Recorded live at Smart Bar Chicago by CJ Larsen on Nov 30 2024. Hope you dig it!

Mark Farina B2B DJ Sneak Live At Smart Bar Nov 30 2024 Part One

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

This Is David Harness, Vol. 1

Best Of Both Worlds (Unreleased Harness Regroove 2025)

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

DJ Daz and Aaron Paar live vinyl session at Hott Wax, Melody Lounge DTLA

DJ Daz & Aaron Paar - Live @ Hott Wax LA

Stories Told Mix 8/2025

Inland Knights Live at Equinox festival 2025

Last things first :) - Presenting the closing set from Trropical 27- Year Anniversary Hot Tub Oasis Retreat, recorded 10 PM to Midnight on Sunday night, closing all the music at our event <3

It was a very intense event with a huge downpour in the middle followed by a double rainbow, ao many beautiful moments and one tragic one.

But here we celebrate life and house music with old school Tropical resident DJ Dazy's digital comeback - first time ever to play a digital sat at Tropical, having pretty much exiting DJing with motherhood 20 years ago in 2005.

Dazy played the second -ever Tropical event, (rescheduled from December 1998 to May 1999) was the first female DJ to play at Tropical, instantly becoming resident DJ, playing almost all the Tropical warehouse parties and some boat parties too.

Tropical founder Ben Annand had been nagging Dazy for years to make the digital transition  - and it finally happened in 2025!

Chunky house beats, deep disco vibes and fun vocals characterize this set. - Hope you love it as much as we do!


Live @ VirtuaLDP Boat Party 2020

DJ Justin Hale