Monument Waves 009 : Aksamit

Longtime Monument collaborator Aksamit returns for this instalment of our Waves series, delivering an enriching session recorded live during the Astral Industries & Velvet Ambient evening on 14 August 2025 in Wrocław, Poland. She showcases her refined skill in ambient music through a deftly mixed journey, traversing a wide spectrum of textures and moods to create a deeply immersive and rewarding near two-hour session. Follow : https://aksamit.bandcamp.com/track/777 https://soundcloud.com/alicja-aksamit www.facebook.com/aksamit.aff www.instagram.com/alicjaaksamit/ www.residentadvisor.net/dj/aksamit

Conflation Port lands on Monument for Episode 516. Hailing from the Arctic Circle, the project is the brainchild of Pedro Disla. With original releases spanning numerous labels and a wealth of both live and DJ performances across a wide range of venues, he now delivers a vinyl-only session for this episode - featuring dubby, atmospheric tones throughout. Follow : https://conflationport.bandcamp.com/ https://soundcloud.com/conflation-port https://www.instagram.com/conflation_port/ https://www.discogs.com/es/artist/4886852-Conflation-Port https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100027689665321

Bambi https://soundcloud.com/bambi-dj and Beatrice M. https://soundcloud.com/beatricemasters met on Sunday afternoon at Monument Festival 2025, two artists connected through a shared affinity for bass driven, dubwise club music, and a natural understanding of how to shape space together. Their b2b felt loose and alive from the start. Wobbly low end, groovy, full of movement, with those bombastic, serotonin charged moments landing at just the right time. There was weight in the bass, but it never dragged. everything stayed in motion, fluid, breathing. The crowd followed. Tension building and dissolving in cycles, smiles turning into screams, small peaks opening into bigger ones. it felt lighthearted, almost effortless, but never lacking precision. What made it work was that balance. Playful but controlled, energetic but still elegant. A set that didn’t try too hard, yet delivered fully, keeping the floor locked in and open until the very end. Photo by Clemens Wildschut Bambi IG : https://www.instagram.com/bambi___dj RA : https://ra.co/dj/bambi-fr Beatrice M. Bandcamp : https://beatricem.bandcamp.com/ RA : https://ra.co/dj/beatricem.

For episode 515, Amsterdam-based audio engineer and DJ/producer R/D/V (Luca Redivo) delivers a tunnelling session - exploring his distinctive sound and pushing into the deeper realms of techno. Follow : https://linktr.ee/LucaRedivo https://rdv-aka-luca-redivo.mailchimpsites.com/ https://soundcloud.com/lucaredivo

Alexskyspirit lands on the Monument Recordings series with a live session recorded in March at the Deep Cut event in FLUCC, Vienna. Diving into tunnelling, hypnotic rhythms, the set captures a moment in time direct from Austria. Follow : https://soundcloud.com/alexskyspirit https://www.instagram.com/alexskyspirit/ https://ra.co/dj/alexskyspirit https://www.facebook.com/AlexskyspiritOfficial/

Invalid Request steps in with an immersive session straight out of Holland, channeling the raw energy of Rotterdam’s underground. As the driving force behind Derailed, he’s spent the past seven years carving out a distinct space through the Derailed Radio series—now evolving into Derailed Records, a platform for forward-thinking techno. Known for deep, hypnotic selections and rolling basslines, his sound is both refined and uncompromising. For Episode 514, he delivers a carefully crafted journey that captures the essence of his vision. Follow : https://www.instagram.com/invalid_requestt/ https://www.instagram.com/drld.radio.rec/ https://drldrec.bandcamp.com/

Decoder enters the Monument fold with a deeply focused and immersive session that mirrors his studio ethos: stripped-back, rhythmic and emotionally resonant. Drawing on Detroit techno’s futurist spirit while embracing spontaneity and play, Decoder crafts a journey that feels both intimate and expansive—an evolving dialogue between sound, space and time. Follow : Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/__decoder/ RA: https://ra.co/dj/decoder Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/iamdecoder

Episode 512 comes from Helsinki-based Steve Duncan delivering a diverse session that drifts through thought-provoking energies, shaping a rich and fulfilling sonic journey. Follow : @steve-duncan http://www.instagram.com/patterns_of_perception Tracklist : Technasia - Bourne State Azure - Microstates Vibrasphere - Purple Floating Deep Space Organisms - Particle Porthole Starecase - Undecided Son Kite - Focus DJ Nukem - Secrets (Deep Mix) Main Element - Generation Kaspiann - Sammalkämmen Paul Rogers - Krafty (G-Pal Pandesia Dub Mix) Agonis - Kongruenz Loek Frey - Nayan VC-118A - Distorted Name Danny Daze - Entity (Paurro Remix) DJ 19 - Breakin' of the Dawn (Thomas Penton Mix) Sean Cusick - Consider the Ravens Evolution - Crocodile Man (Dub) Sultan - Grumpy Gourmet Piliavin & Zimbardo - Dub Boy OK EG & Priori - Serpentine 4 Bogger - Don Knispel Robert Leiner - Aqua Viva Oceanic - Connect in Rest Kansai - Rococco (Kansai's Chilled Mix)

AHIL joins the Monument Podcast from Rotterdam with a rich and immersive addition to the series. Episode 511 unfolds as an ever-evolving journey, blending depth, energy, and seamless progression throughout. Some words from the artist - “Having the opportunity to create a mix for Monument, a platform and festival that has shaped my sound over the past six years, feels truly special. I approached this mix the same way I would approach a festival set, I want this to feel as a journey shared between artist and dancer. It begins with space to arrive, to settle into the moment, and to prepare for the adventure ahead. Slowly, percussive and deep hypnotic elements emerge, inviting the body to move almost unconsciously. As the story unfolds, rhythms intensify and tension gradually builds, guiding the listener deeper into the experience. What starts as a subtle pulse evolves into a more intense flow of energy, leading towards a final moment of release” Follow : https://soundcloud.com/a_hil https://www.instagram.com/ahil.arthur/

We welcome Horston with a deep dive recorded live at FOLD in London, capturing the moment he stepped up to open the night. The set unfolds with patience and intent — a carefully shaped journey through shadowy textures and driving rhythms. A snapshot in time from the floor of one of London’s most revered spaces. Some words from the artist - “MNMT has been my key source of inspiration for some time now, so it feels very surreal for my Unfold Opening set to be featured as a MNMT Recording… I came to Monument as a volunteer on the bar last year… After leaving Veggli, having experienced the music I love in the most idyllic setting on earth, dancing in the mud with no shoes, watching the rain fall through the smoke and being able to look at stranger as if they were my lifelong friend, I knew now more than ever that this was the sound I wanted to strive towards in both my DJing and productions.” Follow : https://soundcloud.com/horston https://www.instagram.com/horston.music/