There's something incredibly special about the world renowned Stereobar in Montreal. The sound, the staff, the dancer: it all come together to provide a high quality experience to everyone involved. I had the chance to play and blend music styles for 5 hours that night, and here are the last 3,5 hours. From acid to house to indie to italo to dico to techno, we covered it all. That night still lives in my head as one burst of hedonism fuelled by music, joy and being present in the moment, thanks to the no-phone policy.

With love
g

Gab Rhome - Live At Stereobar [06.24]

For this very special 100th edition of the Crosstown Mix Show, we invited Sir Pete Tong, longstanding friend of the label, to deliver a mix that gives insight into where this all started from. 

Soul, jazz & funk was the sound that planted the seeds of everything we know today about dance music. As one of the early adopters of this jazz funk scene, Pete started his career playing these tunes in small pubs and clubs in the UK in the 80s, signed and promoted this music, and had a helping hand in running the soul music weekenders that would pave the way for festivals as we know them today. 

Hosting the Essential Mix on Radio One since 1993, we pay our respects to Pete by inviting him to mix this brilliant 100th show. We continue.

1. You’re A Star - Aquarian Dream 
2. Street Life - The Crusaders 
3. Places & Spaces - Donald Byrd 
4. Moving In The Right Direction- Steve Parks 
5. To Prove My Love - Ned Dohney
6. Overdose Of Joy - Eugene Record
7. Sausalito - Grover Washington Jar
8. 8.  Black Is The Colour - Wilbert Longmire 
9. Snowblower - B.Baker Chocolate Company & L.Quinn
10.  Risin’ To the Top - Ken Burke
11. Ostinato Bass - Rene Costy 
12. Harlem River Drive - Bobbi Humphrey 
13. Boss Tres Bien - Quartette Tres Bein 
14. Its A Trip - Last Poets 
15. Running Away (Raw-Artes Edit) - Roy Ayers 
16. All Night Long (Raw-Artes Edit) - Mary Jane Girls 
17. Give Me The Sunshine - Leo’s Sunship
18. Got To Get Your Own 98 - Ruben Wilson 
19. I Need It - Johnny “Guitar” Watson 
20. Say You Hill - Eddie Henderson 
21. Far Out - Crown Heights Affair 
22. That’s All - Ingram

Pete Tong: The Crosstown Mix Show 100

Recorded live from our Welcome Home party, Sunday night on the playa. 

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Eli, a visionary multidisciplinary sound artist, masterfully blends the rhythms of Afrohouse, the improvisational soul of jazz, and the elegance of classical music into a seamless sonic experience. 

His performance takes us on a journey through layers of intricate percussion, infectious drum patterns, and beautiful melodies. Enjoy

Eli Fola
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CITY OF GODS TIX

Eli Fola - Pink Mammoth - Burning Man 2024

Amine K is a prominent DJ and producer hailing from Rabat, Morocco, known for blending his roots with global electronic sounds, Amine K has crafted a unique style that resonates on dance floors worldwide. We were truly honored to host him this year and he did not disappoint. This set features a mix of organic sounds, tribal rhythms, and deep grooves, creating an immersive experience that reflect his African heritage.

Amine K Live - Pink Mammoth - 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 
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Cover Photo: John Dill (@sliceofdill)
Street Art by Gui Machado and Dill - Fall 2022

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

¨Our set at the Mayan Warrior during Burning Man was a blast! It was our final performance of the week, and every ounce of inspiration we had gathered poured out in that moment. As we played through the night, surrounded by the iconic Mayan Warrior flames, we grooved and danced, letting the energy flow freely together with such an excited audience ! At one point, Thomas even climbed on top of the car to sing, feeling entirely at one with the crowd and the desert. The night was electric, a surreal experience. Thank you all for dancing and thank you Mayan Warrior.¨

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Parallelle - Mayan Warrior - Burnning Man 2024

Born and raised in Ibiza, Valentin Huedo grew up surrounded by seductive tunes and grooves connected with the astounding nature and free-minded people. He grabbed the core of the island and understood the way music transcends us and make us bond with ourselves and with each other. And since then he’s been projecting it both in the island and all around the world.

Valentin Huedo Live - Pink Mammoth - Burning Man 2024

Hello Hot Dogs! I've waited for this day for over 14 years: mix #100 is live. When I released my first mix in 2010, I titled it [001] instead of [01]. Using three digits was aspirational, a quiet promise to myself that I might one day reach triple digits.

These mixes trace the narrative of my adult life. They've been the thread connecting me with so many of you—some I'll never meet, others who've become close friends (and even roommates—hi Dan, hi James).

Back when I released my first mix in 2010, we were still buying mix CDs for our cars. Soundcloud was just emerging, and I committed to monthly releases to this new platform. I may be overreaching here, but I can’t remember any other DJs presenting conceptual mixes, monthly, as packaged works of art: a conceptual title, description, and artwork. That consistency and novelty helped build a following outside of my local scene, and when my 2012 Robot Heart recording came out, things really took off internationally.

By 2015, the momentum led me to leave my software engineering job for full-time DJing—largely thanks to these Soundcloud mixes. I was purely a DJ then with a nascent Manjumasi label formed with Mark Slee, not releasing my first original track “Peculiar Colors” until 2017.

The landscape in 2024 looks different. As Soundcloud rotted to hell and Spotify rose, the value of mixes has sharply declined. With thousands released daily, they've become ubiquitous. The career path for electronic artists now revolves around original productions and social media presence.

This industry evolution pushed me toward producing my own music, opening up new creative paths I'm grateful for. The social media aspect has felt natural, as it's been an integral part of my project from the start. These last few years, the touring schedule, studio time, and home life as a husband and father slowed me down from my monthly cadence, but each mix still feels like a deep-rooted part of my message to the world, (mostly) through other people's music. 

Mix [100] was recorded September 7, 2024, at Public Works in San Francisco, the city that "raised me" as a club kid, where I first learned to DJ. This 5-hour set marked my last show in North America before taking an indefinite mental health break from touring. Playing this set was emotional, to the point of tears in the DJ booth, with support pouring in from both new listeners and those who've been there since the beginning. I couldn’t think of a better way to reach 100.

I've also created http://www.atish100.com to house all my mixes and their 1,400+ tracklists in one place, which I'll keep updating as new mixes go up on Soundcloud and YouTube.

This mix marks a meaningful milestone for me. Thank you for making this journey possible. You, and the 1400+ artists and labels I referenced helped create a life I never imagined.

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