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💿 Love for sun & moon 💿

🎶 Heute haben wir Luft & Lube mit einem Live Recording auf KataHaifisch zu Gast. Dieser wunderschöne Streifen verlangsamter elektronischer Musik entstand auf dem diesjährigen Kabinett Open Air. Auf einer Spiellänge von zwei Stunden erzählt uns das DJ Duo eine spannende Geschichte über den Facettenreichtum und die Schönheit des Downtempo. Mal extravagant, dann wieder classy. Es bleibt abwechslungsreich, fesselnd und ein rundum rundes Set.

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✨Luft & Lube 
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Podcast 429 - Luft & Lube @Kabinett der Kuriositäten Open Air `25

That morning on the day of the summer solstice, the little witch woke up in a cool and damp forest. With her eyes still half-open from a good night’s sleep, her heart suddenly skipped a beat from excitement when she realized the next night there would be a full moon, which meant she’ll participate in the monthly witch coven (which always happens in a different location and in the ever-changing company of two other witches).
After finishing her daily inspection round of the muddy woods, the barefoot girl washed her feet in a little stream, said goodbye to the forest dwellers, and flew into the unknown. She knew she would – as always - reach her destination by simply following her inner compass.
This time she flew straight from Flanders to the South (even slightly to the South-West) and it was a really long flight. Never before had she ventured into this direction. After flying all day long over a variety of lush green landscapes, she saw a mountain range in the distance. She realized these must be the Pyrenees, which she knew from the stories of elder witches. Soon she was flying higher and higher through a valley which became narrower and narrower. Sunset time was nearing and the little witch realized she had to stop somewhere for the night. When reaching the highest ridge of these mountains, she spotted a couple of friendly griffon vultures. For a while she joined the two majestic birds who were soaring high above the mountain peaks. The little witch had never seen such elegant birds in flight. She also noticed the shape of the mountains was very different from the Alps (which she had seen a few times already). The peaks were not as high and had a much rounder shape than the sharp and angular mountain ridges of the Alps. The griffon vultures invited the girl to the spot where the whole group spends every night, which was a green and almost horizontal meadow just below a beautiful dome-shaped mountain top. It was a wonderful vantage point to observe the glorious sunset. When looking around, the witch spotted the impressive silhouette of an Ibex standing on the very top of the nearby mountain. Despite the distance of half a mile, the witch could clearly see his extremely long horns curving backwards, and she admired the proud and authoritarian posture of the animal. This was obviously an alpha male. The griffon vultures told the witch that these Iberian Ibexes had been introduced in the Pyrenees by humans a few years ago, as a replacement for the endemic Pyrenean Ibex which had gone extinct around the year 2000. And the species is now hesitantly starting to thrive again, with 3 young calves being born during the last couple of weeks.
A few minutes after spotting this impressive animal, the mountain range was covered in darkness, only lit by the rising full moon and millions of bright stars (easily the brightest starry sky the girl had ever seen), while the temperatures rapidly plunged below the freezing point and a thick fog engulfed the whole mountain and they were surrounded by complete silence … Mother Earth was holding her breath …

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Story written by Hekske (originally published on the 16th of May 2021 for Witchtape #94)

Photo credits : Serhii Yurkiv


Witchtape #193 | Guest Wizz : Damjan Vojtovic

Here my new mix recorded live at Womb, one of the most iconic clubs in Tokyo.
Massive thanks to my brotha Mamazu for making this happen.
Big love to all the amazing producers whose music shaped this sonic journey.
I hope you enjoy the ride. ❤️🔥
Mastering by @nat-barrera

Huge respect and support to all the producers and labels in this mix including Planet Caravan, Esmaeili, Zaark, Wilhelmina, Moontalk, Temple Tears, Kiko & Waltervelt, Matt, I Promised Mom, Kyle Watson, Sam Divine, Tristan Henry, DEFLEE, Lewis., Sidepiece, Barney Bones, NUAH, Nick Morgan, Diego Miranda, Dub Pepper, Vetadisco, Dr Parnassus.

