This is one of those sets that built up inside me, patiently awaiting its perfect moment. I found a few of these tracks some years ago and was struck by their unique flavor. Slowly but surely I built up my collection of what I would call the "indie-dance / nu-disco" sound. There is plenty of music under the blanket of those genres but much less of it out there that speaks to my personal tastes. I kept my ears open and picked them up one by one. This isn't a style that I will play often, but damn did it feel right on this beautiful sunrise morning in the desert. Smiling faces and dancing bodies radiated love and light, the speaker stacks roared and my heart was full. I hope you enjoy this set at full volume and dance yourself unabashedly into your happy place :)

Sunrise at Moontribe 29 Year Anniversary, Indie-Dance & Nu-Disco

Landing gear for the dance floor faithful on an exceptionally brilliant Sunday afternoon in the desert. Thanks to everyone that enjoyed this as much or more than I did! I was exhilarated to near excess and felt grateful for all the sweet people in my life that helped make this moment happen. If you happened to have missed it or feel it might warrant another listen, here it is: unverfälschte

michael be - Live At Moontribe October 2022

My set from Moontribe September 2022
Recorded live somewhere in the Mojave Desert under a full moon 1:30-3:00am

TRACKLIST:

01. Anthony Rother_Stellarator (Plasma Mix)
02. Anthony Rother_Stellarator
03. Alex Jann - Blue Moon Rising
04. Limit B - Simplistic
05. Volsoc - Calzoni
06. Brandroid & Bartek Industries - Shatterpoint
07. Nikki Nair - XXX
08. Breach - Jack (brandroid Remix)
09. Alien Rave - Bilocation
10. Doctor Jeep & Fixate - Dorado
11. Absent - Melting Point
12. Nikki Nair - Startrack
13. An Avrin - Mosquito
14. Stones Taro - Magma Driver
15. Roaming Data - Social Engineering
16. Interplanetary Criminal - Darkside
17. Cesco - Move Too Slow
18. Bailey Ibbs - We Run
19. Mike Kerrigan & n808 - Out at Night
20. Cynthia Stern - Follow (Smashback Remix)
21. Reginald - Electronique
22. Bartek Industries - ProPhono
23. Josh Wink - Higher State of Consciousness (Bartek Industries Bootleg)
24. Bartek Industries - ID
25. Bartek Industries - ID

Bartek Industries @ Moontribe September 2022

Bartek Industries @ Moontribe October 2022
Track List:

01. Sampson - Cutty
02. CANDL - Dance With Me
03. An Avrin - Pre Columbian Gold Museum (Sho Madjozi dub)
04. Jaksan Thornberry (Mike Kerrigan Remix)
05. Tom Blip - Kickdrums!!!
06. Aaron Snapes - CTC (Call The Cops) (Matty Scoll Bmore mix)
07. Justin Martin vs Ardalan - Lezgo (VIP)
08. JimiTheGenius - Just Listen
09. Bartek Industries - ID
10. Bartek Industries - ProPhono
11. Electronarcosis - Living In Love (Bartek Industries Remix)
12. Josh Wink - Higher States of Consciousness (Bartek Industries Bootleg)
13. Bartek Industries - ID
14. Brandroid - Feel Like (Bartek Industries Remix)
15. Maximono - Bleep (Bartek Industries Edit)
16. Van Basten & Dismantle - Smack the Door
17. Nikki Nair - Automatic
18. Justin Jay - Swarm
19. Hot Goods - 1944
20. Hydraulic - From The Bottom
21. Maelstrom - Pool Chicks
22. DJ Phat - Chonk Jam
23. E.R.N.E.S.T.O. - Yo Te Hice
24. Reginald - You Are
25. Claude VonStroke - Flubblebuddy (Nikki Nair Remix)
26. Kostas G - Infiltrator

Bartek Industries @ Moontribe October 2022

Its been 10 years since I recorded Open House and decided to do a follow up mix!! Free Download, ENJOY!!!

KOMBAT - Open House 2.0

My set from space brains 6 year Anniversary.. Free Download, ENJOY!!

KOMBAT - Live @ Space Brains 6 Year Anniversary

Thank you to everyone that made our first 2023 gathering a success!

This is the opening set at 11pm, which ramps up to some funky, dirty breaks at around the 21 minute mark.

