Patreon is the best way to support the music in exchange for early access to it, guest passes to shows and other rewards: www.patreon.com/LukeMandala 

This EP was written through one of the most challenging times in my life. I'm so grateful for my family, friends and music to help me get through times like that. 

It originally included a few other "bass music" songs and was going to be released as an album but those got signed to some other labels that will be released this summer, I'm really excited about where those songs will be released and I'll share info on that soon!
credits
released July 3, 2017 

Vocals by James W. Jesso for "Emotive Psychosynthesis". 
All other songs written and produced by Luke Mandala (first 2 songs with David Dewey). 

Artwork: dearearthling.weebly.com 
Mastering: RobSmallMastering.com 
David Dewey: soundcloud.com/von-dewey 

Massive thank you to Judy Wells, Marci Bunn, David Dewey, and to you for listening <3

Mandala Affect (aka Luke Mandala) - Twilight EP

(L)et's 
(S)tart
(D)ancing: 
I got on my bike today and made a spontaneous mix honoring of Albert Hofmann's  magnificent moment in history, 80 years ago.
This global psychedelicatessen of elevating, knotty, percolating, pulsing and squidgy bassliness is woven with a smorgasbord of flavor. Low-end basscapades, traditional horn lines and global soundplay all meet up with  the skank and stutter of dub reggae vibes for a mesmerizing entanglement with psychedelic sound design. ARTIST LISTING BELOW (explore, discover, dance!)
https://soundcloud.com/sensorythm84
https://soundcloud.com/psydraft
https://soundcloud.com/kuba-laurence-harvey / https://soundcloud.com/gaudi
https://soundcloud.com/pandadub
https://soundcloud.com/chriskomus
https://soundcloud.com/fletric
https://soundcloud.com/wolf-tech
https://visionaryshamanics.bandcamp.com/track/kumara-arcanum
https://soundcloud.com/ethnicalvibes
https://soundcloud.com/akashaexperience
https://soundcloud.com/sikadaofficial / https://soundcloud.com/byzantine-time-machine
https://soundcloud.com/mantismash
https://soundcloud.com/livinglight 
https://soundcloud.com/m00nrakers 
https://soundcloud.com/quanta-uk
https://soundcloud.com/axelthesleff / https://soundcloud.com/pandadub 
https://soundcloud.com/zoranpsychoz
https://soundcloud.com/schatsi /  https://soundcloud.com/mantismash
https://soundcloud.com/nomadic_escape
https://soundcloud.com/beatfarmer
https://soundcloud.com/gumiproject / https://soundcloud.com/kayaproject
https://soundcloud.com/suduaya 
https://soundcloud.com/psybur
https://soundcloud.com/cosmosis-official

ALBERT HOFMANN'S BIG DAY OUT - A PSYCHEDELIC GLOBAL DUB RIDE: AN 80TH ANNIVERSARY  MIX!

Liquid Bloom (Amani of DD) - dj set at Lucidity Festival 2023
Photo by Harrison Weinberg - Static Nomadic

Tracklist:
1) Desert Dwellers - In The Beginning
2) Liquid Bloom x Porangui - Preparing the Path (Skysia Remix)
3) Liquid Bloom x Porangui - Feathered Serpent (Savej Remix)
4) Liquid Bloom x PERE - Pajaro Azul (Basher Toe Remix)
5) Liquid Bloom x Porangui - Corazon De Gaia (Basher Toe Remix)
6) Liquid Bloom x Porangui - Regreso al Agua (Numatik Remix)
7) Liquid Bloom x PERE - Azuma Jishi (Sigil Remix)
8) Liquid Bloom x PERE - Overgrown (Tribone Remix)
9) Liquid Bloom x Porangui - Preparing the Path (Propheci Remix)
10) Liquid Bloom x Porangui x Shaman’s Dream - Olorum
11) Liquid Bloom - Emerging Heart (ATYYA Remix)
12) Liquid Bloom x Porangui - Fire Gathering (DISSOLV Remix)

Liquid Bloom Dj Set @ Lucidity 2023

Thanks to https://soundcloud.com/dj-maggie

"This mix was made during a period of introspection, as I faced significant life changes necessitating tough decisions. Anchored by the belief that intuition is the most reliable compass, I found this notion simmering within my thoughts and emotions as I curated each track in the setlist, which is why it is called "The Heart Knows." Such pivotal moments frequently come tinged with emotional unrest. To help soothe my soul, I incorporated a selection of emotionally restorative melodies that currently resonate with me. My hope is that this mix will envelop you in a sanctuary of soothing rhythms and soulful nourishment, guiding you through your own periods of reflection."

