Monument Podcast

Clarisa Kimskii is a Brooklyn-based DJ, producer and resident of both the Brooklyn-based, queer party Merge and Volnost in Seoul. Her pure, yet passionate approach to DJing has graced the decks at international institutions such as Berghain, Tresor, Basement, Khidi and Amsterdam’s Ratherlost party, plus festival appearances at Taiwan’s Organik Festival, North America’s The Great Beyond, Honcho Campout, Sustain-Release and Japan’s Rural Festival. For MNMT 453 Clarisa presents an assemblage of both timeless and modern grooves, with ethereal ambient techno delicately drifting into a swirling vortex of trippy alien synths, expertly mixed for a propulsive and atmospheric trip. Follow: https://soundcloud.com/kimskii https://www.instagram.com/clarisa_kimskii/

As we turn the page to 2025, we find ourselves reflecting on the powerful moments that defined the Monument Festival last year. One such memory was the opening ceremony led by the incredible Sarah Wreath. A sonic experience that set the tone for connection, introspection, and renewal. The intention behind Sarah’s live set was clear: to create a meditative space where festivalgoers could connect deeply—with one another, the natural surroundings of Veggli, and, most importantly, with themselves. It was more than music; it was an invitation to embark on a transformative journey, bridging ancient and modern worlds through sound. Her performance blended electronic synthesis with acoustic elements, weaving together indigenous, ethereal, and psychedelic sounds. The result was a hypnotic tapestry of tribal ambient rhythms, designed to ground us in the moment while opening our hearts to new possibilities. Central to the experience was the use of pure tones tuned to 432 Hz and 216 Hz, frequencies known for their cosmic harmony and healing properties: 432 Hz, often called “natural tuning,” resonated with the rhythm of the universe, fostering relaxation and emotional balance. 216 Hz, a harmonic counterpart, enhanced the meditative quality of the performance, drawing listeners deeper into themselves. A standout element of the ceremony was Sarah’s use of a Chao Gong, amplified with a contact microphone and enriched with FX processing. Its deep bass frequencies (110 Hz) created a grounding effect, while layers of Tibetan singing bowls and other meditative instruments brought a celestial dimension to the soundscapes. Together, these elements formed a sonic portal—a sacred opening to the festival and the year ahead. As we welcome 2025, we hold this memory as a symbol of renewal and intention. Sarah’s performance wasn’t just the beginning of the festival, it was a new beginning for all of us, a reminder of the power of music to heal, connect, and inspire. Here’s to carrying that spirit of harmony and connection forward into the new year. May 2025 bring even more moments that resonate with the heart and soul. With love, The Monument Team Follow : https://soundcloud.com/sarahwreath https://www.instagram.com/sarahhwreath/

Chloe Lula is a resident DJ and releasing artist at Tresor. She's played at Berghain, Boiler Room, Radion, Movement weekend in Detroit, and countless clubs, festivals and parties across Asia, Europe, and, North and South America. Chloe has released on Tresor Records, Blueprint Falling Ethics. In addition to her career as a DJ and producer, Chloe is a cellist—her debut instrumental full-length was released in November 2024—and Chloe is also the senior producer of Resident Advisor, where she hosts and curates talks and music workshops at festivals like Nuits Sonores, Dekmantel, Unsound, Wire, and many more. Follow https://soundcloud.com/chlo-lula https://www.instagram.com/chloe.lula/ https://www.facebook.com/chlolula/

Developer returns to our series to open 2025 with an intoxicating session showcasing his trademark ability to construct energy rich journeys. Follow : FB: www.facebook.com/DeveloperModularz IG: www.instagram.com/modularz SC: https://soundcloud.com/modularz

For our 450th episode milestone we’re thrilled to welcome back Italian maestro Luigi Tozzi to our series. Here he delivers a trademark atmospheric journey seamlessly blended to close out 2024. Follow : https://soundcloud.com/luigitozzi https://www.instagram.com/luigi.tozzi.music/

