Surprise surprise.. The airplane flies at max altitude and speed, but we’re not stopping, we’re going to space. Mary Yuzovskaya and Philippa Pacho have just finished their sets. It’s peak Saturday night. Lasers, smoke, hazy dreams and perfectly tuned F1’s, even the trees are buzzing. The forest knows. Knows that a Japanese techno sensei is secretly entering Varden at 02:30 in the cover of darkness. The live set starts out with some form of a soft air raid alarm, but less sharp and ominous. “Is it DJ Nobu?” “Is it Wata Igarashi?” you hear all over the field. DOLTZ is a surprise, and not listed in the program. He continues with an ambient, almost psychedelic sound. Then slowly layering of all the little sounds that circle around the main beat, letting tension build, balancing experimental and driving techno. There are no sudden drops, but periods of pulling back before reintroducing energy to the dance floor. DOLTZ took us with him into what felt like a wormhole. The beat held us steady, but everything around it was spinning, stretching, and folding in on itself. The reactions from the Monument family were as different as they were similar. Some were jumping, some were shaking, others were dancing pirouettes, moving slowly, or standing still. At times, it was like being inside a centrifuge or a washing machine. Not dizzy, but surrounded, as if the sound pressed against the body. His set was a physical experience: immersive, disorienting, yet weirdly grounding at the same time. Friends, step into the rocketship and journey through the wormhole once again. Return to Doltz at Varden. The techno gods were smiling from ear to ear that night. Follow https://soundcloud.com/doltzdeep https://www.instagram.com/doltzdeep/

Alexskyspirit provides us with a thought provoking hypnotic session for episode 492. A true purveyor of the deep he has releases across the genres most respected outlets showcasing many of them here in a perfectly blended mix. Follow : www.instagram.com/alexskyspirit/ @alexskyspirit

We are excited to welcome Belgian talent Adjust (BE) to our live series. In this session he delves into his own repository of productions providing a live performance awash with hypnotic energies and atmospheric tones. Follow : https://soundcloud.com/adjustbe_ofc https://www.instagram.com/adjustbe_ofc/ Tracklist : 1 Adjust (BE) & Ancestral Landscapes - Darkest Night (Original Mix) 2 Adjust (BE) - Broken Sun (Original Mix) 3 Adjust (BE) - Faint (Original Mix) 4 Adjust (BE) & Reʌenänt - Mithya (Original Mix) 5 Adjust (BE) - Long Farewell (Original Mix) 6 Fook Yue - Eden (Adjust (BE) Interpretation) 7 En.Ka - Merlot (Adjust (BE) remix) 8 Adjust (BE) - Wailing Memory (Original Mix) 9 Adjust (BE) - ID 10 Adjust (BE) - Fragments (Original Mix) 11 Adjust (BE) - ID 12 Adjust (BE) - ID 13 Adjust (BE) & Ancestral Landscapes - Answers (Original Mix) 14 Adjust (BE) - Bhavaya (Original Mix) 15 Adjust (BE) - Fractured Elements (Original Mix) 16 ØSC - Inertial Underestemation (Adjust(BE) Remix) 17 Adjust (BE) - Para Shakti (Original Mix) 18 Adjust (BE) & Cauê - Caladrius (Original Mix) 19 Adjust (BE) & Reʌenänt - Shraddha (Original Mix) 20 Adjust (BE) - Inner Conscience (Original Mix) 21 Adjust (BE) - ID 22 Adjust (BE) & Cauê - Spectral Voice (Original Mix) 23 Sydro - Vexatious Flux (Adjust (BE) Remix) 24 Esteban Miranda - Mental Preparation (Adjust (BE) remix) 25 Adjust (BE) - ID 26 Adjust (BE) & Cauê - Eternal Vision (Original Mix) 27 Adjust (BE) - Earth Snake (Original Mix) 28 Adjust (BE) - Dvara (Original Mix)

