Monument Podcast

Here we present Baylas with a live recording of their session from this years Perpendicular event. Bassywax and Ilayruni merge their visions into one, giving birth to Baylas, a live playground for rhythm and low-end explorations across experimental dance music. Baylas is an open improvisation that swings in between minimalism, subtlety and spatial cinematics, bridging experimental perception to dancefloor grooves. The duo aims to transform cold experimental aesthetics into a naughty playful dancefloor scenario that invites the body in. For this transition, the vocabulary is shaped by percussion curiosity, sub bass narratives and atmosphere beds that hold them in union. ...

Our podcast number 541 comes from Berlin-based Costanza, a promising new name from the Roman school of DJs. Like many of her hometown peers, she’s a vinyl lover with a soft spot for texture and ambient atmospheres. The mix is a love letter to drums in all their forms, with a taste for both the warmth and the darker shades of techno. A bit like looking into an abyss with the sun on your face. In her own words about the mix: " I painted this mix in the colors of a far away landscape. A Fata Morgana - lingering at th...

For Monument 540 we welcome long time friend Aaron J. A seasoned selector he has been honing his sound for over a decade gracing clubs and festivals across the globe along the way. We are excited to share this session from him showcasing that talent in motion. Follow : https://soundcloud.com/arn_j https://www.instagram.com/arn_j/

Here we present the live recording from Solma's set at this years Refractor festival located in Toledo, Spain. An introspective voyage awaits across nearly 3 hours of intricate works a deep and patient story unfolds. Follow : https://soundcloud.com/solmadj

Nigm joins us with an atmospheric session for episode 539. An established producer he creates deep and cerebral techno with releases across some of the most respected outlets and further taking that foundation into his DJ sets as evidenced here in this recording for Monument. Follow : https://www.instagram.com/nigm.music/ https://soundcloud.com/nigm-lau Tracklist : Nigm - Unrelease Bnjmn - Indub (Luigi Tozzy Remix) Marco Shuttle - BARyGOU Caldera - Frog Valley GiGi FM - Maova Bambi & Forest - Sefarae (Cheeky Dub Mix) Wata Igarashi - Storm Architectural - Psychedelic Dancefloor Mathys Lenne - Marilyn Kuss - Jungle Juice ...

Feral joins us with a live session surrounded by friends from Komorebi Festival in Italy. Follow : https://linktr.ee/feral.heruka

Episode 538 brings Aawadh_ to the helm. Direct from Nice, France for Monument he delivers an expansive session that unfolds gradually, revealing its layers with every movement. Follow : https://www.instagram.com/_aawadh_/ Tracklist : 1. Unknown Artist - Untitled 2. Benjamin Milz - Dc2 3. BLNDR - Chauliodus 4. Syclops - Spin Cycle 5. Artefakt - Undertow 6. Aawadh - Unreleased 7. Forest On Stasys - Undulating Frequencies 8. Desolder - Ascendence 9. Abstract Division - Shifted Reality (Milton Bradley Remix) 10. Aawadh - Unreleased 11. Decoder - Slappy 12. Shoal - Strange Blue Knots 13. Ottagone - Ottagone 036 14. Polygonia - Magnetic Force (Luigi Tozzi Rephase) 15. Aawadh - Unreleased 16. Efdemin - Mirror Phase 17. OK...

Planatia is a Berlin based selector and sound artist originally from Rome, dedicated to crafting immersive sonic landscapes where technology and nature converge. He stands among the founding members of the Radiocircolo collective, an open space for encounter, experimentation, and transmission. He is also part of the electroacoustic duo Nuvola, through which he explores the liminal zones of ambient and experimental music. Resident on Cashmere Radio and Radio Alhara, his sound resonates as much on the airwaves as it does on the stages of festivals such as Waking Life and Parallel. Through his sonic navigations he travels the in-between spaces...

MNMT 537 sees us welcome fresh talent from Sheffield, UK — Meridian.r. Here, he delivers a vinyl-only selection traversing hypnotic techno and its deeper territories, with precision transitions folding track elements seamlessly into one another. Prepare for an enveloping journey. Follow : https://www.instagram.com/meridian.r_/ https://soundcloud.com/meridian-r Tracklist : Sindh - Saptura [IDO] Deepchord - Fog Hotel [Soma Records] Porter Brook - Untitled [Unreleased] SnP 500 - Purt [Doo Records] Zemög - Fisiltilar [Whispering Signals] Lerosa - Transient Vinyl Edit [Assemble Music] BNJMN - Reticuli [Bright Sounds] Achterbahn D’Amour - Dehaveland (VC-118A Remix) [Acid Test] Atomic Moog...

