Desert Hearts have officially released their latest project, the ‘California’ EP, signaling a transformative phase for the renowned Southern California collective. This two-track release serves as a milestone for the group, marking the first time founders Mikey Lion, Marbs, and Lee Reynolds have formally united as a production trio and touring act under the Desert Hearts banner.
For over a decade, the collective has been a driving force in the electronic music scene, cultivating a global community through their independent label, signature festivals, and a distinct “Renegades since 2012” ethos. By operating outside traditional industry structures, they have maintained a unique, organic connection with their audience. The ‘California’ EP represents a natural evolution of this journey, translating their long-standing collaborative dynamic into a structured, professional studio output.
This release also coincides with a strategic partnership with EMPIRE, a move that reflects the group's ambition to scale their reach while preserving the core identity that defined their rise. The EP captures a pivotal moment of transition, formalizing a creative partnership that has long existed in practice but is now presented in a defined artist format.
Listen to ‘California’ below:
