Monument Podcast

Recorded during the early hours of Sunday morning at Garage Noord at the Omen Wapta Weekender, this live set from Formant Value captures the essence of a weekend that transcended the club experience—where sound, space, and shared energy merged into something truly transformative. Opening in slow motion, the set unfolds with a deep, psychedelic ambient current—echoes, pulses, and dub textures formi...

Anomali joins us from Sweden with an energising hypnotic journey. Anomali joined Cirkus Parallelo as a resident artist in June 2024 and continues to be a mainstay at Gothenburg's festivals and clubs as well as releasing as a producer across deep technos most prominent outlets. Here he provides an impeccably presented session showcasing his fine attention to detail with true sonic craftsmanship and...

Kancheli is a Georgian producer and a resident DJ at Bassiani who has been crucial in shaping the country’s club culture, going on to become one of the most popular DJs in his hometown Tbilisi, headlining many major festivals in Georgia and performing at the industry’s most respected venues such as Berghain, Robert Johnson, Shelter, Dimensions and CTM Festival. Behind the decks, Kancheli is capabl...

There’s a rhythm to how the festival unfolds. Thursday opens slowly, almost like a breath in. By Friday night, the pulse is stronger, but not too heavy. Monument festival had settled into its rhythm, and Kia and Polygonia stepped into the wooden dj-booth together. The forest floor was vibrating, the crowd fully present. Their set matched the moment—playful, warm, and alive. It felt like Friday was...

Means&3rd aka Ben Marsden joins us for episode 469 with an extensive session covering over 2 hours worth of techno territory. The Manchester based artist can be found behind the counter at the legendary Eastern Bloc Records where he fronts the house and techno curation for the shop. He has leveraged his exposure to the latest sounds there to promote his own Unveiled Nuance events and label as well...

There is a big black heart in Barcelona that it is still beating. Three weeks later, we’re still digesting the magic that was the fourth edition of Mostra festival. From the most intimate listening moments to collective catharsis on the dancefloor, this year was something else. Starting from the end this year, we’re proud to present the recorded closing set from Mostra's resident ABSIS, who delive...

Hailing from Goiânia, Brazil, Marcal is a rare bright light who swiftly ascended to prominence in the electronic music scene. With an instantly recognisable signature sound, Marcal’s dancefloor destroyers have very quickly become some of the most played tracks in contemporary electronic music. Drawing influence from the vibrant rhythms and shamanistic traditions of his Brazilian heritage, he merge...

Aksamit rejoins our series after a 5 year absence marking a long awaited return with an intoxicating trip. Since her last outing for Monument she has been making waves across the techno landscape featuring at venues around the world and delving into original productions as a fully fledged artist. This all whilst promoting her Velvet Vortex project merging music and visual art - it is a real pleasu...

Menal Batti is a DJ and resident at the infamous filtr parties in Brno. With a profound passion for 90s techno, Menal Batti seamlessly blends forgotten deep cuts with the freshest contemporary sounds, all while intertwining her Kurdish heritage into her musical narrative, drawing inspiration from her father's saz—a traditional instrument symbolizing her cultural roots. “The intent behind this mix...

Master of futuristic, high-fidelity electronics, Pianeti Sintetici returns for a mind-bending edition of MNMT Live, recorded earlier this year at the Opificio party at Argo16 in Venice. “In this live I wanted to express different facets of my sound, there are stems of many new productions that will be released in the future. I tried to combine everything with the sonic aesthetics of Opificio and I...

Sub Accent arrives on our series with a spellbinding trip. He has a plethora of releases across a number of outlets including Concrete Records and OnBoard Music as well running his own Accents Records imprint. Here he showcases his capability as a selector exclusively for Monument. Follow : https://soundcloud.com/sub-accent https://www.instagram.com/sub_accent/ Monument x Carbon Carbon is a new mu...

Crescent label head Labyrinthine joins us for this session direct from Tokyos iconic 'Womb'. Recorded live on November 29th 2024 as part of FORCE - Paradigma Records’ showcase. Born in Poland and based in London, this DJ/producer is also the co-owner of Crescent London - a label synonymous with deep, hypnotic techno. Deeply ingrained in the London electronic music scene and beyond, his DJ sets are...

If you were lucky enough to be there, DJ Maria's deep, transcendent trip likely remains etched firmly into your memories. Her legendary Saturday evening set has rightfully earned its place as a celebrated piece of Monument Festival’s history. Reflecting on her experience, she shared: “..One of those unforgettable memories is Monument Festival. It was one of the best festivals of my life, and I am...