On the Saturday night of Monument Festival 2024, amenthia recordings co-founder agonis delivered a legendary session of futuristic, crystalline electronics. With the dancers engulfed in thick fog and red lasers, and the newly upgraded sound system of the Varden stage at his command, agonis drenched the crowd with tidal waves of finely tuned, precision psychedelia that was crafted specifically for the Norwegian forest. The ultimate high fidelity speaker test. Play it extra loud for your family over the holiday season. Follow: https://www.instagram.com/agonis_amenthia/ https://soundcloud.com/agonis-amenthia https://www.facebook.com/agonis.amenthia/

Our yearly Midwinter mix returns for its 12th edition and as always, is mixed by Hypnus Records founder Ntogn. 2024 has seen Ntogn playing all around the world at institutions such Vurt, Tresor, La Vallée Électrique and Modem Festival, plus releasing a very fresh EP ‘Alive’ released on his own Tome records. This year’s Midwinter mix features cinematic samples interspersed with his renowned hypnotic sound providing the ideal soundtrack to this weekend’s winter solstice. Follow: https://soundcloud.com/ntogn www.facebook.com/ntogn www.instagram.com/lordntogn/ www.patreon.com/micheliseneld https://tomerecords.bandcamp.com/album/alive

For episode 448 we present Nils Edte who provides us with a live recording of his performance from the Predawn Label Night @ White Noise in Stuttgart, Germany. Expect a deep and mesmerising trip comprised fully of Nils own works for a truly personal insight into his sound. Follow - https://soundcloud.com/edte-1 https://soundcloud.com/predawnrecords Tracklist - All tracks are written, produced and live performed by Nils Edte. Nils Edte - unreleased Nils Edte - Fluidum (liveversion) [KVLTO] Nils Edte - Continuatio (liveversion) [upcoming on PREDAWN Records] Nils Edte - unreleased Nils Edte - unreleased Nils Edte - unreleased Nils Edte - unreleased Nils Edte - unreleased Nils Edte - Transcendental III (liveversion) [Crescent London] Nils Edte - Transcendental IV (liveversion) [Crescent London] Nils Edte - Avull (liveversion) [KVLTO] Nils Edte - Vis (liveversion) [upcoming on PREDAWN Records] Nils Edte - unreleased Nils Edte - unreleased Nils Edte - Ätherna (liveversion) [upcoming on PREDAWN Records] Nils Edte - Emergent (liveversion) [KVLTO] Nils Edte - Strömung (liveversion) [upcoming on Deflection Music]

At Varden, the fusion of nature and music becomes reality, and Detroit-based artist Erika made it her playground. The Monument Family moved as one, a sea of smiling faces and dancing bodies flowing in sync, like waves in an ocean. Carried by her deep, hypnotic, and atmospheric sounds. Dancers look on with childlike awe at the projections on the surrounding trees around Varden, painted by light in all of the colors of the rainbow. Smoke is suddenly coming in from the side, taking the shape of fog you can see over water sometimes. Time moved in slow motion, and all that could penetrate the fog was laser beams. It felt like being inside a lightning storm in a cloud. The ultimate synaesthesia vortex unfolding right before our eyes. Erika’s music felt alive, creating moments where the boundaries between nature, technology, and human connection blurred. As if the trees Varden was built with helped her to fine-tune the sound. Those who danced that night weren’t just hearing techno, they became one with it under the stars. Tune in now for Erika’s set closing the Varden stage on Saturday night of Monument Festival 2024. We have just under 500 tickets left for Monument Festival 2025. Secure the ones you need now. Follow https://soundcloud.com/erikadotnet https://www.instagram.com/erikadotnet https://erika.bandcamp.com/ https://interdimensionaltransmissions.com/artists/erika

