Name: Chris Irvin live @ Lightning in a Bottle L.I.B. JUNKYARD stage by dj chris irvin
Duration: 1 h 46 min 27 s
Description: Chris Irvin Live @ Lightning in a bottle Friday May 23 2025 Junkyard stage. What an amazing time & festival to be a part of! Thanks for my making dreams come true! Big love to the entire Junkyard family! Patricio, The Do Lab, all the Dj's & crew!! Home away from Home :)

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Chris Irvin Live @ Lightning in a bottle Friday May 23 2025 Junkyard stage. What an amazing time & festival to be a part of! Thanks for my making dreams come true! Big love to the entire Junkyard family! Patricio, The Do Lab, all the Dj's & crew!! Home away from Home :)

Chris Irvin live @ Lightning in a Bottle L.I.B.  JUNKYARD stage

Marques Wyatt live from the Junkyard at Lightning in a Bottle 2025

Marques Wyatt @ Lightning in a Bottle 2025

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

Thanks to DoLab - Jesse, Dede, Megan and all for producing another amazing festival that I'm so honored to be regular at, and to the Junkyard- Patricio and Chino for the amazing stage and sound!

Edit July 16 - Track List just added!  A million thanks for the artists represented here for their dedication to making interesting electronic music in a world with limited interest in that.  There are those of us that care!

1 - State Of Mind - Andromo (@andromo)

2 - Burning - Zetbee (@zetbee-1)

3 - Versace - Jorick Croes, Enrico Chirchiello  (@jorickcroes,  @enrico-chirchiello)	

4 - Special For Me (Extended Mix) - Michel De Hey (@michel-de-hey)

5 - Space System - Nick Dare  (@nickdare)

6 - Bonjour Tokyo - M.ono (@m-ono)

7 - Gorgeous (Oscar Barila Remix) - Oscar Barila, Vasily Umanets  (@oscarbarila, @vsiliyumanets)

8 - I Can't Lose You (Pete Moss Remix) - Mo'Cream	(@petemosstracks, @mocreamproductions)

9 - Control (Gorge & Nick Curly Remix) - Hank (@gorge, @nickcurly, @hankkorsan)

10 - Grow (Joel Mull Remix)- Paul Brtschitsch, Malte, Mrrod (@joelmull, @paulbrtschitschofficial) 

11 - MOOG Hero - Joel Mull (@joelmull)

12 - A Feeling (Instrumental) - Jasper Street Co., Nicole Moudaber (@jasperstreetco, @nicolemoudaber)

13 - La Petite Faveur (Fsk24 Remix) - DJ W!ld (@chris-carrier-841295497, @djwild)

14 - Cami's House - Hector Couto (@hectorcouto)

15 - New World - Tuccillo (@tuccillo)

16 - Celestiarp - Vini Pistori (@vinipistori)

17 - Indignation - Kevin Yost (@kevinyost)

18 - Nothing 2 Me - Jorick Croes, ØN.THE.RUN (@jorickcroes)

19 - So Good - Supernova, Thomas Newson  (@supernova, @thomasnewson)

20 - Daydream (Extended) - Archie Hamilton, Sadie Walker (@archiehamiltonmusic, @sadiewalkerband)

21 - Urban House (Leo Portela Remix) - Luis Caballero (@leoportela, @luis-caballero)

22 - Frunky (Ray Okpara Remix) - Berami (@rayokpara) 

23 - What U Need (Marco Grandi remix) - Moe Turk (@marco-grandi, @djmoeturk)

There are just a couple of parties that I play enough times to make a completely specific set for each time, and make it my absolute best.

One is Lightning in a Bottle, which I'm not a resident of but have played 7 of the last 8 fests.

I've prepared for many different time slots at LIB, always looking at this large and spectacular festival as one where people primarily want to dance and have fun.

So I ramp up my funk and vocals (usually playful but i did have one protest lyric in this year's - you can't miss it).  

I lean on the uplifting side, spend a lot of time choosing music and organizing a playlist so i can play appropriately for my time slot and come back thinking it was one of the best sets I've ever played.  

Something that was different for me this year is I took a year and a half off from buying new music prior to LIB in order to reporganize my collection, which now spans 30 years.

Sometimes it's better to understand better what you already have before adding to a massive music collection.

But I never intended my break to be that long!  It just kept going.  And I had a couple of hard drive farts in the middle which didn't help.  