🎶 Tracklist :
1. Planet Caravan – Acid Sunday (Flave Remix) 
2. Zaark – What The Fuck (Vocal) 
3. Wilhelmina, Moontalk – Money (That's What I Want) 
4. Temple Tears – My People 
5. Kiko & Waltervelt – The Sound 
6. Matt – Factsss 
7. Kyle Watson, Sam Divine, Tristan Henry – Too Hot 
8. DEFLEE – Party Trick 
9. Technotronic – Pump Up The Jam (DEFLEE remix)
10. Lewis. – Time Out (Greenwolve Remix) 
11. Sidepiece, Barney Bones – Ménage À Trois 
12. Nick Morgan – Shook Part 3 
13. Diego Miranda – Change It 
14. Dub Pepper, Vetadisco – Elephant 
15. Dr Parnassus – Riddler
16. Gilarden - Time Will Heal
17. Dole & Kom  -  I'm Gonna Be Your Man!
18. Husa & Zeyada - Aadi (Mercan Dede & Dexter Crowe Remix)
19. Alex Galvan - The Magic Carpet
20. Alec Troniq,Raumakustik - All Come to Bed
21. Dj Tennis - Amsterdam

Don Mescal @Womb - Tokyo (Japan 2025)

That sunny morning in July, Hekske (the little witch) woke up in her home forest, which was exceptionally lush and green after some good rains. Since one week, the rain had stopped and the forest was really sunny and pleasant. While she was still stretching her body before getting up, her friend Bob The Owl flew by in a hurry, warning her that there was an intruder in the forest. That was really strange, as humans are strictly barred from entering these woods by guard animals. The girl quickly slipped into her immaculately white dress and followed the owl. Within minutes, she saw the ‘intruder’. It appeared to be a little blond girl, around 9 years of age (which was by actually the witch’s own age when she arrived in the forest 10 years ago). Judging from her clothes, the girl was obviously human, yet she seemed to feel herself very much at ease in the woods, and she was playing and giggling with a family of squirrels.
The little witch approached the girl, who didn’t get scared when she saw her. For a few seconds they looked at each other and it struck the witch that this child had all the typical traits of a witch : sparkling eyes, a shiny soft skin and a character nose. Her pale blue eyes were beyond mesmerizing and seemed to be the gate to a vast inner universe. The little girl felt immediately comfortable with the witch and they engaged in a long tender hug. Despite the fact that they were unable to talk to each other, they immediately felt a strong bond between them … which strangely seemed to have started centuries ago. When walking through the forest, all animals got very curious and wanted to say hello to the new little blond girl. The witch requested the weaver birds to sew a tiny white dress for the girl. One hour later the dress was ready and the child was very eager to try it on. She looked incredibly cute in the immaculately white dress and all the forest animals uttered a collective ‘awwwwww’. She also had to shed her sneakers as witches always go barefoot. The first steps were a bit hesitant but once she felt the soft clover of the central meadow, the girl started to dance spontaneously, and she played with the butterflies. Soon the place was filled with laughter and giggles. The child had never been so happy in her whole life. Her human life had been a true ordeal with both her parents falling prey to drug abuse … and she was really determined to live a pure life far away from substances and all other vices of mankind, devoting her life to mother earth.
Next, the girl got introduced to the nymph (who is protecting the little oak tree which is destined to become the future mother tree of the forest) and they all took a dive in the nymph’s pond, where the little girl played with the dragonflies. For the rest, she simply enjoyed floating on the still water surface and looking at the little white clouds flying high in the blue sky. Despite being very playful, the girl also had the ability to be very peaceful and serene, just like a real witch.
The day quickly passed and soon nighttime fell. A family of dunnocks had made a soft bed of moss for the blond girl, but she preferred to snuggle with the little witch and got ready for her first night in the open air. The child was wondering why it was so dark, but she forgot about all that when she looked up in awe at the stars and the train of the milky way, which were clearly visible from the enchanted forest. And that’s how she slowly drifted away into a blissful sleep … her very first night in the open air … her very first night as a witch …

Connect with the artist : 
https://soundcloud.com/nikolas-gagarin

Story written by Hekske (originally published on the 13th of June 2021 for Witchtape #96)

Photo credits : Ironika (Irina Alexandrovna)

