finally got my app working so I could post how amazing this is❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

God this whole thing is such an incredible ride

With a heavy heart for my friends affected by fires in Los Angeles this week, I release my set from just a week ago when we started the year with hope and optimism at Subtract and Moon Kitty's super fun shindig to open 2025.  

First of all, big thanks to Treavor and Anton for having me.  It was so, so fun to play this party.  I knew close to half of the people there, had many great conversations and much fun dancing after.  Moontribe DJs are no joke!  So much talent :). Sarkis was great too!  I was happy with my set and am excited to share it.

I lived in various parts of LA for 36 of the 38 years between 1980 and 2018. It is not the world's most beautiful city by any means, but I always tell my friends not from there how special and thriving the underground music scene has always been in LA.  It's a city where you have to know someone to have a good time I think -  one of the least digestible cities as a tourist.

But all it takes, or ever took, is to experience one good LA underground event and a whole world opens up to you.  If you are bored in LA, it's no fault of the music scene.  

For me this one event was 1995's Big Wig Thumper at what was then called the Orange Showgrounds.  Though technically my 3rd rave, the other two were in 1991 when I was just about to graduate high school, and appreciated it but wasn't really ready for it.  Let's just say I hadn't found my dancing shoes yet.  But in 95, I was ready and I never looked back.  I've thrown a hundred parties and DJed hundreds in LA since.  

This is a hard mix description to write because my favorite US city is in flames.  Many of my friends have lost their homes, and several venues I've hosted Tropical at have been destroyed.  It feels inappropriate to promote events there with the fires raging, and I've struggled to even post this mix.

But... it is music.  And music can only help.  

I am here to help in other ways too!  I'm not in LA, but super connected so reach out if you need help.  Also have space in my home in Oregon for friends who want to get away to clean air for a bit.

Hoping for safety for my friends, squashing of fires asap, and then hopefully a hard look at how prepared we are for fires like this, and how we can improve on that <3


Ben Annand Live at Moontribe NYD 1-1-25 Los Angeles

Downtempo vibes to kick off summer 2025

Hour 1 - "Breathe"
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Okuma - Trop Invers
Niju - Back to Past
Oliver Koletski - Copal
Toru Anasi - Meditation
Slow Nomaden - Boho
Ali Farahani - Younan
Bamdara - Yilam Skank feat. Rasfiki
Red Circle - Dara
Octabar - Prayana 
Maguana - Agua 
Ben and Vincent - Zoa
Lucas Lead - Lumin
Makeke - Shakura

Hour 2 - "Move"
Ashed Lion - Astrale
Laaar - Reborn
Laaar - Mind
Arutani - The Mermaid Girl
Mikhail Catan - Starry Night
JPatterson - Distant Dunes
Nada - Find Out
Sol7 - Pure Forest
Laaar - Bound
Onur Diner - Tippy
Sangeet - Alfred's Light
Pulli & Chomba - El Silencio
Allies for Everyone - Braids
UNAM.- Sol
Niclic - Bfux Puffin




Oops No Bangers (Parts 1 and 2)

Live at Moontribe October 2023 FMG - Techno Sunrise

Kicking off our 2025 mix release season from Otherworld, it's the Doddfather himself. Did you know? This is the first time he's released one of his mixes that he actually played at Ironic Spin! 
Amazing stuff. 
A quirky, bumpin', and fun journey through a myriad of Dodd-like sounds, played at the peak of our kick-off night on Thursday. Get into it, man.

Photo cred - Captured by Quinn

Tracklist:

Jex Opolis - Soundstorm (Jazzy Mix)
Siva Prayojan - Dream State (Viapo Remix)
Teleport-X, XAVi st - Many Things
Sharon Graziani - Calling Operation
Gorgin - Operation Hades
Bora Project - Control Surface (Hiboo Remix)
Space Food - Cama
Wepassana - Votume
Carbon - Soft Barker
DJ Tennis, Luke Alessi - Dale Dale
E-Talking, Paramida - Read My Lips 
Nandu, Redeckt, Tripolism - Dope Dance
Mikalogic - New Essence
dj pressed - GOLDEN GOD
Perote - Hallucination View
sub6, Michelle Adamson - 7th Son (Andre Absolut Remix)

Dodd - 12AM Thursday @ Ironic Spin 2025

My live night time Psy Trance DJ set from Moontribe 32 Year Anniversary in June 2025! 

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Chris Mindel - Love Long Beach Festival 2025

Live recording of Chris Hadley at 3 Degrees - Unison 2025 campout

3 Degrees 2025 - Chris Hadley

For over 10 years now, The Rhino has had the honor of bringing the beats to one of the most iconic moments of the Reno-Tahoe Odyssey 178-mile, 24-hour relay race.

As the relay winds its way through the mountains and valleys of Northern Nevada, exchange point 30–31 lands right in the heart of Virginia City, behind the legendary Bucket of Blood Saloon. Just as the sun crests the horizon, the runners descend into this surreal moment — part ghost town, part dance floor — greeted by a live sunrise set crafted to elevate tired legs and recharge spirits.

This mix was recorded live from the parking lot stage, with Bloody Marys in hand, high-fives in the air, and that unmistakable Nevada gold glow rising over the hills.

Much love to the Race178 crew, all the incredible relay teams, and every runner who danced (or limped) through this magical checkpoint.

Oops No Bangers (Parts 1 and 2)

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