I went to the AZ regional - Saguaro Man - for the first time in April. Our camp Eat My Potatoes served up tasty tots and funky beats, and we had a great time!

Saguaro Man EMP Party - Erik Nelson

polite nonsense encouraged. musician. artist. trans futurist. system of one

Starting in the misty past of the last century, Erik was taken to a party that he rather enjoyed, which started a habit of having way too much fun dancing to really loud music in unlikely places. Not too long after that first party, he had his own sound system, and carted it all over the deserts, forests and warehouses of southern california to help give other people loud music to dance to. While doing that, he noticed that DJs were having a lot of fun, and figured he should give it a shot. More than a decade after first getting behind the decks, he's still at it, with most of what he plays now falling somewhere in the giant and wonderful family tree of House music. Exactly which branch depends on where and when, but basslines are always key, funk is essential, and a little melody now and then never hurt anyone.

Soy un Monstruo
Sonoran born and Tucson based, I began my journey in late 2023. Playing for my first time, I introduced what speaks to my inner sanctum the most.

Through my ears, I hear the storming synth lines and pounding kick drum of Techno as metaphors of our modern era ruled by technology, relentless work days that repeat endlessly, and the escape into the darkness of the nightlife. Techno is the answer to this bio mechanized reality. 

House and its derivatives celebrate all aspects of life.
Through the grooves, melodies and dance-induced -euphoria, we find ourselves dancing the night away.

Bass music was my first introduction to electronic music, and I will always hold a special place for it in my heart and my mixes. Through it ,I found how to break free of ideas of conforming, and how to channel my inner monstruo. 

I love to see how music impacts individuals and the collective. To see someone dance and enjoy the freedom of the dance floor is my only goal. 

My alias, Monstruo, is reminder from my father, that the answer to life’s chaotic moments is with passion, love, and dedication to your dreams. Accepting the chaos of life, yet refusing to be crushed by it. The key is on our response. 

“Con la vida, ponte monstruo”

Saguaro Man EMP Party - Erik Nelson

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