Monument Podcast

Swedish DJ and label head Philippa Pacho began her career in the illegal party scene of Stockholm. As a resident of Under Bron since 2012, she has gone on to become one of the most in-demand DJs, renowned for her legendary marathon sets, razor sharp mixing, and powerful, radiant approach to techno. About the mix Philippa said: “I tried to keep a ’festival in nature’ - theme whilst recording this, less peak moments and more groovy, hypnotic and repetitive/trippy, more leaning to what I would play at a closing set.” Follow: https://soundcloud.com/philippapacho https://www.instagram.com/philippapacho https://positivesource.bandcamp.com/

Recorded in the evening of the second day of the festival which takes place in the forests of the stunning Tenkawa mountains of Japan. Kasper effortlessly blends together deep, euphoric & rolling forest grooves for a 2 hour ride through the Japanese forest. Kasper Marott is a DJ, producer and label head from the small town Skee in Denmark. Kasper has been DJ’ing and producing since his teen years, with releases on labels like Seilscheibenpfeiler, Kulør and his own Axces imprint. Follow: https://soundcloud.com/kaspermarott https://www.instagram.com/kaspermarott https://www.facebook.com//kaspermarott https://soundcloud.com/feelthemoment2021 https://www.instagram.com/moment_jp/

Occa is a DJ and promoter from the northernmost region of Japan, Hokkaido. Occa has been organizing his own party ARCHIV at the sacred club, Precious Hall for over 10 years. Musically he combines the spiritualism of Psychedelic Music, the storytelling nature of House Music, the sci-fi dystopian feel of Detroit Techno and the trance of Minimal Music in a three-dimensional way through his deft mixing. He has been invited to play at institutions such as DJ NOBU's Future Terror, Mindgames' The Labyrinth/Balance, Spekki Webu's Mirror Zone 5 Years Tour in EU, System Revival and Georgia's legendary Bassiani. This mix is inspired by his Sci-Fi Shamanism set recorded at the Transcendence 2024 ceremony, held deep in the forests of Japan. Expect an absolutely mind altering journey of pounding tribal drums, haunted drones and ethereal melodies delicately sprinkled throughout. Quite the trip if we say so ourselves. Mastering by Chris Scholz/ Spekki Webu Follow: https://soundcloud.com/oooccaaa https://www.instagram.com/occa_occa_occa

Magna Pia is a composer, producer, DJ and one half of former Cassegrain. With a string of very strong recent releases including last year’s standout album QUT, Magna Pia has featured on labels such as Counterchange, Nachtstrom Schallplatten, Temporal Variation, Soma, Feral Note, Arcing Seas and more. For MNMT 434 Magna Pia provides a powerful & psychedelic trip of high fidelity cuts punctuated with radiant melodies and intricate textures & layers. Tune in now for 90 minutes of outstanding contemporary techno. Follow: https://soundcloud.com/magnapia https://www.instagram.com/magna_pia_/ https://www.facebook.com/magnapiabce https://counterchange.bandcamp.com/album/qut-counter034

mu"he joins us direct from Berlin with an extended session building from tough grooves through to driving energies. Originating from Tokyo the VENT resident now calls Berlin home appearing across trademark locations in the city and beyond. She brings her exciting thought provoking sounds for Episode 433 Follow : Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/mu_he Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/muhe_mm/ Bandcamp: https://muhe.bandcamp.com/ RA: https://ra.co/dj/muhe

Here we present a live recording of Aaron J's set at Midgar x Patterns of Perception night at Fitzroy in Berlin. Follow : https://soundcloud.com/arn_j https://www.instagram.com/_midgar_/ https://www.instagram.com/patterns_of_perception/

Joining us for MNMT 432 we present Kill Acid on Space. Originating from Bari, Italy - Kill Acid on Space aka Nico Bianco is the founder of the group The Alchemical Theory. He continues to make his way through Europe showcasing an energy fuelled musical selection pausing here to record for Monument he has prepared a near 2 hour impeccable session sure to captivate every listener. Follow : https://soundcloud.com/killacidonspace https://www.instagram.com/killacidonspace https://ra.co/dj/killacidonspace https://www.differentexhibition.com Tracklist : 1. Simone Giudice - Materia 2. Pocopo - Segre 3. Feral - Taghazout 4. Feral - Flare 5. Daryn Steytler - Depths 6. Border One - Optical Void 7. Assumption - Shift III 8. Chlär - Body Whispers 9. Alexander Kowalski - Chasing Lights 10. Chris Rubbra - Lost Signal 11. Masino - Less Is More (Flug Remix) 12. Nemesis - Forced Structure 13. Dustin Zahn - Temporary Vandalism 14. Dave Wincent - Obsess 15. Barbosa - Behelit 16. Orbe - Inverted 17. Dave Wincent - Defect 18. Hertz Collision, Sciahri - Glowing 19. Pfirter - Access 20. Nemesis - Cognitive Dissonance 21. Obstructor - Paradigm Shift 22. Nemesis - Sphere 23. Yant - Electronic Space Storm 24. Hertz Collision, Sciahri - Echoes of the Void (Kontain Remix) 25. Peryl & Rødhåd - KALLAIT 01 26. Nemesis - Bad Blood 27. Finalversion3 - Barrancos 28. UFO95 & Rødhåd — LAVANDE 01 29. Lewis Fautzi - Ground State 30. Dave Van Guten - Another Day 31. Bailey Ibbs - Manic Room 32. Alessandro cocco - Lies 33. Shlomi Aber, Kashpitzky - Rhythm Parade 34. Klint - Dethroned 35. Kill Acid on Space - Unreleased

