After six years of believing that I was fully done with Burning Man, the stars happened to align this summer when I got a calling to go. 

Back in 2016, I never thought that Burning Man would allow me to press the reset button and relieve myself from many things I was carrying emotionally. Then suddenly when I was out on the playa in my element, I began to feel myself again: connected, worry-free, present. 

Thanks to 11 days of complete disconnection from my computer and phone, I was left at the mercy of nature’s elements which brought me back to a place of peace and serenity.  

It was such a joy to take part in Burning Man’s social experiment, one that unites a community of like minded beings from various backgrounds. 

I loved getting my hands dirty while building the camp, helping out with a friend's art structure and chatting with new and old friends every single day.  This was a whole new experience for me; an experience that filled my heart and inspired me in powerful ways. 

For the first time, I can safely say that I have been transformed by my time on the playa, and for that I feel grateful and humbled. 

Memorable moments like riding solo on my bike, letting go of plans, eating nourishing food, getting totally lost in the city, visiting random camps and more often than not connecting with strangers was pure magic. For me, this is the essence of Burning Man: an experience of contribution, full of serendipity and spontaneity. 
 
Here’s a personal highlight of mine that I’d like to share: 
It’s Friday evening, and I have been chosen to set the mood on the Robot Heart bus (which I must admit was one of my favorite nights out there). Here I am pre-set drinking Sake and sharing stories with my dear friend Benjamin Alexander.  The bus is parked at camp when I jump on top and begin to play for 20 minutes before the wheels start turning. Our drive to the deep playa begins, and with that a brutal dust storm follows.  I was instantly taken back in time to my 2015 Burn when I was fascinated by the fairy-lit bicycles chasing the bus, lighting up the space with an array of moving colors.  Eventually, after an hour of driving around, the wind stops, the dust settles, and the bus finds its parking spot for the night.  I finally remove my dust mask and watch the vast space in front me light up as I finish my set.  An unforgettable moment, visual, crowd…everything was perfect. 
 
To all of you who are reading this who were there dancing and glowing on the playa, I would like to say a huge thank you!  I will cherish that moment for the rest of my life.  You inspired me to smile and shine. 
 
Until next year.
 
Julien aka YokoO xx 
 
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YokoO - Robot Heart - Burning Man 2022

I decided to play really differently for this set. this was the pre-curser for my upcoming daytime outdoor parties in new york and la this summer (from june 12th 2011). the parties are going to be called 'all day i dream' and there's also a forthcoming label of the same name which will be specifically releasing this melodic, melancholic, distant, warm sound. dream on dreamers x

Lee Burridge @ Lightning in a bottle 2010

Beyond the incredible venue, production, and beautiful collection of humans, there were three things that made set this extra special for me: opening the room to an empty dance floor, having the DJ booth in the center of the room, and playing the most original music I’ve played in a set. 

I rarely get to build a room from zero anymore, so I took great pleasure in playing records early on that are subtler, slowly building tension as people trickled into the venue. Having the booth in the center made it much easier for me to sense what the people sonically needed as the night progressed - we all were locked in for the last hour. 

I also blended the ambient room sounds with the mixer output capture the spirit of the night. You’ll hear the excitement of the crowd match the energy crescendo. When I listen to the set, it almost feels like I’m transported back to the party. 

It a very special gig, and I’m grateful to Robot Heart for having me play.

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[0:00:00] So Inagawa - Reminder [CABARET 2015]
[0:06:00] Dunn. - Clutch [Stay True Sounds 2023]
[0:12:00] Alejandro Mosso - Evolena [mosso 2023]
[0:16:00] E'mij - Love Is A Place (JC's Love Dub) [Ultra 2012]
[0:21:00] Audio Soul Project - Community 2007 (Peace Division Remix) [NRK 2007]
[0:23:00] Kohra - Akarshan [Qilla Records 2020]
[0:29:00] atish, Vridian - Instant Transmission (Boys Be Kko Yanagi Edit) [Manjumasi 2023]
[0:33:00] atish, Mark Slee - Chameleon (Andre Lodemann Remix) [Manjumasi 2018]
[0:39:00] Nhar - Eternal Thing [AZZUR 2020]
[0:45:00] Camea - I Dream of You [Bpitch 2013]
[0:51:00] atish - Every Day [Vivrant 2024]
[0:57:00] atish - Prateek [[demo]]
[1:03:00] atish - Birdland [[demo]]
[1:09:00] Russ Gabriel - The Multicoloured Mind [Rawax 2023]
[1:12:00] Axel Boman - Lucky Luke [AWAY 2023]
[1:16:00]
[1:21:00] Tom Zeta - Tundra [Druma 2023]
[1:27:00] fabian krooss - Whopper (atish Remix) [Manjumasi 2024]
[1:32:00] Polo (AR) - Nostalgia del Presente [Manjumasi 2024]
[1:39:00] atish - Kishore [[demo]]
[1:44:00] Kirik & Zone+ - Well well well [Uzvar 2023]
[1:48:00] Matrefakt - Trust [Sous Music 2022]
[1:54:00] Reboot - Silk [Snatch! Records 2023]
[1:59:00] Nick Curly - Find Out [8Bit 2022]
[2:04:00] Wild Dark - Where Did You Go [Bespoke Musik 2023]
[2:07:00] Catz 'n Dogz - Reincarnation [Pets Recordings 2023]
[2:12:00] SUCHI - Seher [Future Bounce 2022]
[2:16:00]

Atish - Robot Heart Residency - Oakland 2023

A studio-head in the true sense of the word, YokoO’s last 20 years have seen him master house music in all its deepest forms. With a prolific and impressive discography, YokoO has made his mark on noteworthy labels to date with original releases and a back-catalogue of strong remixes.

