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Metropolis

Exclusive Guest Mix from Desert Hearts’ Mikey Lion

Jason Bentley
Jason Bentley
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San Diego native Mikey Lion has a dedication to a deep and trippy house and techno experience that is all about the groove. He shares an exclusive mix featuring artists in their scene.
San Diego native Mikey Lion has a dedication to a deep and trippy house and techno experience that is all about the groove. He shares an exclusive mix featuring artists in their scene.
Dec 11, 2016

San Diego native Mikey Lion is one of the founders of the Desert Hearts movement, which includes a bi-annual festival in the Mojave Desert, a record label and more. With a dedication to a deep and trippy house and techno experience that is all about the groove, this community-minded collective has expanded recently to bring their special sound to cities across the country. We talk about the future of Desert Hearts and he shares an exclusive mix featuring artists in their scene.

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    Jason Bentley

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