Tracklist :
Kino Doscun - Inner Dub
KiloWatts - The Great Blue Yonder
Dauwd - Theory of Colours
Bop - Fragments
Max Cooper - Lovesong
Nga Tae - Star Waka (Paddy Free Remix)
Erothyme - Our Sacred Hours (feat. Madelion Moondrop)
Sorse - Blackbirds
Bluetech - Seance For the Living
KiloWatts - Nightshade
Snakestyle - Extransience
Polynation - Why You (Oaktree Remix)
Data Rebel - Crossing Over
Synkro - Above the Clouds
Encounters - Reverie (SineRider Remix)
ali dada - Laguna
Rain Dog - Beyond Their Years (DJ Maggie edit)
Pascal Schumacher & Maxine Delpierre- Drops

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After several months of introspection, we are delighted to announce our grand return with a new visual communication and artistic direction! On the agenda, new sound experiences and uncharted musical explorations. The Jedi team is excited to present our brand new visuals and the various sectors that will punctuate your days and nights:

🌜Night Pleasure (ambient, psybient, downtempo, idm...)
A hybrid/multi-genre sector for your cocoon times. Immersive soundscapes await you, ready to transport you to unexplored dimensions.

🍃 Bass Garden (psybass/psydub & bass music)
Vibrate to the rhythm of hypnotic bass, psychedelic sounds, and music that resonates with your soul. The journey into the world of bass music begins here.

☀️ World music
Explore the riches of electronic music from around the world. From ethnic rhythms to enchanting melodies, prepare for a sonic world tour.

🚀 Hybrid
Where the nostalgia of the 90s meets the modernity of downtempo, techno, and break music. A unique musical fusion awaits you, blending retro elements with a contemporary sound experience. A more dancefloor-oriented and colorful sector, celebrating genre hybridization.

📷 Graphic design by Emilie Ghashghaie

Jedi’s Chillout | Dj Maggie • The Heart Knows

🏜️ From the deserts of New Mexico and California,  Amani Friend and Treavor Moontribe transport us to the wild jungle of Costa Rica 🌿🎶 Relive @desertdwellers ' live set at Luna Stage! 🌟✨

A message from them:

“Over the past decade, we've embarked on a remarkable musical journey, traveling to the enchanting Envision gatherings in Costa Rica. However, this year's Desert Dwellers performance on the Luna Stage was nothing short of extraordinary—a pinnacle moment that left our hearts brimming with gratitude.

Our deepest thanks extend to the talented dance performers, the mesmerizing fire spinners, and the incredible dancers and attendees who graced us with their presence on the dance floor. Your energy wove a tapestry of magic into the night, creating an atmosphere unlike any other. It was more than just a set; it was an unforgettable experience, etching itself into our memories and becoming a part of our collective journey.

As we savor these moments and continue to dance through life together, let's not forget the essence of this culture that unites us. Let's keep celebrating every moment and cherishing the beautiful souls we meet along the way.”

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🚀✨ Feel the beats, vibe with the crowd, and drop a comment if you are loving it!
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🎥 [ HD ] - Full Live Set:
‣ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZL1DjQ_T4cw

☞ Subscribe and stay tuned for more live sets:
‣ www.youtube.com/c/EnvisionFestival22/videos
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🦋 Follow us for more magic:

‣ www.envisionfestival.com
‣ www.instagram.com/envisionfestival/

🎧 Follow DD:   

‣ https://desertdwellers.org/
‣ facebook.com/desertdwellers
‣ instagram.com/desert_dwellers_music
‣ open.spotify.com/artist/6EN5zX1Q2W7qcesyatdUfO?si=7RpKUqRhQR2bLYRHwgRJpA
‣ twitter.com/desert_dwellers