Witchtape #194 | Guest Wizz : Nikolas Gagarin

Here is the recording of the liveset I played at cosy festival last Sunday! I am so happy I decided to hit record on this occasion, which I rarely do with live sets, but I had the feeling, like this one could be special and it was! It was such a huge joy to close this stage for the festival with the cutest crowd ever. I just felt a calm and warm joy with everyone happily wobbling to the downtempo flow, like everyone is taking deep happy breaths. It was exactly that deeply heartfelt energy I am missing on dance floors these days so often. So I am mega happy to have captured it and am able to share this with you guys. Its some old tunes, some new tunes, I hope you like it never the less <3


Iorie Live In Concert @ Cosy Festival, July 2025

We welcome Aka-Tony for our seventh episode of NatureTempo.

Tony is a musical storyteller shaped by depth, not algorithms. Raised in Zurich and mentored early by his handicapped uncle - a passionate audiophile who taught him to listen long before he learned to play - Tony discovered the emotional architecture behind sound while other kids chased melodies.

What began as a quiet obsession turned into a lifelong pursuit of tension, release, and the frequencies between. As an aficionado of underground culture, aka-Tony avoids the obvious. His sets are sculpted narratives—textural, cerebral, raw—spanning dubby margins, broken rhythms, and hypnotic progressions that reward the deep listener and the relentless dancer alike.

No gimmicks, no crowd-pleasing shortcuts. Just rare grooves, long blends, and a precise sense of timing that comes only from years in the booth and countless nights immersed in sonic detail.

Playing regularly across Zurich and Berlin, and hosting two podcast series, aka-Tony is part of a quiet resistance in electronic music—where taste still matters, and curation is a form of care.

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'NatureTempo' Podcast 007 - Aka-Tony

Rameff, a French DJ and producer, currently resides in Mexico, infusing his music with a unique blend of influences. Raised with a musical background in piano and percussion, Rameff's journey into the world of DJing began at rave parties in France. His distinctive style is characterized by atmospheric and hybrid sets that radiate electricity and ethnic vibes. Armed with his percussions and a variety of instruments, he crafts a sonic experience that captivates audiences. Rameff is gaining momentum in the global music scene. Noteworthy labels, including Moblack Records, Sol Selectas, Make The Girls Dance Records, Cosmic Awakenings, Music is 4 Lovers, Tierra Sounds, Public Secret, Lump Records, Shango Records and more, have recognized and embraced Rameff's talent.

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Mixtape #247 by Rameff

That cool morning in July, Hekske (the little witch) and Falke (the witch apprentice) woke up in their home forest in Flanders. As it was raining, they were not in a hurry to get up and lazily huddled together under their moss blanket until the sky cleared. After preparing some herbal tea, the girls suddenly got into a flying mood. This was quite strange, as witches normally only fly out on full moon days to participate in a witch coven. Anyway, Hekske and Falke decided to surrender to their deeper instincts and took off from a clearing in the forest. As always, the witches knew they would reach their destination by simply following their inner compass.
This time, they were heading eastwards and soon they were flying over the rolling hills of the Eifel mountains. Soon afterwards, the girls felt they had reached their destination and gently touched down near the edge of a forest, where they were welcomed by a skulk of red foxes. Hekske and Falke hugged and kissed all the playful foxes.
The vixens and their female cubs led the witches to a forested hill named ‘Kesselchen’ where they found an old cauldron. Sara, the eldest vixen, explained that this kettle had belonged to Antonia, a witch who had protected the foxes during the Middle Ages. This cauldron is being used once a year during the annual vixens ceremony, which was due today. The witches took the kettle with them, while the foxes showed them the way through the dark and misty forest. They stopped near a pond with a mirror-like quiet surface.  The vixens all jumped into the water without hesitation, while Hekske and Falke slipped out of their immaculately white dresses and waded into the cool water. Foxes rarely take a bath, but when they do, they show their most playful side. Sara explained that this is a holy pond in which the vixens take a bath only once a year, on this holy day.
After getting out of the water and patiently drying their fur until it was shiny and fluffy, Sara filled the cauldron with crystal-clear water from a nearby well (Brünnchen).
The vixens continued trotting to the venue of the ceremony. The route was like a pilgrimage and followed exactly the same path for centuries, passing many holy places, like a row of 8 tall oak trees named ‘Hocheichen’, and a hill named ‘Flugplatz’ where they were welcomed by a kettle of sparrow hawks. On each of these stages, more foxes joined the procession until the group had grown to over 100 vixens.
They went down to a valley where they reached their destination : a dark forest named ‘Fuchsröhre’ (fox hole). This is the holiest of holy places for the vixens. The forest is dominated by ‘Antoniabuche’, a giant 500 year-old beech tree. The foxes led Hekske and Falke to the tree, and when the girls touched its bark, they could feel the loving and caring energy of Antonia. And they also got visions of the recipe of a magic potion. Like in a trance, Falke told the vixens to find all ingredients, which included raspberries and black berries. The foxes found all berries, mushrooms and spices. The vixens looked in awe while the witches patiently prepared the magic potion. And after the brew had cooled down, all the female cubs were allowed to lap up a few drops while the elder witches sang some age-old songs. This was their coming-of-age ceremony and now the cubs duly belonged to the sisterhood of vixens. 
After this solemn ceremony, all foxes showed their most exuberant side and started to cheer and dance until late into the night. The witches felt the playful and ebullient energy of the vixens and joined the ecstatic dance. 
This truly was the most magical night of the year …

