003 Remaster)
Dusky - Amongst the Gods
Max Cooper - Repetition (Josh Wink Interpretation)
London Grammar - Hell to the Liars (Kölsch Remix)
MATADOR - Korrado
John Creamer, Stephane K - Wish U Were Here feat. Nkemdi (Eric Harary Unreleased "Shine" Vocal Mix)
MOTO SOLO & Gui Boratto - There's Another Way (Gui Boratto's Rework Dub Version)
The Chemical Brothers - The Golden Path (Ewan Pearson Extended Vocal)

Jamel Lee - Live at LDP 2025

1:30am to 3am Friday Night/Saturday Morning

Live @ LDP Boat Party 2025

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The Arturian - Live @ LDP 2025

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