Ibiza DJ collective Melon Bomb are reflecting on more than a decade on the island as they enter a new chapter with their first season at [UNVRS].

The four-member collective, made up of Paul Reynolds, Ben Santiago, Scott Gray and Corbi, has moved into a new Sunday residency at Wild Comet alongside Carl Cox, while continuing its long-running relationship with Pikes Ibiza.

In a new interview, the group discusses the evolution of its sound, the transition from Hï Ibiza to [UNVRS], the importance of working as a collective and the moments that have kept Ibiza special for them.

A New Chapter at [UNVRS]

The move to [UNVRS] represents a change in setting for Melon Bomb after nine years connected with Hï Ibiza and the Glitterbox era.

The group says the move itself was not necessarily the biggest change. Instead, they see the transition from their Glitterbox residency to playing alongside Carl Cox as the more significant development.

They also say the musical direction of the new residency is closely aligned with the direction they have been taking with Melon Bomb.

Their first [UNVRS] event saw all four DJs play an eight-hour set in Wild Comet, giving the collective an opportunity to build a long-form set together in their new surroundings.

Pikes Remains Part of the Story

While the group has moved into a major new weekly residency, Pikes remains an important part of the Melon Bomb story.

The collective is now in its 11th year at the San Antonio venue, where its relationship began.

Current 2026 programming includes Melon Bomb dates at Pikes alongside its new Sunday residency at [UNVRS].

For the group, the contrast between the two environments is part of the appeal.

At Pikes, they say they have more freedom to push their sound in experimental directions. At [UNVRS], the focus is on building energy and maintaining the attention of a larger dancefloor.

Four DJs, One Collective

Melon Bomb's identity comes from four individual DJs working as one group.

The members say they spend a considerable amount of time sharing music with one another, while each brings a distinct personality and musical perspective.

They also say disagreements are relatively rare and that, when opinions differ, they generally follow the majority view.

According to the group, leaving individual egos aside has helped them keep the focus on what works for Melon Bomb as a whole.

A Sound That Keeps Evolving

Melon Bomb's music does not sit neatly within a single genre.

The collective draws on house, disco, techno and other influences, while maintaining an emphasis on underground music and tracks that can connect different sections of a crowd.

The members describe their approach as continuing to evolve while retaining the core Melon Bomb identity.

They say the balance comes from having unity as a collective while allowing each of the four DJs to contribute something individual.

From Friends and Family to Ibiza Residencies

Melon Bomb did not originally begin with the intention of becoming a large-scale DJ act.

The concept started as a gathering for friends and family around music in Ibiza and developed organically.

According to the group, the name itself was not initially intended to become the name of a DJ collective. Its development into a recognised party brand happened gradually after industry figures began taking notice.

The group now performs at venues across Ibiza while maintaining the connection to the island where the project began.

The Night They Would Relive

Asked which Melon Bomb night they would relive, the group singled out their headline appearance at Pacha Ibiza with Dam Swindle.

They described the night as particularly special after years of developing the collective across the island.

The answer reflects the importance of Ibiza's major clubs in the group's story while also showing how much their journey has developed from its early beginnings.

Their Favourite Ibiza Setting

When asked which Ibiza venue feels particularly special at the moment, the group highlighted 528 Ibiza.

They compared elements of the open-air venue to the feeling of the old Space terrace and noted its restriction on phone cameras on the dancefloor.

For Melon Bomb, that detail fits with an approach that places the emphasis on the dancefloor and the experience of the people inside it.

What Has Changed in Ibiza?

The collective says the island has become more polished and less simplistic since they began playing here.

They also acknowledge that change is part of Ibiza and say what matters to them is that there is still room for projects such as Melon Bomb.

Their comments reflect a desire to keep evolving rather than attempting to recreate the island exactly as it was in previous decades.

One Memory From Their Early Years

One of the group's most unexpected experiences happened during an early Melon Bomb party at Salinas Beach.

The event had attracted a large crowd when the venue owner unexpectedly unplugged the DJ equipment and ended the party.

The group still remembers the moment as one of the strangest interruptions in their history on the island.

The Ibiza Era They Would Revisit

Asked which period of Ibiza they would choose for an ultimate Melon Bomb night, the collective pointed to the late 1990s.

Their ideal scenario would be a Sunday at Space featuring DJs including Danny Tenaglia, Carl Cox and Alfredo.

The choice reflects the musical influences and club culture that continue to shape their approach today.

Why They Still Do It

After more than a decade on the island, the members say the moments that still give them the strongest sense of purpose happen when they look across the dancefloor and see locals, visitors and friends completely immersed in the music.

For them, those shared moments remain the reason for continuing to play.

Their approach has changed with Ibiza's nightlife, but the central idea remains the same: play music they love, bring people together and create memorable experiences.

Melon Bomb in Ibiza

Melon Bomb's 2026 season continues with their Sunday residency at Wild Comet alongside Carl Cox, while their 11th season at Pikes runs alongside it.

After more than a decade of building their identity on Ibiza, the collective is now balancing one of the island's long-established intimate venues with a new weekly residency at one of its newest major clubs.

For Melon Bomb, the next stage is not about abandoning what came before. It is about allowing the sound, the collective and the Ibiza story to continue evolving.