Erika (@erikadotnet) is an American DJ, live act, producer and part of the triumvirate that runs the Interdimensional Transmissions (@ithqdetroit) platform that produces legendary events such as No Way Back, Samhain and Return to the Source, as well as over 50 exceptional releases on the ITHQ record label. Erika will be closing the main stage Saturday night at Monument Festival 2024, so if you’re lucky enough to be attending - this will provide you with the perfect soundtrack for your journey there. Get excited, we certainly are. If you’re not attending then be sure to tune in to hear Erika seamlessly fusing high fidelity electro cuts with deep techno hypnotism. Follow: https://soundcloud.com/erikadotnet https://www.instagram.com/erikadotnet https://erika.bandcamp.com/ https://interdimensionaltransmissions.com/artists/erika

YUTA is a Japanese DJ / Organizer / Label A&R to the one and only psychedelic techno project Liquid Drop Groove. YUTA also started the Agaitida Festival in 2015, based in Okinawa in a world heritage village. Liquid Drop Groove was established in 2016, with the concept being to create space and sounds that ripple, made by a drop on the surface. With appearances at festivals such as Ozora, Modem, Equation, Wonderfruit and Rural plus regular club sets across Asia, Yuta is known for his psychedelic atmospheres, cinematic flow & minimalist grooves. YUTA https://soundcloud.com/liquiddropgroove/sets/yuta https://www.instagram.com/yuta_ldg/ Liquid Drop Groove https://www.instagram.com/liquiddropgroove.new/ https://soundcloud.com/liquiddropgroove https://www.youtube.com/c/LiquidDropGroove https://liquiddropgroove.bandcamp.com http://www.liquiddropgroove.com

Zara is a rising Australian DJ, producer and label head, with a sound that traverses the polyrhythmic and psychedelic. Zara has releases on labels such as Animalia, Salt Mines, Pure Space and more. Her sets have been turning heads within the international scene, playing at institutions like De School, Tresor, and Spazio Disponsible’s label showcase. For MNMT 429 Zara presents a two-hour swirling vortex, effortlessly weaving together eclectic selections into a seamless deep trip for the mind and body. A few word from Zara about the mix: "Inspired by early morning, sun-drenched dance floor moments at Waking Life last month: warm, transcendent, and euphoric.” Follow: https://soundcloud.com/zaraolsen https://soundcloud.com/kinesis-recordings https://www.instagram.com/zara.eso/ https://zara-olsen.bandcamp.com/

L-3P is the alternative music alias of Italian artist Andrea Deplano, known for his work as Ness. This project dives into faster tempos and unexplored soundscapes, redefining the limits of his musical creativity. Here he delivers a live session of all his own works exclusively for Monument. Follow : http://www.soundcloud.com/l-3p

For Episode 428 we welcome Ronny Pinazza. Born and raised in the mountain valleys of Italy Ronny is now located in Germany from where he has been releasing his works across various labels creating a strong catalogue of highly original productions. Expect a ritualistic set building from the outset into a tunnelling trip expertly blended to a satisfying conclusion. Follow : https://soundcloud.com/ronny_pinazza https://www.instagram.com/pinazzaronny Tracklist : 1 - Ronny Pinazza - Unreleased 2 - Konduku - Derinkuyu 3 - Estrato Aurora - Tone Breaker 4 - Lemna - Forest Green Tree Frog 5 - Antonio Ruscito - Composto (D) 6 - Milena Glowacka - Trascend 7 - Martin Allin - All Awake again (Polygonia Remix) 8 - Dino Sabatini - Lewa 9 - Paleman - Mites 10 - Martyn Päsch - Avryl 11 - MYSHL - Unknown mentality 12 - Architectural - Black Rose 13 - Rrose - Columns 14 - Vardae - Kan Bulak 15 - !nertia - Tayrona 16 - Donato Dozzy - Aquatica 17 - Rrose - Nest of Queens 18 - Notzing - Zulaw I 19 - Notzing - Endramae 20 - Paris - Stuck

