Great production brotha!! THX for the big track I remember it from the DH Family mix!

Right here those little additions go such a long way

this vibration is healing alot of souls out there... Thank you!!

sweet little baby Buddha. you done did it this time mister Mickey Leon.

What's up Desert Hearts Family,

I can't believe it's been 10 years since I started Desert Hearts Records. In 2014, I took a leap of faith and started the label, a dream I'd carried since I was a kid. Back then, no one wanted to sign my music. The sting of rejection ultimately caused the spark of determination—if no one else believed in my music, at least I would. Little did I know that decision would change my life in ways I could have never imagined.

Desert Hearts had already begun to blossom as a movement in 2014—our community celebrating house, techno, and love—and the label felt like a natural extension of that spirit. It wasn't just about my music anymore; it was a chance to shine a light on the incredible artists in our family and bring together creators from around the world who shared our vision for something deeper than just the dance floor.

Looking back, I could never have imagined how much this label would come to mean to me. It's been more than a platform; it's been a bridge to some of the most extraordinary people I've ever known. It's taught me about love, resilience, and the power of music that connects us in ways words never can.

This 10th-anniversary compilation is more than just a celebration of the music. It's a celebration of every moment, every artist, and every heart that has made Desert Hearts what it is today. It's a tribute to the community that's grown with us, danced with us, and believed in this dream alongside me.

Thank you for being a part of this journey. Here's to a decade of House, Techno, and Love—and the magic that's still to come.

Love Always,

Mikey Lion

[DH147] 10 Years of Desert Hearts Records

Lee Burridge and Matthew Dekay - WONGEL

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Drum Formulas is the highly anticipated debut solo EP from the Desert Hearts Records Boss himself, Mikey Lion. After celebrating our highly acclaimed 2 Year Anniversary Festival in November, it's once again time we share our message of House, Techno, & Love with the rest of the world via our record label. Laced with elements of underground hip hop galore, this 3 track EP pays homage to Mikey's musical roots as a young turntablist. 

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Mikey Lion - Playa Dreams (Original Mix)

Mikey Lion - Drum Formulas (Original Mix)

atish & Nhii head to Damian Lazarus’ Rebellion in a first-time collaboration with ‘Shola’, showcasing two innovative productions
Marking a debut outing on the Crosstown Rebels sub-label, the pair unveil their two-track EP promising an exploration of their musical mastery, set for release on 12th April 2024.

New York-based atish is an artist known for communicating the highs and lows of life through his diverse soundscapes, spanning deep house, Romanian minimal, artful techno, and emotive progressive house on esteemed labels such as Anjunadeep, Stil Vor Talent, and Manjumasi, which he co-founded with Mark Slee. Here he joins forces with fellow New Yorker Nhii, recognised for his bottomless journey of musical growth with no boundaries, exploring deep sounds and electronic elements on labels like Sol Selectas and One Tribe Records. Together they combine their creative visions for the first time with a compelling two-track collaboration on Damian Lazarus’ Crosstown Rebels sub-label, Rebellion, offering a rich sonic tapestry of beats with ‘Shola’.

“I wear my inspirations and playfulness brightly on my sleeve with the Shola EP. Nhii and I created 'Shola,' referencing my South Asian roots with an obscure 1983 Hindi/Urdu sample, while the solo tune '2007' has synth textures nodding to one of my most formative years as a dance music enthusiast, the year I moved to San Francisco" - atish

The title track, ‘Shola,’ evolves through layers of off-kilter electronics and rattling, crisp percussion enriched by enchanting female vocals that infuse the overall arrangement with a sense of intrigue and excitement. To close, atish weaves warping sonics and mind-bending elements in ‘2007’, guiding listeners through a mesmerising exploration of propulsive synth patterns that intensify throughout.

We hope you enjoy the track as much as we do. Don't forget to support the artist and label by following:
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Shola

Premiere: atish - 2007 [Rebellion]

Malek Mhedhbi, Nii Tei - Otengane (Original Mix) | Featured in Beatport Afro House Hype Picks

Crowd Controlol, Ukulore, Disco Francisco - Tuyo

Substance Fairy

Substance Fairy (Extended Mix)

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Kevin Knapp - Worldwide (Kevin Knapp's Across the World Remix)

Tiger Stripes reappears on Rekids with anthemic, infectious 'All Night Long' EP.

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Premiere: Tiger Stripes - Goddess [Rekids]

The Mind Garden

The Mind Garden (Original Mix)

DJ Ino, MC Johnny Def - The Mind Garden (Original Mix) [Out 19th Jun 2025]

Solaris

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What's up Desert Hearts Family,

We're so happy to finally release this hidden gem from @rybo_music and @Lubelski that's been destroying dance floors across the world for over a year. The single titled Favela Funk is about as ripping and funky as it gets. The Portuguese vocals add so much flavor to the pumping house groove that the result is an undeniable party jam made for any dance floor celebration. Get ready for the Favela Funk!

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

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[DH043] RYBO, Lubelski - Favela Funk (Original Mix)

It’s both ironic and fitting that one of our final releases of the year is called, “The Future”. Created by Tom Flynn and featuring the vocals of Detroit’s illustrious artist, Amp Fiddler, the track carries the obvious name connotation, and the magnificent and dreamy piano leads accompanying the subdued and consistent beats is also a sound that hasn’t been prevalent in the label’s past, but a sign of the diversity to come.

Claude VonStroke loved the song so much that it inspired him to offer his own interpretation, fueling a driving experience by Amp’s perfectly placed vocal bits.

The Future is officially now.

The Future

Tom Flynn feat. Amp Fiddler "The Future" [DIRTYBIRD]

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Desert Hearts is a tribute to House, Techno, & Love. 

What started as a renegade gathering in the Mojave has blossomed into a movement celebrating love, life, and music. With the annual Desert Hearts Festival holding down the roots of the movement while the DH Crew circles the globe, Desert Hearts Records provides the soundtrack as our family spreads as much love and positive energy as humanly possible. House, Techno, & Love... We Are All Desert Hearts.

Label run by @mikeylion

Mikey Lion - Playa Dreams (Original Mix)

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