These guys aren’t your typical black-on-black techno bros hunched over drum machines. Alex is a globe-trotting filmmaker-turned-DJ who spends half the year soundtracking Mykonos sunsets, drawing inspiration straight from nature’s playbook. Adrian, raised in a family of classical musicians, traded his violin for synths and musique concrète, bringing a composer’s precision to the project. Together they compose electronic music nourished by organic sounds and ancient chants – think ethereal vocals, distant tribal drums, and bird calls echoing over deep house grooves. It’s a vibe both spiritual and club-ready, a far cry from sterile warehouse techno.
Birds of Mind’s emotive soundscapes have been carving a unique path through Europe’s club scene, proving that even in 2025, the dancefloor can still connect back to earth and soul. But don’t get it twisted: this isn’t just hippie meditation music.
Their early tracks like “Just Let Go” (a 2019 collab with vocalist Zemira Israel) hinted at their formula: lush melodies, hypnotic vocals, and grooves deep enough to lose your mind in. They soon found homes on taste-making labels – releasing a debut album Journey on Kindisch in 2021 – a magically mellow record that felt like a spiritual retreat set to a beat.
Journey became a cult favorite, establishing Birds of Mind as maestros of the organic electronic movement (the kind of album that regularly soared up Beatport’s Organic House charts). In an era when “melodic techno” was booming, Birds of Mind staked out their own niche at the crossroads of melody, nature, and mysticism.
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Fast-forward to now, and the duo’s discography has truly taken flight. In the past couple of years, they’ve been dropping one hypnotic tune after another, each expanding their sonic universe. Their breakout single “Mi Pena” – released in early 2022 – is a hauntingly beautiful slow-burner carried by an evocative Spanish vocal line.
This track became a staple in deep and organic house sets worldwide, the kind of anthem you’d hear drifting out over a jungle rave at 4 AM. “Mi Pena” has stood the test of time so well that, three years on, it just got a powerhouse remix pack with global talents AMÉMÉ, Nico de Andrea, and Rockin Moroccin each putting their spin on it. AMÉMÉ injected a Latin tribal groove with warm piano and trumpets; Nico de Andrea went late-night tech-house with it; and Rockin Moroccin amped up the Afro-house energy.
The result? Three fresh remixes that reaffirm “Mi Pena” as a timeless favorite on dancefloors from Paris to the playa. Not many tracks get to define an era and then come back for a victory lap – “Mi Pena” is doing just that. But they didn’t stop at one hit. In 2024, they linked up with Hot Since 82’s label Knee Deep In Sound to release “Long Kiss Goodnight,” a collab with Ramyen and Juliann that marries a brooding Afro-house rhythm with melancholic vocals.
That same year, the pair surprised everyone by curating the 25th edition of Get Physical’s legendary Body Language album series, a milestone usually reserved for scene heavyweights. They approached Body Language Vol. 25 with a bold vision: blend nostalgia with new inspiration, honoring the deep house golden era of 2011–2013 while keeping things fresh. The compilation is a perfectly balanced ten-track journey – five originals and five remixes – that acts as a self-portrait of Birds of Mind’s evolution.
Highlights from the Body Language selection include “Don’t Leave Me Here” and “Miss You Babe,” two opening cuts where melancholic synth pads meet rolling house beats to sublime effect.
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Of course, the duo’s release schedule has been relentless. Late 2024 saw them remixing tracks by fellow luminaries: turning Chelonis R. Jones’ electro-poem Mythologies into a cosmic house delight, and transforming DJ T. & Cari Golden’s classic City Life into a sophisticated late-night lullaby. By early 2025, Birds of Mind were back on Get Physical with “No Time For Tears (Nick Morgan Rework),” a fresh spin on one of their earlier deep cuts.
This new rework gives the emotive original a modern club polish, bridging the duo’s past and present. Around the same time, they also dropped a remix of 'Me Gusta' on the boutique imprint Azzur, adding yet another deep, dancefloor-ready gem to their growing catalog.
If you want to truly experience Birds of Mind, forget the club – you need to catch them live. Their DJ sets? People talk about them like some wild, mystical ritual. Over the past year, these two have been popping up at some of the world’s most jaw-dropping party spots.
Late 2024 saw them touring through regions where organic house is thriving and evolving fast. “We’re currently on tour,” they casually told an interviewer just before hitting the stage for a cult underground gathering, and then bringing the heat to a beachside venue the next night. Yeah, just another day in paradise for the Birds.
Back in Europe, Alex and Adrian aren’t slowing down – they’ve been flipping Parisian nightlife upside down. With their residency at Gate Club Paris, they’re hosting legendary nights with friends like Capoon and KittKat, injecting a bit of Ibiza mysticism into the Paris club scene.
And their reach? It goes way beyond home turf. Birds of Mind are spreading their wings all over the globe. In South America, they lit up dancefloors with sets so wild they were still buzzing about them afterward. Then, they took it to the Middle East – yeah, Dubai – where they were tapped for Tomorrowland’s luxury desert offshoot, Terra Solis. They performed on the legendary Amare stage and shared the stage with the likes of Agents of Time, ANNA, Claptone, Kevin de Vries, and more, and somehow managed to steal the show.
There’s something straight-up poetic about Birds of Mind playing in the Arabian dunes, under the stars. Their music – often inspired by nature’s beauty – literally resonates through the desert landscape, bringing the sound of the earth back to life. It’s a testament to their appeal – they can stand tall next to the big-room techno titans and still offer something distinct.
Want to experience the magic? Birds of Mind are racking up the miles in 2025. They just hit Brooklyn on April 4, bringing their Parisian mystique to the UNVEILED showcase, giving New Yorkers a taste of spiritual clubbing – think Mayan Riviera meets Mykonos. Spoken-word poetry over deep house? Yeah, they made it happen.
Their music is built for sunrise sets on a dusty playa or late-night rainforest raves. And with more releases on their Mindgame Records label this year, a tour to support those could be coming soon. If you’re in a major city, trust they’ll find you.
And wherever they land, don’t expect your typical set. Birds of Mind don’t play by the rules. Whether slowing things down during peak hours or dropping heavy beats in chill-out sessions, they keep the crowd guessing. That unpredictability is what keeps their global fanbase hooked.
In a post-pandemic world craving deeper connections, Birds of Mind are bringing the human touch back to dance music. In a scene obsessed with drops and dark grooves, they remind us that electronic music can still elevate the soul.
If you’re looking for more than just a night out, this is the duo to follow.
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