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19 - 24 June 2024

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Dj Red at Floresta - Waking Life '23

Means&3rd aka Ben Marsden joins us for episode 469 with an extensive session covering over 2 hours worth of techno territory.

The Manchester based artist can be found behind the counter at the legendary Eastern Bloc Records where he fronts the house and techno curation for the shop.  He has leveraged his exposure to the latest sounds there to promote his own Unveiled Nuance events and label as well as securing performances at events throughout the country.

Some words from Ben - 

"I aimed to create something that reflects where I am sonically right now. The aesthetic of the deeper sound has expanded so much lately, touching on all sorts of BPM's and vibes, and I've really been loving every bit of it. This music requires some patience and a commitment to fully appreciate it, which is one of the reasons it continues to captivate me so much. 

I also wanted to give a huge shout-out to all the incredible artists featured in this mix; there's so much amazing music out there right now., and a massive thank you to the Monument team as well—I'm genuinely grateful for this opportunity "


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Monument x Carbon

Carbon is a new music platform designed by and for fans of electronic music. Carbon's goal is to provide a more convenient platform to discover new and relevant content while improving revenues artists and labels can earn from streaming. Visit: urlr.me/mNtbwu

Tracklist :

1.Pent - _
2.Notzing - Dubchla III
3.Kick21 - Bright Interface
4.Emily Jeanne - Đồ Sơn At Night
5.Sciama - Stimulus
6.New Corroded - Chromosphere
7.Hyht99 - Kai Trip
8.Kletis - Under Pillow
9.Solma - Capsid
10.Noah Lyas - The Noctuidae
11.Consequence - 06 11 Circles
12.Lemna - Tinnitus
13.Prieste5s - Seance
14.Octo Aeterna - Iteritas Fortunata
15.Uun - Out Of Time
16.ASC - Grey Area 04#1
17.Si'Nedd - Null Bloom
18.Franz Jäger - Harmors
19.D-Leria - Buio
20.Burden - Blurred Vision
21.Ruben Ganev - Hendo
22.Doka - Hidden
23.Ocyra - Aurora Glitch
24.Sindh - Scythians
25. Si'Nedd - Liminal
26.Grievance - Intro II
27.B.Mod & Essentia - Ahfal
28.Pyramidal Decode - Dolore
29.Elias Garcia - Atonement
30.Hydrous - Osmosis
31.Forest Drive West - Ziggurat
32.Sunju Hargun & Konduku - Mekong
33.Innerworld - Bloom
34.Marmo - Aztec Euphoria
35.Maarja Nuut - World Inverted
36.Conzi - Drakar
37.Smogo - Sauvage
38.Ruben Ganev -  Ichikozu
39.Stanislav Tolkachev - Breathworks
40.Reeko - Verdugo Del Rey
41.Ocyra - Tool 007
42.Portrait - Decimal
43.Ben Klock & Fadi Mohem - Restrained
44.Otodojo - Nertwork Membrane
45.Saphileaum - Ahur (Agonis Remix)
46.Ancestral Voices - Samhain
47.Edward Bei - Precession
48.Lukas Urban - Animo
49.Malka Tuti - Hedesch (feat. Decha) (Black Merlin Remix)
50.A∞x - Ceramic City

MNMT 469 : Means&3rd

This week we land in Valencia and spend a moment with Ilayruni, a 19-year-old with an ear for rhythm and space, still shaping his sound but already showing a feel for nuance. Earlier this year, he released Mountain Flyers EP on Sungate, a label with which we’ve worked closely over the years, known for its focus on various shades of techno and a taste for forward-thinking sounds.

His hour-long set is made entirely from his own material, and it leans into the shadows. It starts slow and murky, with a dense, eerie atmosphere that unfolds with intent. The progression is subtle but steady, each track steps a little deeper into the fog, each rhythm adds a sharper edge. There’s tension in the way it builds, but no drama.

