Love the pipes being brought in here as an extra layer...

DJ / Live Mixes

3 hour set in the middle of the day at one of my favorite events. Lots of beautiful people on the dance floor, crazy desert winds at times, great temperature. So grateful for times like these!

Luke Mandala (House/Techno):

Soundcloud.com/luke-mandala
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Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/rjnhjr2t
soundcloud.com/mandalaaffect
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Thank you! <3

Luke Mandala At Moontribe April 2022

Here is my set from EuDream's 2022 summer campout called EuJuice. My friends and I produced that event, very much immersed in nature in the woods and stars. 

It's got some unreleased tracks (including track one which I'm about to find a label for), half drum and bass and the rest is multi genre stuff. 

Thank you to everyone who was a part of that event, my community is my heart and it keeps it beating well... deep baselines included <3

Photo by John Griffith

Luke Mandala / Mandala Affect @ EuDream Campout 2022

Got at least a few unreleased tracks of mine in here and a couple that was the first time I ever played them... so fun! Upcoming releases with Dreaming Awake, Alien Breakdance, Uniting Souls, Activated, etc. 

I recorded the room as well so the sounds of the crowd hootin' and hollarin' are integrated into the set. 

This is an event we threw at The Big Dirty in Eugene. We are super grateful that it turned out to exceed our expectations <3 It had plenty of April Fool's day mischief as well!

LUKE MANDALA Live @ Mischief @ The Big Dirty ~ April Fool's Day

3:30pm, outdoors in a super gorgeous desert with a big view of snow capped mountains. I was under the impression that the following act was going to be a downtempo act, so I planned a set accordingly. Then during my set I found out that it wasn't going to be a chill out set after me, so I picked much of this on the fly.  

Here’s my Moontribe story and quite how much of an impact MT has had on my life, music, other collectives I’m involved with, sound systems, etc. Happy 30 year anniversary to the legendary moontribe family!

From ‘98 to about ‘09 I basically didn’t know anyone who played and made music like me… some styles of melodic/psychedelic/deep/adventurous and experimental music. Some people call it weird but to me it’s not weird. It’s home, adventure, expanding, ever-changing, creative and bliss. Before I found out about Moontribe, I basically planned on being a Northwest weirdo in my adventures with this sound.

I heard of the mystical, highly respected and “secret” Moontribe for years but didn’t ever get a chance to go…then found some MT mixes which became favorites as I related so much. Treavor Moontribe/Treavor Moontribe started releasing some of my music and asked me to come play a MT reunion.

It felt like I found my long lost soul family. MT has been one of my biggest inspirations for music, etc. because of the open minded musical perspective at the gatherings, feedback I get from Moontribers in person and online, playing certain tracks I make that only work at MT, sustainable event production, locations interacting with nature, the high potentials of happiness from community/security/health, sound system capability, I could go on and on… I can’t thank the MT family enough for the massive amount of happiness and inspiration it has spread to so many people!!! 🙏🏻
Here’s a video of my track “Cocoon Bliss” at 30 year reunion. It’s coming out on Treavor’s label Alien Breakdance.

https://www.facebook.com/luke.mandala2/videos/1297016327890674/?__cft__[0]=AZU8wizuV8fywa4AQPd7h7hwub0OSG3_kG2sJm4nwKr7_5ozXoyXXQFihO8_I4EaDoNecsNskIVLBOyjaZr-A2Yc0g39mDMjCsExehLv4O6NG8e435RBg9kYX2C-bMaXRda8e4ND4Ze20Jr3zTbCqu2DFEHg0V7SrdnnmRug_DoIS9K5GcVyC1VWJ-caGD2NCuM&__tn__=%2CO-R

Altar in the photo by Araya Quanah Doheny

Tracklist:
Gai Barone, Luke Brancaccio, Hannes Bieger - Reflections (Original Mix)
-Ferdinand (Anna & Wehbba Extended Remix)
-Dosem, My_Friend - Door To Door (Extended Mix)
-Deemster - Flow 
-Luke Mandala - Cocoon Bliss [forthcoming on Alien Breakdance]
-Luke Mandala - bubbles n bass [forthcoming on Alien Breakdance]
-Control (James Harcourt Remix)
-Xd (James Harcourt's Sunrise)
-Ryan Murgatroyd, Phoebe Pemberton - It's Not Cloudy Anymore
-Siphe Tebeka, Toshi - Ndiyahamba feat. Toshi (Ryan Murgatroyd Remix) 
-Impressions (Stereo Underground & D-Nox Remix)
-Glenn Morrison - Goa (Minimal Mix)
-Luke Mandala - Our Rapture [Forthcoming on Dreaming Awake]
-CIOZ - Me Monkey (Mi Manchi)
-Tom Pooks, Time (FR) - Red Castle (Original Mix)
-Buraki - Splendid Field
-Ae:ther - Star People (Original Mix)
-Shiffer - Phantom Phenomena
-N1NJA - A Frequency Illusion (Extended Mix)
-Luke Mandala - Where We Met [Forthcoming on Uniting Souls]
-Luke Mandala - Satisfy My Soul (early version)
-Jon Hopkins, 7RAYS - Arriving

Luke Mandala Live @ Moontribe 30 Year Anniversary

Planet V Festival 2023 Lakeside Day Set. Enjoy!