Sandrien is known for her versatile take on techno and igniting dancefloors all around the world from Japan, to Georgia to Berlin and of course Amsterdam, where she was a former resident of the legendary Amsterdam venues De School and its predecessor Trouw. In 2022 Sandrien set the dance floor of Monument Festival ablaze and here now for MNMT 447 she lays down another outstanding mix. Sandrien shared some words about the mix: “Thanks for the invite to do a mix for you, I have very fond memories of playing at the festival in 2022! It was a beautiful experience playing in the mountains with sweet, caring staff and visitors! For this podcast I wanted to make a deep techno mix, filled with tracks I’ve never played before, some unreleased tracks and a couple of favorites I currently play in my sets :) Hope you’ll enjoy it!” Follow: https://soundcloud.com/sandrien https://www.instagram.com/sandrien_ https://www.facebook.com/SandrienArtistpage/

Commanding the highest levels of sonic alchemy, master shaman Woody92 unleashed a masterful session of deep cerebral hypnosis atop the Spanish Pyrnees mountains to close out the second night of Paral·lel Festival 2024. With each track laying down a new piece of the puzzle, Woody intricately assembled together a masterpiece while simultaneously disassembling the minds of the mountain dwellers. As the horns signalled the closing of the session and all pieces were perfectly placed the tour de force was complete, leaving the dancers left trying to piece their minds back together. Follow: https://soundcloud.com/woodyninetytwo www.instagram.com/woodyninetytwo/ omenwapta.bandcamp.com/ https://soundcloud.com/parallelfestival www.parallelfestival.com/ www.instagram.com/parallelfestival/ www.facebook.com/parallelfestival/

Hailing from Messina, Italy Ancestral Landscapes joins us for a deep and atmospheric excursion. He has a plethora of releases as a producer and has made appearances this year throughout Europe. Follow : https://www.instagram.com/ancestrallandscapes/ https://soundcloud.com/ancestrallandscapes

Andy Garvey is an Australian DJ, producer, radio host, and founder of the Pure Space label, a label dedicated to amplifying local talent while making waves internationally. 2024 has seen Andy playing across the globe with appearances at legendary institutions including Organik Festival in Taiwan, La Nature Festival in Belgium, Positive Education Festival in France, Berghain for her own Pure Space label night and this incredible appearance at Amsterdam’s infamous Ratherlost party back in August. Bubbling with colourful shades of psychedelia and intoxicating euphoria, this high octane trip is a mind-altering expedition into the realm of hazy afterhours bliss. Turn the volume high and enjoy. Follow: https://soundcloud.com/andygarveyandygarvey https://soundcloud.com/purespacefm https://www.facebook.com/andygarvey303 https://www.instagram.com/andygarvey Ratherlost https://soundcloud.com/ratherlost linktr.ee/ratherlost

Martyn Päsch joins us for an early Winter trip he is the mind behind KVLTÖ Records and boasts an extensive discography here provides a deep and atmospheric journey for episode 445. Follow : https://soundcloud.com/martynpaschmusic https://linktr.ee/martynpasch

As the fog rolled over the Forgotten Valley, Ute collective co-founder Marius Bø was on duty to sound the Funktion-One alarm clock and open the final morning of Monument Festival 2024. Drawing the weary dancers back to the dance floor like some kind of magical rave pied piper, his musical siren call an entrancing three hour trip through ambient, electronica, and deep techno. An expert showcase in the art of delicately building momentum ✨ Travel through space and time with this gateway back to the forest today. Tickets for Monument Festival 2025 go on sale on November 20th - Mark your calendars - we hope to see you there. Follow: https://soundcloud.com/mariusbo https://www.instagram.com/marius___bo/

We are thrilled to present Dino Sabatini for Episode 444. Dino is a seasoned DJ & producer hailing from Italy the mind behind the label Outis he is a mainstay in the deep techno realm building a reputation as a flawless selector and is a trusted creative source in the electronic music arena. An impeccable journey awaits the listener. Follow : https://soundcloud.com/dino-sabatini https://www.instagram.com/dinosabatiniofficial/

