Thursday morning at sunrise at the Rebel Heart party on www.soundcloud.com/robot-heart at Burning Man


Damian Lazarus taking over from Jamie Jones and handing it over to Seth Troxler and Shaun Reeves to finish off this incredible evening.


Big Thanks to Robot Heart for hosting us once again this year


and to the artists 


Art Department
Damian Lazarus
Francesca Lombardo
Jamie Jones
Seth Troxler
Shaun Reeves



and a special thanks to all of you who came out and made this party so special.



1:00:58 is when the sun breaks the edge of the Deep Playa


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Photo: Karim V Tabar

Damian Lazarus - Rebel Heart On Robot Heart - Burning Man 2013

Burning Man 2013 Disco Knights

Mano Leeks Vol. 1 -  Live from Astin Barcelona

Hello Hot Dogs! I've waited for this day for over 14 years: mix #100 is live. When I released my first mix in 2010, I titled it [001] instead of [01]. Using three digits was aspirational, a quiet promise to myself that I might one day reach triple digits.

These mixes trace the narrative of my adult life. They've been the thread connecting me with so many of you—some I'll never meet, others who've become close friends (and even roommates—hi Dan, hi James).

Back when I released my first mix in 2010, we were still buying mix CDs for our cars. Soundcloud was just emerging, and I committed to monthly releases to this new platform. I may be overreaching here, but I can’t remember any other DJs presenting conceptual mixes, monthly, as packaged works of art: a conceptual title, description, and artwork. That consistency and novelty helped build a following outside of my local scene, and when my 2012 Robot Heart recording came out, things really took off internationally.

By 2015, the momentum led me to leave my software engineering job for full-time DJing—largely thanks to these Soundcloud mixes. I was purely a DJ then with a nascent Manjumasi label formed with Mark Slee, not releasing my first original track “Peculiar Colors” until 2017.

The landscape in 2024 looks different. As Soundcloud rotted to hell and Spotify rose, the value of mixes has sharply declined. With thousands released daily, they've become ubiquitous. The career path for electronic artists now revolves around original productions and social media presence.

This industry evolution pushed me toward producing my own music, opening up new creative paths I'm grateful for. The social media aspect has felt natural, as it's been an integral part of my project from the start. These last few years, the touring schedule, studio time, and home life as a husband and father slowed me down from my monthly cadence, but each mix still feels like a deep-rooted part of my message to the world, (mostly) through other people's music. 

Mix [100] was recorded September 7, 2024, at Public Works in San Francisco, the city that "raised me" as a club kid, where I first learned to DJ. This 5-hour set marked my last show in North America before taking an indefinite mental health break from touring. Playing this set was emotional, to the point of tears in the DJ booth, with support pouring in from both new listeners and those who've been there since the beginning. I couldn’t think of a better way to reach 100.

I've also created http://www.atish100.com to house all my mixes and their 1,400+ tracklists in one place, which I'll keep updating as new mixes go up on Soundcloud and YouTube.

This mix marks a meaningful milestone for me. Thank you for making this journey possible. You, and the 1400+ artists and labels I referenced helped create a life I never imagined.

Tracklist

atish - [100] - Atish All Night (Live in SF, 5 hours)

DJ T. @ Flammable, Seattle (06.04.25)

Art Department (Kenny Glasgow) from the Robot Heart ResIIdency at the Loom in Oakland CA, 2024

On May 10th, we had arranged something truly special: a rare reunion from Art Department, Jonny and Kenny back under the original banner. The day before the show, though, we got word that Jonny tested positive for COVID and would not be able to make it. To make matters worse, Kenny showed up feeling off himself—stomach problems, not doing great. For a moment, we were not sure whether the set would happen at all.

Then, after a quick pep talk (and maybe a little Johnnie Walker), Kenny decided to push through. He played the entire set from just one side of the DJ setup, leaving the other deck silent, like he was holding space for Jonny. Mid-set he passed us his phone to grab some content; somewhere between shots we pulled a South Park moment and killed Kenny’s phone, leaving him to play on, clock-free and carried by the night’s energy.

With no idea what time it was, Kenny kept the dance floor alive well past closing. It was one of the most memorable sets of the season—raw, alive, and full of heart. Kenny played for both of them, and everyone there felt it. Nights like that are why we do this. For the music, the people, and the magic you could never script.

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@artdepartment
@kenny-glasgow

Cover photo: John Dill @johndill / www.sliceofdill.com

Art Department (Kenny Glasgow) - Robot Heart Residency - Oakland 2024

www.openlab.fm | 106.4FM in Ibiza & Formentera
Check the full tracklist on our website: https://openlab.fm/news/sunrise-sunset-05-damian-lazarus

Damian Lazarus returns to the OpenLab airwaves — live from Ibiza with two hours of deep, expansive sounds to start your day right. Whether you’re rising early, drifting late, or just chasing that golden feeling — this one’s for you.

Missed the morning? Catch the rebroadcast every Thursday at 7PM CET for sunset listeners 🌇 Episodes 1–54 are available to listen back now on OpenLab.fm and SoundCloud.

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Sunrise Sunset 05 - Damian Lazarus

Live @ Desert Hearts - Rodriguez Jr. - 040

In honor of releasing our 40th live mix from our Desert Hearts Festival, we couldn't be happier to share with you the most talked about set in the history of DH. Everything we knew about live House & Techno was completely blown away during this set as Rodriguez Jr. gave us the performance of a life time. Described by him as "One of the best parties he's ever played", the vibe was on another level, the music was through the roof, and his performance had everyone in a musical frenzy. We all had a feeling that Rodriguez Jr. was going to be the highlight of our Desert Hearts Spring Festival, but we had no idea that he was about to set the bar for every DJ & Performer at our festival moving forward. Enjoy Desert Hearts Fam! 

Follow Rodriguez Jr. on Soundcloud:
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www.facebook.com/thejuniorbasement

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Live @ Desert Hearts - Rodriguez Jr. - 040

Âme X Dixon  Essential Mix

Behrouz, Seth Troxler, Guy Gerber & Ryan Crosson B2B live @ Wall Lounge in Miami during the WMC for the Behrouz & Friends show.

Recorded live on Be@Tv: http://www.be-at.tv/brands/wmc/wall-lounge/behrouz-and-friends/behrouz-guy-gerber-and-seth-troxler.go?0

Behrouz, Seth Troxler & Guy Gerber b2b live @ Wall Lounge WMC (19.03.12) Behrouz & Friends WMC 2012

Heart of Sky

All I Need to Get High (Emanuel Satie Dub Mix)

Damian Lazarus - DJ, Producer and creator of Crosstown Rebels, Day Zero, Get Lost and many other wonderful things