It’s Sunday, and we’re slowly approaching the last night of Monument 2026. Before the closing set, one of the more distinctive voices coming out of Japan’s underground techno scene enters Varden. OCCA has spent more than twenty years building his sound and community in Sapporo and Tokyo. That sound is now travelling all over the world, and this night it will journey through the forest in Veggli. «I didn’t plan my set in advance. Instead, I put a large selection of tracks I had in mind into a playlist. Once I arrived at the festival, I gradually shaped th...

After joining us at Monument Festival last year for a b2b with Beatrice M, Bambi now steps into the podcast series with a solo mix. “Starting with a meditative intro, the mix slowly moves through epic breaks into minimal, percussive and driving rhythms, getting deeper and more psychedelic along the way before opening into some pretty, trancey and dubby atmospheres. I had a lot of fun layering vocals and percussion throughout, letting little elements come and go and hopefully creating a sense of movement through the whole journey. It features many of the tracks I’ve been playing throughout this...

Foreign Material returns for his third outing in our live series. Here he delivers a deep and atmospheric session built around his own works and live improvisation, offering a rare insight into his distinctive approach and supreme capabilities as a producer. Follow : @foreignmaterial @norite www.instagram.com/foreign_material_music www.facebook.com/foreignmaterial

Based in Berlin, Phalcon has been quietly shaping a language that feels very much his own, moving through dub, percussion, broken rhythms and deeper electronic territories. This mix says a lot about the way he listens to music. Patient, curious and physical, with a strong sense of space and timing. As he describes it: “A ritualistic journey where tribal percussion moves through deep, dub-soaked landscapes.” https://soundcloud.com/phalconn https://www.instagram.com/phalcon__/

upsammy joins us direct from this year’s Mostra Festival in Barcelona. A high-energy journey awaits capturing the atmosphere and experience of the festival on the day. Follow : https://soundcloud.com/upsammy https://www.instagram.com/thessa.upsammy/ https://www.instagram.com/mostrabcn/

For MNMT 534, Alex Tirelli joins us with a journey through deep, atmospheric and carefully selected sounds. His approach is rooted in a genuine love for the craft, combining refined mixing with an adventurous ear and an instinct for taking things somewhere unexpected. A versatile DJ with a strong sense of flow, Alex delivers a mix made for dancing, dreaming and getting lost in the music. Follow : www.instagram.com/alex.tirelli_/ https://soundcloud.com/alextirellimusic

Valencia-based duo Pajaro Dune, formed by Jaime Romero (aka Estrato Aurora) and composer/pianist David Ortolà (aka d_o_ppelgaenger), join us with a live session recorded at Digit Festival in rural Spain. Working entirely through improvisation, the duo weave deep, layered atmospheres with fractured rhythms, evolving textures and hypnotic, organic movement. Follow : @pajaro_dune www.instagram.com/pajaro_dune/ www.instagram.com/digit___lla/

Black Merlin occupies a distinctive space within contemporary techno, combining hypnotic rhythm with organic percussion, field recordings and dense, atmospheric textures. His productions often blur the boundaries between the industrial and the ritualistic, creating music that feels deeply immersive and tactile. For Monument Podcast, he takes us on a patient journey through stripped-back rhythms, shadowy atmospheres and subtle layers of texture. A hypnotic and absorbing session that gradually reveals itself with every movement. Follow : https://soundcloud.com/black-merlin https://blackmerlin-music.bandcamp.com https://www.instagram.com/blackmerlin/

It’s Saturday and we’re crossing over from day to night. The set from 8pm—11pm is special because the sun goes to sleep behind the hills during this set, and we need a skilful navigator to help us with this transition. Behind the decks in Varden we find Andy Martin, Mexican-Jamaican electronic music producer and DJ. He is known for mixing sci-fi techno and dub elements with Latin Caribbean rhythms and native-inspired futuristic themes. Sounds like a fun way to start Saturday night. “I really loved my set time because it allowed me to transition from a more joyful d...

