Wow! This was one of the most surreal experiences of my life. I had been working with very little rest, building our mutant vehicle, Discow, for over 4 days straight.

About 20 minutes before my set, I ran over to the DISTRIKT stage, which was literally 1 minute away — the shift in energy was the biggest energy shift I’ve experienced in my life. A transition from sweaty, tired, & cranky dear friends to day-time playa energy at full force. I went from tired to overwhelmed, almost as if I had shot caffeine into my veins. 

This set is a representation of the jolt I felt in that moment — catalyzed by the vibrant, dusty dance floor and its kindred spirits. What an incredible experience! Thank you DISTRIKT. ❤️ ~Late Night Shri

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Late Night Shri - DISTRIKT - Burning Man 2023

DISTRIKT...

A place that needs no introduction in the Burning Man community... yet an enigma to the rest of the world! The cages... the dust storms... the once in a life time sets... and my god those SUNSETS! In 2004 The Deep End change my perception of what a dance floor should/could be... it changed the way I expected a dance floor to make me feel! It introduced me to the concept of Frisson... or as I like to call it... the “dance floor orgasm”. It had been nearly 20 years of wanting to play that incredible camp and it finally happened in 2023 alongside my dear friend Jetzen.

❤️ ~Brennen Grey

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Brennen Grey b2b Jetzen - DISTRIKT - Burning Man 2023

This set is special to me, DISTRIKT has been family to me on and off playa. Being a part of the community showed me what the real reward of contributing to BM was and as an artist, playing on their stage both on playa and at fundraisers always has been incredibly satisfying. The team is dedicated and the dance floor is locked in and powered up. 
All love. ~Dastan

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Dastan - DISTRIKT - Burning Man 2023

Playing DISTRIKT at Burning Man is always an incredible pleasure, but this year was particularly special with the camp at the 10 o’clock corner. The view of the open playa, art cars gliding past, and mini dust tornadoes swirling around created a unparalleled backdrop to open that Wednesday for the Distrikt x Robot Heart link up — elegantly highlighting our vibrant Burning Man community. Big thanks to Distrikt and everyone who was there with us — can’t wait for the next one! )’(
~Zach Walker

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Zach Walker - DISTRIKT - Burning Man 2023

The last few years have been a true practice of letting go, living in the moment, and embracing all the uncertainty of this beautiful & crazy world. Big thanks to the DISTRIKT family for always including & supporting me to do what I love most & to all the dancers and lovers who’s joined me in my evolution of sounds and styles over the years.  ~Tara Brooks

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Tara Brooks - DISTRIKT - Burning Man 2023

A prime memory from our first Burn in 2019 is dancing at DISTRIKT for a Robot Heart tie-up with a big group of friends, full of joy and awe and acting like goofballs. That year we had camped at 10&K. Flash forward four years later, we found ourselves opening up DISTRIKT's 2023 season in their new home at 10&K. So much has changed in four years, both globally and personally as we've moved into the creation part of our electronic music journey instead of just being appreciators.

One thing that hasn't changed a bit is the joy and awe we feel being present in the dust with thousands of our closest friends and bringing those memories home with us each year as fuel. Thank you to DISTRIKT for giving us the opportunity to experience such a beautiful full-circle moment. These tunes are all about setting the groove as you begin a new journey.

Much love,
ọba+flip 

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ọba+flip - DISTRIKT - Burning Man 2023

Burning Man: where each year brings a whirlwind of adventures, surprises, and moments that stick with you long after the dust settles. And in the midst of all that chaos, there's DISTRIKT; an oasis of fun and entertainment that looks straight from a Mad Max movie gone wild, takes the Burning Man experience to a whole new level. 

My inaugural gig at DISTRIKT two years back was a textbook case of Burning Man madness. Picture this: a monstrous sandstorm sweeping across the playa, me wandering around lost on my bike, fashionably late to my own set. But did DISTRIKT panic? Nah. They greeted me with a fresh smoothie to kickstart my DJing journey amidst the swirling dust. Classic!

Fast forward to my most recent escapade at DISTRIKT, and Mother Nature decided to throw a curveball — cue the floodwaters!! Yet, the flood came fashionably late, conveniently after my set. But that night? Dehydration was the name of the game. AND my Traktor, bless its digital soul, decided it wasn't in the mood to play nice with the mixer. And there I was, parched AF like a desert plant, with everyone and their playa cousins offering me water tequila while I attempted to update the mixer driver in a haze of confusion, and of course, the DISTRIKT gang was there on top of the whole process to get me up and running - literally and musically. 

In true playa fashion the show must go on. Cue the backup USBs swooping in to save the day. And just when I thought it couldn't get any wilder, in strolls Diplo himself, ready to unveil our collaborative masterpiece ‘Anthem' to the world (although at the time we did’t have name for it yet). But wait, there's more — did you know those dusty X1 Traktor controllers could go wireless? Neither did I, until Diplo schooled me, adding cowbells to our track live like a mad musical scientist.

