a sunset dance party on the stacks stage at Lightning in a Bottle 2025...

Full YouTube Upload: https://youtu.be/yJ9AOEJigf8?si=vLnbZQWOjW3jKPte

Truly an amazing time with the Lightning in a Bottle family, this festival feels like home.  I was conflicting with Taiki Nulight this year which many complained about, however I decided to throw a full dance party and let the 140 bass heads go over to Taiki Nulight.  Definitely one of the most fun sets I've ripped, and had no plan other than full dance party vibes.  Huge thanks to the DoLab and Lightning in a Bottle teams for making it happen!

Dance party day-time, and demon mode night-time once it got dark ;)

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Neumonic LIVE @ Lightning In A Bottle 2025 [Stacks Sunset]

This was my opening set at The Junk Yard. At 12 PM on a Saturday afternoon, people bathing in the lake, resting, finishing Yoga classes, workshops, new arrivals walking by, and many other festival goers arriving little by little to the dance floor. What was supposed to be a pre-curated Progressive house playlist, it turned out to be a mix of different vibes. As a veteran DJ, I went with “reading the floor” and played what made dancers move and vibe. Within the first 30 minutes, people jumped out of the water, by-standers moved in to the dance floor, and by 12:45 PM, the dance floor and DJ booth was filled with beautiful dancing souls connecting, and exchanging energies that I will never forget. The Junk Yard stage will always hold a special place in my mind and heart. Thank you Patricio Beats for such an opportunity!

Lightning in The Bottle Festival (LIB) Junkyard Stage - Opening Set- Saturday 5/24/25

Coming in hot from the People's Banana on Sunday night at Lightning in a Bottle! 🤩🍌

This set was extra special, as it was the first time I've played a set that was almost entirely my own original music and remixes! It was pure magic playing these songs at my favorite festival, and the crowd was there for it! I totally shed a couple tears of joy - no shame!

Set list:
1. Major Trouble - Next To You (UNRELEASED)
2. Major Trouble - Dance (UNRELEASED)
3. Major Trouble - Higher (UNRELEASED)
4. Major Trouble - Put Your Set Up (Original Mix)
5. Major Trouble - Do It Like That (Original Mix)
6. Major Trouble - Little Bit More (UNRELEASED)
7. Major Trouble - Whatchu Know (UNRELEASED)
8. ADAMANT, Major Trouble - CADILLAC SWANG (Major Trouble Remix)
9. Major Trouble - The Work (Original Mix)
10. Major Trouble - Walk Alone (UNRELEASED)
11. Punctual, Westend, Tudor - EYAH (You'll Be Alright) (Extended Mix)
12. James Hype, The Killers - Mr. Brightside (James Hype Remix)
13. Kryder, Major Trouble - Fade Til Sunrise (Major Trouble Remix) (UNRELEASED)
14. Major Trouble - Feel Your Love (UNRELEASED)

Live on The People's Banana | Lightning in a Bottle 2025

KAMINARI (IL) - D.U.N.E. (Teaser)

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Thanks to DoLab - Jesse, Dede, Megan and all for producing another amazing festival that I'm so honored to be regular at, and to the Junkyard- Patricio and Chino for the amazing stage and sound!

Edit July 16 - Track List just added!  A million thanks for the artists represented here for their dedication to making interesting electronic music in a world with limited interest in that.  There are those of us that care!

1 - State Of Mind - Andromo (@andromo)

2 - Burning - Zetbee (@zetbee-1)

3 - Versace - Jorick Croes, Enrico Chirchiello  (@jorickcroes,  @enrico-chirchiello)	

4 - Special For Me (Extended Mix) - Michel De Hey (@michel-de-hey)

5 - Space System - Nick Dare  (@nickdare)

6 - Bonjour Tokyo - M.ono (@m-ono)

7 - Gorgeous (Oscar Barila Remix) - Oscar Barila, Vasily Umanets  (@oscarbarila, @vsiliyumanets)

8 - I Can't Lose You (Pete Moss Remix) - Mo'Cream	(@petemosstracks, @mocreamproductions)

9 - Control (Gorge & Nick Curly Remix) - Hank (@gorge, @nickcurly, @hankkorsan)

10 - Grow (Joel Mull Remix)- Paul Brtschitsch, Malte, Mrrod (@joelmull, @paulbrtschitschofficial) 

11 - MOOG Hero - Joel Mull (@joelmull)

12 - A Feeling (Instrumental) - Jasper Street Co., Nicole Moudaber (@jasperstreetco, @nicolemoudaber)