Desert Dwellers | Live Set at Envision Festival 2023 | Luna Stage

>>https://soundcloud.com/lo-renzo-project <<

>>https://soundcloud.com/luanaschwengber<<

"Interwoven" : A Journey Through Sound and Culture

We are thrilled to present "Interwoven," a 5-track collaborative EP from Iyakuh & Lo.renzo that delves into and celebrates diverse and cherished lineages of sound, woven into a cohesive musical journey. This EP guides listeners through a dynamic spectrum, drawing inspiration from the rich traditions of India, Africa, the Hawaiian Islands, the Andean Mountains, and the Amazon Rainforest of South America.

"Interwoven" immerses you in realms of deep bass, textured beats, downtempo grooves, and tribal dance rhythms, paying homage to the incredible cultures that have deeply inspired us. The EP features live vocals from Luana Schwengber on track 3, "Aina," and includes nature recordings from around the world, captured by the two producers.

Lo.renzo's live instrumentation adds a unique and authentic touch, featuring fretless guitar, sarangi, ngoni, quena, cumbus saz, kalimba, and various percussions. Each track seamlessly blends these elements, creating a vibrant tapestry of sounds that honor and unify these diverse musical traditions.

Album Cover by NUNA

www.instagram.com/nuna_artwork

              ::.Tracklist.::

Iyakuh & Lo.Renzo - Decoding dreams
Iyakuh & Lo.Renzo - Direct Path
Iyakuh & Lo.Renzo ft. Luana Schwengber - Aina
Iyakuh & Lo.Renzo - Andaman Islands
Iyakuh & Lo.Renzo - Atara
Lo.Renzo - Bliss (Bonus Track)

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Iyakuh & Lo.Renzo - Interwoven EP (Shivelight Journey Mix)

What an unforgettable night at the Mishawaka celebrating 25 years of us making music together! 🌟 This venue holds a special place in our hearts—there’s nothing like playing outdoors, next to the river, under the stars. We were blessed with beautiful souls and fans who came out to make this anniversary show truly magical. Huge gratitude to Bloomurian and the folktronica duo Siren & Seer for opening the night with such mesmerizing vibes. We were thrilled to dive deep into an extended 2-hour set for everyone! Here’s to more memories and music together. 🎶✨

Live Set at the Mishawaka - Celebrating 25 years!

Thank you Astronox Festival, for an incredible weekend! The Liquid Bloom set was such a special experience, surrounded by the beautiful energy of the Austin family and the Full Moon. It was a potent journey through many genres of sound. The festival was filled with so much connection and joy, and we loved every aspect of it. So grateful to share these moments with all of you!

Setlist:
1) Kaya Project - Seed (Liquid Bloom & Tribone Remix)
2) Liquid Bloom & Poranguí - Return To Source (Orenda Remix)
3) Liquid Bloom & Bloomurian feat Onanya - Organic Intelligence
4) Liquid Bloom & Bloomurian feat Onanya - Organic Intelligence (Temple Step Project Remix feat Madhu Honey)
5) Liquid Bloom & Bloomurian feat Onanya - Organic Intelligence (Chaos Control Remix)
6) Liquid Bloom & Poranguí - Eternal Horizons (Temple Step Remix feat Darpan)
7) Poranguí & Liquid Bloom - Feathered Serpent (Savej Remix)
8) Liquid Bloom & Bloomurian feat Onanya - Forest Guardians (Nyrus Remix)
9)  Poranguí & Liquid Bloom - Inner Sanctum (Geometrae Remix)
10) Liquid Bloom & Savej - Cielo Aya (Dissolv Remix)
11) Savej & Liquid Bloom feat Yawanawa - Wacomaya
12) Liquid Bloom & Bloomurian feat Snow Raven - Fragrance (Geometrae Remix)
13) Poranguí & Liquid Bloom - Corazon de Gaia (Basher Toe Remix)
14) Liquid Bloom & PERE - Pajaro Azul (Basher Toe Remix)
15) Liquid Bloom & PERE - Azuma Jishi (Sigil Remix)
16) Liquid Bloom & PERE - Overgrown (TRIBONE Remix)
17) Deya Dova - The Electrical Biome (Liquid Bloom & PERE Remix)
18) Liquid Bloom & Tribone - Interbeing (Kaya Project Remix)
19) Poranguí & Liquid Bloom - Feathered Serpent (Jakare Remix)
20) Liquid Bloom & Poranguí - Regreso al Agua (Numatik Remix)
21) Liquid Bloom & Poranguí - Preparing the Path (Skysia Remix)
22) Liquid Bloom - Emerging Heart (Erothyme Remix)
23) For the Good of All - Puja Soundscape feat Vylana Marcus