There’s a clear affection for polyrhythms and off-center grooves, and a careful balance between control and drift. The textures shift, the pace grows, but the mood stays intact, claustrophobic at times, even hypnotic. It’s not polished to perfection, and that’s part of the charm. You hear someone exploring, reaching, figuring it out in real time. A young producer following instinct, not trends. We’re curious where that path leads.

https://soundcloud.com/ilayruni
https://www.instagram.com/ilayruni/

Write up by @gilleswasserman

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Delayed with... Ilayruni (live)

SAKUMA skillfully grasps the changing flow of space and time with excellent insight, unfolding a highly distinctive story throughout the set. 
His meticulous mixing utilizes the gradient of sounds, incorporating dynamic approaches at times to align the focus of the dance floor, making him one of the best in the domestic scene. His unwavering skill is acquired through experiences gained from playing in various environments. 
He began his career in his hometown of Niigata, and since 2015, has been based in Tokyo. He has been actively performing at various important venues in Tokyo such as WOMB, VENT, and Contact Tokyto etc. and some of the
top festivals in Japan like rural, Re:birth, and Liquid Drop Groove. Since 2017, he has regularly hosted the party "Modest," which is currently based at WOMB. Through this event, he has demonstrated his presence by playing with DJs like DJ NOBU , Eric Cloutier and Valentino Mora. In 2023, he was highly recognized for the skills he had cultivated for over a decade and consecutively performed at the pinnacle of the domestic party, "FUTURE TERROR." Setting himself apart with a unique sense, he has earned strong trust as a representative DJ of Tokyo. 
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Soundcloud:https://soundcloud.com/sakuma_modest 
RA:https://jp.residentadvisor.net/dj/sakuma-1

Sakuma (Modest) 
SAKUMAは、優れた洞察力で変化する空間と時間の流れを巧みに掌握し、セットを通じて独自性の高いストーリーを描く DJである。緻密なミキシングで音のグラデーションを活かしながら、時に躍動感あふれるアプローチを織り込み、フロアの 焦点をひとつに整えていく腕前は国内でも随一。この揺るぎないスキルは、様々な環境下でプレイしてきた経験によって 会得したものである。 
地元・新潟でキャリアを始め、2015年以降は東京を拠点としながら、WOMB、VENT、Contactなど都内の大小様々な主 要ベニューから、rural、Re:birth、Liquid Drop Grooveなど国内屈指のフェスティバルに至るまで幅広く活躍。また2017 年から定期的に開催し、現在はWOMBを拠点としている主宰パーティー 『Modest』では、これまでにDJ NOBUやEric Cloutier、Valentino Moraなどと渡り合い、彼の存在感を示す大きな因子となっている。そして2023年には、10年以上か けて培ってきた実力を高く評価され、国内最高峰のパーティー『FUTURE TERROR』にも連続して出演。他とは一線を画 するそのセンスは、東京を代表するDJとして厚い信頼を得ている。 
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Soundcloud:https://soundcloud.com/sakuma_modest 
RA:https://jp.residentadvisor.net/dj/sakuma-1

Phonons Podcast 107 Sakuma

ILAYRUNI - Live - @ ExtraMostra Zulú Klub (Valencia) / 27-12-24

ILAY, a 19 year-old sound artist behind the alias @ilayruni, works at the crossroads of electronic music and percussive instruments. Merging these two worlds, he explores the possibilities of rhythm and sound  Growing up in a family that had a strong bond with the electronic music scene, ILAY had early access to a wide range of styles and sounds, giving him the chance to wander and discover all types of frequencies and feelings. He seeks highly percussive rhythmic patterns that merge with Synthesizers and give place for deep soundscapes.

ILAYRUNI - Live - @ ExtraMostra Zulú Klub (Valencia) / 27-12-24

Recorded by @illuvia for The Memoir, 2025.
All tracks written and produced by @illuvia, except ‘Jalada (Illuvia Inversion)’, originally written by Daniel[i].
Artwork by Gabriella Holmström.
Curated by Hypnus Records.

Remixing and additional production on ‘Starlight Skin (Ayaavaaki’s Bionic Luminescence)’ and ‘Starlight Skin (Ayaavaaki’s Blue Gods Invocation)’ by Alexander Lux.

Remixing and additional production on ‘Starlight Skin (Ayna Kali’s Transmutation)’ by Ayna Kali.