Connect with the artist : 
https://soundcloud.com/tobi-alain

Photo credits : grusgrus444

Story written by Hekske on the 27th of July 2025

Witchtape #195 | Guest Wizz : Down from another Town

Welcome back to the Magician On Duty Journey Series!

On this edition we welcome MAYDELLIN (@maydellin)

Magician On Duty welcomes the captivating DJ and selector MAYDELLIN to the acclaimed Journey Series, a podcast known for showcasing boundary-pushing artists from around the world.

Hailing from Russia and quickly rising as an international tastemaker, MAYDELLIN is celebrated for her sophisticated musical sensibility and emotional depth. Her signature sound fuses sensual grooves, hypnotic deep rhythms, and a refined palette that spans downtempo, organic house, and electro-leaning tech-house. Each set is more than a performance—it’s an immersive experience: bold, stylish, and deeply resonant with the dancefloor.

Her resume of performances includes standout appearances at:

* PASIFICO Club (Baku, Azerbaijan) – a cornerstone of the Caucasus electronic scene
* Uropia Festival (Turkey) – a global gathering for lovers of downtempo and world-electronic music
* New Star Camp (Sochi, Russia) – Eastern Europe’s premier mountain music festival

As a resident of PLOMBIR (@plombir_events), one of Russia’s most respected underground collectives, MAYDELLIN has become a trusted curator of cutting-edge sounds, helping to shape high-profile events and raves across the region. She has shared the stage with industry heavyweights such as Kermesse, Geju, Magician On Duty, Volen Sentir, and Zuma Dionys, and continues to expand her global reach with meticulously crafted sets and mixes.

Join us as MAYDELLIN guides us through her world of seductive rhythms and emotional storytelling on this special edition of the Magician On Duty Journey Series.

**Listen and follow MAYDELLIN:**
🎧 [soundcloud.com/maydellin]
📸 [instagram.com/mmaydellin]
🎶 [soundcloud.com/plombir_events

Magician On Duty Journey Series

🔮 MAYDELLIN 🔮

MAYDELLIN [Journey Series]

The ringing of your laughter
It sounds like a melody
To once-forbidden places
We'll go for a while

A trick of my mind  - 2025

The Brvtalist is proud to present a new mix by I Hate Models. One of our current favorite producers contributes a twisting mix of wave, electro, techno and more that is just in time for Summer. For more visit: www.thebrvtalist.com/newbrvtalism095/ 

@ihatemodels

New Brvtalism No. 095 - I Hate Models

Premiere #021

Artist: Vll Circle
Title: Archetype(Original Mix)
Album: 'Archetype' EP
Label: Rapid Eye Movement
Format: Vinyl, Digital
Release: Oct 10th, 2017

￼The EP, to be issued in October 2017 in both vinyl and digital versions, features three original tracks as well as remixes composed by no less than Dutch techno wizard Keith Carnal and Belgian arising talent Farrago.

