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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facebook.com/yokoomusic/
yokoo.bandcamp.com/ 
youtube.com/user/YokoODj 
https://djyokoo.com/ 

Photo Credit:
John Dill

YokoO - Robot Heart - Burning Man 2022

Hello Hot Dogs! I've waited for this day for over 14 years: mix #100 is live. When I released my first mix in 2010, I titled it [001] instead of [01]. Using three digits was aspirational, a quiet promise to myself that I might one day reach triple digits.

These mixes trace the narrative of my adult life. They've been the thread connecting me with so many of you—some I'll never meet, others who've become close friends (and even roommates—hi Dan, hi James).

Back when I released my first mix in 2010, we were still buying mix CDs for our cars. Soundcloud was just emerging, and I committed to monthly releases to this new platform. I may be overreaching here, but I can’t remember any other DJs presenting conceptual mixes, monthly, as packaged works of art: a conceptual title, description, and artwork. That consistency and novelty helped build a following outside of my local scene, and when my 2012 Robot Heart recording came out, things really took off internationally.

By 2015, the momentum led me to leave my software engineering job for full-time DJing—largely thanks to these Soundcloud mixes. I was purely a DJ then with a nascent Manjumasi label formed with Mark Slee, not releasing my first original track “Peculiar Colors” until 2017.

The landscape in 2024 looks different. As Soundcloud rotted to hell and Spotify rose, the value of mixes has sharply declined. With thousands released daily, they've become ubiquitous. The career path for electronic artists now revolves around original productions and social media presence.

This industry evolution pushed me toward producing my own music, opening up new creative paths I'm grateful for. The social media aspect has felt natural, as it's been an integral part of my project from the start. These last few years, the touring schedule, studio time, and home life as a husband and father slowed me down from my monthly cadence, but each mix still feels like a deep-rooted part of my message to the world, (mostly) through other people's music. 

Mix [100] was recorded September 7, 2024, at Public Works in San Francisco, the city that "raised me" as a club kid, where I first learned to DJ. This 5-hour set marked my last show in North America before taking an indefinite mental health break from touring. Playing this set was emotional, to the point of tears in the DJ booth, with support pouring in from both new listeners and those who've been there since the beginning. I couldn’t think of a better way to reach 100.

I've also created http://www.atish100.com to house all my mixes and their 1,400+ tracklists in one place, which I'll keep updating as new mixes go up on Soundcloud and YouTube.

This mix marks a meaningful milestone for me. Thank you for making this journey possible. You, and the 1400+ artists and labels I referenced helped create a life I never imagined.

Tracklist

atish - [100] - Atish All Night (Live in SF, 5 hours)

Weaving together electronic music and human connection, Kora is the project of Québec-born Mikael B. Robillard. As a producer, DJ, and co-founder of Saisons Musique, a Montréal-based label inspired by nature’s cycles, he crafts immersive sets and productions released on labels like Decca, Kindisch, and Anjunadeep. 

His remix collaborations, including work with Ludovico Einaudi and Mercan Dede, bridge electronic and acoustic worlds. After 16 years of dancefloor-driven music, his debut album Azimuth explored ambient and cinematic realms, reflecting his passion for music as a tool for inner discovery. With performances in 50+ cities across 30+ countries, Kora continues to share his deep, emotive sound worldwide.

On this Balance Selections mix, the Canadian artist delivers a beautiful mix of organic, deep and dubby house. Featuring tracks from Sven Weismann, Nicola Cruz, Hernan Cattaneo & Simply City and more, this mix is equal parts soothing and grooving.

@kora-musique

Balance Selections 312: Kora

"There’s bigwaves of energy passing on our planet, light and darkness. As we just crossed the equinox, I believe we must trust into transformation. Like the universe, everything is in constant change. We got this!"

YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sYF84t5c9jw

Support collaborators:
@kora-musique
@pink-mammoth-official

Kora @ Pink Mammoth Night [Burning Man 2024]

OUT NOW

We are happy to welcome Gatica to the Kodai Family with his new EP “Andromeda”. A deep and atmospheric release that showcases his distinctive melodic touch. The EP includes remixes from Fede Archdale, Germán Guerrero, and Seycel, each bringing their own creative vision. With rich textures and hypnotic flow, Andromeda stands out as a stellar addition to Kodai’s evolving sound.

