minimal techno

@Burika is back on Desert Hearts Black with an incredible two track EP. "Like many during the pandemic, I used the time that the clubs were closed to focus on studio efforts. At home in Nosara, Costa Rica, "Take Me Away" was born of a search for the perfect soundtrack for driving down a muddy jungle road on a rainy night. Dark, boggy, a little intense and uncertain. A few months later, this weird, quirky, dark and emotional little ball of love of a cat showed up on my porch while I was working on music, and she looked like a Beatrix, so the name stuck to her, and also the song."

Burika - Beatrix

The talented duo Local Dialect land on the infamous Desert Hearts Black, after scoring recent releases on EIN2, Zerothree, Armada and Deep State to name just a few.

We kick off with the title track 'Erebus', a brooding melodic workout, hypnotic and energetic from the off, laced with some real tasty percussion hits and fills. The melodies unfurl before some dark stabs add depth and an air of mystique, all while retaining your attention before slamming back after the break with real energy and drive.

Next up, we are treated to a melancholic and emotive melodious gem called 'Prometheus'. The haunting pads add depth and an air of sophistication, while fluttering arpeggios are layered wonderfully over this emotive soundscape. Pretty epic!
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Local Dialect - Prometheus

Local Dialect - Erebus

We are treated to a full team on production duties for Desert Hearts Black here, as @BOHO & @Mr.Bizz , @BiankaBanks collaborate!

Skyscraper is an infectious peak time melodic techno gem, laced with sultry spoken vocals, and packs a real punch. No messing around here, as this infectious number unleashes its magic. A throbber!

On remix duties @SpeakerHoney goes all deep techno on us, stripping things back, while maximising the energy levels. Big bass, big beats, big stuff!

Techno's secret weapon @GIGEE closes out the EP with a monster remix of Skyscraper. Bringing a full-bodied, deep experience into the mix with her incredible production. 

To round us off nicely, BOHO & Mr. Bizz deliver 'Back To The Rhythm', a menacing and dirty slab of goodness. Gritty noses, a fierce bassline, all doing the do here!

Mr. Bizz, BOHO - Back To The Rhythm

BOHO & Mr. Bizz & Bianka Banks - Skyscraper [Desert Hearts Black]

@JamesTrystan returns do Desert Hearts Black with solid single release accompanied by two hard-hitting remixes by @AaronSuiss and @DaFresh & @RandySeidman. 

In Trystan's own words: 'Super happy to be back with the DHB family and movement. Big thanks to the remix artists for pulling out the stops on this release’

James Trystan - From Within

@JamesTrystan returns do Desert Hearts Black with solid single release accompanied by two hard-hitting remixes by @AaronSuiss and @DaFresh & @RandySeidman.

In Trystan's own words: 'Super happy to be back with the DHB family and movement. Big thanks to the remix artists for pulling out the stops on this release'.

James Trystan - From Within (Aaron Suiss Remix)

With releases gracing Steyoyoke and Us & Them, and seeing upport from Hernan Cattaneo and Soul Button @MartínDubiansky loves to push his sounds to create exciting vibes.

The Gens Ep starts with the title track, a deep and intense wobbly affair, with its sleazy bass and gritty vibe merging in to a mystical and playful tinkly toned driver. the breakdown comes in to its own as its trippy yet euphoric vibes meet, culminating in a mind melting cauldron of goodness.

Missed Signals is next, and its a brooding peak time mysterious and dark edged melodious affair, that packs a real punch. Intense and dramatic, this workout drives along before dropping to the emotional and vocal laced breakdown, bringing a haunting vibe before slamming back with a wonkiness!

Rounding things off nicely with 'Integrity', this sophisticated dance floor electronica, is a spacious yet piercing melodic soundscape. Big and bold.

Martín Dubiansky - Missed Signals

Support from Cream, Joseph Capriati, Adi Shabat, Aubrey Fry, Issac, Alex Neri, Definition, Lexicon Avenue, Mariano Mellino, Danny Tenaglia, Claude Von Stroke, The Journey

Producer, DJ, and musical aficionado @MemoRex is a staple of all things electronic. Sonically tuned and versed in the language of sound, and with his music gracing Sol Selectas, Music is 4 Lovers and SNOe, we are happy to have his welcome return to Desert Hearts Black.

'Dark Materials' is a dirty peak time banger, full of energy. and laced with filthy sounds cascading through this fierce bassline, before some spoken word adds to the wonderful chaos.

Memo Rex teams up with @DJIDeal next time deliver 'Vibration'. A bouncy and driving workout, laced with trippy vibes and more superb spoken vocal, creating a huge big room / festival vibe.

