A dream came true - Even if we where asked to play an easy Downtempo Set, which is a little different from how we like to play now at Gigs, we felt so happy and blessed to be invited by the lovely booking Crew of Dubstation Stage of the legendary and unique Fusion Festival in Lärz, Germany. What an honor to play there - hard to describe the feeling we had, when our phone rang with the invitation, the feeling to be back at this Festival after 4 years but this time as Artists and the feeling we had when we started our Set at this amazing created Dubstation. 

We didn't knew where the journey was leading us but with all the love of these strong Folks that stayed awake to dance and seesaw with us, this is what came out. Long story short, listen yourself. Here is the result of our 3 hour trip at 3am on Fusion Thursday.

With a lot of love and many thanks to all People who helped to realize this amazing Festival!
Najesh & Artišoko

Fusion Festival 2022 - Downtempo@Dubstation

My first set at Kater Blau. <3
Thanks to everyone who came to dance and share this moment.
Thanks to my friends for following me here.
Thanks to the Crepite tribe for their support.
And a special thanks to Mira for giving me this great opportunity to open the magic "Säälchen".

All tracks are written and produced by apaj, including some remix for my dears: Nada, Latteo & Xande, Feinheitsbrei and Alaix Pulse.

apaj 𝑙𝑖𝑣𝑒𝑠𝑒𝑡 | 45 Katzen Tanzen Aufm Tisch | Kater Blau | Berlin

Beate Barfuß - 04.12.2022 

Über die Erde sollst du barfuß gehen. Zieh die Schuhe aus, Schuhe machen dich blind. Du kannst doch den Weg mit deinen Zehen sehen, das Wasser, den Wind.
Sollst mit deinen Sohlen die Steine berühren, mit ganz nackter Haut. Dann wirst du bald spüren, dass dir die Erde vertraut.
Spür das nasse Gras unter deinen Füßen und den trockenen Staub. Lass dir vom Moos die Sohlen streicheln und küssen und fühl das Knistern im Laub.
Steig hinein, steig hinein in den Bach und lauf aufwärts dem Wasser entgegen. Halt dein Gesicht unter den Wasserfall. Und dann sollst du dich in die Sonne legen.
Leg deine Wange an die Erde, riech ihren Duft und spür, wie aufsteigt aus ihr eine ganz große Ruh. Und dann ist die Erde ganz nah bei dir, und du weißt: 
Du bist ein Teil von Allem und gehörst dazu.

Lagomo

über die erde sollst du barfuß gehen | beate uwe

Für die Ewigwachgebliebenen zum Feierabendbier, für die Frühaufsteher als Seelenfutter zum Wochenbeginn: Montagssorbet mit Laut & Luise. Alles erlaubt, was gut tut und Gedanken kreisen lässt, nur der Name ist Programm: cremig, fluffig und ganz schön weich.

Weißte, manchmal steh ich einfach am Wasser und blicke hinab. So weit wie man eben blicken kann. Nicht so richtig weit eigentlich. Stille Wasser sind tief, sagen dann manche. Ich glaube manche hören nur einfach nicht zu: @ju_nixe

(Intro:  @jorkelive | Foto: Julia Moebus)

#135: Nixe - Montagssorbet mit Laut & Luise

what a vibe, thank you everyone <3
First Crépite. Showcase at KaterBlau Acid Bogen with friends & family.

luçïd | Crépite. x KaterBlau | Acid Bogen

🎧 narfux presents Afterhour Sounds Podcast Nr. 273 🎧

Enjoy our new episode. Be prepared for a mellow session full of deepnes and atmospheric moments. Its definitely a smooth story from https://soundcloud.com/narfux which blows our mind. For true a timeless mix for all afterhour lovers and beyond. Expect the unexpected.

💯 Thank you Nathalie for your creativity and your passion.

© artwork by Jim aka J.Wockenfuss ➲ contact ✉ jim@gartn.xyz

Text by arkadiusz.

