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For an outfit called Cross Border Warriors, you might suspect that they’re concerned about certain political issues.

You’d be wrong. Although the name accurately describes their Mexican origins and their current hometown of Dallas, the Cross Border Warriors guys don’t bother themselves with the happenings of Washington. They’re all about the music, specifically techno. But don’t mistake that for apathy. It’s the unshakable belief that they’re contributing to the fabric of America through the unifying power of music and dance.

And what a party they throw. Their group, founded in 2016, has quickly garnered a legendary reputation among the Dallas techno underground. We spoke with founder Murad Gastelum about the origins of Cross Border Warriors, why he chose to settle in Dallas, and more.

Tell us a bit about Cross Border Warriors. How did you get started?

The whole process actually started with my birthday celebration! After booking my birthday party, I felt the enthusiasm and excitement to bringing a completely fresh sound to Dallas, so I went with it.

Your name refers to you being immigrants from Mexico. How did you end up settling in Dallas?

I first moved to Kansas and stayed there for a while. I finished school there and decided I wanted to be somewhat closer to home. Dallas seemed like a perfect fit. So far, so good!