I was thinking about all the long waits in line for Burning Man tickets over the years and decided to give some of you something to listen to while the walking person icon slowly makes its way across the screen holding all our hopes in its little tiny pixel hands. 

The wait time  is usually about as long as it took to get from one side of the playa to the other last year after it rained and the playa shrimp rose up to attempt to take over the world!! 

Burning Mud. Mudding man. Raining man. Remember the wild stories (all from the outside media or Diplo and Chris Rock) vs the kindness and generosity of strangers out on the playa. I hope, even if faced with adversity last year, maybe, just maybe, you also saw how wonderful people can be when called upon in a ‘crisis’. 

I was lucky enough to stay until Tuesday night and grateful to still get to play a sunrise on the Robot Heart albeit a few days later than planned. There was so much love in the air that (finally) beautiful morning. If you missed it or want to listen once more or are just bored and looking for something to distract you while waiting in line for this years tickets (I’ll be waiting too) then here’s burning man/mud/magic 2023.  Feel the love in the air and the tickle of playa shrimp on the soles of your feet. 

Lee

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Lee Burridge - Robot Heart - Burning Man 2023

Watch the film on Robot Heart YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCDun7jhQwE

For pretty much the whole year I’m either headed towards or away from Burning Man. 

Each year out there there’s this moment in space and time where I feel perfectly balanced between the two. It’s a moment where time stands still, just for a second. 

That moment is when the first ember of the day’s sun peaks over the mountain top to begin its journey once more. 

I try to find a piece of music to express the feeling of stillness and presence I get.  This year the sun was kind enough to arrive 1 hour 28 minutes and 40 seconds into this mix. I was in awe. I’m still in awe.

Some of the magic of the playa for me is where the nature blends with boundless creativity. Where love meets wonder and we get to laugh, dance and play. Add a dash of music for good measure and, for a moment, that magic catches its breath to take it all in, and stands still.

2024 was one of my favorite years ever. Thank you to all you artists and lovers, cooks and cuddlers. To all those who toil for months before and after to make it happen and to anyone who gave anything to another. You’re all amazing. I’m currently headed back towards (or is it away from) that moment once more.


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Lee Burridge - Robot Heart - Burning Man 2024

We’re still floating on cloud nine, finding it nearly impossible to come back down after such a beautiful and intense experience. Playing on the Mayan Warrior this year surpassed anything we could have imagined—it was pure magic.

Burning Man is a testament to the boundless creativity and adaptability of humanity, where together we push limits and create unforgettable memories. This year, we truly lived a dream, a moment etched in our hearts forever.

We are deeply grateful to the entire Mayan Warrior team: Pablo, Amal, Jesús, Arturo, Linus, Thomas, Carlos, and everyone who made this incredible moment possible. You helped us realize one of our biggest dreams, and for that, we are forever thankful. 

A huge thank you as well to David for all the work since day one and Nico for letting us borrow that incredible synth and a special shout out to our friends who have followed and supported us throughout this journey, you mean the world to us.

With love, awe, and endless gratitude,
Pierre & Tim - Chambord

Chambord (live) - Mayan Warrior - Burning Man 2024

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

YT: youtu.be/8cqR1gzSz70
Musical Journey: Vanjee
soundcloud.com/vanjee / instagram.com/vanjeemusic

Cover photo: John Dill @johndill / www.sliceofdill.com

Vanjee - Robot Heart - Burning Man 2024

Made By Pete @ Bedouin Saga – Chinois, Ibiza (03.08.2025)

One of my favorite nights and sets of the year was playing on the Maxa Art Car! The energy from everyone there was absolutely euphoric.

Magic people + magic art car = magical moments. Thank you to everyone who danced with me that night—for your energy and your love. It means the world to me, and I hope that same energy can be felt while listening to this set.

Love, Julia


ARTIST

Instagram: juliasandstorm
SoundCloud: @juliasandstorm


MAXA

Instagram: maxacamp
YouTube: -maxa-
Audio Mastering: Gabriel Velazquez
Cover Design: Alvaro Manzo

Julia Sandstorm - Maxa - Burning Man 2025

"This is my Saturday sunset set from the Pink Mammoth camp at this year’s Burn. A moment I look forward to all year. There’s something special about watching the sky melt into firelight as the dance floor comes alive. Pink Mammoth is more than a camp, it’s home, it’s family, it’s a pulse I’ve been in rhythm with for years. The energy at sunset is magnetic, always a challenge for me to stop playing. Yet, as the final tracks fade, we all feel the call. The pull toward the burn of the Man. l begin already looking forward to next year together.
I hope this mix carries a bit of that magic for you, wherever you are." - Marques Wyatt

We are excited to have Marques joining us at our sunset party in Los Angeles October 17th.

