Latmun is one of my favorite DJs at the moment, I discovered him listening to artists on Desert Hearts Records. He's released a lot through Desert Hearts but he also goes through Hot Creations and Repopulate Mars. It's been hard to catch him live in the States lately because he ran into some VISA issues. He's based in the UK. I think they're resolved now because he was on the lineup at a popular festival called CRSSD down in San Diego. The house jams he puts out have excellent bass grooves and drum patterns but he sprinkles in these zany sound effects that you wouldn't think go well on a record, but like all talented beatmakers he proves you wrong and puts your mind dancing on a plain of funky weirdness. It's just down-right-booty-shakin-love-makin-good-time tech house. I'd say "Def" is his anthemic, signature hit that gets played in a lot of other dj's sets as well.
Desert Hearts Music Festival during the day
Source
The label hosts an amazing festival on an Indian reservation near San Diego. I went last year with my girlfriend on 2 days notice - one of the most spontaneous and best decisions I've ever made. It's a festival that has one stage and they don't stop playing music from Friday until Monday. The speakers never turn off! The crowd is amazing it's like a mini Burning Man. You're surrounded by all this trippy artwork and people wearing the most ridiculous costumes.
Source
Source
Last year I saw a guy in a unicorn mask wearing a unicorn onesie while riding a segway with a unicorn head on top of it. If you are in the Southern California area and want to experience something like Burning Man, but the logistics and elements of it are just too insane this is the best alternative you can find! I've heard before that Desert Hearts actually started as a camp at Burning Man, and then it blossomed into the popular label.
Me and some friends at Desert Hearts, I'm on the far right
I'm really pumped to be going to the festival again this year, they're hosting it at the end of April now instead of March. These days, as a seasoned festival go-er I like to experience smaller events, that also have seasoned festival-goers in attendance. The one stage thing is my vibe at the moment. Below are my favorites by Latmun, hope you guys enjoy! If you're also familiar with Desert Hearts or have some tasty tech house up your sleeve please share! Can never get enough of these good vibes
Latmun - Dream Supreme
Latmun - Def
Latmun - Funk Off
Latmun - Cosmic
Latmun - Groove Tool
Check out Desert Hearts Soundcloud below where they drop all new releases
https://soundcloud.com/desert-hearts-records
Latmun's Soundcloud
https://soundcloud.com/latmun
Website for the festival :)
https://festival.deserthearts.us/