So without further ado, here's a glimpse into that glorious night before the floods—a sonic journey through the madness and magic of DISTRIKT at Burning Man. Enjoy the ride.  ~ Sharam

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Sharam - DISTRIKT - Burning Man 2023

My warm-up mix for this year's season opener in June. Channelling Lee from 11pm to 1am when he keeps going.

ADID Warm Up

Artist: @davidberrie
Title: thinkaboutit
Record Label: @distrikt-sound
Cat.Number: DS007
Release Date: 28th June 2024

“The ‘thinkaboutit’ EP originated from a little studio setup from last summer in Ibiza. With an imaginative summer vibe in effect, the project draws inspiration from a retro pop era reminiscent of synth-driven sounds from the 80s.” ~ David Berrie.

Tracklist:
1) thinkaboutit
2) Sometimes In A Mood

1. thinkaboutit
A trippy and immersive cut that fully embodies Berrie’s late-night hazy house sound. 

2. Sometimes In A Mood
A playful excursion, delivering a vibrant amalgamation of throwback synth-led influences with vocoder-esque voices and lively leads

thinkaboutit

DS007

Sometimes In A Mood (Snippet) - David Berrie

thinkaboutit (Snippet) - David Berrie

Our guest for the next tiedcast series is the lovely Sepp! Recorded live the other week at his gig at Distrikt Club in Leeds, the UVAR label boss takes us on a sonic journey with steady energy the whole mix that will make you want to get up and dance. The mix showcases his evolving style that he showed us last summer on the boat and we're happy to welcome him back July 6th at Smoke and Mirrors club. Also be on the lookout for a remix Sepp did for the label coming out this fall on vinyl!

Tiedcast 056 - Sepp

Artist: @briancid
Title: Mind Game
Record Label: @distrikt-sound
Cat.Number: DS008
Release Date: August 30th 2024
 
We are excited to launch the progressive side of DISTRIKT Sound with none other than our good friend Brian Cid. This two-track EP starts with "Mind Game," a deep musical journey centered around the sincere message of Brian’s good friend, Diego Dorothy. He expresses his new commitment to practicing daily meditation after feeling that, in his own words, "enough is enough”, as he no longer wishes to be trapped in a mind game. Brian explains: “When I received this message on the phone, I felt it needed to be shared with the world, so I decided to create an entire track around it. The haunting-style groove is built with Roland drum machines, accompanied by live electric guitar and Moog synthesizers, all written in a call-and-response style. This track is designed for a big indoor or outdoor space, catered to DISTRIKT Sounds.”

The EP continues with "Aladanza," a very energetic, uplifting minimal progressive track with a forward-moving funky groove. Its big bass lines and funky guitar riffs create an undeniable motion. It’s a big vibe-setter, designed to be played at peak moments. “I was inspired by the summers while living in Berlin, the festive emotions, and the dancing spirit. "Aladanza" means "to go dance."

Tracklist:
1) Mind Game - Brian Cid Ft. Diego Dorothy
2) Mind Game - Brian Cid (Instrumental)
3) Aladanza - Brian Cid

Mind Game

Mind Game - Brian Cid Ft. Diego Dorothy

Aladanza - Brian Cid

Mind Game - Brian Cid (Instrumental)

Kèj @ Distrikt

Artist: Brian Cid
Title: Aladanza
Label: DISTRIKT Sound
Cat: DS008
Genre: Deep House
Release Date: 30.08.24
Buy Link: https://www.beatport.com/label/distrikt-sound/89725

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PREMIERE: Brian Cid - Aladanza [DISTRIKT Sound]

Take a  journey through the depths of minimal and tech house and with this live set recorded at Distrikt for Manifest.uk. 

Featuring groovy basslines, intricate rhythms, and a splash of Speedy G. From underground vibes to high-energy beats, it's a seamless progression that will keep you moving. Dive in and experience the sound of the undeground.

Manifest.uk At Distrikt (11.09.24)

"The Underground Culture"
Electronic Music - Est. 2015 

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We are an independent cultural collective made by electronic music lovers with the mission of generating audio and video content for the underground audience. Regardless of genre, our goal is to connect Brazilian electronic music scene with global electronic scene.

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DISTRIKT is a 501c3 Non-Profit music and arts organization, supporting an inclusive and diverse community of performers and artists through events, partnerships, community involvement, mentorship and relationship building.

DISTRIKT Sound is more than just a record label. We build relationships with up and coming producers to nurture their creative work, release their original music, book support tours and help artists build successful careers.

Chicago found and based group of like-minded people tied together. A record label, artist collective, party series and podcast.

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