Track IDs

Chase The Sun (Makebo Remix) - Planet Funk, Makebo
So Called Life (Tim Green Edit) - Dub Taylor
Vega - Greenage
Orbital - QTEQ, Alexandr Craft
Minga - Gaston Sosa
D.A.N. - Cocho
Samsara - Emi Galvan
Argonauts - Aerofeel5, Vakabular
Talk About It - Under Sanctions
Return - Alain Fanegas
The Captain (The Neighbors Remix) - Shai T, Tamir Regev
Ice Castle (K. Loveski Remix) - Kamilo Sanclemente
Shaft Of Light - Gonzalo Sacc Franco Leonardini
Kanga - Sebastien Leger
The Cry Of The Wind - Newman (I Love)
Between The Lights - Raw Main
C'est Bon - Fulltone

Planet V Festival 2023 ~ Pariah Art Car Lakeside Day Set

And now for something completely different!  

132 BPM Progressive-leaning techno mix :)

I wasn't expecting to be left at quite this fast a tempo but I'm glad I was :)  Only my Moontribe mixes tend to get over 130 like this, so it was a rare chance to spread my wings.

Deseract puts on a really cool party and the space, sound, lighting, and deco were all on point here.  It felt super underground and all my friends had a great time here.  

Hope you like the mix!  I'd love to play more sets like this :)

Ben Annand Techno Progressive Mix - Live in LA at Love and Lore by Deseract

An artist with a rich back catalogue to his name over a 15-year period, Luke Mandala is a
welcome Proton Music debutant with his twin-track, “The Wind People”. Combining live wind
instruments and percussion in his production portfolio, Luke Mandala has been a powerhouse
creative force with music on Desert Hearts Records, Digital Structures and Dave Seaman’s
Selador. Also a global touring DJ, opener “Eagle Song” is a pulsating progressive treasure that
glitters with a beautiful melodic flow. Hitting its dancefloor straps with a strong bassline groove,
the juxtaposition of ethereal synth phrasing and fizzing hi-hats creates a dynamic piece that
reaches a scintillating zenith in the third movement. A slightly darker offering, driven by strong
kick and intricate rolling groove, “Gorgeous Darkness” retains the soft melodic motifs of its
counterpart, particularly at the beatless breakdown. Either side, a dynamic bassline sequence
creates a vibrant energy that comes to the fore with a growling, filtered variation in the second
half that sits perfectly with the arpeggiated melody woven into the delicate sonic mosaic.

Dance music royalty and a true pioneer of the underground house scene, Nick Muir has become
a firm favourite with the Proton faithful since first remixing Rick Pier O’Neil in late 2019. Since
then, the Bedrock co-founder has lit up the label with further reworkings of Eric Lune and
Sebastian Sellares. Moreover, his “All One Word” EP in mind-2023 showcased an original track
of 24-carat gold that saw standout remixes from GMJ & Matter and Trilucid. Returning for a
fourth remix, the Nick Muir interpretation of “Eagle Song” is a potent demonstration of the iconic
star’s long association with dance music. A classic old-school house vibe is married with cutting-
edge production techniques as familiar refrains shimmer across the piece, not least in the arpeggiated motif integral to the original. Intelligently integrating a timeless house piano phrase
at the mid-point, it develops with typical brio into the second half with a cascading brilliance and
powerful vibrancy.

The final remix sees newcomer, dernis, the kid makes his Proton Music debut. An artist with the
production credentials to rival any modern producer, the US star has been a mainstay in Claude
VonStroke’s DIRTYBIRD studio as well being part of the San Diego-based event group
responsible for an annual desert party of epic proportions. Also releasing through his own AZB
Studios imprint, the dernis, the kid reworking is built around a huge sub-bass groove and ticking
percussive top-line. Cleverly reimagining the melodic elements from “Gorgeous Darkness”,
immaculate production skills are in full evidence as wonderful layers of original sound are
introduced. Culminating in a beautifully crafted and free-flowing piano refrain, it gently
permeates the rasping, gritty bassline groove to create a dance-friendly framework. The result is
an outstanding debut from a US producer at the top of his game.