Liquid Bloom DJ Set @ Astronox Festival (2024)

Just days before Summer Solstice, Liquid Bloom performed a powerful set inside Meow Wolf Denver’s Numina exhibit as part of a sold-out PORTAL event during the Psychedelic Science conference. This unique night brought together a global web of psychonauts, artists, and seekers inside the surreal dreamscape of Convergence Station.

Following a rare and beautiful DJ set from East Forest, Liquid Bloom guided a journey from ambient and downtempo into bass, drum & bass, and tribal midtempo—culminating in a high-energy blend of house rhythms and ecstatic movement. A live surprise from Poranguí added soul-stirring vocals to the mix, and a closing invocation from Ram Dass gently brought the spaceship back to Earth.

1. Cheryl B. Engelhardt & GEM - “Nightside” feat Johnny spoken word
2. Desert Dwellers - Breathing the Mysteries (Lauge Drone Recycle)
3. Liquid Bloom & Poranguí - Eternal Horizons (Temple Step Remix Feat. Darpan)
4. Liquid Bloom & Deya Dova - Resonant Migration (Sanjay Remix) - Unreleased
5. Master Minded - The Glowing Center Pt. 1 - Letting Go
6. Kaya Project - When the Light Gets In (Liquid Bloom & Bloomurian ReVibe)
7. Liquid Bloom, Bloomurian, Onanya - Organic Intelligence (Temple Step Project Remix)
8. Liquid Bloom, PERE - Pajaro Azul (Basher Toe Remix)
9. Liquid Bloom, Poranguí, Spice Traders - Corazon de Gaia (Basher Toe Remix)
10. Liquid Bloom & PERE - Overgrown (TRIBONE Remix)
11. Liquid Bloom & PERE - Azuma Jishi (Sigil Remix)
12. Liquid Bloom, Bloomurian, & Onanya - Forest Guardians (CALAGNA Remix)
13. Poranguí - Madre de la Sierra (Rodrigo Gallardo Remix)
14. Liquid Bloom & PERE - The Mycelium is Listening  feat Paul Stamets (CALAGNA Remix)
15. Andruss - Frikitona (Maesic Remix)
16. La Sonora Matancera, Celia Cruz - Herencia Africana (Branko Remix)
17. Ram Dass x Liquid Bloom - Opening Reimagined (ft Moondrop)

Liquid Bloom – Live at Meow Wolf Denver (Psychedelic Science 2025 Set)

A deep and diverse journey recorded live at EMC2 Festival in the lush lands of Missouri. As always, we flowed across a wide spectrum from global bass, organic house, tribal downtempo, psybient pulses, ecstatic grooves, and cinematic moments all woven for the dancefloor.

EMC2 is rooted in the medicine tribe and inspired by the spirit of the land, and this set carries the essence of Earth, rhythm, and resonance shared under open skies with a beautiful community.

