DJ DCARTZ — I Dance, Therefore I Am

001 — About

The Mind Behind
the Decks

Dave Cartz doesn't just play music — he curates moments. Based in Los Angeles, DJ DCARTZ brings an open-format philosophy to every room he touches: from intimate house parties to high-energy wedding receptions, from bar mitzvahs pulsing with celebration to the dark, bass-driven pulse of a club at 2AM.

The name tells the story. DCARTZ — like Descartes, the philosopher who declared “I think, therefore I am.” But behind the decks, thinking gives way to feeling. The crowd doesn't analyze the drop; they become it. I dance, therefore I am.

With a foundation in open-format versatility and a growing catalog of Tech House and EDM productions, DCARTZ is building toward a singular vision: to move from private events to club residencies, and from residencies to the festival stage.

Years Active

Based In

Open

Format

Tech

House Producer

“Descartes proved existence through thought. On the dancefloor, we prove it through movement.”

— DJ DCARTZ

002 — Services

Every Room.
Every Vibe.

Versatility isn't about playing everything. It's about knowing exactly what each moment needs.

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Club & Nightlife

Dark rooms. Driving beats. Whether it's a Tech House set that builds for hours or a peak-time EDM takeover, this is where the philosophy lives — pure, unfiltered energy exchange between DJ and dancefloor.

Tech House EDM Deep House Progressive

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Weddings & Celebrations

Your day, your soundtrack. From the ceremony entrance to the last dance, every transition is crafted to match the emotion in the room. Open-format mastery means your playlist and your guests' taste always come first.

Ceremony Cocktail Hour Reception MC Services

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Private Events

House parties, corporate events, Bar & Bat Mitzvahs, milestone birthdays — each one gets a custom approach. The right song at the right time isn't luck; it's preparation meeting instinct.

House Parties B'nai Mitzvah Corporate Birthdays

003 — Music

Latest Mixes &
Productions

From curated sets to original productions. Listen to where DCARTZ is headed.

Tech House

Original Productions

Upcoming Tech House originals and remixes blending LA energy with deep grooves.

Listen on SoundCloud →

Open Format

Live Mix Sets

Recorded live sets showcasing the open-format range — from hip-hop to house to Top 40 and everything in between.

Listen on SoundCloud →

EDM / Dance

Remixes

Dance and Tech House remixes of popular tracks, reimagined for the dancefloor.

Coming Soon →

Curated

Weekly Selects

Curated playlists of the freshest tracks across genres — what's in rotation this week.

Follow on SoundCloud →

STREAM LATEST MIXES

004 — The Path

From Private Sets
to Main Stage

Every great DJ started somewhere. Here's where DCARTZ is going.

Phase 01 — Foundation

Open Format Mastery

Building an unshakeable foundation through weddings, private events, and house parties. Learning to read every room, from a 30-person dinner to a 300-person reception. Every gig is a masterclass.

Weddings House Parties Corporate B'nai Mitzvah

The Penmar, Venice

Phase 02 — Residency

Club Nights & Residencies

Landing recurring slots at LA's vibrant club scene. Building a following through consistent, unforgettable sets. From supporting slots to headline residencies at venues across the city.

The Penmar LA Clubs Rooftop Bars Lounges

Phase 03 — Production

Original Music & Remixes

Producing Tech House and EDM originals. Creating dance-floor remixes of popular songs. Building a catalog that speaks for itself on SoundCloud, Beatport, and beyond.

SoundCloud Beatport Spotify 1001Tracklists

Phase 04 — The Stage

Festival Circuit

The ultimate destination. Festival stages where thousands move as one. From EDC to CRSSD to Hard Summer — the philosophy finds its biggest dancefloor. I dance, therefore I am.

EDC CRSSD Hard Summer Beyond

005 — Connect

Let's Make
Something Move

Whether you need a DJ for your wedding, your club night, or your next house party — let's talk.

Get in Touch

Based in Los Angeles and available for events throughout Southern California. For bookings, collaborations, or just to connect — reach out through any channel.