Monument Podcast

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.

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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.

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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 daytime vibe into a deeper and more introspective mood as night arrived. The night brings a more subtle and intuitive experience. As darkness starts to fall, you can only perceive moving silhouettes on the dance floor, and everything becomes less visual and more about intuition, sound, and feeling.

I was there for the whole festival, and I think it’s really worth staying for the entire experience. It allows you to understand how meaningful the festival is through the delicate curation of every single detail, the dedication of all the volunteers, and the amazing atmosphere created by everyone attending. It really feels like something special.”

– Andy Martin (@andy-martin)

Listen to Andy Martin, Saturday night at Monument festival, out now on our SoundCloud.

Photo: Cle FW Photography

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 possible to build something extraordinary. It becomes less about resources and more about the people who are willing to create structure, solve problems, and make it happen.

For this edition, we wanted to invite Cobahn and Scøpe while also continuing Monument's long standing commitment to giving space to emerging artists. Supporting new talent has always been an important part of our identity. It isn't always the easiest path, but we're fortunate to be in a position where we can embrace those challenges and help create opportunities for artists who deserve them.

Some words from the artist -

I wanted to keep people dancing by blending bouncy grooves with straighter, driving tracks.

As the morning sun started pouring onto the dancefloor, I wanted to bring a bit more happiness to the crowd, so I began playing brighter and more danceable tracks. I hope everyone who listens to this recording can feel the atmosphere and energy of that special moment.

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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 possible to build something extraordinary. It becomes less about resources and more about the people who are willing to create structure, solve problems, and make it happen.

For this edition, we wanted to invite Cobahn and Scøpe while also continuing Monument's long standing commitment to giving space to emerging artists. Supporting new talent has always been an important part of our identity. It isn't always the easiest path, but we're fortunate to be in a position where we can embrace those challenges and help create opportunities for artists who deserve them.

Some words from the artist -

This one feels very personal to me. It was one of the most honest techno sets I've played in a long time, bringing together some of the latest music that has been inspiring me the most alongside some of the earliest gems from when I first started playing techno. With the beautiful setting and the incredible dedication of the MONUMENT team, everything came together beautifully once we connected with the audience.

It was Midsummer in Oslo, one of the most beautiful times of the year. I still remember looking out the window during the night and seeing the sky still glowing with light. It made the whole experience feel even more magical.

I'm grateful that this moment can now live on beyond that night. I hope you enjoy the journey.

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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 sunrise set, channeling the energy of the summer solstice. Drawn to warmer sounds and brighter synths, this mix reflects these kaleidoscopic feelings that I’ve been experiencing recently."