Blowing up a storm, Luke Mandala has built a strong community with “The Wind People” that
includes contributions from Nick Muir and dernis, the kid.
Directed by Jay Epoch
Mastered by Cid Inc.
Design by Ben Mautner
Text by James Warren



Linktree for Luke Mandala / Mandala Affect: 
lukemandala.komi.io


Mandala Affect moniker (Bass / midtempo / ambient):

Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/rjnhjr2t 
Instagram: https://bit.ly/3bfsqVf
Soundcloud.com/mandalaaffect 
Facebook: https://bit.ly/3y58Fss
Bandsintown: https://www.bandsintown.com/a/3598324
YouTube: https://bit.ly/31IKhcL
Patreon: https://bit.ly/3nygm3R

Luke Mandala (house/techno/breaks):

Soundcloud.com/luke-mandala
Facebook: https://bit.ly/3xZqaua
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2VeZNvG
Instagram: https://bit.ly/3bfsqVf
Bandsintown: https://www.bandsintown.com/a/3598324
YouTube: https://bit.ly/31IKhcL
Patreon: https://bit.ly/3nygm3R


Bookings: lukehenrywells@gmail.com

Luke Mandala - Eagle Song [Proton Music]

Proton Radio mix 29.02.2024

TRACK LIST:

[00:00] Mai, Darağaç - Sis (Original Mix)
[04:57] Ruede Hagelstein - Shai (Adam Ten Remix)
[08:18] Wilma - Hush (Original Mix) [unreleased]
[14:29] Plastic Robots - Locomotion (Original Mix)
[19:52] Justin Martin, Ardalan - Lezgo (Smalltown DJs Remix)
[23:56] Breger & Manu Ferrantini (aka Extra Mind) - Walking On This Planet Feat. Alekai (Manu Steps Solid Remix)
[28:30] Bizen Lopez - Matt Bu Lanzz (Original Mix)
[32:50] Prophecy, Fede Meyer - Bond (Original Mix)
[37:09] Ron Costa - Like This (Original Mix)
[41:12] Third Culture (USA) - U Move (Original Mix)
[44:15] DJ T. - Dis (2023 Remake)
[50:12] Silver Panda - Soul Connection (Marodin Remix Extended Mix)
[54:55] Aaron Suiss, Peled - Savtale (Original Mix)
[59:37] Christian Smith - Destination Unknown (SHADED's Lightyears Remix)
[1:04:19] Brigado Crew, Crisstiano - Nebular (Hernan Cattaneo & Audio Junkies Remix)
[1:09:24] Supernova - Transitions (Extended Mix)
[1:12:54] Sudhaus - Junah (Original Mix)
[1:17:44] ARTBAT - Planeta (Original Mix)
[1:22:23] Cain, Wilma - New World feat. Wilma (Original Mix)
[1:28:30] Ben Kim - Somebody To Love (Gorgon City Extended Remix)
[1:31:49] JAVIIS, Carbon - Mutants (Original Mix)
[1:35:54] Raxon - The Cage Of Love (Extended Mix)
[1:40:00] Sasha Carassi, Sian - Flawless (Original Mix)
[1:43:47] Giovanni, Maceo Plex, Program2 - Revision feat. Giovanni (Club Mix)
[1:49:54] Sharam Jey, AMFM (MX) - Vocoder Love (Original Mix)

Proton Amplified Mix

This one felt really good to play as I haven't played a full set in this style in a while <3

Downtempo House is the genre that I feel most at home DJing and the alignment was certainly felt during this live recording for my friends YouTube project "HouseGuest Radio."

This set will be available to watch on YouTube in a few weeks.

I will post the link here when its ready!

HouseGuest Radio Set#2 🎶Downtempo Organic House🎶

Return (Lusine Remix)

Return (Lusine Remix) [feat. Sophia Kennedy]

I was asked very last minute to fill in for Armando for the November 2023 Full Moon Gathering, eek! I was already planning to be there and would never pass down the opportunity to play so of course I said yes. I got to music hunting and prepared this post-sunrise set full of bouncy, progressive beats with indie dance and nu-disco influences. I hope you enjoy the recording! I had a blast as always.

