Unision!! Woowwww what an absolute gift. I don't think I have happy-cried so much in one weekend. I felt like myself for the first time in 18 months. So much magic happened - including the birth of this beautiful collab with my friends Tanner Forest (Ximer) and Morgan Nilson (Mayvn).

This set reflects the journey of returning to self. Its a dynamic journey ranging from deep electrosoul and heavy bass to afrohouse and uplifting global beats. 

Cameos:
ximeR on the Sax at 18:18 and 31:09 (@ximer_official)
Mayvn on the Clarinet at 26:30

There are times in life when the universe shakes the snow globe - and I had been deep in one of those times. All the sudden I lost my sense of self, my dignity, my self worth...I felt so distant from my friends...it was all very confusing. I was immersed in the void. Lost. 

So I decided to take a two-month pause from social media and DJing. I traveled to New York and Costa Rica to surround myself with my family and people who knew me on a very deep level. At Unison, I was reunited with my Moab family and my roommates whom I lived with. All of these beautiful souls recognized me on a deep level and reflected back who I was. They reflected back so much love and care and abundance that my little heart could no longer hold onto the stories I was telling myself. 

As I performed this set - I felt everything solidify. I was right where I needed to be. I was brought back to Unison.

I'll need more time but I fee like I've reached a turning point and received the clarity I needed to set the healing process in motion.

Journey Back to Self: Unison 2025

bringing our selves & the collective 
into epic energetic unison 💛
Sep  4 - 7,  2025  ~  near Durango, CO
photos, video, tix ~ UNISONFEST.com

As musicians play in unison, and DJs mix in unison, the dancers move in unison, and our collective energy aligns in unison, at Unison Festival.

Let us celebrate our connectivity and creativity with music, dance, performance, art, yoga, healthy food and drink, the art of tea lounge, conversation, cuddles, consent, workshops, permaculture, cacao, ecstatic dance, ceremony, indigenous teachings, story & song at the sacred fire, connection with nature, paddle-boarding, zip lining, swimming, and more, at Unison Fest!

Held at perhaps the coolest venue ever created, Pura Vida at Tico Time is a beautiful 74-acre resort nestled in an ancient canyon under old growth trees with multiple ponds, activities, and amenities. With the living Animas River flowing right through the middle, this is a magical setting for a well-rounded truly transformational experience!

We encourage everyone to show up in clarity and sobriety, with all our senses at their peak! If medicine is used please do so in a reasonable and responsible way, so as to provide a safe and loving container for all ❤

All who enter the festival will act in accordance with PLURR = Peace, Love, Unity, Respect, Responsibility

REVEL GEAR - Pay-it-Forward - SOLAR POWERED CAMPING LIGHTS - GREAT MUSIC - FRIENDS - FAMILY - LOVE 

Blending innovative electronic soundscapes with the raw presence of live performance, ximeR (‘simmer’) is a musical storyteller who channels sound into connection. With 24 years of classical training and experience as both an audio engineer and sound system craftsman, he approaches music with precision and heart, shaping each set into an immersive journey. 

Known for delivering high-vibe energy at any hour, ximeR draws on sound’s emotional power to transform space and deepen connection. Beyond the music, he is dedicated to fostering safe, inclusive dance floors where people can move freely, feel deeply, and come together in meaningful ways.
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IG: https://www.instagram.com/tannerforrest/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/heartandsol.audio/

Email: tanner@heartandsolaudio.com

Journey Back to Self: Unison 2025

Loba