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✘ narfux (Berlin / Germany)
https://soundcloud.com/narfux

narfux presents Afterhour Sounds Podcast Nr. 273

Chameleon #63 is an auditory landscape by súlfur from the friendly circle of the infamous Crépite collective. 

súlfur's set transports the listener to to a place in between the ebb and flow of groove and rupture. Nostalgic emotions meet deep downtempo bass lines. The mix itself becomes a playground of exploration, with an emphasis on sound textures and deep sonorities; a crafted story embodying the mix’s commitment to exploration and connection of opposed forces.

Find more
@s_ulfur
@crepitecollective

Artwork designed by Omar Tara

súlfur  💜

chameleon #63 - súlfur

Listening to Schleichcast°49 feels like entering a time machine that brings you back to the earlier days of downtempo: the kind of music to move the soul, music that makes you dance with slow, sweeping movements and the eyes closed, music that won’t get you with bangers and drop moments, but through its subtle and somewhat unpredictable flow exerting a magical attraction. Music with infinite possibilities because it comes without self-limiting standards in terms of its crowd-pleasing potential. Too intangible to be put into categories. It might be exactly this - it’s free, explorative and curious nature - that takes you away, that makes you wanna follow the whole story. As if someone was reading it out loud to you and you can’t miss any word to understand the whole plot. Will this mixtape get you a little nostalgic about downtempo from ‚back then‘? Maybe. Tune in and start reminiscing with this amazingly smooth 90-minute-journey by skarú! <3

[artwork by Marius Palys]

>>Wer bist du und woher kommst du?
Hellouu, i bims der Matti und komme aus Berlin, Charlottenburg.

>>Wie kamst du zum Auflegen?
Mein erstes Mal aufgelegt habe ich 2012 als ich noch ein junger Spund war. Das war im Wohnzimmer von meinem Bruder, seinem Billo-Setup und seiner Audiothek.  Der meinte: "Mach mal, du kannst das bestimmt!" Dafür bin ich ihm immer noch sehr dankbar, weil es mein erster Kontakt zu House und dem Musikmachen war! 

>>Was hat dich für das Set inspiriert?
Für dieses Set hat mich das Label "Molt" (!), der Frühling und der frühe Downtempo inspiriert. Ich vermisse die Zeit wo es nicht so viel um musikalische Banger ging und alle einfach rumprobiert haben. But: "The times they are a changing", i guess. Und zurückblicken kann man ja immer noch, vor allem wenn die direktive “Schleichend” heißt <3 
 
>>Welche Ziele als Künstler:in willst du noch erreichen?
Als Künstler habe ich mittlerweile nur noch ein Ziel: mit mir und meinen Sets / Liedern glücklich und zufrieden sein. Schon länger arbeite ich daran, mich weniger mit anderem zu vergleichen und weniger von mir zu erwarten. Der ständige Kontakt mit dem durch Zahlen verkörperten Erfolg, und jeder Menge Selbstdarstellungen (z.B. auf Instagram), machen das jedoch nicht leicht. 
Die beste Medizin gegen den Unmut sind für mich liebe Nachrichten und Kommentare! Der Einfluss von zuhörenden Person wird glaub ich sehr unterschätzt. Daher ein dickes dickes DANKE an alle gesprächigen Hoffnungsspender dieser Welt. You made my day so many times!

@skaruu
https://www.instagram.com/ska.ruu/

skarú

Schleichcast°49 | skarú

Our chameleon #66 showcases the unique talents of ele, aal, and dalié. The set features live vocals, live guitar, two synthesizers, and spontaneous improvisational segments between tracks; a fusion of their own tracks and collaborative efforts. 

Fundamentally, this project is a celebration of friendship. Sonically, it is situated in the early days of downtempo afterhours, striving for a vibe that feels more like a warming blanket rather than a blast of energy—akin to being wide awake yet cozy. Goosebumps ripple in continuous waves across the entire set, creating a palpable atmosphere of anticipation and excitement.

