Name: Dusty Pickle: Morning Bump by John Dill
Duration: 1 h 10 min 31 s
Description: This demo is inspired by my morning/day sets at Burning Man 2010 with my Robot Heart family and at Funky Town.

Well done on Another Brick in the Wall pt 1

3 years later ... still the perfect decompression set

John I must say it is so refreshing to hear your creative process, how deeply thoughtful this set is and how you throw in elements of surprise with Pink Floyd. This has been on replay :) Beautiful!

We have to admit this set was our ‘wow’ moment of this year's Burn. 

Coming up on the bus on the Saturday morning and watching Lee Burridge deliver another iconic sunrise set. The crowd was vibrating and our adrenalin started to pump. We were up next, about to play the last official set of Burning Man Robot Heart 2022.  And as we started to play, it truly felt like a dream. 

Those who were at the burn will know that this year was a hot one and as time passed during our set, the hotter it became, yet the playa dance floor lived on. It was so heart-warming to see so many stay with us on this musical journey despite the heat. 

With The Robot Heart team holding umbrellas on the CDJs screens and our foreheads, our crew dancing in the heart above us, and a playa filled with smiles time stopped for that moment. 

With Benjamin extending the set several times, we think we may have even beaten the record for number of closing tracks. Thank you to everyone who was there with us and to those who are listening now. 

Our Robot Heart 2022 was definitely one memorable rollercoaster. 

Big love


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Parallelle - Robot Heart - Burning Man 2022

Oaxaca is known to be one of the most special places to experience Día de los Muertos so, this year, when I was invited to play it and at my favorite set time, I jumped at the opportunity. There is something so special about the 7am set time -- the sun has just come up and you are in control of whether the crowd sticks around or heads to bed. Everyone is at their most raw, unguarded states, proud to have made it through the night and eager to celebrate a new day. And that is exactly what this crowd did, and they damn sure did it well!
@alimaemusic

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Ali Mae @ Xamanic Journey | Oaxaca, MX | Nov 2022

It has been quite some time since the last time we gathered for a night of MBTS. I wanted to take some time after the pandemic to be quiet and see how the dance music scene would evolve, and what sounds would come out of the standstill that was Covid. Now that I have a good sense of where I want to be sonically, and what kind of energy I want to spread onto dance floors, I am ready to restart MBTS in 2023. Stay tuned for more info, and enjoy this preview of what's to come.

Much love, 
The Scumfrog

M.B.T.S. (Most Below The Surface) 2023

Isaiah Martin Feat. Snow Raven - Live Set on the PlayAlchemist outside stage for Friday morning sunrise during Burning Man 2022.

Isaiah Martin has been an integral part of programming the music for PlayAlchemist for years and is our Music Maestro for the annual Alchemist Ball. This year he invited Snow Raven to perform live with him and the magic was electric! Their set was completely unrehearsed and a pure flow state of music. Taking you back to that portal opening sunrise….

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SNOW RAVEN - SUOR was born in one of the most remote and cold inhabited places in the world - the Republic of Sakha - Yakutia (arctic Siberia). She was three years old when she started to learn the language of birds and animals. Her voice takes its breath from traditional Sakha culture and is truly an instrument. She is the OG of “arctic beatbox” - the reindeer breath and the founder of OLOX, the NEOshamanic Portal to a Decentralized Humanity, Earth and Consciousness.

Cover Photo by: Peter Ruprecht

Isaiah Martin Feat. Snow Raven - Live Set - PlayAlchemist Sunrise - Friday AM 2022

This was my 10th proper Burn (not including the super special Free Burn.) I was on playa for 14 days total. Participating in the build, the magic and tear down. The dust and the heat were intense, creating the perfect storm for remembering the extremes of Black Rock City. But even with all of nature's surprises the “show” still pushed forward and ultimately we all had the adventures we needed.

I was fortunate to have a romantic adventure partner whom I was falling for deeply. We had met 4 months prior and both knew the playa could possibly shift or solidify our foundation. After a reflective Tuesday night, I found myself at the temple during Wednesday’s sunset and thought “I want her to show up here.” Behold my beating heart - 15 min later she came around the corner smiling and said “hello.” We embraced and gazed deeply into each other’s eyes. At that moment I knew I was all in… The playa adventures to follow were the sweetest of sweet!

During my burn night set, she sat on my booth monitor as I played from the heart. We shared tender moments as some lyrics hit home for us. I chose music that reminded me of life, love and dust. My hopes were it would do the same for others. Two of my favorite memories were when I played a track with the lyrics “falling for you” and the man fell. And the track that followed - I’ll let you figure out why ;)

This musical journey is a mix of tunes found by me and gifted by friends.
Special thanks to Justin, RY X, Illich, Rocky, Opal and Dio for bringing these tracks into my life. This set is a bit different than what I’m used to playing, but in the end, it encapsulates how I felt.  

And to my camp, Robot Heart: What we continue to create in the dust is pure love & beats. Our old double-decker with one of the best sound systems in the world has so much soul. I am grateful for all our efforts to make it happen year after year. Thank you to all the dusty friends in front of the bus that bring the spice!  

And to that special human that said hello to me 7 months ago (May 13th) on the dance floor. Meesh you 💕

XO,
Dill aka "Dusty Pickle"

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John Dill - Robot Heart - Burning Man 2022

Kicking off the new year with a dreamy winter-time mix. Sounds that evoke a snowy canvas, something to curl up and get cozy to.

