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Hello DISTRIKT fans! Hope you are all staying safe out there. It's been a while since we've posted anything up on the Soundcloud page, so here's a brand new mix I recorded on July 11th on my #BEtogether streaming show. I hope you enjoy it! - Kramer

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Thinking back to Burning Man 2019 now, during our time of ‘collective isolation’ is a salve for caged souls. I am sure everyone who reads this would rather be there than living in our current (sur)reality — BUT — This is also a moment to look forward. I have always felt that in life one’s highs are defined by one's lows, and vice versa. You don’t know how happy you can be until you’ve found the other extreme, and then you notice how fleeting both poles are. So come with me and put yourself back on the Playa on Wednesday…the sun is going down, the heat of the day has given over to the cooling late afternoon. The sky is a deep and darkening blue with a few wispy clouds to frame your bliss. You are surrounded by your best friends in the thick of the best party anywhere on the planet at that moment…maybe ever. You have an icy cocktail in your hand from the bar but the chills that travel down your spine are from the music, the dance, and the love. I hope you listen to this live set and it makes you dance like you did then.

And then we can look forward to doing it again. Meet me there?

~ Paul

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The year was 2009, I was 18, I had just arrived on Playa for my very first time. I pulled my bike off the rack, and my veteran campmate said, “Just Go.” It took me all of 5 minutes to roll up to the greatest party I have ever seen. You know what I’m talking about. That late afternoon magic, those smiles all around, that chuggy DISTRIKT sound, that airhorn right when you think it couldn’t get any more intense, that feeling that it just can’t get any better than this.

I was hooked.

For 10 years I never camped out of earshot of that airhorn, as DISTRIKT became the most consistent part of my Burning Man experience (in the day time, at least). But more importantly, it became the greatest source of musical inspiration for me over those years. Over the last decade, as I changed, the playa changed, Distrikt continued to be a persistent symbol of joy and shared experience, ever-present during that week in the desert. And in many ways, it served as my true north as I grew up on the playa, both creatively and personally. I'm proud to say that I grew up on DISRIKT dancefloor.

Opening up DISTRIKT this year held a tremendous amount of significance for me. Not only was it a 10-year-long dream of mine to play here, but this was my opportunity to give back to a place that has given me so much. So my goal was to play a set that told the story of the emotions that DISTRIKT has brought to me over the last decade: joy, familiarity, depth, and comfort to name a few.

This set is about getting the week started right, and having a blast with your friends. By mid-way through the set, as the disco vibe picked up, every friend I had on Playa was there; my entire camp, the people I look up to, and the people that I love, all showed up. It was a heartwarming show of support that I will never forget.

I can’t thank the DISTRIKT Team enough for having me, believing in me and inspiring me over the years, Ryan and Kramer, especially.

A lot of dreams came true that Monday: I rang that airhorn, I closed with my own track, everybody showed up…and HOLY SHNIKEEZ...I PLAYED DISTRIKT!

~Mico

Tracklist:

Samosa - Houseboy

Attic - Arkady Antsyrev

Departure - Adisyn

Want it Back (Saison Extended Remix) - Lumoon, Rob!n

Rollercoaster - Andhim

Friction of Fictions - Jack Roy, Peitzki

Oderberger - Cody Currie

Down Under - Houseboy, Kevin James

Ola - Anfisa Letyago

Love On My Mind (Back to Philly Mix) - Freemasons, Amanda Wilson

Voices - Disclosure, Keable

Sand in Your Shoes - ARTBAT, Dino Lenny

Viaje a El Espacio - Maurice Aymard

Number One (Extended World Coming To An End Dub)

Guarana (Robert R. Hardy Remix) - Reiklavik

Contact - Mico (as Mico Suave)

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"Friday morning noon thirty I rolled out of bed to the dust, sun, smiles, hugs, and heat. DISTRIKT time. DISTRIKT blended smoothie cocktail time. DISTRIKT pulsing, big, perfectly tuned sound system time. Towards the end of the week, early in the day, there's only one thing to do.......disco music, house music, kisses, hugs, and happiness. Transport us back, I'm ready to do it all over again <3"

~Benjamin

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DISTRIKT has become my mainstay the past few years around Black Rock City. Being on the build crew has really taught me a lot and I have really connected with my DISTRIKT family. Everyone kicks so much ass to make DISTRIKT ignite for one glorious week a year, all the effort is gratefully appreciated. I count my blessings every time I play and this year I had a nice Monday afternoon set. Here is a nice blend of funky-weird-retro-grooves to get you moving in time.

~Aaron

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I feel like every year I say my closing set at DISTRIKT is the highlight of my year of touring (because well, it always is) and this year was no different! Always the best energy, the biggest smiles, the happiest dance floor on earth...only this year, I got to play that set twice! Since there was an issue with the original recording, I had the opportunity to play that set in its entirety (plus an extra two hours at the end) by recording it live on my Garage Party Sessions show on Saturday March 28, 2020. I hope those of you who tuned in the past weekend were able to get way from our current global situation for a few hours and get back to happier days on the playa, I know I sure did, so thank you for being there with me again.

The first 3 hours of this set are the same songs in the same order as my set at Burning Man 2019. I decided to leave the last 2 hours on there as a little bonus, just to help you get through these long days stuck at home. I also recorded a 45 minute downtempo intro, which will be featured on my personal Soundcloud page. If you'd like a copy of the full track list, please follow me on Soundcloud and send me a message there and I'm happy to send it to you.

Thank you all for continued support of DISTRIKT and please stay safe in these crazy times. Remember to take care of each other, we're all in this together.

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Playing at DISTRIKT has been a goal of mine since I started as a DJ, as I’ve spent many dusty afternoons enjoying tunes in the dust here. Having the chance to spin from noon-1pm on Thursday was an incredible way to kick off the day – it gave me a unique opportunity to get people out of bed, moving and grooving, and ready to dance for hours to come. This set was so much fun to curate, craft and share with a growing dancefloor, and playing on the legendary DISTRIKT soundsystem was an absolute treat.

"Listen in and take the ride! I hope it brings you the same feelings of excitement and energy I aimed to bring to the floor that day, priming the rest of the afternoon as we moved towards the weekend vibes of the playa. Much thanks and love to the DISTRIKT team for bringing me out, and for the continued support. I hope to be back on these decks soon! Enjoy )’("

~ Torie

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DISTRIKT has accepted me to come home with them for my first burn in 2018, and has become a big part of my burn family, and even extending into the default world. In 2019, they had graciously allowed me to live a dream and perform on playa to gift those in attendance with music that came from the heart and soul. I had played the opening set, in which many folks were still in bed recovering from the sunrise celebrations - but, the night before, I had met so many beautiful souls, and I had told each of them that I would be performing. To my surprise, they ALL showed up, filling me with so much love and support, it was something I'll never forget! DISTRIKT will forever be my home for many burns to come. So grateful for their love, support, and friendship!" ~Neekola

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DISTRIKT is consistently one of my favorite camps at Burning Man. I just can’t say enough about all the hard work, dedication and passion that pours out of every vibe of DISTRIKT. And it’s all reflected in the proper music you hear and inexplicable feelings you, well, feel. I'm very pleased to release my podcast with such an amazing group of people. Thank you, I hope you enjoy! ~Everyday

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For years I have enjoyed the music and the special vibe that DISTRIKT brings to the playa. This year I had the special honor and privilege of playing this set on Wednesday. It was exhilarating, a little scary, a lot of fun, and a dream come true! Thank you to the DISTRIKT crew and to everyone who came out to dance!

~Gav

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