Reka Zalan is a Berlin based DJ, who is deeply embedded in the DNA of Berlin's landscape - as a Tresor resident since 2023, a Hard Wax staffer and a member of the Coppi collective. She has laid down her powerful and psychedelic grooves at legendary institutions like Berghain, Vault Sessions, Fusion Festival, Ankali and more. The mix dives into the depths of atmospheric, cavernous techno before propelling into the expanse of hyperspace as it builds with speed and intensity. A consistent thread of dense psychedelia is seamlessly woven throughout the entire session - an odyssey for those deep cerebral synapses. The mix moves forward, outward, and inward, balancing tension and flow - a voyage of duality: it’s both grounding and mind-bending, accelerating yet perfectly controlled. A complex, heads-down trip that perfectly showcases a master selector at work. Prepare for launch. Dive into deep space now. Follow https://soundcloud.com/reka-zalan https://www.instagram.com/rekanorazalan/

“This set was recorded live 5-7pm, Saturday evening at Pe:rsona, 2025. The seemingly last dry-ish stretch and set of wild (weather) weekend, sunshowers made way for glistening droplets to sparkle through the shade sails and lay foundation for me to weave between deeper percussive cuts and shiny crystalline daytime techno.” Pjenné is a Naarm/Melbourne-based DJ, radio broadcaster, curator and label manager. Her musical identity is shaped by the expansive, psychedelic soundscapes of the southern bush, an influence that permeates her trance-inducing, progressive, and hypnotic selections. Pjenné’s sets are characterised by deep-digging selections and an impeccable narrative craft, both of which are on full display in this masterfully executed recording. Tune in now for two hours of deep, lush afternoon techno daydreams. Available now on our SoundCloud, YouTube channels or wherever you get your podcasts. Follow https://soundcloud.com/pjenne https://www.instagram.com/pjenneee/

In the space where sound is stripped to its essential form, new worlds emerge. For our latest podcast, we welcome Hitam, an artist who operates as a true sonic architect, sculpting sound from its most granular elements. His work masterfully bridges the worlds of deep techno and avant-garde experimentalism, finding profound power not in overwhelming force, but in restrained intensity. The Amsterdam based producer’s ultra finessed sounds have been released on the likes of Hayes, Somov, SYXT as well a string of exceptional recent releases on his own Rhiza Semar label. As a DJ he serves as a resident at the infamous Eerste Communie parties, as well as playing legendary institutions like Tresor, Bassiani, De School and more. “For this mix I wanted to trace a descent through shifting temporal layers; beginning in a state of suspension, slowly moving into trance-inducing motion before dissolving again into the subterranean. It travels from fluid, hypnotic rhythm into zones of disorientation and release; a process of acceleration, collapse, and renewal. Recorded as a continuous narrative rather than a set, it mirrors my current pull toward a landscape where ancient ritual and submerged hypnosis blend into an organic accelerated pulse where momentum and meditation intertwine beneath the surface.” Forget relentless peaks, this is techno that demands deep immersion, challenging yet deeply rewarding, a deep trip of tension and release on a microscopic level. A tale of masterfully executed cerebral hypnosis, told across two chapters of disintegration through terrains that feel simultaneously ancient and futuristic. A dialogue between soil and circuitry, pulse and void. Follow https://soundcloud.com/hitam-electronix https://www.instagram.com/hitam.ec https://soundcloud.com/rhiza-semar https://www.instagram.com/rhizasemar.audio/ https://rhizasemar.bandcamp.com/music

Todays Monument Recording comes from this summers Midgar x Useless Seconds party in Berlin. DK's session was captured at the event following his recent release on Midgar fulfilling a debut at the label showcase event. On the day he played the second slot of the afternoon after Lilli Zykla's ambient opening, gently shifting towards left field territories covered in drums at a downtempo pace. Follow : https://soundcloud.com/d-k-music https://soundcloud.com/midgar_records

Interstellar Funk joins us direct from Amsterdam for episode 489 with a meticulously crafted mix that journeys through deep, immersive soundscapes — blending rhythm, texture, and atmosphere into a cohesive sonic story. Follow : https://www.instagram.com/interstellarfunk https://soundcloud.com/interstellarfunk

