Name: Patterns of Perception 106 - Aaron J by Patterns of Perception in Mix Series
Duration: 2 h

This set is absolutely stunning thank you so much!

so gorgeous 🥰 very enveloping, thank you

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Maestro Konduku at his finest, than you for this mesmerising selection!

Mix Series

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

Marking the culmination of 2023, our final mix features the debut release from one of our own, @zilkamarie. As the driving force behind comms within our collective, Zilka's music inspiration is drawn from the diverse array of artists she collaborates with.

Recorded live at Jacopo (@severja) and Fred’s (@fred-czital) Hitze party back in July, the set follows on from a daytime open air while also opening the after party. Progressing from wet, spacious ambient sounds to dubby, irresistible beats, Patterns of Perception 120 captures and plays with quintessential afterhours vibes.

Patterns of Perception 120 - Zilka

Hailing from Germany and now based in Portugal, @vril_01 has in recent years been quietly producing and performing some truly extraordinary electronic music. Going from strength to strength, he takes dancefloors on vivid, compelling journeys across Europe and beyond.

Patterns of Perception 121 takes us back to a very special live ambient set .VRIL performed at @nachtdigital MINT 2019, an immersive hour of lucid textures and swelling intensity.

Big thanks to @sentientechno for making this happen with us.

Patterns of Perception 121 - .VRIL

@vardaemusic & @toe_music

Vardae and Toe are electronic music artists known for their collaborative work, blending techno with experimental sounds. Their release, "Rao", dropped in 2024 under Monochrome Records, features atmospheric textures and dynamic rhythms that push the boundaries of genre. Their music often draws from techno, dub, and drum & bass, creating immersive soundscapes that stand out in the underground scene.

https://monochromerecords.bandcamp.com/album/prim-rwald-ii

Special thanks to Vardae and Toe for their generous collaboration with Perpendicular project, performing Friday at 11 PM.

Perpendicular is a self managed and private festival held somewhere in the woods of central Spain.

Artwork: Javier Marimon (@javiermarimon)

Vardae & Toé @ Perpendicular 2024

Jo Johnson’s explorations in sound have ranged from free-form punk with Huggy Bear in the 90s, to underground techno in the 00s, and, for the last decade, deeply expressive electronic minimalism that pays tribute to the many women who pioneered this genre. She has released with respected labels including Further Records and Mysteries of the Deep in the US and Frequency Domain and Castles in Space in the UK. Her latest project, Alterations, is a 'slow' album that she is recording and self-releasing track-by-track throughout 2025. 

For the fourth edition of Waves, Jo Johnson presents a mix of absolute celestial beauty, building delicately with deep and lush ambiance into a trip of interstellar melodies, this is the perfect way to start your week off right. 

Follow:
https://soundcloud.com/werkhouse
https://jojohnson.bandcamp.com/
https://www.instagram.com/jojohnson.tinysilences/

Monument Waves 004 : Jo Johnson

Next up in our mix series is Shoal, a Dutch producer and DJ who recently relocated to Prague. Known for his hypnotic, emotionally layered sound, Shoal crafts deep, transportive journeys through trippy textures, modular synthesizers, and rolling rhythms. A core member of the ISOTOOP collective, he’s performed at leading underground spots like De School, Tresor, and Ratherlost. His releases on labels like Tikita, Harmony Recordings, Monument, our own Ute.Rec, and most recently Animalia, continue to expand and refine his unique sonic voice within the scene.

In this mix, Shoal delivers a 1.5-hour live set full of acid-dripping techno, spacey atmospheres, and heads-down minimalism. It’s a slow-burning, carefully building mix that captures the raw live sounds and subtle depth that define his sound. A live-set working just as much the mind as the body.

@shoall

Ute Mix Series #105 | Shoal (live)

Woody92 pulled the crowd into a wormhole during his closing set at POLY 🌀

Relive the full set with video on our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@TheCraveFestival

Location: Zuiderpark, The Hague
Stage: POLY
Genre: Leftfield electronics, hypnotic techno, and radiant minimalism
Date: 07.06.2025

Woody92 at The Crave Festival | Full  Closing Set at POLY

Orion Nebula w. Zitto [27.05.25]

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Deepartment - Claudio PRC - 08 Jul 2025

Release date: Dec 5, 2025
Linkhub: https://music.imusician.pro/a/xDnwUJqN 

Launch on November 5th: https://mentalhealthconsumer.bandcamp.com/album/the-echoes-i-sent 

The Echoes I Sent' marks the striking debut of Brian Ruskin, known artistically as Mental Health Consumer, under our label. Capturing a raw, unfiltered glimpse into his creative genius, this album merges shadowy beats with glimmers of melodic guitar, navigating the complex terrains of emotion and introspection. This isn’t just music; it's a deep dive into the psyche, where each track builds from a quiet hum to a resonating roar.
The standout piece, 'Unexpected Storm,' showcases Mental Health Consumer’s ability to blend spontaneous creation with polished artistry, setting the tone for an album that challenges the norms. With visuals that evoke a hauntingly beautiful journey through deserted landscapes, the artwork complements his unique sound palette.
For those tuned into the underground scene, 'The Echoes I Sent' is not just an introduction of Mental Health Consumer—it's a bold statement of what’s yet to come.