Tickets and Info: ra.co/events/2261014

Marques Wyatt
https://soundcloud.com/marques-wyatt
www.facebook.com/djmarqueswyatt
www.deep-la.com/

Pink Mammoth
https://soundcloud.com/pink-mammoth-official/
www.facebook.com/PinkMammothSF/
www.pinkmammoth.org/

Oct 17th Los Angeles

Marques Wyatt - Pink Mammoth - Burning Man 2025

As the first release from Burning Man 2025, we’re honored to share a set that carries a different kind of Playa energy - one made for a night like Burn Night. Bilal blessed us with a set rich in soul and grit, channeling the roots of house from Detroit, Chicago, and New York - the very foundation that shaped the dance floor. 🕺🏽✨

In Bilal’s own words:

this was burn #11 for me. and you'd think you know what to expect by now. but NOPE! this place really knows how to throw a curveball at all of us... but seeing people bounce back and knock that curveball out of the park is more amazing to see. 

i really didnt know what to expect on Man Burn Night, surrounded by all the different art cars and crowds. its basically like standing in the TV section at Best Buy with every channel blaring at once. 

anyway, this mix is the result of the environment at the time. i had fun sharing this music and i hope you do too. 

BIG LOVE & GRATITUDE TO THE ENTIRE ROBOT HEART CREW FOR ALL THE MAGIC YOU POUR INTO THIS, YEAR AFTER YEAR!

Shout-outs to:
Justin – You were right when you said to me don’t plan for anything, just come prepared.
Jason – Thank you for giving me a shot on my FAVORITE soundsystem, and for your support in releasing this recording.
Adrian/Dimitris – None of this would have been possible without you both.
Chief – Getting you on your feet was the best compliment.
Gabriel – You havin' fun yet?
To the people in the crowd – It wouldn’t have been the same without your presence and energy.
Gunita – Thanks for the pushing and nudging and pushing. Also, you finally made it to one of my sets.
Tyler – Thanks for keeping me calm, 'cause maybe, I was low-key shitting myself.
Chad Livingston – You helped me make the people laugh. We did it!
Zoe – Next time!
@cherk-gdp – WARNING: There is no Playatech in this recording.
Anna – I saw you dancing the whole time! Sorry I missed you on your way out.
Etty/Essem – I did show up to Greg and Summer's wedding, just ask them!
Kamal/Tazeen – This trip was not possible without you both. Also, I’m really sorry I yelled.
Colette – My best friend and wife, no one has shown more patience with me than you. I love you.
And to the artists who make the music I love – I'll keep doing my best to share what you put out in this world.

YT: youtu.be/oJK-LoTCk0g
Musical Journey: bilaliwood
https://soundcloud.com/bilaliwood / instagram.com/bilaliwood

Cover photo: Polaroid by Colonel

bilaliwood - Robot Heart - Burning Man 2025

Alaskan Pete - So Nice

Onyx Halo

"It was a warm Thursday night and I rode up with my crew to the Mayan Warrior linked up with Robot Heart and couldn’t believe my eyes. 
In 9 years of Burning Man I had never seen so many people at one party. 
I always choose to play just one event during the week at Black Rock, preferring to spend the rest of my days and nights exploring and enjoying all the various levels of this incredible experience without the hassle of running from one party to the next. And preparing for my set around 7am I sensed that this was going to be a magnificent morning. I was a little nervous but I had those good butterflies swirling and as the vermilion hue of the pre-dawn began to rise, I stepped up and played this set that you can listen to now. 
I will never forget it.
Being invited to play the Friday sunrise on both buses was a dream come true and I’d like to thank all the thousands and thousands of people that joined me for this special moment and to the dedicated heroes of the Burn that made it possible. 
Enjoy!"
Damian Lazarus. April 2020

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Cover Design by Alvaro Manzo
Cover Photo by Sebasatian Mantelli 

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Damian Lazarus - Mayan Warrior x Robot Heart Tie Up - Burning Man 2019

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.