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The time has finally come for the biggest announcement in Desert Hearts history. One and a half years after the triumph of our very first Desert Hearts party, it's time we step into the worldwide arena with the launch of Desert Hearts Records. A tribute to House, Techno, & Love, Desert Hearts is way more than just a party or record label. We are a community. We are a movement of love celebrating life and music. An idea of a better way of life where acceptance, creativity and passions flourish. A gathering of open-minded and like-minded individuals. An idea where friendships blossom and smiles surround you. A place to learn, grow, inspire and release. We are a safe haven away from Babylon where everyone can connect with nature, be themselves and do what makes then happy. One stage, one vibe, one beautiful and growing family. This is what Desert Hearts is all about. We are all Desert Hearts.

Mikey Lion & Jonjo Williams - Voltron (Original Mix) - OUT NOW!!

The B Side of our very first release on Desert Hearts Records has Mikey Lion & Jonjo Williams telling a story through the eyes of one of the world's biggest superstars, the one and only James Brown. Sampled from one of the most classic and hilarious on-air interviews in history, it's safe to say we've all been on his level at some point in our lives. This song is a tribute to James Brown and a reminder that no matter what problems you have in life, a positive outlook and a great sense of humor will get you through just about anything. It's time to bring back the fun in the funk. We Are All Desert Hearts.

Here's me dropping The Defendant @ Coachella 2014:
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Mikey Lion & Jonjo Williams - The Defendant (Original Mix) - OUT NOW!!

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Drum Formulas is the highly anticipated debut solo EP from the Desert Hearts Records Boss himself, Mikey Lion. After celebrating our highly acclaimed 2 Year Anniversary Festival in November, it's once again time we share our message of House, Techno, & Love with the rest of the world via our record label. Laced with elements of underground hip hop galore, this 3 track EP pays homage to Mikey's musical roots as a young turntablist.

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Mikey Lion - Playa Dreams

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Drum Formulas is the highly anticipated debut solo EP from the Desert Hearts Records Boss himself, Mikey Lion. After celebrating our highly acclaimed 2 Year Anniversary Festival in November, it's once again time we share our message of House, Techno, & Love with the rest of the world via our record label. Laced with elements of underground hip hop galore, this 3 track EP pays homage to Mikey's musical roots as a young turntablist.

Mikey Lion - Drum Formulas

An edit I made for my How To Love Mix featuring Super Flu's "Volkwein" vs.  Pezzner's remix of Roy Davis Jr's "About Love". I really like how it turned out because I think it gives a completely new meaning to both songs. Hope you like <3

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Super Flu Vs. Pezzner - Volkwein Is All About Love (Mikey Lion Edit)[FREE DOWNLOAD]

Mikey Lion - Tribute (Original Mix)

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Ahead of the Desert Hearts 3-year anniversary festival happening next month, Mikey Lion teamed up with crew-outsider Bengal to release a 'The Big Cats' EP. Mixmag has the exclusive on the first release called 'Like That' and, yes Mikey, we like it.

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Download: Mikey Lion & Bengal 'Like That'

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The 8th release on Desert Hearts Records comes from label boss Mikey Lion alongside fellow tech house enthusiast and Desert Hearts veteran, Bengal. The first track on the EP, titled "Big Cats Groove", is a tribal drum track laced with low slung lion and tiger samples. The vocal sample that instructs the crowd how to properly find the groove was appropriately recorded from Bengal's African Drum Teacher during his last semester at UC Berkeley. The second track on The Big Cats EP, titled "Like That", is a straight to the point tech house banger that hits as low to the floor as it gets. The equally tough vocal sample reminds the crowd to put trust in their DJ just as the bassline comes back in giving them what they want.  Finally, Bengal's remix of "Big Cats Groove" completes the EP as he takes a much more spacey and dubbed out approach to the track. Filled with melodic synths and vocal echoes, the EP ends with a much moodier and super tripped out vibe.

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Mikey Lion & Bengal - Big Cats Groove (Original Mix)

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Early support from Justin Martin, Tim Green, Doc Martin, Pirupa, Patrice Baumel, Adnan Sharif + more

Justin Martin:
"Beautiful stuff!!!!"

Tim Green:
"Into The Jungle Original is great! Will be playing for sure! Great music!"

Doc Martin:
"Tasty!!!!"

Pirupa:
"Thanks !!! Download for Miky J"

Patrice Baumel:
"Feeling the Lonely Boy remix! Keep 'em coming guys!"

Adnan Sharif:
"JUNGLE ME UP!"

