DOORS: 8pm | SHOW: 8:30pm GENRE: world bass / deep dub

Desert Dwellers:

WEBSITE: https://desertdwellers.org

HEAR SOME MUSIC: https://desertdwellersmusic.bandcamp.com/music

SEE A VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZpYocib8QI

Desert Dwellers is a diverse electronic music project that bridges the ancient and the future, fusing deep bass, world instrumentation, and psychedelic textures into immersive sonic journeys. Founded in 1999 by Amani Friend and Treavor Moontribe, the project grew out of the legendary Moontribe gatherings in the deserts of Southern California and has since become a cornerstone of global festival culture.

Blending influences from countless genres, Desert Dwellers has released dozens of albums and remixes, toured across five continents, and collaborated with an eclectic array of artists from around the world. Their music has graced stages at Symbiosis, Ozora, Lightning in a Bottle, Boom, Envision, Shambhala, and Burning Man, resonating with audiences through both meditative journeys and powerful dance floor experiences.

In 2025, Desert Dwellers entered its most significant evolution yet. Co-founder Amani Friend stepped away from touring to focus on studio production and other creative pursuits, while a new collaborator joined the project, acclaimed producer and mixing / mastering engineer Sarkis Mikael

The trio of Amani, Treavor, and Sarkis have begun co-creating a powerful new body of work, blending their distinct talents into an inspired next chapter. Building on this momentum, Treavor and Sarkis premiered a reimagined live show in Los Angeles on the first day of 2026, with more dates unfolding across other cities.

While continuing to honor the project’s signature sound and ethos “Music Beyond Borders,” Desert Dwellers is now expanding into bold new sonic territories. Sarkis brings a fresh creative spark and deep musical integrity, helping elevate Desert Dwellers into a new era of artistic expression.