13 - La Petite Faveur (Fsk24 Remix) - DJ W!ld (@chris-carrier-841295497, @djwild)

14 - Cami's House - Hector Couto (@hectorcouto)

15 - New World - Tuccillo (@tuccillo)

16 - Celestiarp - Vini Pistori (@vinipistori)

17 - Indignation - Kevin Yost (@kevinyost)

18 - Nothing 2 Me - Jorick Croes, ØN.THE.RUN (@jorickcroes)

19 - So Good - Supernova, Thomas Newson  (@supernova, @thomasnewson)

20 - Daydream (Extended) - Archie Hamilton, Sadie Walker (@archiehamiltonmusic, @sadiewalkerband)

21 - Urban House (Leo Portela Remix) - Luis Caballero (@leoportela, @luis-caballero)

22 - Frunky (Ray Okpara Remix) - Berami (@rayokpara) 

23 - What U Need (Marco Grandi remix) - Moe Turk (@marco-grandi, @djmoeturk)

There are just a couple of parties that I play enough times to make a completely specific set for each time, and make it my absolute best.

One is Lightning in a Bottle, which I'm not a resident of but have played 7 of the last 8 fests.

I've prepared for many different time slots at LIB, always looking at this large and spectacular festival as one where people primarily want to dance and have fun.

So I ramp up my funk and vocals (usually playful but i did have one protest lyric in this year's - you can't miss it).  

I lean on the uplifting side, spend a lot of time choosing music and organizing a playlist so i can play appropriately for my time slot and come back thinking it was one of the best sets I've ever played.  

Something that was different for me this year is I took a year and a half off from buying new music prior to LIB in order to reporganize my collection, which now spans 30 years.

Sometimes it's better to understand better what you already have before adding to a massive music collection.

But I never intended my break to be that long!  It just kept going.  And I had a couple of hard drive farts in the middle which didn't help.  

But anyway,  I started buying music again about two months ahead of LIB because I wanted to play an all new music set,  and I also wanted to to  take the time to understand the new music very well.

The problem with playing all new music at a gig is that I don't always take the time to understand it well enough to know if it's as good as the music I already have.  It's fun because it's new... but is it really adding something?

So this time I really took the time to select tracks - I was picky AF!  
This time I spent a lot of time also to play with my tracks, mix them in different ways and really try to only include tracks that were blowing my mind, so that I could give that to the dance floor.

Also spent a lot of time on tagging producers in this description - hope it helps you to discover some great new artists and music!

Ben Annand LIB 2025 Junkyard Closer

Recorded live on the junkyard Stage at Lightning in a Bottle festival, playing right before Monolink.

After a break from electronic music and DJ ing, it was with great pleasure I finally came back to the decks! 

A new door was opened and I am so glad to say that I won’t he stopping now! 

I share with you my LIVE set from @libfestival 2025 at @thejunkyard_lib , each track was specially chosen for your body to move and your heart to expand! ❣️💓❣️ soundcloud shawni-music or link in bio coming.

LIVE at Lightning in a Bottle 2025

really quick cover i made in like thirty minutes
OG by @brokenvessel3

Love is Blind (cover)

Just a fun little groover I made and sang some licks on.

Ask Me To - McFiddles

2025 LIBERIAN MIX **DJPEA

For booking & contact

KAMINARIBooking@Gmail.com

KAMINARI (IL) AKA Matan Malka is known for his unique style of blending house music and high energy with many electronic genres. Born and raised in Israel, KAMINARI first discovered his passion for music at a young age and began DJing at local events in his hometown. 
His hard work and dedication paid off, as KAMINARI (IL) quickly gained a following for his innovative and polished productions. His tracks have been released on several notable labels and have garnered support from some of the biggest names in the industry.

KAMINARI's performances are known for their high energy and infectious vibes, with his personality and stage presence creating a positive and uplifting atmosphere for his fans. He has played at major festivals and events across Israel, and his reputation is rapidly spreading beyond the country's borders.

As he continues to refine his craft and push boundaries with his unique sound, KAMINARI is poised to become one of the most exciting and innovative DJs of his generation.

I consider myself a man of the people.

The people being myself.

 cough cough.

I'm always trying to get better, but all the music I make is for me, to make myself happy, unless said otherwise.

profile picture by me.

