Vibes all the way! Great stuff, @solmadj!

For our sixteenth instalment we’ve invited AERAE, a French DJ and producer currently making her way into the deep and tribal techno scene. 

Over the past years she played at numerous stages alongside renowned DJ’s throughout Europe under her former alias, during this period she was ever evolving as an artist. At the beginning of 2024 her debut EP 'Percussive Reverie' was released on Annulled Music, this EP set the tone for a new chapter in her musical journey. It was reviewed as ‘Best Album of the year’ on the popular German magazine GROOVE, which is a big compliment to her producing skills. 

Some words by AERAE about her mix:
“Through this mix, I aimed to capture the feeling of a walk through an enigmatic, slightly dark forest where wild creatures lurk in the shadows. We can hear the river and birds, offering a sense of reassurance on this journey.”

Socials:
https://soundcloud.com/aeraemusic
https://www.instagram.com/_aerae__/

HYPNOSIS 016 AERAE

DSS 105 comes from the mind of enigmatic producer, DJ and liveact Aa Sudd.

Based in Germany, he primarily explores the psychotropic and hypnotic realms of sound. Delving into irregular rhythms, immersive atmospheres and kaleidoscopic patterns. With a focus on the captivating and the otherworldly, Aa Sudd delivers enveloping sets and productions, fusing elements of techno and experimental drum and bass to create a psychedelic listening experience, spreading his sound via labels such as Midgar or Mirror Zone.

@aasudd

DSS 105 | Aa Sudd

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Solma draws inspiration from the hypnotic pulse of modern deep techno and the vibrant energy of UK bass music, weaving these influences into his own psychedelic sound. As the Paris-based producer and co-founder of Virtual Forest Records, he has cultivated a signature style defined by meticulous sound design that fluidly crosses genre boundaries and rates.

Solma:
▫️ SC: https://soundcloud.com/solmadj
▫️ IG:  https://www.instagram.com/solma.als
▫️ FB: https://www.facebook.com/solmadj

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Follow @spacedrummeditation on SoundCloud:

For the 70th entry in our series, we welcome Space Drum Meditation, a duo renowned for their immersive sound journeys that blur the line between music and ritual. 

This set continues our exploration of sound, guided by rhythms and textures rooted in tradition. Their music takes inspiration from spiritual culture and the natural world: Ritualistic percussions, a breeze, and the call of animals, all woven into an experience that connects body and mind. 

The podcast is as authentic as their closing during our last club event so tune in and let the sound carry you.

Follow Space Drum Meditation |
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spacedrummeditation/
SoundCloud: @spacedrummeditation

Artwork by Severja |
Instagram: www.instagram.com/sever.ja/

Follow Embodiment |
Instagram: instagram.com/embdmnt.rt

Embodiment 070 - Space Drum Meditation

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 forming a wide sonic horizon. What follows is a steady, organic rise into tribal techno rhythms and hi-tech structures, maintaining a sense of spaciousness even at its most kinetic.

It’s a set that mirrors the architecture of the night itself: meditative, then elevating, then dissolving again. There are no sharp corners—just flow. Time felt suspended. Movement turned internal. And in the foggy warmth of the dancefloor, listeners were gently guided through a collective dreamspace.

Formant Value is known for his unique & sophisticated sound, that defies easy categorisation whilst nodding in the direction of downtempo, dub and IDM, with elements of D’n’B, trance and techno. His music has been released by a number of labels including Lowless Records, Well Street Records, Rgd tribe and Annulled Music. Adept at sustaining the fine tension between dancefloor energy and audiophile precision of intent home listening, Formant Value brings a uniquely fresh take on contemporary club music.

Follow:
https://soundcloud.com/formant-value
https://www.instagram.com/formantvalue/
https://linktr.ee/formantvalue


MNMT Recordings: Formant Value (live) — Omen Wapta Weekender, Garage Noord 2025

Simone Bauer enters the Monument fold direct from Italy with a blistering session traversing dense textures.

