1985 stalwart returns to DC for a special Soulful Sunset performance on the Flash Rooftop as we embark on the road to Submersion Festival Monty has quickly become recognized for his unique approach to bass music. Originally from the UK but now based in Toulouse, France, he helped pioneer what people call the Toulouse sound. Releasing music since 2015, Monty has put out a series of critically acclaimed works, including his 2021 album Hit The Lights. He is a core artist on 1985 Music, the label curated by Alix Perez, where much of his catalog lives. He has also released on respected labels like Critical Music, Vision, and Flexout Audio. Monty's sound draws deep inspiration from hip hop, dub, roots reggae, techno, and bass music in all its forms, blending those influences into something uniquely his own.