BUY / STREAM: https://www.beatport.com/release/andromeda/5589126

CATALOG: KODAI038
ARTIST: Gatica
REMIX ARTISTS: German Guerrero, Fede Archdale, Seycel
TITLE: “Andromeda” EP incl. Andromeda (Original Mix), Andromeda (German Guerrero Remix), Andromeda (Fede Archdale Remix), Andromeda (Seycel Remix)
RELEASE DATE: 12/19/2025 Exclusively on Beatport and Spotify
All other stores 1/2/2026

KODAI x DPM
» Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/kodai-dpm
» Youtube: https:/www.youtube.com/@Kodai-dpm
» Instagram: https:/www.instagram.com/kodai.dpm
» Facebook: https:/www.facebook.com/kodai.dpm
» Beatport: https:/www.beatport.com/label/kodai/117084
» SUBMIT DEMO: demo@kodairec.com

GATICA
» SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/edwin-gatica
» Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gatica_music/
» Facebook: N/A
» Beatport: https://www.beatport.com/artist/gatica/1060674

GERMAN GUERRERO
» SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/germanguerreromusic
» Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/germanguerreromusic/
» Facebook: N/A
» Beatport: https://www.beatport.com/es/artist/german-guerrero/1172867

FEDE ARCHDALE
» SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/fedearchdale-1
» Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fede_archdale/
» Facebook: N/A
» Beatport: https://www.beatport.com/artist/fede-archdale/824251

SEYCEL
» SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/djseycel
» Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/djseycel/
» Facebook: N/A
» Beatport: https://www.beatport.com/artist/seycel/698136

Andromeda

Buy/Stream on Beatport

Gatica - Andromeda (Fede Archdale Remix) [Kodai]

I recently found this mix buried in my iTunes. I made it with All Day I Dream in mind around the time the events started in June 2011 (those being the now distant days the title speaks of!). As we drift through winter I thought you might enjoy some twinkles and longing melodies to brighten those grey skies and let a little imagined sunshine in. Close your eyes...



ALL DAY I DREAM OF DISTANT DAYS

A beautiful set by talented dream team Mira and Tara Brooks from a sunny midweek afternoon. Join us for a journey back to Wednesday at Pink Mammoth, Burning Man 2017!

Mira
https://soundcloud.com/mira_kater
https://www.facebook.com/Mira.Artist/
http://www.mira-official.de/

Tara Brooks
https://soundcloud.com/tarabrooksmusic
https://www.facebook.com/tarabrooksofficial/
http://www.tarabrooksmusic.com/

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

Pink Mammoth - Burning Man 2017

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Mira & Tara Brooks - Pink Mammoth - Burning Man 2017

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.

Tracklist: http://bit.ly/atish-mix-sandbox-festival

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

All Day I Dream Podcast 031: YokoO

Goat Community Presents YokoO in the Magic Mountains of São Pedro do Sul, Portugal.

Full video here: https://youtu.be/tjnD3SbevYo

https://soundcloud.com/yokoo

A huge thank you to Camâra Municipal de São Pedro do Sul, Portal ViseuNow, Original.frame for the video, and everyone that made this memorable day possible 🙏🏻💙

YokoO:
https://www.facebook.com/yokoomusic

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https://www.facebook.com/goatcommunityportugal

Thank you all for listening and watching!! 
We can’t wait to live more moments like this with all of you! 💃🏻

YokoO set for GOAT Community - Magic Mountains - São Pedro do Sul

John Digweed - Transitions 865 - YokoO Guest Mix

Groove & feels. Founder of https://soundcloud.com/satyarecs

North & South America Bookings
Oyashi - Ramin Majlessi
e: ramin@oyashi.net

Europe & ROW Bookings
Muzo Creative - Louis Levantal
e: louis@muzocreative.com

John Digweed - Transitions 865 - YokoO Guest Mix

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