My guest mix on NTS for Zernell’s show Get grimy!

NTS Guest Mix

Opening set at the Shrine for Róisín Murphy in Los Angeles CA 11/7/24

Forgot to press record till a couple tracks in lol

Dakota Dean live at The Shrine, Los Angeles 11/7/24

From my closing set  live at Kiss Kiss Bang Bang for Smooth Operator party   in Los Angeles CA March 1st, 2025

Starting off with some familiar uplifting party starters , to a darker acidy-disco vibe,  a fun  lil house section, then to some high energy deep disco cuts, ending  the last quarter with a slower and sexy  wind down of some of my fav records ever.  Man I love music. 

Buckle up, for this is a journey. Through pure feeling , intuition and groove. From my heart to the dancers and vice versa… energy. ⚡️

Dakota Dean closing set @ KKBB Los Angeles 03/01/2025

My opening set for the very first Glitterbox in Los Angeles! Support for Heidi Lawden, Derrick Carter, Kerri Chandler and Bears in space. Truly a night to remember!

Dakota Dean opening set for Glitterbox LA @ Avalon Los Angeles 3/08/2025

Recorded live during my headlining set at Yoga Dinners in San Diego (11:45 PM–1:00 AM).

I was so excited to play this set— 
I felt totally in my flow and in my element .The crowd was open, grooving, and fully along for the ride.
A hypnotic, disco-driven trip with sensual grooves, curveballs, and deep connection.

About 40 minutes in, the power went out—and it felt like I broke out of a trance.
But we bounced back and kept the energy moving strong.

Best if listened to with headphones . Enjoy the ride :)

Dakota Dean live in San Diego 3/22/2025

Opening set recorded live at Exchange LA — April 5, 2025
Supporting Todd Edwards & LF System - Presented by Insomniac

This set was about tension and release—slowly building the room from stillness into movement.  Built to move gently at first—then pull you in.
I took my time, played from the heart, and stayed true to the sound I love most.

Thanks to everyone who showed up early , tuned in, and let it unfold. 

Dakota Dean opening set @ Exchange LA 4/5/2025

Head of Grimy Edits, Zernell Gillie's style can range from the heart of disco to the soul of Chicago house - he heads up a 2 hour slot once a month from our LA studio.  
Find the full tracklist and related episodes on NTS: https://www.nts.live/shows/zernell/episodes/zernell-14th-april-2025

Get Grimy w/ Dakota Dean 140425

My closing set from Kisss Kiss Bang Bang in Los Angeles.  Disco, House, discohouse??def more clubby than my usual sets. Was following the energy of the djs b4 me. But always added- my Dakota Dean flair. This was a fun one!!

Dakota Dean closing set @ KKBB Los Angeles 06/14/2025

My first all vinyl set! Recorded live in Los Angeles at Tilt Coffee shop in Century Park Los Angeles. I play across multiple genres of music i love most. Keeping it slow n sexy n chill for a set 10:30am-1:P30 pm!

Dakota Dean Vinyl Vibes 006  live in Los Angeles

My opening set at Off the Record LA! Opening for Big-cee and Zernell. I played probably 80% vinyl and 20% digital. had alot of fun with this one <3 playing music that lights me up!

Dakota Dean live Disco set @ off the record LA 7/18/2025

An intimate journey across multiple genres - but if I had to call it something- deep disco. 

Best if listened to with headphones and a freshly sparked joint ;)

Dakota Dean live at @ Big Foot West Los Angeles 8/8/2025

The b2b you don’t know you needed. Really happy with this opening  b2b set for Take It Outside with Mt. Aldridge (  Chase  Aldridge).  We were in full synchronicity and musical flow. Super fun set!!!

Dakota Dean b2b Mt. Aldridge @ Take It Outside 8/22/25

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