He has a plethora of releases across an array of imprints to share the direction of his auditory style. With highly acclaimed releases under Sure Thing, Annulled and Accents Records — and too many more to mention, his productions are constantly evolving into more areas.

Follow :

https://www.instagram.com/simone___bauer/
https://soundcloud.com/simonebauer

MNMT 474 : Simone Bauer

We’re delighted to share another great chapter of our Herbarium mix series, this time recorded by @reasphere! 🌸 It’s a journey full of gems from which you can sense that they have been waiting for the right opportunity to pop out in a very special story. Minimalistic yet trippy and deep compositions with very few but perfectly on point placed elements. rea chose Colobanthus Quitensis (also known as the Antarctic pearlwort) as inspiration for his mix.

Here's a little backstory by rea about his choice:
“It’s the the most southern species growing in Patagonia and Southern Antarctica.
Even above the polar circle it’s sometimes too hot for the plant to survive - similar to the selected music it needs a very specific setting and mood to unfold its power.
Enjoy the sharp resilience.” 

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About rea

Nourished by deep tap roots in electronic music culture, rea embodies a deep commitment to community, both on and off the dance floor. Crafting unhurried, heady tension alongside moments of explosive, ecstatic release its dynamic storytelling connects people through uniting frequencies. 

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Follow rea
https://soundcloud.com/reasphere
https://www.instagram.com/reasphere/
https://de.ra.co/dj/rea

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Artwork by @polygonia

Herbarium No 029 - rea - Colobanthus Quitensis

A special mix from our friend Enshade to celebrate the solstice.

Enshade is an electronic music artist based in Lyon, specializing in creating immersive soundscapes at the intersection of atmospheric techno and deep music. Active on the scene for several years, he has distinguished himself by his ability to fuse hypnotic rhythms with captivating sound textures, thus creating auditory experiences that are both introspective and danceable. He joined the Lyon-based label CWR in 2024.

Enshade
Soundcloud : https://soundcloud.com/enshade
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/enshade__/

Tracklist :
01. Claudio PRC - Prelude
02. Laima Adelaide - Forest Depth
03. Sarah Wreath - Haven (Pianeti Sintetici Remix)
04. Martin Allin - Tool of balance (John Plaza Remix)
05. Sindh - Resin
06. Priori - Sub Lux (Sansibar Remix)
07. Biocym - Ghost Signals
08. Danimoto - Disrupted Legacy
09. Human Space Machine - Negen
10. Landing Spike - Reaching Io
11. Vardae - Lost In Alhambra
12. OJ Project - Locator
13. Peter Van Hoesen - Opal Balance
14. Shoal - Backflash
15. Chris Organic - Vicious Rumours (Eternal Injection's Stripped 909 Mix)
16. Al Wootton - Midnight Paseo
17. o.utlier - Ionic
18. Solarythm - Clarté
19. Aawadh - Nyteris
20. Mown - Apocalypse
21. Vanta - Void
22. The Dosadi Experiments - Winds Of Tandaloor
23. Priori - Pareidolia (Notte Infinita Hi-Tech Roller)

Enshade, Solstice Celebration Mix

We’re beyond happy to finally share the very first recording from Refractor.

This one captures around an hour of the captivating live set by the talented French artist trois quarts taxi system, who guided us from daylight into dusk on the second day of the gathering. A sonic passage, subtle yet powerful, weaving us gently through time.

More recordings will follow soon, but for now, let yourself drift back into that moment.

Trois-Quarts Taxi System (live) at Refractor Festival 2025

aarise- hothi (ceqeo)

SONG CONTAINS samples from the film ''The Exorcist'': ''Polymorphia'' by Krzysztof Penderecki

phantomtimehypotesis

Crescent London is a record label and event series promoting deep & hypnotic techno with ambient textures and dub elements.

Demos, premieres: contact@crescentlondon.uk

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