He’s turned the heads of many a label boss from Kollektiv Turmstrasse, Matthew Dekay, Lee Burridge, and MANDY, as well as racked up plays from a broad spectrum of industry reference artists. YokoO’s music has proven time and time again it can reach the record bags of the DJing elite on every continent.

His most notable projects Pachamama and Euneirophrenia anticipated the evolution behind the January ’21 release of his EP Jivanmuktih on Crosstown Rebels’ offshoot Rebellion. 2021 marked for YokoO the rebirth into a significant new chapter of his career as a producer, with a matured musical intuition charged with seductive blends of eclectic, deep, minimal, and hypnotic house grooves.

Like a mantra vibrating beat by beat, his music abides only to his deepest meditative intuition and revolves around the creation of unbound free-flowing states of creativity, echoing in stillness a deep connection to nature where every subtle detail counts for rich artistic expression and depth.

“I am committed to the Truth.” With these words, YokoO explains how he draws inspiration from his Yoga practice and the Yamas as he channels his creative energy into his label SATYA, a project that signifies the maturing into a state of unbridled surrender to the craft. With SATYA, he intends to support and represent artists who embrace creativity as a non-compromising act devoid of any expectation.

His constant evolution as a human being plays hand in hand with the authenticity of his creative process, committed to releasing unpredictable sounds that never fail to communicate, connect, and move.

Between gigs, you’ll find YokoO producing in his home-built studio in Lisbon or saluting the sun somewhere in Mexico.

ONE-81 | YokoO @ Stereobar, Montreal (30th June 2024)

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Hoj has been playing music at Burning Man since 2004. After all those sets on the playa, he still has no clue what "playa tech" is. But he did play this 4-hour set at the Kazbah on Wednesday night this year. Call it what you want. He just calls it a damn good night in a special place with very special people.

Hoj - LIVE at the Kazbah - Burning Man 2016 - 192MASTER

Hoj - LIVE at the Kazbah - Burning Man 2016

WWD093 welcomes acclaimed duo Luca Saporito and Anthony Middleton AKA Audiofly. The pair behind an illustrious back catalogue and label projects Supernature, Maison D’Etre and Flying Circus, deliver an exclusive new two-part mix for the occasion as we go in-depth on all the recent developments in their world. Conversation touches on recent productions, changes in the label game, environmental efforts and much more!

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Lee Burridge - 15 Years at Warung Beach Club (Brazil) - 18Nov2017

Behrouz, Seth Troxler, Guy Gerber & Ryan Crosson B2B live @ Wall Lounge in Miami during the WMC for the Behrouz & Friends show.

Recorded live on Be@Tv: http://www.be-at.tv/brands/wmc/wall-lounge/behrouz-and-friends/behrouz-guy-gerber-and-seth-troxler.go?0

Behrouz, Seth Troxler & Guy Gerber b2b live @ Wall Lounge WMC (19.03.12) Behrouz & Friends WMC 2012

'YokoO is no stranger to house music in all its deepest forms. A studio head in the true sense of the word, he spends much of his time pondering basslines and warm synth riffs that heat up dancefloors the world over. With releases on highly regarded labels such as All Day I Dream, Musik Gewinnt Freunde, Kindisch, Get Physical, Moodmusic and Plastic City, YokoO has marked out a spot for himself in the global house music scene with talent being sought after from every corner of the world.'

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YokoO - Vujaday Festival 2019 X When We Dip

I’m happy to release my recording from Sandbox Festival in Hurghada Egypt. I always love playing the Middle East. The sights, sounds, tastes, and smells are very different than my home, all of which represent one of my favorite aspects of DJing: getting enjoy the world’s diversity. Beyond that, I’ve found that the people of the region are an incredibly friendly and passionate bunch, so playing a festival that attracts the heads from many across the region was special for me.

The Sandbox mainstage was a big one - these stages are sometimes tricky for me as I feel pressured to go for the jugular and bang out a medley of big drops for those hands in the air moments, but I resisted the pressure and went instead for undulation between the deep moments building to the big ones while maintaining a steady groove through. Hope that idea came through, hope you enjoy the set, and can’t wait to make my way back to the Middle East!
Thanks @moagalleryph (IG) for the photo.

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atish - [079] - live at sandbox festival, egypt

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