Equal parts celebration and ceremony, this year’s Day Zero reminded all in attendance that the Damian Lazarus-led festival is an invitation to step outside the confines of time.
On January 11th, Lazarus’ sublime event unfolded once again like an ancient ritual reimagined through the lens of electronic music, deep in the jungles of Tulum.
In the city’s dense, humid air, the trees seem to lean toward you with twisted roots crawling over ancient ground, so perhaps its no surprise that the first thing one is likely to notice at Day Zero is the atmosphere. The sounds of the jungle blend harmoniously with the throbbing basslines that resonate through day and night.
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It’s no coincidence that the event is rooted in the spiritual calendar of the Mayans, who saw endings not as finalities but as fertile ground for new beginnings.
Airrica and Cole Knight delivered the energy that the moment called for with a hypnotic b2b set, their melodic grooves intertwining with the meditative hum of the jungle. Sainte Vie, one of Mexico’s brightest talents, delivered a live performance that embraced a fusion of organic and electronic elements woven together like past and present.
Then came the kind of moment that defines the Day Zero experience. Solomun, Michael Bibi and Lazarus took to the stage for an epic b3b set that was daring and seamless. Previously, their creative fusion only existed in the hearts and minds of their respective fans, but those lucky enough to attend their set witnessed an event that will be remembered for years to come.
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Day Zero is often described as a party, but that description alone feels inadequate. Under the glow of art installations inspired by Mayan mythology and amidst the flickering light of fire dancers, the festival’s deeper purpose becomes clear as not only is it a place to escape reality but an opportunity to face it with a newfound sense of wonder.
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