The Berlin-based Naomi joins the Monument Podcast following her appearance at the Haven stage at this year’s Monument Festival. For her contribution to the series, she delivers a vinyl-only mix moving at a steady 125 BPM, exploring the deeper and dubbier corners of her collection. Mind you, this isn’t the recording from the festival. For that one, you’ll have to wait a little longer. Follow: https://soundcloud.com/naominice https://www.instagram.com/naomi.berlin_/ https://ra.co/dj/naomi-berlin https://www.instagram.com/nice_2_be_nice_/

We return once again to the Hungarian countryside for this year’s Solar United Natives Festival this time with Belgian artist Adjust (BE). Here, he delivers an entrancing session filled with hypnotic energy, unfolding into a deep and immersive journey from start to finish. Follow : https://www.instagram.com/adjustbe_ofc/ https://soundcloud.com/adjustbe_ofc

Kmyle draws on cinematic composition and eclectic influences to craft a stripped, hypnotic form of techno driven by repetition, restraint and controlled groove. With releases on Be As One, Clergy, Soma and Mord, and as founder of KMYLE Records, his sound balances icy darkness with driving force, unfolding through deep low-end, evolving space and sustained rhythmic tension. We’re pleased to welcome Kmyle for an immersive mix built around patience, progression and hypnotic continuity. Follow : https://soundcloud.com/kmyle https://www.instagram.com/kmyle_music https://www.facebook.com/kmylemusic https://kmyle.bandcamp.com https://ra.co/dj/kmyle

Originally from Lyon and now based in Berlin, Salem Unsigned is a DJ, producer and founder of Black Lab Events. For Monument he has prepared an in depth session blending deep and hypnotic selections providing an insight into his far reaching capabilities as a DJ. Follow : https://www.instagram.com/salemunsigned https://on.soundcloud.com/rbUR1JVAWuUWA1oZCy

Playing at Monument events is always something special. So many people come together with a shared intention of creating something meaningful. At a time when there's so much negativity surrounding events and communities, it gives us hope that we can still create spaces where people feel safe to be themselves, connect with one another and immerse themselves in something we build together. Of course, it comes with its challenges. We often have less than a day to transform an empty space into a fully functioning event, but experiences like these remind me that, with a dedicated and creative team, it's...

Playing at Monument events is always something special. So many people come together with a shared intention of creating something meaningful. At a time when there's so much negativity surrounding events and communities, it gives us hope that we can still create spaces where people feel safe to be themselves, connect with one another and immerse themselves in something we build together. Of course, it comes with its challenges. We often have less than a day to transform an empty space into a fully functioning event, but experiences like these remind me that, with a dedicated and creative team, it's...

529th episode of the Monument Podcast Series is brought to you by London-based artist https://soundcloud.com/basicchanel She describes the mix with a few words: "Since the warmer months have arrived I’ve been drawn to colour so much more, in both what I’m wearing and the music I’m listening to. This has reflected in the music I’ve been playing and the recent settings I’ve been lucky enough to play in, including the beautiful woodlands of La Nature - one of the most special sets I’ve experienced so far. This session is heavily inspired by that sunr...

Dutch artist https://soundcloud.com/humanspacemachine has steadily established himself as one of the most exciting producers to emerge in recent years, with releases on his own label De Lichting, as well as Nous'klaer Audio, Space Lab and, more recently, Midgar. For Monument, he delivers an essential mix shaped by the past weeks spent on the road. A journey through shifting moods and textures, perfectly suited to the outdoors. Think trees, lakes and open skies.

For Monument 527, Primal Rhapsody joins us with an expansive session. A new project from the artist known as DAHRAXT, Primal Rhapsody explores immersive, enveloping soundscapes. Follow : https://www.instagram.com/dahraxt/ https://soundcloud.com/dahraxt

London-based Customer Service, co-running UK label Control Freak Recordings and Cabin Fever party series, delivers an hour of excerpts from their set at FOLD. Driving, hypnotic rhythms wrapped in a spellbinding atmosphere. The recording is now available via Monument. Enjoy. https://soundcloud.com/customerdjservice https://soundcloud.com/controlfreakrecordings

For this episode, we welcome Sinhwave, a DJ and multidisciplinary artist from India. As the curator and creative director of The Abyss, an experimental platform exploring avant-garde audiovisual art and immersive storytelling, Sinhwave continues to push creative boundaries both on and off the dancefloor. Follow : https://www.instagram.com/sinhwave/