Memo Rex - Dark Materials

Memo Rex, DJ IDeal - Vibration

Label Boss @Marbs teams with label favourite @MichaelHooker, and they deliver Control Warning!

Marbs, one of the head honcho's of Desert Hearts Black and having many releases on the label, as well as on KATERMUKKE. While Michael returns here, after recent musical outings on Sprout, Renaissance and Nightcolours.

This twisted peak time slab of filthiness, really packs a punch, with its grittiness shining through its throbbing vibes. Lots of cool vocal samples adding additional wonkiness, for a real wobbly banger!

Marbs & Michael Hooker - Control Warning

@AaronSuiss & @Peled land on the wonderful Desert Hearts Black with two serious cuts.

With this collaboration team already appearing on Heinz, Timeless Moment and Outta Limits, these fine producers know how to make a solid track or two, and here the proof is in the pudding.

'Exposed' is a dirty and throbbing slab of dance floor goodness, packed with energy, but laced with a darker slant, this griity winner fusing melodics and stabs, and plenty of gnarliness really packs a punch. 

Keeping up the energy, 'SAVTALE' is a rock sold 'teeth-gritting' filthy workout. Lots of drive and darkness flowing, and a dramtic and tension fuelled journey, topped out with the solid breakdown. Not for the feint hearted,

Aaron Suiss & Peled -  Savtale

@AaronSuiss & @Peled land on the wonderful Desert Hearts Black with two serious cuts.

With this collaboration team already appearing on Heinz, Timeless Moment and Outta Limits, these fine producers know how to make a solid track or two, and here the proof is in the pudding.

'Exposed' is a dirty and throbbing slab of dance floor goodness, packed with energy, but laced with a darker slant, this griity winner fusing melodics and stabs, and plenty of gnarliness really packs a punch.

Keeping up the energy, 'SAVTALE' is a rock sold 'teeth-gritting' filthy workout. Lots of drive and darkness flowing, and a dramtic and tension fuelled journey, topped out with the solid breakdown. Not for the feint hearted,

Aaron Suiss & Peled - Exposed

Two titans of the electronic scene, @D-Nox & @StereoUnderground deliver two new gems.

After the hit single „Dolby“ on Einmusika, both artists are back with their next EP titled, “Gruuve.”

The lead track is a melodic deep groover that starts to get all wobbly and freaky, as the real filthiness and energy unfolds. Big and Bold!

And the second track 'Creativity' is more stripped back with spoken word. It’s techno slanted flavours are released before some nasty bass vibes flow… it packs a real punch!

Germany's D-Nox, one half of D-Nox & Beckers, runs his own Sprout record label while touring heavily as a solo DJ. His music has graced other big labels such as Selador and Stil Vor Talent to name a few. 

Stereo Underground, a leading figure in the Israeli new school techno sound runs Tel Aviv's BPM College, while releasing on Einmusika, Lost & Found, UV and Sprout.

Stereo Underground & D-Nox -  Creativity

Label boss '@Marbs' returns to Desert Hearts Black with a fine collaboration with Last Night On Earth, Anjunadeep and TRYBES mainstay, '@Enamour.’ The new single, 'Gate & Switch' takes us on an exploration of the imprints style and mood.

In true Desert Hearts Black fashion, 'Gate & Switch' is a peak time dark throbber, full of energy and pulsating bass, fused with tension building drops and lots of tasty effects yielding additional bang for your buck. With a slightly indie dance energy, laser synths, pitched down vocals, and balanced mayhem … this one merges wonderfully and packs a real punch!

Enamour & Marbs - Gate & Switch

A lover of music in all its forms, Quenums career has been built over 30 years while gaining the respect of both techno pioneers and the younger generation. With releases gracing Cocoon, Second State, Supernature, Sol Selectas and Rebellion, he proves that he is still a powerful player in the industry.

Quenum - Come Back (Original Mix)

Next up for Desert Hearts Black comes a transatlantic meeting of minds in the form of ‘Fade’ by heavy hitters John Monkman & Rinzen. 

As two artists with solo careers already in high gear, John and Rinzen have been in each other's orbits for a number of years via remixes and mutual collaborators. This marks their first track together - and what a debut it is! 

John is signed to a number of great imprints including Kompakt, Ellum and Last Night On Earth, and with a Beatport #1 and the endorsement of the scene’s elite behind him, he debuted his new live show at none other than Coachella Festival in 2018 wowing the critics in the process. 