But anyway,  I started buying music again about two months ahead of LIB because I wanted to play an all new music set,  and I also wanted to to  take the time to understand the new music very well.

The problem with playing all new music at a gig is that I don't always take the time to understand it well enough to know if it's as good as the music I already have.  It's fun because it's new... but is it really adding something?

So this time I really took the time to select tracks - I was picky AF!  
This time I spent a lot of time also to play with my tracks, mix them in different ways and really try to only include tracks that were blowing my mind, so that I could give that to the dance floor.

Also spent a lot of time on tagging producers in this description - hope it helps you to discover some great new artists and music!

Ben Annand LIB 2025 Junkyard Closer

Simon Shackleton – CHPTR 001
Ambient, SloMo, Psychedelic House, Nu Disco, Breaks, Electro, Tech House & Techno

This is the beginning of a new series of mixes and live events I’m calling CHPTR – a space for storytelling through sound.

Each mix will explore a different emotional arc, unfolding like a narrative across genres, tempos, and textures. Some will be recorded live in the studio, others captured live at CHPTR events. They’re connected by a shared intention: to take you on a journey.

Each set is crafted to unfold like a narrative – rich in texture, emotional depth, and movement. Not just a collection of tunes, but a journey with intention behind every transition, shift, and silence.

CHPTR 001 is, in many ways, a psychedelic selection – not in the hippy sense, but in how it gently alters perception over time. It starts slow, ambient, and introspective, gradually evolving through hypnotic grooves, off-kilter house, breakbeats, and late-night techno. It’s cinematic, immersive, and designed to be experienced as a whole.

Featuring music by Mark Barrott, Jose Solano, Dizharmonia, LTJ, Josh Wink (Adana Twins Remix – Simon’s VIP Edit), Left/Right, BRONSON, and unreleased edits and reconstructions of my own.

If you enjoy the ride and/or would like a copy of the tracklisting of this mix, then please feel free to buy me a coffee. I love coffee! https://coff.ee/simonshackleton 

Thanks for stepping into this new CHPTR.

– Simon

CHPTR//001

BUY ME A COFFEE

Simon Shackleton - CHPTR//001 - Fresh Transmission

Recorded live July 19th, 2025 at the Treehouse Collective afterhours with DJ M3 and Anthony Mansfield, Brick Lee and Travis Press, in Denver, CO.

In The Cage - Ben Silver 
Oh Baby Dance - Basti Grub, Dothen, Natch
Trick - Eden Burns
Dusk Till Dawn - Liz Cass, Cameron Jack
Gidafi Na (feat. Tesfit Asgodom) - Kino Todo, Tesfit Asgodom
Coruja - Adam Asenjo, Grant Richards
Open Your Mind - Habbo Foxx, Roxelio
Visual Distortion of Reality - Whitesquare
Xumba Xumba (Eden Burns Remix) - Mainline Magic Orchestra
Off The Grid - ATLAC
Sipoor - Red Axes
Craziness - DAMN! IT'S FUNK
Dripping Diamonds - Guy Gerber, Albertina
Nasnusa (Kino Todo & Danelz Remix) - Sababa 5, Yurika Hanashima
Sunrise Generation (Re-Shape) - Fink, Damian Lazarus
Tutto Bene (feat. Ruty Klein) - Niv Ast, Ruty Klein
Juan Last Dance (El Ultimo Baile) - Juan Soto
Y Don't U - Damian Lazarus

StylesDavis@THCAfters071925

Ben Annand set off Camp DayFunk 2025 with a heady, deep, and impeccably crafted dance floor-first set that captured the tone for the entire weekend. From the first beat, he pulled the crowd into a sound that felt both grounded and expansive, layering warm, textured elements with basslines that built steadily without ever rushing the moment. There was a patience to his flow, a quiet confidence that allowed dancers to lose themselves in the space between the kick and the melody. Equal parts meditative and body-moving, Ben’s set honored the spirit of the forest and the promise of the dance floor, weaving a sonic tapestry that felt ancient and new at once. It was the perfect invocation, a chapter that reminded everyone why we gather together in the first place.


Ben Annand : Camp DayFunk 2025 - Friday Night

Bedankt voor het luisteren! 🎶 Vond je deze track vet? Laat een like achter, drop een reactie en deel het met je vrienden. Jouw support betekent alles! 🔥"

"Thanks for listening! 🎵 If you vibe with this track, hit that like button, leave a comment, and share it with your friends. Your support means the world! 🔥"

DJ EJ Aug short 25

Fun tech house track, it goes hard! Enjoy!