@dalie_flowers
@eleaal

Artwork designed by Omar Tara

ele & aal

chameleon #66 - ele, aal & dalié *live

Welcome to another dip into the fountain of youth guided this time by DJ Fehlt, a creative up and coming artist from Berlin. The set is freshly soaked for you entirely with own productions and edits, we're excited! Enjoy.

follow @djfehlt

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☽✧◈ Malü & Adlip B2B @ Zugvögel 2024 ◈✧☾

<< In a musical correlation to the upcoming "Mana Ep" release by Malü & Kalypsoul >>

Release: Mana
Artist: Malü & Kalypsoul
Label: MŎNɅDɅ
Cat-No.: MND084
Release Date: 2024-09-05

➟ pre-save link: go.protonradio.com/r/rlse_OTatmu7Q

At the Zugvögel Festival, Malü and Adlip delivered a musical highlight that deeply moved the audience, capturing the special magic of the evening.

After Adlip's impressive after-hour set last year, which left a lasting impression on Malü, the two artists had a chance encounter on the dance floor this year, leading to a spontaneous and powerful collaboration. Their joint downtempo set was marked by seamless transitions and perfectly harmonized tracks, drawing the audience into a world of sound and emotion.

A special highlight of the set is the premiere of the two unreleased tracks from Malü & Kalypsoul’s upcoming Mana EP. The Ep, featuring remixes by Benoir, Air Horse One, Laurent Flaoh, and Jonas Fasching, will be released on September 5, 2024 on MŎNɅDɅ.

Dive into the sweet soundscapes and relive the unique atmosphere of that special evening with their chill downtempo mix. We hope you enjoy listening!

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☛ Beatport: beatport.com/label/monada/72545

Zugvögel 2024

Malü & Adlip B2B @ Zugvögel 2024

MANA pre-save

𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗡𝗢𝗪
➤ AFTERHOUR SOUNDS COMPILATION V
https://afterhour-sounds.bandcamp.com/releases

➤ SOON IN SPRING 2025: AFTERHOUR SOUNDS COMPILATION VI
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➤ 23/11/24 Klunkerkranich/Berlin
➤ 21/12/24 Kater Blau/Berlin

…TBA…

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2024
➤ 09/03/24 Afterhour Sounds at Klunkerkranich/Berlin 
➤ 31/03/24 Kabinett der Kuriositäten/Mainz
➤ 06/04/24 Beate Uwe/Berlin
➤ 04/05/24 Wellenwerk Open Air/Berlin w. https://soundcloud.com/3000-grad & https://soundcloud.com/sumpfkruege
➤ 25/05/24 Klunkerkranich/Berlin
➤ 27/07/24 Klunkerkranich/Berlin [House Edition]
➤ 28/07/24 gart.n/Berlin [Raving Beyond Borders - Solidance - Rebellion der Träumer x Afterhour Sounds]
➤ 28/09/24 Afterhour Sounds x SUMPFKRÜGE at Klunkerkranich/Berlin [Sumpf Edition] w. https://soundcloud.com/sumpfkruege
➤ 04/10/24 Chihuahua Dockside // Göteborg, Sweden

2023
➤ 27.10.23 Afterhour Sounds at Bahnwärter Thiel/Munich
➤ 14.10.23 3000Grad x Afterhour Sounds x Rave Cage at Mensch Meier/Berlin
➤ 24.09.23 Rebellion der Träumer x Afterhour Sounds at gART.n/Berlin
➤ 02.09.23 Afterhour Sounds at Klunkerkranich/Berlin
➤ 03.06.23 Afterhour Sounds x SUMPFKRÜGE at Klunkerkranich/Berlin
➤ 11.03.23 Afterhour Sounds at Klunkerkranich/Berlin
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Imagine you're at a great techno party and have just heard the last track when the DJ switches on the lights and a murmur spreads through the crowd: It's time for the afterhour!

Welcome to a world where the sun is not the enemy, but a silent witness to sleepless nights and unlimited dance floor adventures

The afterhour is more than just an extension of the night - it is a universe of its own full of quirky, heartfelt and often hilarious moments. It is the place where the music lives on, time stands still and the party community forges its strongest bonds - even if it is sometimes only perceived with half an open eye and a wry smile. 

Over 10 years we host our famous podcast series. Which started as an small idea of some Afterhour nerds developed over the years to something special for us ♥️

In the beginning, we focused on finding and supporting (un)known artists through blog posts, reposts and podcast contributions. Gradually, we expanded our sections to include live recordings and premieres. In-house releases and events were not long in coming. 

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