Desert Dwellers is a diverse electronic music project that bridges the ancient and thefuture, fusing deep bass, world instrumentation, and psychedelic textures intoimmersive sonic journeys. Founded in 1999 by Amani Friend and Treavor Moontribe,the project grew out of the legendary Moontribe gatherings in the deserts of SouthernCalifornia and has since become a cornerstone of global festival culture.Blending influences from countless genres, Desert Dwellers has released dozens ofalbums and remixes, toured across five continents, and collaborated with an eclecticarray of artists from around the world. Their music has graced stages at Symbiosis,Ozora, Lightning in a Bottle, Boom, Envision, Shambhala, and Burning Man, resonatingwith audiences through both meditative journeys and powerful dance floor experiences.In 2025, Desert Dwellers entered its most significant evolution yet. Co-founder AmaniFriend stepped away from touring to focus on studio production and other creativepursuits, while a new collaborator joined the project, acclaimed producer andmixing/mastering engineer Sarkis Mikael.The trio of Amani, Treavor, and Sarkis have begun co-creating a powerful new body ofwork, blending their distinct talents into an inspired next chapter. A reimagined live showis also in the works, which Treavor and Sarkis will debut in 2026.While continuing to honor the project’s signature sound and ethos “Music BeyondBorders,” Desert Dwellers is now expanding into bold new sonic territories. Sarkis, withreleases on respected labels like Sol Selectas, Saisons, and Hoomidaas, brings a freshcreative spark and deep musical integrity. His infectious enthusiasm and unique visionare helping elevate Desert Dwellers to a whole new level of artistic expression
KR3TURE is a pioneer of modern live/electronic fusion, creating his own signature sound of powerful, emotional, andplayful music that inspires listeners to connect with their hearts and move their bodies. KR3TURE seamlessly blendsgenres, from ambient and downtempo to glitch and heavy bass, creating a sensual tapestry that defiescategorization. On stage, KR3TURE improvises on guitar and saxophone to redefine the possibilities of live electronicmusic, weaving a symphony that resonates with the moment and creating a palpable connection between artist andaudience.
5AM Pulling influences fromfunk, jazz,trip-hop, and beyond, Philly-based producer and keyboardist Sam Andrusaka 5AM has forged a style of expertly woven bass music known bothfullspec-trumsound design and melodic mastery. His music is often a reflection on depth,be it emotional depth,sonic depth,or a sense of delving deeper into the unknown. 5AM is taking his blend of electronic music to newheights, having shared the stage with acts as diverseasTipper, Papadosio, Clozee, LabGroup, BreakScience, Lotus,and Sunsquabi,and has built strong roots throughout the festival scene,having played festivals likeSolasta, Elements,Sum-merdance,and SecretDreams.