'Into The Jungle' is the first collaboration between Desert Hearts Records boss, Mikey Lion, alongside Sol Selectas Records honcho, Sabo. Both known for regularly droppin' tribalistic drum grooves, Mikey & Sabo bonded over a common love of music and a less common love of skateboarding. They both knew it was only a matter of time before they got in the studio together to make some magic. The title track 'Into The Jungle' is a deep, forward thinking tune that takes the listener on a ride through the mystical depths of the jungle. You can almost feel the energy of the jungle breathing down your neck as you make your way through the song's rises and falls. 'Lonely Boy's Mighty Jungle Mix' takes it up another notch as the same mystic synths from the original track build for nearly 4 minutes before exploding into a massive high energy drop. The result is a 9 minute epic that is sure to rock any peak time dance floor. The next track on the EP titled 'Sally', is a much darker, stomper of a tune you wouldn't normally expect from Mikey & Sabo. Laced with big kicks, heavy synths, and cryptic vocals to boot, 'Sally' was made for peak time in a dark warehouse. Finally, to round off the EP, 'Sally' gets remixed by badass Joyce Muniz who brings a cranking tech house vibe to the track. The bassline chugs along to constantly changing high hats until the acid synth at the end brings the whole thing home. In typical Desert Hearts fashion, this entire EP was made to crush dance floors.

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03 Mikey Lion & Sabo - Sally

01 Mikey Lion & Sabo - Into The Jungle

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What's up Desert Hearts Family!

It's our distinct pleasure to welcome one of our favorite artists and all-around human beings to the label, the one, the only, jozif! It was love at first sight when we first partied with this dude two years ago in Mexico, and since then jozif has become one of our most beloved resident DJs at our Desert Hearts Festivals. His delicious personality and incomparable party vibe has made him a fan favorite behind the decks, but it's his dedication towards pushing the musical boundaries that's kept him in our hearts around the world. It's with great pride to give you three original tracks from our dear friend along with an explosive remix from label boss Mikey Lion to round out the EP. There is only one jozif and we couldn't be happier to have him officially join the crew. Welcome to the Family Big Dawg!

Love Always,

Your Desert Hearts Crew

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Volcano EP

Volcano

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jozif - Volcano (Mikey Lion's Frothing Lava Remix)

It's not a surprise that the two would gel, both thanks to their happy-go-lucky ​personalities and their thunderous, bass beat sounds. After working in the studio together, what's arrived is a two-track EP titled 'Ol' Dirty Hearts', an ode not only to each of their label homes (Desert Hearts and Dirtybird), but also to the rare sample from rapper Ol' Dirty Bastard on the title track.

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Premiere: Mikey Lion & Sacha Robotti 'Ol' Dirty Hearts'

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Getting tons of love from Justin Martin, Doc Martin, J. Phlip, Huxley, Will Clarke, Maxxi Soundsystem, Jozif, Nice7, Joyce Muniz, The Deepshakerz, Moodymanc, Rich Wakley, De La Swing, Maximono, Riva Starr, Martin Waslewski, Smash TV, Piemont, and many more...

What's Up Desert Hearts Family...

The next EP on Desert Hearts Records comes from Label Boss, Mikey Lion, along with self proclaimed sloth look-a-like and Dirtybird player, Sacha Robotti. The two first met back in 2015 while playing at Dirtybird Campout, but it wasn't until 2016 when the two of them moved to Los Angeles (Sacha from Berlin and Mikey from San Diego) did the two really hit it off. The boys soon found themselves in the studio together and the resulting EP titled "Ol' Dirty Hearts" turned out to be a monster that blends the artists' love for Hip Hop and banging Tech House. The title track is an absolute bomb that utilizes a rare, unused ODB sample to perfection. The crazed build up is matched with a grinding bass synth to bring mass hysteria to any dance floor. The B-Side titled "Flip The Joint" is a much housier bounce track that's sure to take any vibe from opening duties to full on party time. Delayed hits on a swung out bassline make this the perfect B-Side to the madness on the A-Side.

House, Techno, & Love... We Are All Desert Hearts.

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Ol' Dirty Hearts

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Mikey Lion, Sacha Robotti - Flip The Joint (Original Mix)

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Support from: Mark Farina, Atish, Paco Osuna, Ame, Pezzner, Yousef, Riva Starr, Mihalis Safras, Carlo Lio, Chus & Ceballos, Vanilla Ace, Joyce Muniz, Robbie Akbal, Luna City Express, Ray Okpara, Piemont,  Gene Faris, Tapesh, Marc DePulse,  Mike B, Greg Eversoul, Galen, & many more

What's Up DH Family,

We're extremely proud to announce the next EP on Desert Hearts Records comes from legendary Los Angeles based DJ & Producer, Doc Martin. It's mind blowing to think Doc has been DJing professionally for longer than most of the Desert Hearts Crew has been alive. After all these years in the game he's still as relevant as ever and continues to raise the bar with his eclectic productions and DJ sets.

Even though Lee Reynolds has been groovin' to Doc Martin jams for over 25 years, it wasn't until Doc played our Desert Hearts Festival in 2015 that he really became part of our family. Everything about Doc embodies the Desert Hearts spirit and at the time we couldn't believe the wonderful things he was saying about our community. The fact he was a legend in the scene was almost like a validation of sorts that what we were doing was real and actually had merit. Since then, Doc has become a regular at our parties and has kind of taken on a mentor role to Mikey and the rest of the crew. It's a dream come true to welcome Doc's debut release on the label titled "Monday At Old Miami".

Inspired by a long, weird trip at the legendary Old Miami party in Detroit, the title track features an evolving acid bassline to go along with the ultra psychedelic vocals written and recorded by Lillia. Remix duties come from Mikey Lion & Lee Reynold's first collaboration together to go alongside a much darker, trippier remix from legendary producer in his own right, Joeski.

