The first Patterns of Perception mix of 2023 comes from a luminous presence and dear friend of our collective - label head, mix series curator, promoter and esteemed selector Aaron J (@arn_j).

Over the years, a combination of passion, openness and tireless energy has seen Aaron become a trusted voice for experimental, boundary-pushing electronic music across both the US and the wider scene. 

Founded over eight years ago, Aaron’s much-loved platform @sure_thing is the embodiment of his forward-thinking curation and clarity of vision. Now based in Brooklyn, Sure Thing started as a series of parties in San Francisco before growing outward, later blossoming into a renowned mix series and record label. 

As a DJ, Aaron’s level of empathy and attention-to-detail are unmistakeable, allowing him to deeply connect with the dance floor no matter the context - layering, building and driving emotions ever onwards.

Aaron J's Patterns of Perception 106 is both radiant and personal - an idyllic snapshot of the perfect dance floor, glowing with wide-eyed energy. Pensive darkness simmers into hedonistic psychedelia. Intensity turns reflective. Endless rhythms vibrate and flare into nurturing light. 

Links:
@arn_j
https://www.instagram.com/arn_j/
@sure_thing
https://surethingrec.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/surethingevents

Patterns of Perception 106 - Aaron J

“I’ve crafted this mix with dubby rhythms and hazy, melodic textures to offer you a space for relaxation and reflection. With all the deception and darkness in the world today, I wanted to share a bit of calm - a way to escape the noise and find some clarity. This mix is my own response to everything that feels overwhelming, an invitation to just breathe, reconnect, and ground yourself. The more we feel connected and strong, the better we can help others. I hope these sounds carry you to a place of inner peace, where calm rises up through the haze…”

Mareena is a DJ, producer and founder of the amazing podcast, label and event series UNRUSH. Her ability to navigate seamlessly between peak time techno and gentle ambient showcases her outstanding ear for diverse selections and her timeless musical approach. 

Tune in now for a beautiful and relaxing trip to start the week.

Follow:

https://soundcloud.com/mareenaofficial
https://www.instagram.com/mareena_bln/
https://soundcloud.com/unrushme
https://unrush.bandcamp.com/

Tracklist
01 The Lovely Moon - Sunlight on still water (part1) (self released)
02 JakoJako feat. Ramsa Baransi - Btnadini (Moss on a Stone - Mutual aid compilation)
03 Mind over Midi - Offgrid 4 (Lontano Series)
04 Mario Hammer & The Lonely Robot - Charon (from the upcoming album “A Planetary Accident)
05 Andrea Cichecki - Texture 1 (self released)
06 Brendon Moeller - Daybreak (Quiet Details)
07 Dasha Rush - Autumn Rivers (raster)
08 AES DANA feat. MIKTEK - Parenthesis (Ultimae)
09 Brendon Moeller - Agitate (Samurai Music)
10 Intrusion - Under The Ocean (intrusion)
11 Daniel[i] - Floating with You (Muzan Editions)
12 Joachim Spieth - Recall (Affin)
13 Intrusion - Kingstons burning dub (intrusion)
14 Eusebeia & Aisatsaana - Transition (Earthtrax)
15 Babe Roots - World Struggle (Ambient Dub) (System Music)
16 Missing Project - Poisson D´Avril (Galaxy Dub) (elements of soul)
17 Inhmost - So Still (Huinali Recordings)
18 Civilistjävel! feat. Mayssa Jallad - IV (Civilistjävel!)

Monument Waves 003 : Mareena

As the fog rolled over the Forgotten Valley, Ute collective co-founder Marius Bø was on duty to sound the Funktion-One alarm clock and open the final morning of Monument Festival 2024. Drawing the weary dancers back to the dance floor like some kind of magical rave pied piper, his musical siren call an entrancing three hour trip through ambient, electronica, and deep techno. An expert showcase in the art of delicately building momentum ✨

Travel through space and time with this gateway back to the forest today. 

Tickets for Monument Festival 2025 go on sale on November 20th - Mark your calendars - we hope to see you there.

Follow:

https://soundcloud.com/mariusbo
https://www.instagram.com/marius___bo/

Join us in 2025

Monument Festival 2024 : Marius Bø

@sunjuhargun is based in Thailand and has been bringing all new energy to the Asian scene for more than 20 years. He has Indian heritage and Japanese roots which inform his mystic sound and the music he releases via the the label he co-founded, Siamese Twins Records. As he proved when he played our festival back in summer, he transcends musical and cultural borders to bring everything from, warm and percussive tribal grooves to more psychedelic sounds, acid textures and mind altering techno.

Sunju explains his approach to this week's mix. "I wanted to capture a special memory using records picked up during my trips between Amsterdam and Japan over the past few years. The result is a selection that blends the past, present, and future. As with every mix, I approach things naturally, with spontaneity. Live recordings have a unique energy that you can only feel in person, but sometimes that feeling can get lost when making a mix at home. This here is 60 mins of a raw, spontaneous reflection of friends in my living room, just hitting record and going for it. No filter, no perfection—just creativity with a limited selection.”

Dekmantel Podcast

Tracklist

Dekmantel Podcast 482 - Sunju Hargun

Back in 2023 we were lucky enough to release an exceptional podcast from Timnah - our ears were hooked! We immediately felt the potential and knew that she would be the DJ to provide the perfect festival afternoon soundtrack to our beloved forest.

Fast forward to Sunday afternoon at Monument Festival 2024, and Timnah’s set completely surpassed our already high expectations. From the moment she started, it was clear this was going to be something special.

Starting slow and deep, setting the stage like the opening of an epic tale, Timnah’s set unfolded layer by layer, note by note like a cinematic sonic story told deep in the forest by a master storyteller, one that could have only been by Timnah herself.

Available now on our SoundCloud and YouTube channels or wherever you get your podcasts.

Follow:
https://soundcloud.com/timnah-sommerfeldt
https://www.instagram.com/timnah_amenthia/

Monument Festival 2024 : Timnah

At 3AM on January 1st, Dutch Producer, DJ and De Lichting co-founder @humanspacemachine took us on a trippy techno journey.

Human Space Machine Live @NYE 2025

Recorded live at Ratherlost Easter 2025, Lofi Amsterdam, 6-9PM.

Thank you to the @ratherlost team for the trust, to the producers within for their incredible music, to all who shared that moment which will surely endure in my mind.

Artwork by Dypere (dypere.cc).

Aaron J at Ratherlost Easter 2025

@syberkid & @freyacaldwell

Photo: Romain Guede

Sybil & Faery at pe:rsona 2024

Recorded at the Turning Tables in Canberra, Australia, brought together by a lovely crew out in a natural setting. This day was shared with Tangela, Fabio Leal, and Amira.

The recording was previously released via FBi Radio with @tangeladj