Its been a long time, too long in fact, but Operator Echo had to be deployed for another covert psychedelic operation at Burning Man 2025 on Psyday Friday. Only at Midnight Roast Camp. For those of you who said you can't find good techno or psytrance on playa, come see us next time.

Operator Echo - Burning Man 2025 - Midnight Roast - PsyDay Friday

Friday at Dementha was pure magic. I jumped on after a stellar opener from OBER — the tent was packed, everyone had mojitos in hand, and the crowd was gathered tight around the iconic DeMentha misting fans.

This set is all about groove: starting with some deep minimal cuts, then building into warm, uplifting house with a few psychedelic twists that fit the vibe of the room perfectly. It also features a few tracks that have been staples of my summer sets — music that feels closest to me right now.

Always an honor to play with DeMentha, and this one was special. I hope you enjoy it, and I look forward to welcoming you back to our minty home next year. 🌱💚

Cover art is from my favorite art piece on the playa in 2025: Kauyumari Centro Ceremonial https://www.instagram.com/kauyumariceremonial/

Live @ DeMentha (Friday), Burning Man, 2025-08-29

Monday's are our first day open each year and have a special vibe - turn it up!

DeMentha 2025 - Monday

With bad weather finally in the past our Thursday party was a blast. Hope you enjoy the recording as much as I did playing that day:)

DeMentha 2025 - Thursday

It's become a tradition to close out my Burning Man week of DJing with an extended back-to-back set with my good friend Bobby Lyte - playing with him is always a riot! Take a listen and turn it up!!

DeMentha 2025 - Saturday (OGAN BxB Bobby Lyte)

Ghosts, goblins, guys, gals, and ghouls, here is my closing set from Wayward: Phantasm! Recorded live at F8 SF on October 16 2025, our spooky shenanigans were off the charts! I got to follow some great sets by Saint Frank (FREQ Music), Adam Iko (Salty Jacks), and DJ Cira (Adult Services), and closed out the night with a little dark thump (and a sprinkling of evil)... Hope you like it, and happy Halloween!

Tracklist:
01. Sian, Cafius - Mirror Balls  (Dark Disco Edit)
02. KARPOVICH - Sex Machine (Original Mix)
03. D-Formation, GRAZZE - You & Me (Extended Mix)
04. David Ardila (US) - Feel The Energy (Original Mix)
05. Final Request - Over Control (Extended Mix)
06. Ray T.J. - Lord of Nowhere (Original Mix)
07. Sian, PÔNGO - Zombie  (Original Mix)
08. AFFKT, Darlyn Vlys - Axo (Original Mix)
09. Himszlow - Kaktus  (Marc DePulse Remix)
10. Upercent - Theremite (Original Mix)
11. Cosmosolar - El Rarito (Cycle Remix)
12. Glowal, SYNTHETIX (ofc) - Killaz (Original Mix)
13. Skinz (ofc) - Vogue (French Mix)
14. Raxon - Go Computer (The Hacker Remix)
15. Cafius, ID ID - Not Tekno  (Original Mix)
16. Hidden Empire - Turnout (Original Mix)
17. KARPOVICH, DJVEDO - Sweet Sugar (Original Mix)
18. Recondite - Warg (Original Mix)

Wayward: Phantasm // October 2025

A pumping, driving track infused with pure techno attitude. 
Sharp, spicy hi-hats cut through the rolling bassline, locking in with a powerful kick to create an unmistakable club atmosphere. The synths swirl and evolve, pulling everything into a vivid, psychedelic soundscape.

Charles began DJing in 1998 at the age of 18, starting in clubs around Osnabrück, Germany. 
After years of playing across Europe, he became a resident at the Holy Poly Club in Osnabrück. 
His sets blend a colorful mix of melodic house & techno, tech house, and progressive house. 
Always experimenting with the crowd, he aims to push the energy to the next level every time he steps behind the decks.

GTE516_Charles M._Mirrors | 22-12-2025 exclusive Beatport

Coco Poco Loco took over the Dome stage on a sweltering afternoon at Interstellar Groove. I opened the party with some of my favourite tunes. One technical issue edited out and some less than graceful mixing included, here is what I played. Thank you Sea of Pink for your energy and love! and thank you for having me Interstellar 💖

COCO POCO LOCO Pink Party @ Interstellar 2025

Halloween 2025. Continuing our Halloween tradition, the DeMentha Crew teamed up with Communion Hall to throw Something Minty This Way Comes... The dancefloor was packed throughout the night, and all of our selectors played some killer tunes. Another one for the books!

Tracklist:
01. KARPOVICH - Remember Us (Original Mix)
02. Absintheminded - Guilty Pleasures (KARPOVICH Remix)
03. Darlyn Vlys - Climbers (Original Mix)
04. Curses, Third Culture (USA) - Lost & Found (Original Mix)
05. Sandro Bianchi, Stylic - Raver in the Booth (Curses Remix)
06. AFFKT - Pelailla (Original Mix)
07. Niko Schwind - Acid (Darlyn Vlys Remix)
08. Mundo D - Outta Space (Mmyylo Remix)
09. Martin HERRS - Angel Of The Garden (Original Mix)
10. River Red, Starry Tiberio - Spark In The Dark (Original Mix)
11. Skinz (ofc) - Appi (Original Mix)
12. Raxon - Spaceport (Roman Flügel Remix)
13. Alexey Union, Kinky Sound - Ragga (Original Mix)
14. Blami - Tokyo Express (Dino Lenny Rework)
15. ID ID - Basement (Original Mix)
16. Dina Summer - Girls Gang (Damon Jee Remix)
17. Ubbah, Innellea - Waste It (Original Mix)
18. Kimshies - Cowboys Don't Cry (Original Mix)
19. Curses - Handsome Eyes (Original Mix) (Original Mix)

Something Minty This Way Comes...

Cassian - Dun Dun VS Da Hool Cassian, YOTTO - Love Parade (ENZO.MIX)

Yaz is a San Francisco-based DJ who enjoys playing tech house, deep tech, minimal, and techno. He is an active member of the Burning Man community and underground house/techno community in San Francisco.

Yaz has played all over San Francisco at all the major venues, including Public Works, Mighty / The Great Northern, Monarch, Midway, and Halcyon. He was a resident DJ at the venerated Wish Lounge for 5+ years, running his monthly Wayward party right up until the pandemic caused Wish to close. Once it was safe to do so, he has taken Wayward to its new home F8 Nightclub, and has been a resident there since August 2021. 

Yaz has collaborated with many different promoters and labels, and has opened and closed for (or shared billing with) well-known artists including John Digweed, Bob Moses, The Scumfrog, Tommy Four Seven, John Monkman, Technasia, and Marques Wyatt, to name a few.

His love for Burning Man is only rivaled by his love for music. His styles go from deep tech, minimal and techno to indie dance. You can find him on the playa playing for his camp DeMentha, and everywhere else for The Janky Barge, Airpusher, and Icarus. Yaz has also participated in many fundraisers in San Francisco for the aforementioned camps, as well as DISTRIKT, Mayan Warrior, the Salty Jacks, and others.

Check out my Mixcloud link for sets prior to April 2018!