3rd Project
Elijah Montenegro
Pomona
3rd Project is a Techno DJ/Producer based in Pomona, California, hailing from a family of DJs. At the tender age of 7, he developed a taste for genres such as electro and brake beats. At the age of 14, his passion for electronic music was ignited after attending his first rave. Subsequently, he spent many of his teenage years raving and observing the changes that took place within the community and scene. In an effort to provide others with the same sense of escapism and feeling that he experienced, 3rd Project took to the stage to explore the boundaries of techno. His hard-driving grooves and hypnotic soundscapes come together to form a cohesive, vivid and unique experience that is sure to capture the essence of the perfect escape. He has been collaborating with some of the most renowned promoters, such as Synthetik Minds, 6am Group and Dirty Epic. 3rd Project was in direct support of SHDW & Obscure Shape, Cooper Saver, Samantha Togni, Adriana Lopez and Santiago Salazar, as well as Kyle Geiger. In 2020, he established the boutique record label “UNRESPONSIVE WAKEFULNESS”, which is intended to preserve his past and present influences. The label encompasses genres such as high speed techno, lo-fi house and breakbeat, and also serves as a LIMITED clothing line. The first volume is set to release in 2023, featuring tracks from Dog on Acid from Sweden, Max Davison from New England and Cult Play from Omaha Nebraska. His self-titled EP is set to release in 2023, with a remix by Santiago Salazar from Los Angeles.