Start opening your third eyes. This one gets twisted.

House, Techno, & Love... We Are All Desert Hearts.

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Monday At Old Miami

Doc Martin ft. Lillia - Monday At Old Miami (Mikey Lion & Lee Reynolds' Still Trippin' Remix)

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"BOBBY" is available 15 August on Desert Hearts Records

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B.O.B.B.Y.

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Premiere: Mikey Lion, RYBO - B.O.B.B.Y. (Original Mix)

Really proud of this remix I did with RYBO for Beth Lydi. Out now on SNOE!

BULK

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Beth Lydi - Bulk (Mikey Lion & RYBO Remix)

What's up Desert Hearts Family,

So excited to share with you an EP from our boy from Berlin, Andreas Henneberg, as he drops first solo outing on the label. Andreas has been a staple at Desert Hearts, crushing the festival more than a few times over the years while also releasing an EP from his side project The Glitz. Along the way he's been an steady contributor to our Family & Friends Compilations so we knew it was time for a proper EP. 

The title track "Password Invalid" is a hip hop infused anthem that's been rocking our parties over the last year. Just as the lyrics say, "the swag is automatic" and this track drips in attitude. The B-side "Gettin Freaky" has Andreas' signature sound all over it. Powerful analog synths pave the way for the ultimate funk blast halfway through the track. Finally, to round out the package, the remix is a bomb put together by RYBO and yours truly.

Do yourself a favor and if you can, catch Andreas Henneberg at this year's Desert Hearts Festival. He's one of my favorite DJs and an even better person.

House, Techno, & Love… We Are All Desert Hearts.

-Mikey

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Andreas Henneberg - Password Invalid (Mikey Lion & RYBO Remix)

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Premiere: Mikey Lion & Sacha Robotti - Glide [Dirtybird Records]

Mikey Lion - Guy Talk

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The next EP on the label comes from Berlin based producers Joyce Muniz (@joytoy) and @Namito. A few years ago we invited Joyce to play play our annual Desert Hearts Festival after she remixed Mikey Lion and Sabo's track "Sally". Needless to say, she absolutely smashed the festival and we've kept in touch with her over the years. During our recent trip to Berlin, we reconnected with her firecracker personality and a few weeks later we had an amazing EP in our inbox from her and Namito.

This time around the roles are reversed, with label boss @MikeyLion turning in a banging remix of the title track.

Enjoy!

House, Techno, and Love.
We Are All Desert Hearts.

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Joyce Muniz & Namito - Me And Da Beat (Mikey Lion Remix)

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Part mythical desert harlequin, part modern soul conductor, Mikey Lion is more than a DJ––He’s a freak of nature and an energy controller. The San Diego-native has earned a dusty mystique over the past few years as the center of the Desert Hearts movement and as a house and techno provocateur with a stage presence that suggests he will ride this wave all the way to the top. If there's one thing Mikey does well, it's get the party started.

Lion, real name Michael Leon, has brought the mothafuckin' ruckus to the stages of Lightning in a Bottle, the dustiest storms at Burning Man, and The Do LaB at Coachella, earning nods from Claude VonStroke, Jamie Jones, and Green Velvet in the process. In doing so, Lion and his signature top hat have developed a boisterous voice in the House & Techno scene with strong tribal, hip-hop, and psychedelic elements.

But it all started with Wu-Tang and Daft Punk. Lion first found his way behind the decks as a thirteen year old kid, scratching underground hip-hop records religiously after school. At Coachella as a seventeen year old, he witnessed that legendary Daft Punk performance on the same night he tasted his first dose of psychedelics. The show had such a monumental impact on him, he gave up Hip-Hop and became a House DJ the very next day.

After honing his craft with weekly marathon DJ sessions at Sala Razzmatazz in Barcelona, Mikey was introduced to Burner culture at Lightning in a Bottle, 2011. It was at his first Burning Man in 2011 that he found a community calling and merged forces with his brother Porkchop, life long friends Marbs & Deep Jesus, and the inimitable Lee Reynolds to form The Desert Hearts Crew.

In November 2012, Desert Hearts began as a seedy, 200-person renegade gathering deep in the Mojave Desert. The intrepid crew barely survived a set of extreme weather conditions and unfortunate circumstances, but that first party sparked a fire. The entire point of that first Desert Hearts was to create as much love as humanly possible, and now that same gathering has evolved into the darling of the West Coast house and techno scene. The Bi-annual festival is capped at 3500 attendees in order to create the best possible vibe. Built upon beautiful people getting as weird as possible to deep and trippy house and techno, Desert Hearts has already achieved iconic status in the North American Festival Scene. 

Desert Hearts has given rise to a family of thousands and it's safe to call it a bonafide movement of love. And while Desert Hearts Records launched in 2014 as a totally-free record label, pushes the sonic aesthetic of the scene, the crew’s busy international calendar of bookings has the DH message spreading far and wide. At the center of it all is Mikey Lion, the dusty prince of desert hearts, a beacon of weird far and wide, and one of this generation’s most compelling agents of love.