K.O.P. 32 stands out as a singular force, an artist who has meticulously engineered a unique strain of high-powered, minimalist techno infused with the ethereal DNA of trance. As a producer, he has standout releases on labels such as Oslated, Annulled, Mana Abundance, Seismic, and his own Beyond The Bridge label. His live sets have become the stuff of legend, delivering utter dancefloor mayhem and melting minds from Modem’s infamous Swamp stage to Berghain’s Säule. This mix is a perfect snapshot of K.O.P. 32’s ultra-high fidelity electronics: Lean, propulsive rhythms accelerate with uncompromising force, while shimmering alien melodies pull you deep into a state where the distinction between the dancefloor and the cosmos dissolves into a hyperdrive spiral of sonic hypnosis. Every bit the deep cerebral trip you could wish for. Dive in now and experience the full force. Follow: https://www.instagram.com/kop32music/ https://soundcloud.com/pyramidofknowledge https://www.patreon.com/kop32 https://www.instagram.com/beyondthebridgemusic/ https://soundcloud.com/beyond-the-bridge https://beyondthebridgemusic.bandcamp.com/

We welcome Andy Martin for Episode 488 who delivers a 70 minute workout flexing his capabilities both as a master selector and blender of the techno genre. A riveting and energetic journey awaits direct from Mexico. Follow : https://soundcloud.com/andy-martin https://www.instagram.com/4ndym4rtin/

Here we present a live recording from Franko sourced deep within the Norwegian woods at this years Fragments forest event. Words from the artist - This recording is from my closing set at the second forest rave we hosted with Fragments in the Norwegian woods this summer – a night that turned into our biggest production so far, and one I’m really proud of. The set starts in complete darkness, slowly building in tempo and groove, shifting into lighter melodies and psychedelic playfulness as the sun began to rise. Morning sets like these are some of my favorites: balancing the ups and downs, keeping people on the floor without pushing too hard, while leaving space to breathe. A mix of joy, freedom, and the quiet melancholy of summer coming to an end. As the sun rose over the hill behind me, we decided to extend the set by half an hour to let the first rays hit the dance floor through the smoke and create a truly magical morning. It gave me the chance to play some of the most beautiful tracks I know and gently bring everything to a halt. It was definitely one of the most fun and meaningful moments I’ve had behind the decks. Follow : https://soundcloud.com/franko_inf https://www.instagram.com/franko_inf

Barcelona based aeternae comes as a welcome addition to our series for episode 487. He enters the fold with an inviting session featuring hypnotic energies throughout. Follow: www.instagram.com/_aeternae_/ https://soundcloud.com/aeternae-music

We are thrilled to welcome back Feral to our Live series with another epic session recorded at this years Mo:Dem festival. Hypnotic rhythms await as we go back to a moment in time direct from the mind of Feral. Words from the artist - To Marco, Val, and everyone who has supported my work through these years in the forest at Mo:Dem Festival - this set carries fragments of my path, shaped by the woods, friendship, and years of sound exploration. See you in the 5th dimension. Follow : https://soundcloud.com/feral_music

Sciama joins us for a pulsating session with impeccable selections and transitions throughout he delves deep for episode 486. Follow : https://soundcloud.com/sciamamusic https://www.instagram.com/sciamamusic

LF58 is the collaborative consciousness of techno maestro Neel and sonic explorer Filippo Scorcucchi. Initially beginning the project with a blissful release on Auxiliary, the duo has since gone on to release three legendary albums on Astral Industries. The modular synth masters are revered for their ability to sculpt sound into expansive, architectural forms, building entire worlds from celestial drones and intricate textures. This mix is music for the deep cosmos of the mind; an ambient transmission designed to dissolve time and space. Patient and deep, the set serves as a soundtrack for drifting through the quiet solitude of space, floating in a sonic vessel built by two masters of atmosphere. Follow: https://www.instagram.com/lf58music/ https://soundcloud.com/user-441961898 https://www.facebook.com/LF58music https://www.instagram.com/filipposcorcucchi/ https://soundcloud.com/neel https://www.facebook.com/neeldj https://www.instagram.com/neelrome/ Photo - Jason Leung

Venezuelan-born, Berlin-based Isabel Soto takes the controls for episode 485. Her session offers an energetic journey, weaving in upfront unreleased cuts that make this a deeply personal contribution to our series. Follow : https://soundcloud.com/isabelsoto https://www.instagram.com/__isabelsoto/