00:00 Illuvia - Messenger (Epilogue) [self-released]
03:26 Illuvia - Starlight Skin (Ayaavaaki’s Bionic Luminescence) [LILA ली ला ]
10:32 Illuvia - Phobos [LILA ली ला ]
12:37 Illuvia - Vale of Shadows {fragment} [A Strangely Isolated Place]
15:38 Daniel[i] - Jalada (Illuvia Inversion) [Whispering Signals]
19:00 Illuvia - Veil of Mist [A Strangely Isolated Place]
25:00 Illuvia - Stellar Darkness [Hypnus Records]
26:41 Illuvia - Cirkula [Hypnus Records]
31:37 Illuvia - Chandra’s Mirror [LILA ली ला ]
36:49 Illuvia - Nereides [A Strangely Isolated Place]
43:35 Illuvia - Tundra (The Snow Walker) [Eternell]
49:07 Illuvia - Starlight Skin (Ayna Kali’s Transmutation) [LILA ली ला ]
55:40 Illuvia - The Night Beckons [Hypnus Records]
1:00:46 Illuvia - D’Arc (Xaltation) [Hypnus Records]
1:03:54 Illuvia - Starlight Skin (Ayaavaaki’s Blue Gods Invocation) {fragment} [LILA ली ला ]
1:06:11 Illuvia - The Wings Forgotten [Hypnus Records]
1:09:42 Illuvia - Illuvia (Exaltation) [Eternell]

Love and light

Page 158: Illuvia

What’s better than a mix from electronic music royalty Cio D’Or? Two mixes. This week we present something very special, a tale told across two chapters. As a mainstay of techno for over two decades, Cio D'Or has consistently pushed boundaries, gracing the decks of revered institutions worldwide and crafting a legendary discography with releases on Prologue, Semantica, Hypnus, Time to Express and more. 

Across both mixes you will hear Cio’s unparalleled ability for sculpting minimalism and sonic architecture, masterfully recontextualizing familiar and obscure tracks alike, breathing new life into them and unveiling hidden dimensions. She dissects, reassembles and creates intricate connections between disparate sounds, all flawlessly executed with an alchemist’s touch.

Prisma 33 starts at a slower tempo, delicately building into an eruption of psychedelic minimalism. Dada grows with kinetic energy, with Cio sculpting sounds and textures into a deep trip where time seems to bend and dissolve, finishing with an unexpected wildcard that only a master selector could make work. 

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MNMT 478 : Cio D’Or (dada)

Outis Podcast Series 030 – Yuta

For the September chapter, we welcome Yuta – DJ, organizer and founder of Liquid Drop Groove, one of Tokyo’s most influential platforms for psychedelic techno culture. As resident at VENT and curator of LDG’s outdoor and indoor showcases, his style blends deep, hypnotic and cinematic grooves with a ritualistic energy that crosses borders.

This one-hour journey for Outis Music weaves together timeless sounds, trippy textures and mental techno atmospheres.

Tracklist:

Architectural – Aura

Conforce – Umbra

Cio D’Or – Organza

Donato Dozzy – The Drunken Ghost

Atomic Moog – RANDOM DREAM

Sandwell District – Dreaming

Cassegrain – Olbia

Tobias. – Ya Po

Crossing Avenue – Malandra

Luigi Tozzi – Uterus

WAV – Pomme

Orbe – Device's Generation

Forest Drive West – They Live

Yuta / O-MA – Nautilus

Valentino Mora (Underwater Rephase) – Mountain-splitter

Neel, natural/electronic.system. – Mira

Marcel Dettmann – Picture 2020

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Follow Yuta:

SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/liquiddropgroove/sets/yuta

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liquiddropgroove.new/ - https://www.instagram.com/yuta_ldg/

SoundCloud (LDG): https://soundcloud.com/liquiddropgroove

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LiquidDropGroove

Bandcamp: https://liquiddropgroove.bandcamp.com

Website: https://liquiddropgroove.com

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OutisPodcastSeries030 - Yuta

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Mystic Gardeners

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Phonons is a non-profit organization supporting electronic musicians and selectors. It is based in Marseille - France and has strong connections in Europe , Asia and in the USA. It was founded in 2011 at the initiative of Nahim Bendjilali, Philippe Gray-Lopez and Vincent Telandro.

Phonons supports sound artists by providing expression spaces: we organize parties and showcases :: we promote the artists' work through our podcast and events. We mainly focus on electronic music.