Music. The universal language. It's the one thing that can evoke a feeling so unexplainable that it becomes an obsession and a necessity. Without any words, pictures, smells, or explanations it can make you feel, it can change your day, it can make you smile, it can make you cry … music should make you feel something, shouldn’t it? The 3rd episode of my Yin & Yang Balance mix series is the first of the series that sits somewhere between the Yin and the Yang. It focuses on combining different feelings, hence the name “The Merge Mix.” The series’ goal is to provide music that isn’t always exactly the same, but rather explore the many sounds and reaches of house, techno, love, and emotions. Join me on a journey through sounds and feels.


Tracklist:

1. Journey (Original Mix) - Jon Hopkins
2. Wissend (Original Mix) - German Luque
3. Hyper Martino (Red Axes Remix) - Michele Mininni
4. Unlockers (Original Mix) - Miguel Bastida
5. Dippin’ Side (Joseph Capriati Remix) - Riva Starr
6. Building Waves of a Peaceful Sound (Original Mix) - Haiku 575
7. Redemption (Original Mix) - ANNA
8. Luzion (Original Mix) - Gezim Vrioni
9. Destinasia feat. Forrest (Vocal Mix) - Lee Van Dowski, Sabb, Forrest
10. When Not Sleep (Original Mix) - Paul Haro
11. Moorthon II (Original Mix) - Frank Wiedemann
12. Imagine A World feat. Shanira G (H.O.S.H. Remix) - Kenny Glasgow, Shanira
13. Starchild (Original Mix) - Luca Guerrieri
14. Fiori (Dixon Beat Edit) - Ame
15. Kleiner Vogel (Original Mix) - Frank Wiedemann
16. I Dream of Wires (Original Mix) - Kevi Anavi
17. Morning Dew (Original Mix) - Nora En Pure
18. Singularity (Original Mix) - Stephen Bodzin

The Merge Mix - YIN / YANG - 03

Born and raised in Southern California, Marbs was shaped by a deep love of music, art, and counterculture. His journey into electronic music began in high school and crystallized after two pivotal sets—Lee Burridge at Lovefest and Plastikman live—which inspired the deep, hypnotic sound he’s known for today.

As a founding member of Desert Hearts, Marbs has been instrumental in shaping the brand’s identity—on and off the dancefloor. While widely recognized for his DJ sets and moody, driving productions, he’s also the behind-the-scenes architect of the Desert Hearts Festival. As the festival’s director, he oversees everything from logistics and production to creative direction and curation, helping evolve a grassroots gathering of 200 people into one of the world’s most iconic boutique festivals.

To expand the brand’s sonic range, he launched Desert Hearts Black, a sub-label and event series focused on deep, melodic techno. As a producer, Marbs has delivered multiple chart-topping releases, including the Torus EP (#1 on Beatport), Clean Slate Glow, and The Devil’s Love.

Equal parts artist, visionary, and builder, Marbs remains the backbone of Desert Hearts—embodying its ethos of House, Techno, and Love with relentless creativity and heart.

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