DISTRIKT

DISTRIKT had been on my Burning Man wish list for years.

I was originally scheduled to play there in 2023, but the historic rainstorm and flooding forced us to cancel. Then DISTRIKT took 2024 off altogether, making this return even more anticipated.

When the opportunity finally came in 2025, I wanted to make it extra special and invited my brother ARODES to join me for a special back-to-back set. It was one of those quintessential Burning Man moments, facing the playa by 10 & J, and the legendary Funktion-One system delivering the powerful sonic storm DISTRIKT is known for didn’t disappoint.

We're deeply grateful to have had the chance to soundtrack such a cinematic moment and would like to thank the entire DISTRIKT community for the invitation and for their long-standing commitment to creating magic in the dust year after year.

Much love,
Rodriguez Jr.
Arodes

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Artist: @kellieallen
Title: Burning Up
Record Label: @distrikt-sound
Cat.Number: DS011
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Release Date: May 29th 2026

“Splendor” opens the release with uplifting energy, built around shimmering chords, warm bass movement, and a groove designed for peak-time moments. The track builds steadily with layered percussion and rich melodic textures, creating an atmosphere that feels both euphoric and hypnotic. With its rolling rhythm and radiant harmonies, Splendor captures that unmistakable feeling of a packed dance floor hitting its stride.

On the flip side, “Burning Up” leans deeper into the groove with a punchy bass line and driving drums that push the momentum forward. Subtle vocal elements and crisp percussion add tension and movement, while the arrangement gradually intensifies into a powerful late-night house workout. It’s a track made for dim lights, sweat-filled rooms, and systems turned all the way up.

Tracklist:
1) Burning Up - Kellie Allen (Original)
2) Splendor - Kellie Allen (Original)

Artist: @kellieallen
Title: Burning Up
Record Label: @distrikt-sound
Cat.Number: DS011
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Release Date: May 29th 2026

“Splendor” opens the release with uplifting energy, built around shimmering chords, warm bass movement, and a groove designed for peak-time moments. The track builds steadily with layered percussion and rich melodic textures, creating an atmosphere that feels both euphoric and hypnotic. With its rolling rhythm and radiant harmonies, Splendor captures that unmistakable feeling of a packed dance floor hitting its stride.

On the flip side, “Burning Up” leans deeper into the groove with a punchy bass line and driving drums that push the momentum forward. Subtle vocal elements and crisp percussion add tension and movement, while the arrangement gradually intensifies into a powerful late-night house workout. It’s a track made for dim lights, sweat-filled rooms, and systems turned all the way up.

Tracklist:
1) Burning Up - Kellie Allen (Original)
2) Splendor - Kellie Allen (Original)

This was my first time at Burning Man and it was magical for so many reasons. The morning of my set at DISTRIKT with Carl Cox, we rode out to the deep playa where my boyfriend of 10 years got down on bended knee and proposed to me, just as the sun was peeking above the mountains! The magic in the air was electrifying, I didn't think it could get any better than that moment, and then that same afternoon I found myself onstage at Distrikt, playing the music I adore to a crowd of burners, all so pumped to get the party started after a few days of bad weather! Handing over to Carl was such a surreal, special moment for me. I'll cherish that day for the rest of my life!💜

~Kellie Allen

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DISTRIKT was the first dance floor I ever stepped onto at my first Burning Man many years ago, and still to this day I recall the wonderful chaos that unfolded right in front of my eyes. A nice blend of naked and costumed bodies, all moving in a frantic way: the energy was unparalleled. Given this context, being invited to play the stage that week was a deeply personal moment for me. With the tough weather behind us, closing the week and welcoming the weekend felt like a proper celebration. I leaned into a groovy and upbeat, house-adjacent set to fully embrace the day. I hope this set brightens your mood as it did mine.

~Gab

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