When OK EG enters Varden it’s 8:30PM on Sunday. It’s been a slow and steady build during the day, much slower than the day before, people have been given time to rest properly from a late night on Saturday. This is the journey. The ebb and flow of the forest. It’s their job to get the crowd going for the last couple of interval sprints. They are well rested and ready. OK EG’s expansive sound is deep and diverse. Their compositions display a range that shifts between delicate, textural soundscapes, and spiralling, mesmerizing, mind-trip techno. They first went to Monument festival in 2024, taking a break from a residency at EMS in Stockholm to spend a weekend in the forest. They brought a field recorder with them and spent time on the riverbank recording the sound of stones and water. And listen to this level of dedication; while preparing for their live set in 2025, they used those recordings to write a closing track called Monument Stone. This is what they said about it. ”In the moment of performing it at the festival, we felt that everything came together. The crowd, the music and the site connected and it happened just as we’d imagined it.” During their set day turns to dusk. We transition together, ready for the night - the sound, nature, forest and lights. Hand in hand. Follow https://soundcloud.com/okegmusic https://www.instagram.com/okegmusic/

There is psychedelic techno, and then there is the earth shattering, mind-melting, wormhole inducing high-fidelity psychedelic techno of A Strange Wedding. A true master of cutting edge sound design and transcendental sets that have warped the very fabric of reality across the globe. This very special mix takes you deep into a galaxy of sounds, where each sonic filament is rendered with surgical precision and crystalline clarity. Tribalistic energy and alien textures combine to summon a kind of primal futurism. It is the sound of an ancient ceremony, conducted deep in the forest. Your gateway to the ancient future is now open. Follow: https://soundcloud.com/a_strange_wedding https://www.instagram.com/astrangewedding/ https://fanlink.tv/ASW

"This set was recorded at dawn on a Sunday morning, closing out a long day of incredibly inspiring music. I hadn’t gone to bed yet and was so locked into the sound that by the time I started playing, I was already deep in a trance. I took over from Formant Value & Simone Bauer’s live set, picking up the momentum where they left off, then gradually brought the BPM down, leaning into psychedelic textures and trance-laced rhythms. Those two hours flew by - we were all locked in. It’s a rare kind of magic to do what you love in a place like Refractor, where most artists stay for the whole weekend to immerse themselves in the community and support each other. Music has this way of creating deep connections, and you could feel that throughout the festival. We were part of something unique. And the crowd... what can I say. Even after a full day of dancing, they stayed with me through the entire set, joining me on the sonic journey I was crafting to carry us into the morning." Swiss-born, London-based artist TSUNIMAN has gracefully imprinted the London scene with their spellbinding selections from the underground, spanning raw trance, spacey techno, tribal rhythms, and progressive delights. TSUNIMAN's sound alchemy merges dark, hypnotic elements with ethereal vibrations, creating otherworldly soundscapes that captivate the senses. A resident at Klub Verboten and a regular at FOLD's UNFOLD party, TSUNIMAN has graced the decks at renowned institutions from Berghain's Säule to Macadam. Tune in now for a deeply cerebral trip of TSUNIMAN’s masterfully executed hypnotic alchemy - recorded live at Refractor 2025. Follow: TSUNIMAN https://soundcloud.com/tsunimanmusic https://www.instagram.com/tsun_iman/ Refractor https://soundcloud.com/organic-signs https://www.instagram.com/refractor.festival/

Berlin-based DJ Jesse G is known for her energetic, genre-spanning sets that surprise and delight crowds, her sound is a playful, wide-ranging medley of deep, metallic, trippy, groovy, jacking, and percussive techno, with diverse rhythms and a UK bass influence. Her distinctive sound is also informed by an encyclopedic understanding of electronic music And from honing her craft over her nearly six years as an integral member of the staff at the hallowed Berlin record store, Hard Wax. In addition to having held down residencies at RSO Berlin and Tresor, she has played venues such as Berghain, De School, Open Ground, and Blitz Club; and graced festivals including ADE Het Weekend and Nachtiville. Jesse shared some words about the mix: “I wanted this mix to sound playful, energetic and organic with a few surprises here and then. It was also important to me to include many artists who inspired me in the last months - be it musically or / and also on a personal level, so this mix is also like a summary of my Summer and the past months.” Dive in now to a masterclass of contemporary club music. Follow: https://soundcloud.com/jessegofficial https://www.instagram.com/jesse_g/