(00:00) From Karaoke To Stardom - Severes Babylones [Fenou, 2015]
(07:59) Primal - Boundaries (Christian Löffler Remix) [Just This, 2015]
(14:45) Modular Project - Leaf [Off, 2015]
(21:25) Alexander Koning, Ed Dejon - Out Of Firsts [Percep-tion, 2015]
(28:14) ANOUKA - Frequent Traveller [SOSO, 2015]
(34:17) Manuel Tur - Werk [Freerange, 2014]
(39:55) Tim Green - Overstance [My Favorite Robot, 2015]
(47:45) Sivesgaard - Half Dreaming (Inxec Remix) [Eklektisch, 2013]
(55:02) Kiasmos - Swept [Erased Tapes, 2015]


Mark Slee - Winterslumber: Les Rêves d'Hiver [January 2016]

Some of my favorite tracks from summer.
https://www.facebook.com/Borzu1
After 8 years this is our last year bringing the Disco Knights camp back to Burning Man. I made this mix with the long drive to Burning Man in mind. Every year the drive up is a very interesting part of the journey for me… I think of it as the emotive start to the burn experience. This year in particular as it’s the last year we’re bringing our disco space ship to the playa. So the anticipation of all the memories of the last 8 years that I know are going to be flying through my mind made me want to play a set that I can rock during the drive through Tahoe hills. Not necessarily a mix of my favorite tracks played at the camp or even a representation of it, but more the feelings I’d like to remember looking back at the last 8 years.

Borzu [Bo] - Journey To Black Rock City Mix

A beautiful set by talented dream team Mira and Tara Brooks from a sunny midweek afternoon. Join us for a journey back to Wednesday at Pink Mammoth, Burning Man 2017!

Mira
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https://www.facebook.com/Mira.Artist/
http://www.mira-official.de/

Tara Brooks
https://soundcloud.com/tarabrooksmusic
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http://www.tarabrooksmusic.com/

Pink Mammoth
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https://www.pinkmammoth.org

Pink Mammoth - Burning Man 2017

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Mira & Tara Brooks - Pink Mammoth - Burning Man 2017

set recorded on 06.20.2018.

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This demo is inspired by my morning/day sets at Burning Man 2010 with my Robot Heart family and at Funky Town.

Dusty Pickle: Morning Bump

Bringing you sounds from the pixelated dust, join co-founder of respected label Ouïe records Nico Stojan on this melodic journey. Enjoy !

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Cover Design by Alvaro Manzo
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Nico Stojan - Mayan Warrior - Virtual Burning Man 2020

Short bio...
John Dill is a seasoned DJ who has held residencies at legendary house havens for more than two decades. He is widely acclaimed for his dynamic and eclectic sets, as well as his exceptional talent in understanding the audience and selecting the perfect track from his extensive collection of tunes. Raised in Puerto Rico and now residing in New York, Dill has been a longtime burner and traveler, leading to a diverse range of cultural influences that have helped shape his musical style. In addition to his passion for music, Dill is also a skilled graphic designer, photographer, and illustrator, making him a multifaceted and innovative artist.  

Residencies:
13-year residency Robot Heart (2010-present)
7-year weekly residency at Le souk Sundays (NYC) (2002-2009)


The Journey…



(2022-Present) - I'm back in the game... baby... but with a newfound respect for my ears and not playing too many gigs. xo   

(9.2021) After a 4-year break from the bus…
I tested my ears w/ 4 sets at the Free Burn. 
for Geo! <3 <3 <3 

(9.2017-9.2021) 
Burning Man (2017) I played an epic sunrise set with Swamy on top of the bus. It was magic and the perfect ending to my old ways of playing. I'm still searching for a new way to express music. Stay tuned!

After 20 years of music selecting I am on the bench from playing gigs. I am giving my ears a bit of time to hopefully settle down. I developed screaming tinnitus two years ago (winter of 2016) and have played less than a handful of sets since. The recovery from a set is about two months and while I'm playing the best way to describe the feeling is "sound penetrates my ears like a probing alien." - Me - (2016)

 Bio from the Good old days (till 2016)

John Dill is an internationally renowned DJ who began his career with residencies at legendary house havens like Le Souk Sunday Sessions and Sullivan Room. He immediately emerged as one of the most beloved personas in NYC nightlife and has been on an upward trajectory ever since. He fine tuned his signature sound in Ibiza back in 2000 and quickly gained a cult like following in underground venues throughout North America, the Caribbean and Asia.  

Known for his magical ability to read the crowd and select the perfect track from his eclectic record collection, John Dill’s sound is unmistakable. Whether one of his deep, soulful gems dropped into a party or a mind-bending surprise at one of his acclaimed marathon sets at Burning Man, the sound of Dill on the decks makes any venue a destination.  

A long time resident at Robot Heart, Dill has shared the decks with luminaries like Lee Burridge, NU, Marques Wyatt, Mark Farina, Derrick Carter, Tom Middleton and Oceanus Orientalis to name a few.  

In recent years, Dill has expanded beyond the underground house music scene to include more prominent venues with broader appeal. He’s a regular fixture on Richard Branson’s Necker Island thanks to Mai Tai, where he once had Sir Richard dancing on a couch. He's also a favorite on the festival circuit where he inspires love from audiences at Desert Hearts, Wonderfruit and the more cutting edge crowd at Further Future.

Dusty Pickle: Morning Bump

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