FRIEND LIST
@darealhktuber
@unfunnyguy
@fungalfella

AUM, TAKE US TO YOUR LEADER, WE MAKE MUSIC

McFiddles and R3LYKS (https://soundcloud.com/r3lyksskyler)
---Check out other groups that we collaborate with: (@cultivarmusic)

I am the Rave. You are the Rave. We are the Rave.

DJ & Record Producer | Founder of BRC Snow Club | )'(
Releases on Gold Bloc Records, Cease & Desist (UK), Bread & Butter Records

I hope you enjoy my music and how I mix it.
For bookings contact benannand@gmail.com // gunita@listedbookings.com

2025 Confirmed dates

Jan 1 Los Angeles - Moontribe NYD
Jan 17 Los Angeles - Tropikroma LA Fire Benefit
Jan 31 Los Angeles - The Livehouse Presents
Feb 1 Orange County - True Ent LA Fire Benefit
Feb 13 Portland, OR - Silk and Sound at Secret Grove
Feb 21 Los Angeles - the Livehouse Presents
Feb 22 Los Angeles - Be My Tropical Valentinew
Feb 28 Pahoa, Big Island, HI - Bee Dance
Mar 1 Honolulu, HI - Centered at Bevy
Mar 2 Honolulu, HI - Anuras Afterhours
Mar 14 Guadalupe Canyon, BC Norte,. Mexico - Leyenda de Eterna
Mar 20 San Jose Del Cabo, BC Sur, Mexico - Afterhours
Mar 21 San Jose Del Cabo, BC Sur, Mexico
Mar 22 Cerritos Beach - Spring Fling at Big Fun Beach Club
Mar 28 Boise, ID - Treefort Music Fest
Apr 4 Eugene, OR - Soul Sessions at Play
Apr 5 Portland, OR - Lit at Capacity Social Club
Apr 18-20 Anza, CA - Tropical Hot Tub Oasis Retreat
May 2 Vancouver BC - Gorgomish Afterhours
May 3 Vancouver BC - The World Afterhours
May 21-25 Bakersfield, CA - Lightning in A Bottle Festival
more soon...

Biography:

In his zone from deep house to techno, Ben Annand pairs impeccably smooth mixing skills with a dynamic style that keeps the music moving, artfully playing with breakdowns and spending most of his time in the mix.

“For me, a great mix is the interplay of 2 unique pieces of music, creating something greater than the sum of the parts - and a great set weaves those mixes into a musical flow you can’t help but lose yourself in on the dance floor.”

Ben fell in love with dancing and rave culture in 1995, and learned to mix in 1996. Just 2 years later he became resident dj at the famed Moontribe Gathering, and started his own production company, Tropical. The first half of his career was mostly focused on DJing abroad, with 13 trips to Moscow’s Propaganda club, travel across Russia, Spain, and Mexico, an appearance at Wiggle at Fabric in London and two at the Labyrinth Festival in Japan.  

In more recent years, Ben Annand became a top West Coast festival DJ, and recently played a standout set at his 5th consecutive Lightning in a Bottle (CA). He has also appeared at Sunset Campout and Desert Hearts (CA), Oregon Eclipse (OR), Photosynthesis and Cascadia (WA), Shambhala and Motion Notion (BC, Canada).

As organizer of Tropical, he's donated over $32,000 to charity, hosted zero-waste events in Hawaii, and presented gender-balanced dj lineups.

Whatever his project,, Ben Annand is always contributing, and always thinking outside the box.

Born and raised in Mexico City. Living in Los Angeles.  I enjoy playing Tech, Deep, Latin, Afro, Tribal, Minimal, Organic, Down Tempo, progressive.’x and Indi House music. I also grew up playing Techno in the early 90s. I enjoy playing at music Festivals, Undergrounds, Rooftops, private events and Clubs. I share my mixes with the world and for the love of music.

My most recent performances include several festivals and camps at Burningman and BeQuinox and Wild Nomads in 2023, Club Sirens, Members, Bling Tiger, Ritmo. Residencies at a few LA bars/restaurants and many private events such as the Mystic Manor and Flow Tribe in Venice, CA. 

In 2024 I co-own and DJ at Club Metro in Downey, CA.

MGMT: freddy@risetalentgroup.com
BOOKING: peter@minttalentgroup.com lauren@minttalentgroup.com

broken beats

Releases On:
@morii_records (ENiGMA Dubz UK)
@observatory_records
@badmedicrecords (UK)
@domeofdoom
@shadowtrixmusic
@beastwang (UK)
@muti
@fantastic-trax (Justin Jay)
@thewiddfam

New tracks tagged #lib