We are excited to share the recording of Scion's performance from this years Mostra event in Barcelona. Scion is the alias of duo Substance & Vainqueur a foundational Berlin electronic music act whose work has defined the metallic, spacious, and hypnotically repeating sound of dub techno. Follow : https://ra.co/labels/1031 https://ra.co/promoters/104662

Lynne is a Japanese, London-based artist whose sound has drifted from its drum & bass roots into more textural, obscure and experimental territory, though those roots always remain at its core. She's most at home in the grey space between genres, where her rhythm becomes a gravitational force pulling dancers in all the right directions. For Monument she has prepared a presentation that truly showcases her skillset in the field. Follow : ra.co/dj/lynne　 www.instagram.com/lynne_tokyo/　 lynnetokyo.bandcamp.com/

Recorded during the closing hour of a night at Garage Noord's BAR40 room, this mix captures the energy of a packed and smoky dancefloor at its peak. Built across three decks, it moves through layered blends, unreleased material, and a selection of tracks that had been waiting for the right moment to be played. Follow : https://www.instagram.com/philip.kylberg/ https://soundcloud.com/philip-kylberg

It is a real honour to welcome the legends that are SLAM to the Monument series - a true force on the global Techno circuit. The duo’s unique, 6 deck, back-to-back DJ performances and explosive live sets have seen them amaze clubs & festivals across the world. Pioneers and innovators of the electronic music scene, Slam’s Orde Meikle and Stuart McMillan are renowned for their experience and powerful contemporary sound. Follow : https://www.instagram.com/slam_djs/ https://www.youtube.com/user/OfficialSomaRecords https://soundcloud.com/soma/sets/slam-radio https://www.elitemm.co.uk/artist/slam/

Nils Edte joins us with a recording of his live performance from the Predawn Festival in Stuttgart this year. Expect an intricate session full of improvisation to deliver a truly unique voyage. Follow : https://www.instagram.com/nils_edte/ https://soundcloud.com/edte-1

Marco Maldarella is a sound designer, producer, DJ, and designer based in Bologna, Italy. For Monument, he has prepared a unique journey thoughtfully crafted from beginning to end, it offers an intimate glimpse into his approach to sound and storytelling. Follow : https://www.instagram.com/marcomaldarella/ https://marcomaldarella.bandcamp.com/ https://soundcloud.com/marcomaldarella

Phil Berg has steadily built a reputation as one of the most exciting and innovative producers in contemporary techno. With releases on some of the genre's most respected labels, his discography reflects both a refined sonic identity and remarkable creative depth. For Monument 522, Phil shares a recording of his opening set from Awakenings Upclose x Vault Sessions, offering a compelling glimpse into the energy, precision, and immersion of his live performance. Follow : https://www.instagram.com/philberg_/

Ræza is a French-Malagasy artist based in Berlin and a resident at Club Raum in Amsterdam and Spectrum Waves in Paris. Joining us for Episode 521, Ræza delivers an extensive session that traverses the full range of his sound, offering a complete representation of his range and capabilities as a selector. Follow : https://www.instagram.com/raeza_xy https://soundcloud.com/rae-za https://ra.co/dj/raeza

BLUME joins us for MNMT 520. A South American-born DJ, producer, and curator based in Berlin via Amsterdam, and founder of Format Wars, her sound moves through ambient, leftfield electronics, broken rhythms, and contemporary techno — blending polyrhythms, glitch textures, jungle influences, and self-recorded brass into immersive, atmospheric storytelling. Follow : IG: https://www.instagram.com/keinblume/ SC: https://soundcloud.com/keinblume

Blazej Malinowski returns to Monument this time with a live recording of his set from the Inner Tension event at Jasna 1 in Warsaw. The opening act for the evening Blazej delves into his sonic library for a 3 hour voyage. Follow : IG: https://www.instagram.com/blazejmalinowski/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/blazejmalinowski

Ex.Hale is the brainchild of Italian multidisciplinary artist Francesco Presotto. For Monument, he traverses the boundaries of imagination with a thought-provoking sonic journey. With releases on Sonic Groove, Rudiment, and Voidance, alongside soundtracks for fashion runways and design brands, as well as an increasing number of performances at clubs, museums, and festivals across Europe, Ex.Hale has established himself as a formidable force in electronic and experimental music. Follow : IG: https://www.instagram.com/ex.halelive/ SC: https://soundcloud.com/exhaleelectronics