The first 20 minutes of chill and tribal house was crafted as an intro that sets the tone for the night, as the bonfire was lit in a spectacular fashion at about the  14 minute mark.

Intense but dance floor friendly.
Recorded somewhere in the Mojave Desert.

Live @ Moontribe Gathering March 2023

I had a short but sweet time at Bug Out Campout 4: Garden of Dreams on day 8 and 9 of my Spring Break roadtrip with my daughter, Cerise.

This set went down at midnight on a pretty frigid desert night, did my best to warm people up with some break and then some techno.  Ok, fine, there's. little house in there too :). Something for everyone, hope you enjoy!

Overall one of my faster sets, starting at 130bpm and creeping up to 132 by the end. 

Many thanks to hosts Neil Bombshelta Black, Jason Deyarmin and Julia Daemia Styczynski for putting together a lovely event ♡

Definite highlight having Cerise bopping around to my breaks - she really has quite the dance moves!  She got cold tho and came and chilled for the rest of my set in back of the DJ booth while I moved more into techno.

Speaking of DJ booth, it was on point and I could hear great!  Sound system was proper for 1000, and decor and visuals were great too.  A lot of care was our into this little party, which of course is close to my heart ♡

Bug Out was intimate and fun!  I wish I had more time there but the time I was there I got to connect with some friends and some new people, all good vibes 🙂

 I hope to be back next year and stay longer- but it also  worked perfectly in this Spring Break adventure this time tbh.

BugOut Breaks And Techno (LIVE In The Mojave Desert 4 - 2-23)

Get Some is a serious meeting of minds, pairing Banished Beats head honcho Exile with Our Sound label owner The Garfield for a drum & bass workout built that does exactly what it says on the tin. Rolling low-end and tight, purposeful drums drive the track, while the vocal hook cuts through with just enough attitude to keep things raw, focused, and locked to the rave 🙌🏻

This release marks The Garfield’s first collaboration and his debut outside of Our Sound, making it a standout moment for both camps. As soon as we heard how the collab had landed, Get Some felt like a natural fit for Banished Beats - energetic and vibey from the offset with impact crafted to perfection. We’re excited to welcome The Garfield to the Banished Beats roster and to share a track that reflects the strong creative relationship built over the past year 🤝🏻


Get Some

Exile & The Garfield - Get Some

the journey

running

Jeff Steinmetz, better known by his stage name Kepi, is an American DJ, producer and remixer.  The San Francisco Bay Guardian's "Best of the Bay" readers poll voted his "Kepi & Kat" project "Best Electronic Music Act" in 2006 and 2007.

He has remixed for Danny Howells, collaborated with Desert Dwellers and has had the pleasure to perform on the same bill with friends and favorite artists like Hybrid, Grandmaster Flash, The Crystal Method, Steve Porter, Luke Fair, Rob Garza (Thievery Corporation), Dirty Bird, and so many others making great music.

For 10+ years, he continues to be an active NARAS member, and Grammy voter.  While active in NARAS, he collaborated with the SF chapter to help push forward the addition of what is now the "Best Dance/Electronica Album" category for the Grammys.

He's performed at festivals and clubs across the nation and around the world, from B.E.D. in Miami to the dance music capitol of Ibiza, Spain. Perhaps best known for regular performances at high-profile festivals and clubs such as Love Parade (now LoveFest) in San Francisco, Spundae, Release SF, Lightning in a Bottle, What The Festival, Burning Man and Moontribe.

As a trained musician, Kepi studied electronic music and composition in Minneapolis. A rabid fan of early New York breakdance beats; Kepi caught the bug early and began digging up rare tracks in every record store available. His music collection has been described as deep and genre busting. His unique sound fuses house, remixes, progressive, breaks and tech house into one mesmerizing journey. You may have experienced one of his sunrise sets in front of a Turbosound/Funktion One speaker stack at a full moon gathering – you know who you are. Broadcast nationwide 22,223 miles above earth, Kepi provided regular live sets for XM Satellite Radio “Thump Funk”.

In 2005, Kepi and Kat released their debut EP “Limelight” which immediately charted on the Balance Record Pool. The title track was featured during the launch of the Xbox 360 game “Perfect Dark Zero” and went on to appear on the limited-edition DVD and CD-soundtrack for the award-winning game, garnering world wide exposure.
You can find recent releases on Spotify, Beatport, Apple Music.