Written and Produced by Brian Ruskin
Track 8, Remix/additional production by Dave Hall (Eko_fisk), and drumming by Jesse Sprinkle.
Cat n°: ECU153 - EAN: 4069493476330
 © Mental Health Consumer ℗ EC Underground 2025

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Mental Health Consumer - Insomnia Lullaby

After an extended pause for much needed rest and slow reflection, the Patterns of Perception crew is excited to return to our mix series with fresh energy and a stellar new mix from Jasmin, aka softi (@jazz_brown). 

Soulful, breezy and groove-laden, softi's Patterns of Perception 122 shimmers with her kaleidoscopic, minimal sound. Weightless sparks float and flicker in dim light. Time dilates; seasons drift. 

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A few thoughts from Jasmin:

Hey Jasmin, how’s it going? What's been happening for you lately?
I’m well, I’m currently living between Lisbon and London this summer which has been a dream! Great food, beach sessions and writing music. It’s been a wild 3 months and I’m just getting myself ready for the seasons changing!

What can you tell us about your mix?
For this mix I wanted to mould my love of groovy minimal and psychedelic tones for the moody season ahead, which is usually my signature sound! I have been producing a lot of this recently and some of my unreleased bits are exclusively inside 💜

⁠Is there a track or tracks that are extra special for you?
I’d probably say my own productions are the special to me as it reminds me of how much I have developed as a producer and artist. I love connecting with the tracks and being able to create my own atmospheric world for listeners to get lost in. But one track that I always come back to is "bluep" by Underground City Loop (a producer from Aus). I have been playing this track for years and it has every sonic element you'd want from a track - low end sub groove with dark melodic synths.

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Links:
@jazz_brown
instagram.com/__softiii/

@cozi-716789961
instagram.com/cozi______/

Patterns of Perception 122 - softi

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


MNMT 484 : A Strange Wedding

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



Monument Waves 006 : LF58

Spectral melancholia suffused with gentle insistence. Sultry percussion whirs. Reflections dissolve, rhythms build.

A slow-burning glide through hazy reverie - @leifsounds’ Patterns of Perception 123 blurs the boundary between waking and vivid dreamscape. 

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- Hey Leif, how’s it going? What’s been happening lately?
Hey, I'm good thanks - enjoying spending some time focusing on producing / mixing again after a bit of a break! There are a few things on the horizon including some new material and some radio shows this winter.

- Tell us a bit about this mix - what was your idea or direction behind it?
It was a chance to weave together a few dreamy slow burners around the 100bpm mark I've been really enjoying recently, and feature some fresh bits from Duckett and others along the way.

- ⁠Are there any tracks or moments in the mix that feel extra special or defining to you? 
'Pick a Headline' - one I made together with Duckett will always feel like a special track - it's a few years old now but still brings serenity every time I listen.

Links:
@leifsounds
instagram.com/leifsounds
www.leifsounds.bandcamp.com
www.leifsounds.com

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Tracklist:
Azu Tiwaline - Canopée Imaginaire
Clay Kin - 46°27'36.2-N 6°57'52.5“E
In Transit - A.2829
Sabla + Đ.K. - Totem Society - A Minute
Aleksi Perälä - FI3AC2410202
Duckett - Will You Hear When The Lion Within You Roars
Leif - Yes No
Valentino Mora - IIIIIIIII1IIII2IIIIIIIII
Leif & Duckett - Pick a Headline
Ido Plumes - To
Duckett - Grant Me Time To Let My Enemies Grieve
Dino Sabatini - Soul Capture
Baba Stiltz - Hotel Exile
Chants & Dave Schoepke - Cavernicole

Patterns of Perception 123 - Leif

Sullen intricacies winding and warping. The coiling of atmospheres. An effortless drift.

Ever flowing and expanding, @orb11's Patterns of Perception 124 is the distillation of patience and nebulous weight. 

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- Hey Orb, how’s it going? What’s been happening lately?
Really good actually, just relocated to Naarm a few months back and feeling invigorated and inspired again by all the friends and music this city has. I've been collaborating on projects and going out again to gigs which has been such a good thing for my practice as I hit a wall a few years back with music.

- Tell us a bit about this set - where was it recorded, and was the idea or direction behind it?
This mix is a live 2h recording from the good homies Stock Grazing label night with Upsammy and myself at Shadows Club (previous Sideway RIP) in Ngambri and Ngunnawal Country / Canberra. It's a 2 hour warm up for Upsammy in hands down one of the best sounding clubs in the country, so it had weight. I wanted the set to feel warm & adequate to the space (sub heavy), reflecting my liking for deep listening. No specific direction but a curated sound for sure. 

- ⁠Are there any tracks or moments in the set that feel extra special or defining to you?
The first 25 minutes of the set I'd say define me the most. Immersive. 

- Props Izaac and Rory from @stockgrazing. Great label, great minds. 

Links:
@orb11
instagram.com/orb_________0o/

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