@forest-drive-west performed on the second day of #Mostra24 at Castell de Montjuïc.

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Forest Drive West is the alias of producer Joe Baker from Plaistow, East London. His music has created a stir across the UK underground and beyond, with stripped-down, atmospheric and hypnotic techno tracks contrasting with his heavier, jungle-influenced sounds – all with a connecting thread that explores intricate rhythms and inventive percussion.

Since 2016, Forest Drive West has been building a rapidly growing catalogue of releases, receiving critical acclaim for records on labels such as Livity Sound, Ilian Tape and Rupture London. His ‘Jungle Crack' and ‘Set free’ EPs show a stunning command of sound design and complex rhythms, and they remain some of Rupture London's most sought-after releases.

LINKS:
https://www.instagram.com/forestdrivewest/
@forest-drive-west

Forest Drive West @ Mostra 2024 🖤

Aaron J B2B Oberman at Draaimolen Festival 2024

@ptrckrssll performed on the third day of #Mostra24 at Castell de Montjuïc.

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Patrick Russell is a true veteran of the US underground, perhaps one of the last unsung heroes of a now lost era in the Midwest. A genuine sonic storyteller, he magically transforms the diaspora of acid, pure jack energy, and hints of IDM into a deep, fluent sonic dialog that never fails to devastate both minds and dance floor.

A Detroit-bred DJ, artist, and producer active since the early 90's, Patrick has now made New York City his home. Perhaps best known as a key figure in the legendary No Way Back parties, his ability to weave intensely unique, long-format narratives has earned him critical acclaim and repeat performances at Japan’s Labyrinth festival, Berghain, Unsound, and DEMF/Movement. Patrick has also been steadily building a strong catalog of high-profile productions to compliment his increasingly varied, hypnotic, and in-demand DJ sets; his recent 3-track remix EP on The Bunker New York also marks his induction as an official resident DJ at the long-running Brooklyn party.

His consummate taste and disciplined execution have created a respect that cannot be purchased. Patrick Russell is not just a name to watch, he is someone to be experienced.

LINKS:
https://www.instagram.com/ptrckrssll/
@ptrckrssll

Patrick Russell @ Mostra 2024 🖤

A lesson in rhythm from a former De School resident.

When it comes to minimalist dance music, Ruben Üvez, AKA Konduku, is one of the best in the game right now. With a masterful and ever-shapeshifting understanding of rhythm, the Berlin-based artist crafts sublime dance music with a staunchly leftfield bent. Don't just take our word for it: how many DJs, after all, can claim to have moved De School to a puddle of tears?

Musically, Üvez is hard to pin down. He's often billed as a techno artist, but actually you'll find his sound sits outside of the genre's many conventions. With an outsider's curiosity, he leans into diverse moods, tempos and genres, though one throughline is always how he arranges his drums. Whether it be deep, Nobu-core techno such as 2023's Hayal EP or UK beat science á la Peverelist on 2019's  Gegek, he leads with rhythm across his DJing and production. The end product is a hypnotic, one-of-a-kind sound that hits the body before the brain has time to catch up. In short, it slaps.

As Üvez's RA Podcast demonstrates, he's got a serious knack for crafting and selecting tunes that can  deeply captivate a dance floor. Clocking in at just over 90 minutes, RA.967 is an excursion through a timeless sound, packed with long, layered blends, flick-of-the-wrist transitions, locked grooves and spine-tingling atmospherics. In 2020, we called Ruben Üvez one of techno's brightest new talents. This mix sees him ascending to a seat at the top table.

@kondukukonduku

Read more at ra.co/podcast/967

RA.967 Konduku

Longtime friend of the label, Amsterdam based Human Space Machine (@humanspacemachine), who has released on the likes of prolific Dutch labels @delichting & @nousklaeraudio, as well as re:st and nowhwere, presents an amazing mix in his signature style of driving, psychedelic techno. 

With both DJ'ing and production output alike, Mike's name has been popping up increasingly everywhere in the last couple of years, and his productions span from 4x4 trippy, groovy techno, to intricate & otherworldly half-speed gems. This mix comes amidst the beginning of his Australia tour :) 

Welcome Mike! and thank you for the mix!

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Animix One Hundred & SIxty Nine: Human Space Machine

There’s a rhythm to how the festival unfolds. Thursday opens slowly, almost like a breath in. By Friday night, the pulse is stronger, but not too heavy. Monument festival had settled into its rhythm, and Kia and Polygonia stepped into the wooden dj-booth together.

The forest floor was vibrating, the crowd fully present. Their set matched the moment—playful, warm, and alive. It felt like Friday was always meant to sound like this. Varden became their playground.

This was more than a strong back-to-back. Two years earlier, they met here, both playing solo, both part of the Monument line-up for the first time. This night marked an anniversary of their friendship. From solo artists to close friends, now creating something special together.

Follow:
https://soundcloud.com/kia-sydney
https://www.instagram.com/kiasvs/

https://soundcloud.com/polygonia
https://www.instagram.com/_polygonia_/


Monument Festival 2024 : Kia b2b Polygonia

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

Sunju Hargun at Turning Tables, Canberra (May 2025)

“This set was recorded live 5-7pm, Saturday evening at Pe:rsona, 2025. The seemingly last dry-ish stretch and set of wild (weather) weekend, sunshowers made way for glistening droplets to  sparkle through the shade sails and lay foundation for me to weave between deeper percussive cuts and shiny crystalline daytime techno.”

Pjenné is a Naarm/Melbourne-based DJ, radio broadcaster, curator and label manager. Her musical identity is shaped by the expansive, psychedelic soundscapes of the southern bush, an influence that permeates her trance-inducing, progressive, and hypnotic selections.

Pjenné’s sets are characterised by deep-digging selections and an impeccable narrative craft, both of which are on full display in this masterfully executed recording. Tune in now for two hours of deep, lush afternoon techno daydreams.

Follow
https://soundcloud.com/pjenne
https://www.instagram.com/pjenneee/

MNMT Recordings : Pjenné —  Pe:rsona 2025

Hydrozoa Recordings presents a masterclass in duality from label head Aardy with his latest EP, 'Top of the World'. This two-track release serves as a powerful journey through distinct yet complementary electronic soundscapes. The release opens with an electrifying fusion of 90s house nostalgia with a captivating modern groove. Built on a raw bassline and percussive textures honed to perfection, it's a high-energy composition, with a classic design to take the dance floor to a fever pitch. Aardy then explores a different side of the electronic spectrum on the B-side, crafting a powerful dub-infused narrative with a driving rhythm that nods directly to the timeless soul of Detroit. Together, these two cuts showcase Aardy's versatile production prowess and his deep rooted passion for a broad range of underground electronica.

@aardy

#techno #Aardy #rawtechno #peaktimetechno #hypnotictechno #minimaltechno #hydrozoa

Top Of The World

Rapa Nui - Since97(Original Mix)

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Siamese Twins Records

for bookings: prakriti@interbeing.agency

"DJ, producer and co founder of Siamese Twins Records. With a dedication to long form storytelling and a curious digger’s mind, his taste and personality as an artist is driven by honesty and connecting with people by speaking from the heart. Free spirit is the closest description, a wide spectrum of techno that moves through psychedelic passages, touching on the past and the present and turning it into a shared experience. 

At the core of it, his DJ sets feel like there is always more to uncover and explore as time goes on…"