TRACKLIST:
1	In My Head (Original Mix) - Awake Dreaming, Urs Am See
2	House Of Heart (Original Mix) - Kösh
3	Enjoying Gucci (Original Mix) - Yamagucci
4	B3SO (Original Mix - BadWolf, ADRIAN BLUPER, Alexia Malo
5	Naidi (Original Mix) - Yamil
6	Nero (Original Mix) - Fabra
7	Tartu (Original Mix) - Ric Niels
8	Nightfall (Safinteam Remix) - NAASA
9	Told You So (Original Mix) - Millero
10	Who you are (Original mix) - Guypa
11	Skazka (Extended Mix) - Gol'man
12	Alpha (Extended Mix) - Monostone
13	Finder (Matador Remix) - Ninetoes
14	Coral (Original Mix) - AFFKT
15	Red Planet (Original Mix) - Kellerkind, Felipe Puertes
16	Monument (Original Mix) - Rauschhaus, Peer Kusiv
17	Dust (Original Mix) - AFFKT
18	The Snake Charmer (Far&High Remix) - Giza Djs

Live at Moontribe FMG - November 2023 (indie dance & nu-disco)

Happy to share this 12-2am set with you guys from one of the funnest events I've played in a while. They did a great job with this event and it fully popped off...as you can hear from the crowd (we recorded the crowd as well). 

I was playing some wind instruments and a drum pad and I'm finally getting a mix out that was recorded with a show with those instruments included. 

All the love to the Esthetic Evolution fam, treefort fest, and to you for the support!



Linktree for Luke Mandala / Mandala Affect: 
Music, tour, etc
lukemandala.komi.io

Luke Mandala (house/techno/breaks):

Soundcloud.com/luke-mandala
Facebook: https://bit.ly/3xZqaua
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2VeZNvG
Instagram: https://bit.ly/3bfsqVf
Bandsintown: https://www.bandsintown.com/a/3598324
YouTube: https://bit.ly/31IKhcL
Patreon: https://bit.ly/3nygm3R



Mandala Affect moniker (Bass / midtempo / ambient):

Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/rjnhjr2t 
Instagram: https://bit.ly/3bfsqVf
Soundcloud.com/mandalaaffect 
Facebook: https://bit.ly/3y58Fss
Bandsintown: https://www.bandsintown.com/a/3598324
YouTube: https://bit.ly/31IKhcL
Patreon: https://bit.ly/3nygm3R


Bookings: lukehenrywells@gmail.com

Luke Mandala At Treefort Fest March : 2024 (Esthetic Evolution Stage)

It has been 100% an honor to offer music for this legendary collective! This month marks my 5th anniversary playing with FMG and I am soul very grateful for the beautiful opportunity to share what I love with the beautiful TRIBE! <3 

Step into the mesmerizing soundscape of the Mojave Desert as we at Moontribe summon the spirit of the earth through an immersive journey of this organic tribal world ethnic house set recorded live at the first Moontribe gathering of 2024, this mix captures the essence of the desert's raw energy, blending ancient beats with modern electronic textures under the vast canopy of the beautiful sky above. Each track pulsates with the heartbeat of the land, weaving a tapestry of sonic exploration that transcends time and space. 

1		Ephlum & KXDR - Mitad de la Noche (Alex Twin Remix)	     	
2		Darko De Jan, Ephlum - Lunar (Original Mix)			
3		Alex Twin, Ikiguy - Si Te Miro (Original Mix)		
4		Kamilo Sanclemente, Giovanny Aparicio - Magic Carpet 
5		Yamil - Naidi (Original)			
6		German Brigante - Será El Flamenco feat. Kurry		
7		Glauco di Mambro	- Epopea	
8		Yamil - Ancestors (Original Mix)
9		Joezi, Elad Adi, No Result - Afrikani (Original Mix)		
10		Made in TLV - Layla (Original Mix)	
11		Notre Dame - Eldorado (Original Mix)
12		Sabo, Uner - Duende feat. Basel Khoury (Derun Remix) 
13		The Soul Brothers - Julio Jaramillo - Nuestro Juramento 	
14		84 Avenue - The Temple (Original Mix) B Minor				
15		Davide Ruberto, Rockin Moroccan - Bayati Shiraz (Original Mix)	
16		Mestiza, Quentin Gas - Deserto Rosso (Original Mix)		
17		Jamek Ortega, JUNO (DE) - Troubled (Extended Mix)		
18		 Agustín Carrillo & German Brigante - Açai feat. Kurry,	
19		Pyramido, Tony L Issac - Ya Ghaly	
20		Zone+ & Usif - Nomad			
21		Rosalinda de la Espada, Yamil - Quiribi (Yamil Remix)				
22		Ramy Mishriky - Mafqoud (Original Mix)		
23		Adwas - Zokra (Original Mix
24		Hamza Rahimtula - Karnatic 
25		boys be kko - KeQue (Original Mix) 
26		Hraach, Armen Miran - Lullaby (Original 
27		AIKON - Cuando 
28		Itai, Alvaro Suarez - Better Days (Guy Maayan Remix)	
29		The Soul Brothers - Makambo (Original Mix)
30		SAAND - Forever Is a Metaphor for Now (Original Mix)
31		Niko Schwind, Robbie Akbal - Caminando de Noche (M.E.M.O. Remix)	
32		Anilah - Medicine Chant (Álvaro Suárez Edit)	
33		The Soul Brothers - Hooda	
34		Derun, Mara Aranda - El Dolor del Desenganyo 
35		Roze - Borokhe		     
36		The Soul Brothers - Dolores (Original Mix)			
37		Shan Nash & Rebeat - JIyan	
38		P.Rivas, Lorenz (Original Mix)- Mektoub 
39		Mert Eser - Konstantiniye	
40		Desert Dwellers - Traversing the Endless Road (Alvaro Suarez Remix)