Rinzen is a product of the burgeoning LA dance scene. Breaking out in 2017, he’s quickly established himself with releases on labels like Bedrock, Oddity and Factory93. Widely described as having an otherworldly sound, his unique soundtrack has delighted fans around the world at shows as diverse as Printworks (London), Stereo (Montreal) and beyond. 

Aimed squarely at the peak time, ‘Fade’ launches into life from the first beat. Techy percussion and synth washes marry with the killer drums for instant impact. Melodies up the ante - creating a sense of dancefloor euphoria from the first drop. Growing throughout the track, the tension is finally lifted with rich vocals delivered by Monkman, leading to an emphatic finale. An anthemic journey that will delight clubland all through 2023.

John Monkman, Rinzen - Fade

Desert Hearts Black label boss Marbs returns to the imprint with his latest release ‘Trip & Roll’, a driving and deep new cut paired with stellar remixes by Detroit legend DJ Minx and fellow West Coast producer SHADED. The 3-track EP arrives just in time to serve up heavy baselines on festival dancefloors this year. 

As a Founder of the Desert Hearts brand known for its flagship annual festival for over 10 years running, world-renowned parties, and two record labels, Marbs has proven to be a longstanding pillar of the American dance music scene. His productions weave intricate percussive patterns with hypnotizing and emotional psychedelia.

‘Trip & Roll’ is wonky and weird in the best ways. Aimed at the heads-down-and-groove late floors, it breathes its own off-kilter charm from the very first bar. Sparse percussion and clever drum placement open the track before pads energize into the break. A film-like vocal completes the trip and sends you into an otherworldly state. 

Dj Minx’s remix showcases her unique style with a stripped-back dubby angle, layering the original track’s motifs with her techno-focused touch. Finally, celebrated techno artist SHADED adds his signature feel on the EP - a more melodic flavour that will suit that pre-peak moment before the dancefloor loses its mind.

Marbs - Trip & Roll (SHADED Remix)

Ardalan joins Desert Hearts Black with three acid-tinged dancefloor destroyers, assisted by the very talented Kill Frenzy. 

Born in Tehran, Iran, Ardalan Noghre-Kar possesses a unique and fresh perspective on music. His mixes, remixes, and dubs are known for their sass, energy and wickedly wry samples, but his original tracks are where his efforts shine. Signed to Dirtybird, and Pets Recordings to name a few, Ardalan has been a staple in this industry for quite some time.

“In such a fast-paced, ever-evolving world, I wanted to highlight how important it is to drown out the noise sometimes and return to humanity.” Ardalan says, “This EP dives into the realm of a fictional dystopian and apocalyptic world that could very well become our reality if we don't take action.”

First up, ‘Ruby & The Fish’ opens his account with wavy robotic percussions and a huge low end. The EBM inspired warehouse drums and wild builds transform the light and dark sections equally with energy and transcendental dread. Next, fellow Dirtybird Kill Frenzy collaborates on ‘Paravision’ a moody acid raver full of dark intent for those late hour heads down stompathons we all love. Icy sonics and spiky percussions juxtapose the squelchy acid with aplomb. Finally, ‘The Maniac’ rounds out the EP. Written to express the struggles ‘to be human in a society that is overtaken by AI and technology’, the dark warehouse drums and acid nuance is subtly transcended by warm pads and heartening vocals. Like a Vengelis soundtrack for modern times, it’s utterly spell-binding. 

I was really inspired by the sound and music of movie scores from the 80s. Especially Vengelis from Blade Runner. Using a modern gear like the Deckard’s Dream (Inspired by the Yamaha CS80 synthesizer), I was really able to add cinamatic sequences and melody’s to give it a bit of soul and emotion; human.” - Ardalan

Ardalan & Kill Frenzy - Paravision

Prepare to dive into the latest creation from Desert Hearts Black’s visionary leader, Marbs, as he makes a triumphant return with a new single that promises to set your senses ablaze.

Marbs, aptly hailed as the “Papa Bear” of Desert Hearts, possesses an innate ability to sway even the most discerning crowds. With over a decade of unparalleled success, the Desert Hearts brand continues to soar to greater heights, with their most recent endeavor, Desert Hearts LA being their most ambitious event to date. 

Marbs' production skills are cementing his status as one of the standout artists in the SoCal region.
'Children of Neptune' commences with the serene sounds of a woodblock groove and the delightful chatter of children, before transitioning into a crescendo of spiky synths and epic impacts, igniting a cinematic realm of late-night energy. As the track reaches the main drop its all systems go! A secret weapon track for many moons.

minimal techno

Noah Raleigh