For MNMT 427 we present producer, DJ & live artist LDS, who is known for his futuristic, psychedelic & experimental take on dub techno. With appearances at hallowed institutions all around the world and a string of acclaimed releases on labels like Monnom Black, Planet X, Blue Hour, Transatlantic and more, LDS’s mind-bending sounds are not to be missed. About the mix LDS said: “With my fast productions, I have a predictable spot when it comes to putting together line ups. So this mix is a kind of pladoy to show that I feel most comfortable in a setting that emphasizes the rather deep and atomspheric nature of my musical DNA. And: that I can also transport this sound at 140 beats per minute. :) <3 “ Follow: https://soundcloud.com/ldstechno https://www.instagram.com/ldstechno/ https://ldslds.bandcamp.com/

This set was recorded on 1 March 2024 at RADION Amsterdam, where the Rotterdam-based Embodiment crew hosted a club night with Rosillon (Embodiment), Lara Palmer (Monument), Agonis (Amenthia) and Severja (Midgar) on the lineup. Follow: https://www.instagram.com/larpalmer/ https://soundcloud.com/larapalmer https://soundcloud.com/embdmnt https://www.instagram.com/embodiment.rtm/ https://www.instagram.com/radionamsterdam/

Episode 426 brings Berlin based Dj and producer Nastia Reigel to the Monument helm. Nastia continues to make waves across the techno realm with performances throughout Europe and beyond and here provides a powerful mesmerising journey impeccably mixed exclusively for Monument. Follow : https://soundcloud.com/nastiareigel www.instagram.com/nastiareigel www.facebook.com/nastiareigel

We are excited to share the live recording of Sonic Wave Collective from this years Barcelona based Mostra festival. Sonic Wave Collective is formed by Mostra's resident artists ABSIS, Cyklos and Spear with a focus on collaboration, inviting different artists to each event with improvisation as a nexus. At Mostra 24, the guests were Puntalaberinto and Mod.1. Expect a two hour live performance between machines with five artists pushing the boundaries of collaboration direct from Mostra location at Pati del Castell de Montjuïc. Follow : https://www.instagram.com/swc.liveact/ https://linktr.ee/swc.liveact

Kalumet takes the Monument helm for episode 425. Hailing from Hungary Kalumet is a veteran of the techno scene with releases spanning across multiple labels and performances at the foremost events he provides here an example of his expertise with a hypnotic voyage recorded exclusively for Monument. Follow : https://kalumet.wixsite.com/kalumet https://soundcloud.com/kalumet https://kalumet.bandcamp.com/ https://www.instagram.com/_kalumet/ https://www.facebook.com/kalumetmusic

Hailing from Norway, Bulgarian-born DJ and producer Kameliia quickly gained attention with multiple standout releases on labels such as SK_eleven, AMTK+, WSNWG and more. Her tracks often consist of deep intricate ambiances layered over rolling and thumping kick drums and baselines. To put it in Hard Wax’s words: "Highly effective, forward driving Techno.” For MNMT 424 Kameliia presents a meticulously crafted, high octane 60-minute trip of tunnelling grooves, radiant melodies and rolling intensity. Links: https://soundcloud.com/kameliia-music https://www.facebook.com/kameliia.music/ https://www.instagram.com/kameliia.p/

Emily Nicoll joins us for our latest session direct from Canada. The mind behind Aquaregia here she showcases her talent at selecting and building thought provoking sets expect a near 2 hour trip with hypnotic rhythms and pulsating acid stabs. Follow : https://soundcloud.com/emnicoll https://www.instagram.com/emnicoll/ https://soundcloud.com/AquaregiaRec

Created in 2011 by Psyk, Non Series has consistently been releasing some of the finest hypnotic techno, with over 70 exceptional releases between the main label and the sub-label Non Series White. With the main label featuring releases from artists like: Luigi Tozzi, Architectural, Valentino Mora, Neel, DJ Nobu and many more. Recent releases from Non Series White include: Troy, Sciahri & Conceptual, Tauceti, Yogg & more. A label synonymous with high quality releases and home to many timeless classics & certified dancefloor heaters. Tune in now to hear the cutting edge, singular sound of Non Series mixed by label creator & programmer Psyk. Follow: https://soundcloud.com/nonseries https://nonseries.bandcamp.com/music https://www.facebook.com/nonseries https://soundcloud.com/psyk https://www.instagram.com/psyk____/ https://www.facebook.com/psykmusic