Live @ MOONTRIBE MARCH 2024 - CLOSING SET (Tracklist included)

Rabbits Eat Lettuce has played a pivotal role in my career over the last decade and my return after a 5 year hiatus was a very special set to play.

Huge thanks to Erik for the prime time booking on Thursday night when the stage was absolutely rammed. I really got to spread the wings playing a mixture of music that I feel was super self reflective - a mixture of deep, progressive, psychedelic and peak time techno/breaks.

The energy on the dance floor was incredible and thank you to all of those who were there to join the ride. This was definitely up there with one of my funnest sets to date! 🥂

Featuring tracks from Devoteex, Pavel Petrov, Robert Babicz, Waltervelt, Maceo Plex, Rafael Cerato, Mia Mendi, Meat Katie x Ben Coda, Township Rebellion x Nonameleft, Copini, Gabriel Moraes, Khainz, GLOWAL and Recondite plus a sneak peak at my new unreleased collaboration with the Brazilian brother IAELL and some forthcoming Recovery Collective releases from Jack Smart, Veljko Jovic & Sonic Union.

I hope you enjoy. Comment for track ID's and share if you would like to spread the love x

Connect / Support

JYDN Live From Rabbits Eat Lettuce, Wabooz Stage 2024

What an honour to have played the night before the Eclipse, Texas on this incredible Art Car. Fire , bubbles, old & new friends and deep sounds... Epic & powerful.
I can't thank enough these amazing friends & DJS : Ma/Ha & Zenti for taking me with them on this journey.

Mi/Nu ❤︎  Kuker Art Car @ Texas Eclipse Festival - 2024

This set was from about 11 - 1AM out in the middle of the desert in California, right when the full mOOn was at it's fullest hour.  Magical moments like this.. dancing in the moonlight.. with so much open space with the desert to open your mind.. and the sweetest people... then an epic desert sunrise..... words can't express how stoked I am to be a part of it. 

Tracklist:
Luke Mandala - Dark Moon Lilith (2012)
DJ Tennis - Convex
Boris Brejcha - Young And Stupid (Luke Mandala Edit)
Eagles & Butterflies - X 
Kiko, Dave Davis - Living in Space feat. Phoebe (Original Mix)
KatrinKa - Fragments
Luke Mandala - Dancers Of The Dawn Of Now [Desert Trax]
Cristoph - Genesis (Original Mix)
Luke Mandala - Why [Manual Music]
My Nu Leng - Eyes (Original Mix) 
Christian Smith - Destination Unknown (Original Mix)
Matt Lange - Hyperwarp
Creepy Mind (Reinier Zonneveld Remix)
Killing Me (Luke Mandala Edit)
Wehbba - Plurpush (Original Mix)
Vicious PinkTech (Alberto Ruiz Remix)
Wehbba - Lake Ghost (Original Mix)
Kaiserdisco - Black Mamba (Original Mix) 
Gregor Tresher - The Kraken (Original Mix)
Reinier Zonneveld - EHT (Original Mix)
Meng's Theme (Christian Smith & Wehbba Remix) 
Several Definitions - Lost Transmissions
Several Definitions - No Decision (Original Mix)
Near From You (Florian Kruse Remix)
Pig & Dan - Funk Of The Moog (Original Mix)
Pig & Dan - Cubes
Gabriel Ananda - Pharao (Original Mix)
Oliver Huntemann - Delirium (Original Mix)
Ado - X-Ray (Original Mix)
Third Son - Darker Side Of The Moon

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Luke Mandala LIVE @ MOONTRIBE FMG OCT.2016

Bookings: 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.

Luke Mandala LIVE @ MOONTRIBE FMG OCT.2016

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