"After two years without Burning Man, the excitement within me was full on.

It was Monday night I was up there,  ready to go ! It's my favourite day to play, the one that sets the tone for the week.

 The desert, music, smiles, dances and hugs are those I longed for. What a special  sunrise, full of love and magic. I am beyond grateful that I shared that moment with my nearest and dearest and most importantly with all of you that were there vibing and dancing the dawn away.

Thank you universe for aligning all of these elements together at that precise moment in time on the playa, one that will be engraved in mind forever. 
Much Love!"

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Cover Photo by Nicholas Hess @nicholaskhess (IG)

Cover Design by  Esteban Armendariz

Mandrake - Mayan Warrior - Burning Man 2022

"No dust for three very strange years… This very special place and everything it represents and involves started to be a beautiful but distant memory. Finally going back was nothing but great, and celebrating Ten years of Mayan Warrior (and nine of myself being involved with it) made it even more unique. Every time we linked with Robot Heart in the past meant a lot to me because it was a vibrant proof of the hard work behind the whole operation and what we are as a community, so playing at this years link night having the cherry on top of maxa camp’s deer as a special guest was the best comeback I could have asked for. Playing surrounded by people I love in front of all this magical creatures creating one big single entity reminded me why I do what I do… Thank you all."
Rebolledo

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Cover Photo by  Nicholas Hess
Cover Design by  Esteban Armendariz

Rebolledo - Mayan Warrior - Burning Man 2022

After shutting down the bot following an incredibly powerful and meaningful temple burn for our camp, many of you thought that was the end of our 2022 Burning Man. However, a few hours later, the bus appeared in deep playa with Nico Stojan at the helm, just in time for one last sunrise. Here's looking forward to many more surprises and unscheduled moments together in 2023.
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"What an honor it was to return to the Robot Heart bus for the final sunrise set of last year’s Burn! 

Originally, the Robot Heart team wasn’t planning on playing music Monday morning, so I was super happy when they asked me to play the last sunrise on the playa.

When I arrived at camp early Monday, the RH crew was just waking up and the bus was still sleeping, but there was an excitement in the air - so often it is those unplanned experiences at Burning Man that create the most magic.

We drove out to deep playa in the dark and before long had gained a wonderful crowd, everyone coming together to dance away their final hours in the dust. People were exhausted, but also energized from their week in the desert and not ready to return to the default world.

It was a super chilled last sunrise set that I thoroughly enjoyed - an unexpected morning that turned out to be unforgettable!" 
- Nico

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Photo Credit:
John Dill

Nico Stojan - Robot Heart - Burning Man 2022

Mira
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Jonathan Kaspar
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Mira b2b Jonathan Kaspar - Pink Mammoth - Burning Man 2024

With love we proudly share the magic of Lato and unders whose musical journey rocked Camp Kiss on Wednesday night. 

A short note from the artists: 
This idea of our back to back was years in the making, the playa provided in a fashion neither of us could have imagined: the most welcoming & solid camp with it’s own super club in its courtyard, an outstanding custom built german sound system and a dance floor full of beautiful humans thriving with an open heart and a thirst for fun, love and anything we threw their way. Thank you KISS and all those who joined for gifting us an unforgettable night, allowing us to experiment and feel free. To be continued…

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Lato x unders @ KISS | Burning Man 2024

One year ago today, October 29, 2023, we said our final goodbye to 159. A building that is dear to our hearts and the birth site of the Robot Heart community. We gathered there to celebrate life, love and beats. 

Closing set, 11AM to .......!

I played many closing sets within those walls, but this “final final” hit differently. I poured my heart into the music, weaving through pockets of tunes that felt just right for that moment—to honor Geo, the space, the neighborhood, and our dusty roots. 

Big thanks to Benji for making this celebration happen and to all the family and friends who brought the Halloween heat! 

The red door is etched in my soul, and seeing it on the playa this year was truly special. (Thank you, Zach C., for taking the lead.) 