Archetype

Premiere

Premiere: Vll Circle - Archetype [Rapid Eye Movement]

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Born in Italy and based in Berlin, Luca Olivotto promises a fiery set that you will not forget. The owner of Endless Music label delivers a taste of his forthcoming club performances. Catch him playing at Soundspace X Throne Room ADE on the 20th of October.

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Soundcloud: @lucaolivotto @endlesslabel

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TF #127: VII Circle [Rapid Eye Movement / Stem Records] - IT

VII Circle is a four-handed project by Andrea Vallisneri and Andrea Casari. The producer duo’s background roots from rock and indie genres, but most of all from the will to experiment. Two visions, two very different approaches to music. They clash together and merge to create an unique form of music production with dark and hypnotic tones.

Wastelands and dark corners are created, staging the perfect scenario for electric sounds without mediation. In January 2016, the international debut with Titan ep for the english label Stem Records.

The next year, in a ongoing process of artistic growth, born from a partnership between VII Circle and Memorial Home duo, a new record label Rapid Eye Movement, is founded.

In October 2017 Archetype Ep (REM001) is released by Rapid Eye Movement. This EP sees the contribution of Keith Carnal (ARTS, Affin, Afterlife) and Farrago (ARTS).

Artist links: 
Discogs: bit.ly/2saIxME
Facebook: bit.ly/2EGiAXW
Soundcloud: bit.ly/2EGiAXW
Bookings: katja@unboundartists.com

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The Forgotten CXXVII: VII Circle

As Turbo celebrates its 20th anniversary, we feel conflicted over making a big deal out of it. On the one hand, 20 years of sustained excellence makes you an institution. On the other, it seems beneath an institution to throw itself a big birthday party at the local laser tag arena. This is the kind of dilemma we’ve been grappling with for two decades now. 

Originally released in 2002, “Sunglasses at Night” is the song that launched label boss Tiga to singing-DJ superstardom. The electro update of Corey Hart’s switchblade owner’s anthem was nothing short of a phenomenon, thanks in large part to the production wizardry of Zyntherius, aka Jori Hulkkonen, a strong contender for lifetime Turbo MVP. 

So as we look back while looking forward while remaining completely in the present moment, we’ve entrusted a huge part of our history to some of today’s hugest artists. But nothing could be huger than the gratitude we feel toward our longtime fans, those who have been with us since the beginning and who probably know that “Sunglasses at Night” wasn’t even released on Turbo. This is for you.

What is Techno Seleba? Is it a pseudonym for one of today’s hottest dance music stars? Is it a pseudonym for all of today’s hottest dance music stars, dancing arm in arm around one giant mixing board? The truth is in there somewhere, Sherlock.

Turbo 201 - Turbo20Year RMX: Sunglasses At Night

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Tiga & Zyntherius - Sunglasses At Night (Techno Seleba Remix)

Live recording of my set @ Sisyphos Berlin.

Michael Klein (Second State / BLK DRP) @ Sisyphos 22.09.18

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Experiments:
2025
22 Feb // Carnival Chaos with Kino Todo

2024
21 Dec // Jingle Jam with WhoMadeWho, Jenia Tarsol
7 Sep // Nomaden x Melody Lab at Mason
3 Aug // Groove Fusion w/ Dixon & Jimi Jules at The Warehouse
9 Mar // Carnival Chaos with Yamagucci at Novak

2023
9 Sep // Melody Lab pres. Alt Control & Millero
7 Apr // Carlita & Deer Jade by Melody Lab x Mason

2022
26 Nov // Melody Lab presents Phunkadelica
4 Sept // Melody Lab presents Denis Horvat
15 Jul // Pan in a dome by Melody Lab · Afrobanana Festival
18 Jun // Melody Lab presents Musumeci
1 Apr // Melody Lab presents Mita Gami

2021
26 Dec // Melody Lab presents Sam Shure

2020
24 May // Melody Lab pres. Goro [Live Stream]
8 May // Melody Lab pres. Rampue (Live) *Postponed*

2019
12 Jul // Melody Lab pres. Denis Horvat

2018
13 July // Melody Lab pres. David Hasert

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