Hydrous is the project of Norwegian Producer, DJ and live act Per Christian Berg. Having released on labels such as Navigare Audio, Charybdis, Soria Records, Space Textures, Fur:ther Sessions and more. This live set was recorded at an OMG event in Oslo, September 2024. Containing live versions of both released and unreleased material, sprinkled with a touch of live-jams, I wish you an enriching journey. Follow : Hydrous: https://soundcloud.com/hydrous1 https://www.instagram.com/hydrous_cb/ OMG: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.omg.events

We are happy to welcome Oslo based Henrii Havaas for Episode 443. Henrii provides us a winding traverse through her selections perfectly blended in syncronisation she offered her own comments on the trip. "For this mix, I was inspired by the beautiful autumn season here in Norway, where the days are getting darker each day, and outside, it's either foggy or sunny with cold, crisp air. The mix has a slow and long entrance through the ambient landscape and goes into waves of faster hypnotic rhythms, representing a journey of a little ritual or something. I hope you enjoy listening to it." Follow : https://soundcloud.com/henriiiii https://www.instagram.com/henriihavaas/

fleika grew up during the heyday of Prague’s rave culture, coming of age as a DJ in booths built for a single night only. The Czech techno renaissance formed him, then the newly-born club culture embraced him as one of its main protagonists. The Ankali resident digs anything that kicks, melts or makes one’s mind trip, but mainly thrives on diving into the vast depths of hypnotic and psychedelic techno – as deep as it gets. fleika shared a few words about the mix: "I always enjoy having enough time to express myself, whether at live events or on podcasts. An hour is barely enough to dive into my favorite places. In this mix, I kept it groovy while exploring deeper territories, reflecting my outlook on life in general." Tune in now for a 2 hour trip into the subsonic abyss, flawlessly mixed by maestro selector fleika. Follow: https://soundcloud.com/fleika https://www.instagram.com/fleikafleikafleika/ https://www.facebook.com/fffleika/

“I’ve crafted this mix with dubby rhythms and hazy, melodic textures to offer you a space for relaxation and reflection. With all the deception and darkness in the world today, I wanted to share a bit of calm - a way to escape the noise and find some clarity. This mix is my own response to everything that feels overwhelming, an invitation to just breathe, reconnect, and ground yourself. The more we feel connected and strong, the better we can help others. I hope these sounds carry you to a place of inner peace, where calm rises up through the haze…” Mareena is a DJ, producer and founder of the amazing podcast, label and event series UNRUSH. Her ability to navigate seamlessly between peak time techno and gentle ambient showcases her outstanding ear for diverse selections and her timeless musical approach. Tune in now for a beautiful and relaxing trip to start the week. Follow: https://soundcloud.com/mareenaofficial https://www.instagram.com/mareena_bln/ https://soundcloud.com/unrushme https://unrush.bandcamp.com/ Tracklist 01 The Lovely Moon - Sunlight on still water (part1) (self released) 02 JakoJako feat. Ramsa Baransi - Btnadini (Moss on a Stone - Mutual aid compilation) 03 Mind over Midi - Offgrid 4 (Lontano Series) 04 Mario Hammer & The Lonely Robot - Charon (from the upcoming album “A Planetary Accident) 05 Andrea Cichecki - Texture 1 (self released) 06 Brendon Moeller - Daybreak (Quiet Details) 07 Dasha Rush - Autumn Rivers (raster) 08 AES DANA feat. MIKTEK - Parenthesis (Ultimae) 09 Brendon Moeller - Agitate (Samurai Music) 10 Intrusion - Under The Ocean (intrusion) 11 Daniel[i] - Floating with You (Muzan Editions) 12 Joachim Spieth - Recall (Affin) 13 Intrusion - Kingstons burning dub (intrusion) 14 Eusebeia & Aisatsaana - Transition (Earthtrax) 15 Babe Roots - World Struggle (Ambient Dub) (System Music) 16 Missing Project - Poisson D´Avril (Galaxy Dub) (elements of soul) 17 Inhmost - So Still (Huinali Recordings) 18 Civilistjävel! feat. Mayssa Jallad - IV (Civilistjävel!)