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Desert Hearts 2023 Recap

House, Techno, Love: Dancing Our Hearts Out at Desert Hearts

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For those who have yet to be enlightened, Desert Hearts is more than just a music festival – it’s a movement. Born out of a desire to create a space where people could connect and express themselves freely, Desert Hearts has become a beacon of positivity and creativity in the electronic music community. The festival is built around a set of core values – house, techno, love – that serve as a guiding principle for everything that happens within its borders. At Desert Hearts, attendees are encouraged to disconnect from the outside world and fully immerse themselves in the moment – and thats exactly what attendees did for the 2023 edition of the beloved gathering. Read more

Lee Reynolds Top 5 Rave Moments

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Just as rave culture was making its first waves in the UK in 1988, a mad English kid named Lee Reynolds rode his BMX bike across the Atlantic to Los Angeles, carrying with him dreams of big air and sunny skies. Read more

Rinzens Toolbox

What’s In Your Toolbox?: Rinzen

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Artists will never come unprepared to a party. They always bring a toolbox packed with tracks that are truly dance floor destroyers. “What’s in Your Toolbox” features artists’ secret weapons, aka, the tracks they don’t leave out of their USB. In this installment, cinematic techno artist Rinzen gives us his top tracks. Read more

Desert Hearts Festival Celebrates 10 Years

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For 10 years, the Desert Hearts Festival has remained a utopian portal of house, techno, and community.

This year, Desert Hearts has officially announced the lineup for its 10 year anniversary at its renovated venue in Lake Perris, California from April 28-May 2, 2022. And, despite the festival no longer taking place at its usual location, Los Coyotes Indian Reservation, the Deserts Hearts Community is still fueling the excitement of house and techno at this year’s new location.

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Mikey Lion For the Love

Digging Deeper: Mikey Lion, ‘For The Love,’ and the Saga of Desert Hearts

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Mikey Lion—anyone in the California house and techno scene knows him well as the figurehead behind the widely successful Desert Hearts festival and label. Now, the time has come for the “capped conductor” to tell his and the brand’s full story via ‘For The Love,’ the artist’s first-ever album and the label’s milestone release. It’s not only a showcase of how far Mikey’s come in the studio, but also a journey through the Desert Hearts saga from its conception, trials & tribulations faced, and ultimate success. Read more

Insomniac Park 'N Rave Series

Insomniac Park ‘N Rave Series: Desert Hearts

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Raving during COVID-19 has certainly changed the way people experience music.  The Insomniac Park ‘N Rave Series is keeping the party spirit going with drive-in raves. The crew at Desert Hearts is one of the many electronic artists booked during the month-long event lineup. Read more

Marbs Delivers Live Streaming Advice

Live Streaming 101 with Marbs: Learn how to Optimize your Streams, from one of the Dance World’s Biggest Success

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Desert Hearts co-founder Marbs delivers key live streaming advice for artists.

Live Streaming—the phenomenon that has officially taken over the dance music world in this new pandemic era, and a topic we’ve covered at length. For touring musicians, live stream performances have become a lifeline, providing supplemental income in lieu of gigs. In return, fans are able to connect with one another and find an outlet to dance and enjoy as close to a live music experience as possible from the comfort of their homes.

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Andreas Henneb

Andreas Henneberg Walks Us Through the Process of Mastering your Track to Perfection

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Events might be out of the question indefinitely, at least here in the States, but with their absence brings a silver lining: more time for creativity. Many producers, including Andreas Henneberg, have used this time of COVID-19 imposed restricted living to hit the studio, making club hits of tomorrow or taking the very first steps in learning how to write music electronically.

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In Interview with Nathan Barato

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For over 15 years, Nathan Barato has been a staple of the underground Toronto scene. One of the city’s most prolific exports, the DJ/producer is now responding to global demand for his talents, playing on some of the world’s most esteemed decks.

The RAWthentic owner just wrapped up a hectic summer season comprised of several gigs at Jamie Jones’ renowned Paradise party at DC-10 Ibiza, as well as Spanish powerhouse elrow and a pit stop at Do Not Sleep

Despite a busy tour schedule, the house maestro has found time to hunker down in the studio. This year, Barato released a full album on Hot Creations along with an EP on his own imprint and a new single ‘Funk Police’ with Kevin Knapp via Lee Foss’ Repopulate Mars.

His next move? A powerhouse set at LA’s upcoming City Hearts Festival, the two-day urban rendition of Desert Hearts Festival. Leading up to this weekend’s show at El Pueblo Historical, we got the chance to chat with the well-oiled artist to discuss his recent projects, upcoming plans, and his blossoming bond with the Desert Hearts crew.

Check out his cheeky replies below

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Win 2 GA Tickets to City Hearts Festival 2019

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City Hearts Festival returns to Downtown Los Angeles this weekend on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th of November, 2019!

The Desert Hearts festival has the intention to continue spreading as much love and positive energy as possible while reuniting their Family in a location that’s easily accessible for all of Southern California.

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