Monika Kruse
Montparnasse Tower Observation Deck in Paris, France for Cercle
Nothing screams "underground techno" quite like a corporate observation deck filled with Parisian socialites looking like they've accidentally wandered out of a Vogue photoshoot. The sheer volume of oversized designer sunglasses is blinding, and half of them look terrified of the bass. But respect where it's due, this Monika Kruse Montparnasse Tower Observation Deck in Paris, France for Cercle tracklist goes incredibly hard. Overlooking the sprawling, glittering expanse of Paris at dusk, the driving beats hit like a freight train against the glass.
Though tagged Rominimal, this Monika Kruse live set is pure, muscular techno. Ramping up to a solid 126.9 BPM average, she abuses the 12A and 7A Camelot keys to create a relentless, dark energy arc. Her mixing is a lesson in German precision—long, flawless blends that maintain an unyielding low-end pressure. The selections are absolutely wild.
Dropping Eric Prydz's "Niton" is a massive euphoric moment, but casually chucking in Pitbull's "Fireball"? Having a laugh! Yet somehow, she makes it work. Dixon's rework of EDE's "Do My Thing" brings the credibility right back. Starting with a moody "Unknown - Unknown" opening track, she wastes no time getting to the heavy artillery. The peak-time madness of Veerus's "Phase" creates absolute scenes, before winding down with the mind-bending closing track, Jon Hopkins' "Everything Connected".