Bass Hit Low

WAREBLUES welcomes the talented Catchment, who presents an EP full of house vibes. He opens with "Lift," a combination of '90s vocals, punchy bass, and deep chords that can't go wrong. "Body" is a classic jackin' house cut where the rhythm and stabs form the heart of the track. The B-side, "Thru," has a raw sound with melodies that make you move. The EP closes with "Holding On," an underground track with deep atmospheres, a kick stomp, and a fat bassline.

https://wareblues.bandcamp.com/album/catchment-lift-wrb025

https://soundcloud.com/wareblues
https://soundcloud.com/catchment

PREMIERE: Catchment - Holding On [WAREBLUES]

I sure hope you enjoy my second set from Camp Dayfunk 2025 as much as I enjoyed playing it!   If you do, please give it a like and consider re-posting it on Soundcloud - it just takes a second and is the most helpful way to share cool music to new people!

Camp Dayfunk is a Minneapolis-based campout in just its second year, taking place 2 hours East in the Wisconsin Woods - and I enjoyed its quality, intimacy, and cute little camp touches immensely.  Both this event and this set are very special to me <3

Before anything, let's talk about the Mix Cover.  I got great pictures from my first set and none from this 2nd, and it's fine.  Because I got something better than a picture - I got a Danceflooor Badge!  

It was one of the greatest honors of my DJ career to earn one of only 8 Dance Floor badges given out at this event  - not for my 4 hours of playing music where I dance some but maintain focus on the mixing - but for my many more hours of representation on the dancefloor as a dancer, which is where this all started for me... and honestly has stayed.  

I fricken love dancing and absolutely think it makes me a better DJ to study and appreciate music from both sides of the decks. I don't dance to everything and also want to give props where props are due - the music at this event was rock solid, and receiving the dance badge has as much to do with the quality of the other DJs playing as it does my dance stamina.  Fun fact, the most I ever danced was at @mingameslaby in Japan in 2007 ;)

Okay, about the music and vision for this set!  My first set at the event, the night before, was previously posted to the event's Soundcloud (@user-467880110) and I had a full dancefloor and lots of energy coming back at me - a Dj's dream.

This, my second set, Saturday 4-6pm, was a bit different.  It's daytime, there's a beach, and @djdanmusic, @Dj-Mes, and Mazi aka @audiosoulproject are playing B2B2B on that stage.  Right at the same time as my set at the Pavilion stage!  First thing that comes to my mind after I realize they are simultaneous - wtf am I going to do?

Contrast is the answer.  If people want it funky, they're gonna want to be down at the other stage.  I mean I wanted to be there too lol.  And who the heck wants the 2 stages to sound the same anyway, that's silly.  So I leaned into this contrast theme for my set.  Someone told me that I may have confused people a little lol.  I said 'good!'  

I'm really glad I had the opportunity to play the night before, because that was my more funky set - though my interpretation is a bit different from most.  I also won some hearts there, which created more interest than there would have been I think.

So anyway, this set was a challenge - a friendly challenge to myself to play a 2 hour set that was a bit out of the box without losing people, that would serve as a worthy contrast to that devastating funk of Dan, Mes and Mazi.  
 
I would guess overall people there probably liked my first set a tad more - but for me this one was hands-down the winner.  Partly because it was a full 2 hours of new music. Partly because my cup was already full since  I had nailed my set the night before and even got extended an extra hour -  the best hour.  And partly because I had experienced some challenge locking the XDJ the night before, but was effortlessly near flawless on Saturday. I felt zero pressure to do anything but be myself, and play what I felt at that time <3

In general, I favor very full tracks that envelope you with sound.  Besides contrast, the theme for this set is laid back and expansive.  There's funkiness, sure, there are some peaks and valleys energetically, but not at all like the night set.  Overall, it's a smooth ride through deep house with some vocals, minimal house and even a touch of techno, all  around 124bpm. 

Thanks for reading to the end!  I Hope you enjoy the music, and perhaps this background too!


Contrast - Ben Annand Live July 19, 2025 at Camp Dayfunk in the Wisconsin Woods

Outta' Our Heads resident, Paradisco founder, Dusty Rhino player. Burning Man Dj since 2001, NYC Dj days: '97-2002, Now holding things down in fabulous Denver, CO. USA

Chris Irvin live @ Lightning in a Bottle L.I.B. JUNKYARD stage

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