DJ Tennis from the Robot Heart ResIIdency at the Loom in Oakland CA, 2024

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DJ Tennis - Robot Heart Residency - Oakland 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.

Tracklist

atish - [100] - Atish All Night (Live in SF, 5 hours)

Art Department (Kenny Glasgow) from the Robot Heart ResIIdency at the Loom in Oakland CA, 2024

On May 10th, we had arranged something truly special: a rare reunion from Art Department, Jonny and Kenny back under the original banner. The day before the show, though, we got word that Jonny tested positive for COVID and would not be able to make it. To make matters worse, Kenny showed up feeling off himself—stomach problems, not doing great. For a moment, we were not sure whether the set would happen at all.

Then, after a quick pep talk (and maybe a little Johnnie Walker), Kenny decided to push through. He played the entire set from just one side of the DJ setup, leaving the other deck silent, like he was holding space for Jonny. Mid-set he passed us his phone to grab some content; somewhere between shots we pulled a South Park moment and killed Kenny’s phone, leaving him to play on, clock-free and carried by the night’s energy.

With no idea what time it was, Kenny kept the dance floor alive well past closing. It was one of the most memorable sets of the season—raw, alive, and full of heart. Kenny played for both of them, and everyone there felt it. Nights like that are why we do this. For the music, the people, and the magic you could never script.

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Art Department (Kenny Glasgow) - Robot Heart Residency - Oakland 2024

We're happy to share the full recording of Jonathan Kaspar's night at Volt. In his own words:

"From the first pad to the last light, I played 5.5 hours of music, featuring my current favorite tracks and upcoming bits – one of those nights where everything just clicked and flowed."

LIVE MIX  - Jonathan Kaspar 03.05.2025

To cap off a wild week featuring a return to Crosstown Rebels and hosting duties at their House Of EFUNK x Movement official after-party, Soul Clap slide onto our Main Mix with divine Detroit vibes. 

It's a masterclass in nuance; laced with stirring, slow-burning funk and dosed with just the right amount of dancefloor heat. Enjoy! 

Read More: https://whenwedip.com/2025/05/when-we-dip-176-soul-clap/

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www.openlab.fm | 106.4FM in Ibiza & Formentera
Check the full tracklist on our website: https://openlab.fm/news/sunrise-sunset-02-damian-lazarus

The 2nd chapter of Sunrise Sunset unfolds:
Damian Lazarus brings his singular curatorial voice to the early hours with OpenLab. Broadcast live from Ibiza, Sunrise Sunset is a weekly invitation to tune in with intention — two hours of eclectic, cosmic music designed to create space, not fill it.
No crowd. No chaos. Just sound, feeling, and the quiet clarity of a new day.
Can’t make the sunrise? The show repeats every Thursday at 7PM CET for sunset listeners worldwide.

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Sunrise Sunset 02 - Damian Lazarus

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Damian Lazarus is back on the OpenLab airwaves tomorrow morning — live from Ibiza with two hours of deep, dreamy, wide-open sounds.
Perfect for early risers, late wanderers, or anyone chasing that first light feeling.

Can’t do mornings? No problem — we run it back every Thursday at 7PM CET.

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Sunrise Sunset 04 - Damian Lazarus

www.openlab.fm | 106.4FM in Ibiza & Formentera
Check the full tracklist on our website: https://openlab.fm/news/sound-from-the-underground-59-trommel-with-xiaolin

Damian Lazarus is back on OpenLab — broadcasting live from Ibiza with a two-hour journey through deep, immersive sounds to elevate your morning. Whether you're up with the sun, winding down late, or simply chasing that perfect vibe, this one's got you covered.

Slept through it? No worries — tune in for the replay every Thursday at 7PM CET, just in time for sunset 🌇 You can also dive into Episodes 1–54 anytime on OpenLab.fm and SoundCloud.

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Sunrise Sunset 06 – Damian Lazarus

As we head toward our first sunrise on playa this year, we’re excited to share the last sunrise set of BM24. 🌅🎼

In Vanjee’s own words:

As we get closer to Burn 2025, I’m beyond excited to finally share something truly special with you: my sunrise set from Robot Heart at Burning Man 2024. ❤️‍🔥

This one was a long time in the making with the incredible Robot Heart crew, and I’m so grateful to release it into the world. I hope it brings you back to that magical morning, or transports you there if you weren’t with us.

Much love, and hopefully I’ll see you deep in the dust this year.
Vanjee

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Musical Journey: Vanjee
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Vanjee - Robot Heart - Burning Man 2024

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Robot Heart is a collective of doers and dreamers, artists and entrepreneurs. Our home is in the desert dust of Burning Man, and the streets of New York City, Detroit, Bay Area and Hong Kong. Home is wherever the Heart is.

Robot Heart is a community and a family, and our events are an extension and celebration of that community, bound together by shared values of inclusion, giving, environmental responsibility and mutual respect.

Music is our first language, and our mission is to bring love and beats to the world. We work with and support artists, technologists and visionaries of all types in order to create incredible experiences and connected moments. To create love and beats, for you.