TRACKLIST: 
 0:00 - Desert Dwellers - Can We Begin Again (Feat Random Rab & Me~She)
4:12 - Poranguí & Liquid Bloom - Igniting the Sacred (Desert Dwellers Remix)
11:50 - Desert Dwellers - Utterly Intertwined (Cosmic Trigger Remix)
18:20 - Desert Dwellers - One Giant Consciousness feat Paul Stamets
22:40 - Shpongle - Juggling Molecules (Desert Dwellers Remix)
29:57 - Desert Dwellers - Wahat Khasiba feat Onanya
37:30 - Namito & Mahbobe Golzari - Bemann (Desert Dwellers Remix)
45:09 - Liquid Bloom, Bloomurian, Onanya - Forest Guardians (CALAGNA Remix)
51:00 - KOAST - Light (Desert Dwellers Remix)
55:40 - Desert Dwellers - Dub Sutras (Cosmic Trigger Remix)
1:02:00 - Desert Dwellers - Sawaswati’s Twerkaba
1:07:00 - Desert Dwellers - Sawaswati’s Twerkaba (CloZee & LuSiD Remix)
1:10:17 - Desert Dwellers - Realms of Splendor (DRRTYWULVS Remix)
1:14:00 - Desert Dwellers - Realms of Splendor (Erothyme Remix)
1:18:04 - Desert Dwellers - Realms of Splendor (Original)
1:20:38 - Encounters - Liminia (Desert Dwellers Remix)
1:29:00 - Name This Artist - Beauty of the Clouds
1:34:00 - Desert Dwellers - Wandering Sadhu (Live Ambient Mash Up)

Desert Dwellers Live Set at EMC2 Festival 2025

Twilight EP

Mandala Affect (aka Luke Mandala) - AfterGlow [Activated Recordings]

Mandala Affect (aka Luke Mandala) - The Shimmy [Activated Recordings]

Mandala Affect (aka Luke Mandala) - Stomp It Out [Activated Recordings]

2. Mandala Affect & David Dewey - Emotive - Psychosynthesis Feat. James W. Jesso

Mandala Affect (aka Luke Mandala) And David Dewey - Oracular [Activated Recordings]

It was a great honor to set the sonic space as people arrived for the final 2 nights of Shpongle Live Band performances at Red Rocks Amphitheater. Gratitude to Simon and Raja for including us in their extensive trip into the "Garden of Unearthly Delights," and for providing us all with the weekend of a lifetime!

We played all the tracks from our new album Breath, split between the two nights. On Saturday night we played:

1) In the Beginning
2) At Last, Our Refuge
3) To Be the Air
4) One That Shows the Way
5) Longing for Home
6) Lotus Heart (Kalya Scintilla Remix)
7) Breathing the Mysteries

Breath

LISTEN TO BREATH

Desert Dwellers set at Red Rocks May 4th, 2019 (Night 2)

Offerings: Live or DJ music sets, evidence based functional medicine protocols (healing the gut, metabolism, tiredness, available worldwide virtually), life or music career coaching, music production lessons, event production consultation or lineup curation.  

lukehenrywells at gmail.com

For my bass/downtempo moniker, Mandala Affect: @mandalaaffect 

Patreon is the best way to support the music in exchange for early access to it, guest passes to shows and other rewards: https://www.patreon.com/LukeMandala

Luke’s dynamic live act includes playing a mixture of electronic and acoustic music while mixing in multiple live wind instruments and live drumming. His lifelong devotion to community dance medicine started at age 14 in 1998 when he started to DJ at northwest USA raveriffic events! He then started touring the world and releasing hundreds of songs released with a large number of the biggest labels in the world like Selador, Desert Hearts, Digital Structures, Dreaming Awake, Desert Trax, Booka Shade Music. 

This is deep piscean scorpio music, sprinkled with unusual sounds, unexpected twists, eclectic mix of global sounds, various tempos and grooves. It reflects stories of love-driven culture and open-minded ideas.  Depending on the crowd, the sets can vary from being pretty and uplifting to deep, dark, and primal, although they typically feature melodic and atmospheric textures infused with a lot of emotion.  Luke also has a functional (natural, root cause) medicine practice as this weaves so beautiful with dance and music medicine. He helps people heal frequent issues of the gut, metabolism and tiredness. 

Luke’s songs have been played by legends like Sasha, James Zabiela, Boris Brejcha, Solomon, Desert Dwellers, Dave Seaman, Kaya Project, and BLOND:ISH. Official remixes from artists like Desert Dwellers, Bluetech, Christian Martin, Chloe Harris, Kaminanda, Govinda, Roger Martinez, Pezzner, Robert Babicz, and Deya Dova.

Mandala Affect (aka Luke Mandala) - AfterGlow [Activated Recordings]

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