- xoxo Dill 
https://soundcloud.com/johndill

Cover Photo: John Dill (@sliceofdill)
Street Art by Gui Machado and Dill - Fall 2022

Tracks listed in IG post graphics: www.instagram.com/p/DBt3VEOvCBV/?i…MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

John Dill - Robot Heart - 159 Final Final Halloween Afterparty - NYC 2023

“We are the freedom warriors
We are the children of intuition
Sons of sacred euphoria
Daughters of spontaneous illumination
Lovers of Magical intoxication
Romantic Rebels
Infinite Seashell riders
We are the seekers of the beautiful unknown
Our inner revolution will lead to the universal liberation
We do not scream for an audience, we shout at the holy
If we do not break the rules there will be no tomorrow
Freedom warriors do not raise flags
They raise themselves!”
//Carlito

Since I started DJing, playing for sunrise on the Mayan Warrior was always one of my absolute dreams… This Sunday morning was undoubtedly the most magical journey I’ve ever experienced, the culmination point of an outstanding week in the desert and highlight of my musical journey…  :’) Dear dancers, thank you for your incredible energy, for all the smiles and the joy!!! Just being there surrounded by all my friends made it truly exceptional, dancing all together as one, as if nothing else existed than the pure ecstatic bliss of this moment! The most beautiful dream. We are all divine creators, now is the time to remember our infinite powers!
 
I’m so infinitely grateful to have gotten the chance to co-create this musical cosmic exploration with you guys, and incredibly happy to now release the set here! 2/3 of the tracks are my own productions, and many of them not released yet I can’t wait to hear your thoughts! 
Massive thank you to all the Mayan Warrior family working so hard behind the scenes to make this all possible, thank you for inspiring us all ♥️
Thank you so much for tuning in and boarding the journey!! See you on the other side!!
∞ Deer Jade ∞

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Deer Jade - Mayan Warrior - Burning Man 2024

The most beautiful setting. Deep into the night the vibes were high, but also emotional. I loved playing this set and I enjoyed every minute of it. If you were there, this is to revive a really special moment, if you weren't there, i hope this can transport you there.

Thanks you to the DV experiences team for an incredible night into the day

Nacho Isa @ OAXACA EXPERIENCE 2025 | OAXACA, MEXICO

Circle of Lights

Ignacio Hernandez - Circle Of Lights (Original Mix) [Or Two Strangers]

No Axis Remains

Connect: https://www.koramusique.com/stayintheloop

Hola!

 Here is the recording of my very first sunrise set at Burning Man 2018 in the Black Rock Desert. I started playing around 5:45 am, the lights and lasers were still glowing in the cold darkness of the night..as the songs were passing by, the sky turned blue and the horizon warmer. Burners were all facing the deep playa, waiting for the sun to appear. It was an honour to soundtrack this moment and share music in such a magical place. No matter how hard I try, words can barely describe the energy and emotions felt in that instant... I hope music can express it better. 

I'd like to thank Maxa Camp & The Gardens of Babylon for inviting me to play on this beautiful Xaman Art Car...the mystical blue deer.   I’m very grateful to have shared this moment with so many incredible souls, old and new friends. 

Merci à mon ami Vince Dub d'avoir photographié ce moment!
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@maxaxaman
@thegardensofbabylon

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Kora @ Burning Man 2018 [Sunrise Set on the Maxa Xaman]

Mayan Warrior is the result of a collaborative project that has united artists, craftsmen, photographers, designers, technologists, architects and musicians from Mexico City and Northern California. 

The project’s original intent was to present to the world the incredible ascent of contemporary Mexican electronic music while paying respect to the deep and ancient sources from which that visual and auditory culture had grown.


Both light and sound are curated by some of the world’s most prominent artists to transport participants to the very origins of the culture – and to a new understanding of contemporary electronic expression.

AND YES: Mayan Warrior is driven from Mexico City to the playa – and back – each year. It's a labor of love and we're glad so many people enjoy it.

Founder/Artist
Pablo Gonzalez Vargas

Line-up and Music Curation
Rebolledo
Rodrigo Madrazo