French DJ and Producer Solarythm joins us for episode 464. A prolific talent he has releases across a multitude of respected outlets including a most recent outing on The Gods Planet as well as playing at festivals and venues across Europe. For Monument he has prepared an in depth 2 hour selection meticulously crafted for the listener. Follow : https://soundcloud.com/solarythm_deeptech_side Monume...

Episode 463 is presented by Anders Navigare. For two decades Anders has been a reliable source of purist psychedelia for those in the know. Partly as a visionary event organizer and booking manager for international festivals, partly as a vagabond DJ, and today as one of the founders of the Swedish label Navigare Audio. For this journey he will guide us into the realms of tribalistic, transcendent...

Fresh off the release of her excellent debut album ‘Percussive reverie’, we welcome Aerae for MNMT 462. Aerae's music is shaped by the organic and unpredictable forces of the natural world. In the hands of the rising French artist, techno, downtempo and drum & bass are molded into unrecognizable forms, where evolving textures lock into enveloping and ritualistic grooves. Tune in now for a deep tri...

Einerlei lands on our podcast series with an all encompassing eclectic trip. London based Einerlei has contributions to a number of labels such as Norite, Sungate, On Board Music and Bait, and with several more lined up on reputable imprints throughout 2025. Here he provides a 2 hour session recorded exclusively for Monument. Follow : https://www.instagram.com/einerlei__/ soundcloud.com/einerleimu...

Jo Johnson’s explorations in sound have ranged from free-form punk with Huggy Bear in the 90s, to underground techno in the 00s, and, for the last decade, deeply expressive electronic minimalism that pays tribute to the many women who pioneered this genre. She has released with respected labels including Further Records and Mysteries of the Deep in the US and Frequency Domain and Castles in Space...

A fresh session arrives from Barcelona this time with Mod.1 taking the helm. Mod.1 provides us with a high energy journey via vinyl only effortlessly bringing to life techno in its most hypnotic form. Follow : https://soundcloud.com/mod_1 https://www.instagram.com/mod.1_live/ Tracklist : 1- Kangding Ray - Sola 2- Dino Sabatini - Peuceus 3- Z.I.P.P.O - The Stranger Door 4- Claudio PRC - 992 upa 5-...

Back in 2023 we were lucky enough to release an exceptional podcast from Timnah - our ears were hooked! We immediately felt the potential and knew that she would be the DJ to provide the perfect festival afternoon soundtrack to our beloved forest. Fast forward to Sunday afternoon at Monument Festival 2024, and Timnah’s set completely surpassed our already high expectations. From the moment she sta...

Bohdan joins us direct from Ukraine with a pulsating hypnotic session. He is the founder of Kyiv based ÆNIGMA event and podcast series promoting deep and atmospheric techno as well as a prolific producer releasing across some of the genres finest outlets. Follow : https://soundcloud.com/bohdan https://www.instagram.com/bohdandj https://soundcloud.com/aenigmakyiv Tracklist : 01. Takkyu Ishino, Yoko...

Remma is a DJ and founder of the DIY station ITMOTR Radio, which has played a significant role in shaping the music culture of the outer Eastern corner of the Netherlands. Remma has played at institutions such as Dekmantel, Garage Noord and had multiple appearances at De School, where he was selected to play one of the final sets at the legendary ‘Het Einde’ closing party. For MNMT 458 the young v...

For this Monument Recordings sessions we present Spectribe a longstanding and well respected DJ and Sound Engineer based in Poland. Here he shares an ambient voyage recorded on 28th July 2024 during Salon Ambientu, curated by Up to Date Festival and Muse Festival. Follow : https://soundcloud.com/spectribe https://www.facebook.com/djspectribe

Mariachiara Troianiello, the Italian sound artist behind the moniker Katatonic Silentio, works at the crossroads of electronic music, performing arts and sound studies. Active as a DJ for more than 15 years, her sets adopt multiple forms, fluctuating between an analogue past and a technological, fast-paced future. At times, her sets focus on pure abstraction, consisting of ethereal soundscapes tha...

Efdemin is a DJ, producer, multidisciplinary artist and a certified legend of electronic music. As a resident of Berghain his infamous sets attract a cult-like devotion and his releases on iconic labels like Dial, Curle and Ostgut Ton are equally as revered. He’s remixed superstar artists like Depeche Mode, Tiga and Moby and has even been remixed by the enigmatic maestro Traumprinz. If you know Ef...