Disco Albania @ WunderWandel Festival 2022

thank you henri haake for the cover.
the artwork “faces” shows three faces gathering: a group of friends, a nuclear family, strangers, whoever you want them to be.

credits
released december 16, 2022
cover by henri haake. 
mastering by enyang urbiks for urbiks music.

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Cleo Sol - Promises (Logic1000 Bootleg)

Life on Other Planets (L.o.O.P.) is a Berlin-based live electronic ensemble crafting hypnotic soundscapes at the intersection of 60s-70s psychedelia and contemporary club culture.

No computers. No playlists. No expectations.

We transport club and festival audiences out of known space, with an improvised voyage through deep, hypnotic, and mesmerizing dance music —all created in real-time through a constellation of hardware and acoustic instruments:  drum machine, synths, electric cello, flute, vocals, loopers, and effects.

what is ‘live’ ?
In an era of meticulously programmed DJ and live performances, L.o.O.P. offers something increasingly rare: genuine musical spontaneity and risk-taking. No two performances are the same.

Our spaceship's crew features James Fish (drum machine, synths), DAEDE (vocals, flute, effects), and Simon Hoffmann (cello), regularly joined by a rotating cast of guest cosmonauts. Each performance becomes a unique conversation between musicians and audience—a journey where neither knows the exact destination.

recent transmissions
Since our 2024 launch, we've beamed signals to various species at the Naked Tea Party, Artistania, 90mil, and GIRI Berlin.

Founded in 2024, L.o.O.P. is: James Fish (drum machine, synths), DAEDE (vocals, synths, effects), and Simon Hoffmann (cello, keys), joined by a rotating cast of talented instrumentalists and vocalists.

Life on Other Planets - Studio Session (Feb 2025)

Final mix of feb as we stick to our bi-monthly mix plan, and this one comes courtesy of the wonderful Michael aka kingsleepy1st .

I met Michael through various moments when I came to Berlin, and even though the initial interactions were brief they always left me wanting to get to know him more, as always had a genuine energy to him. We had mutual friends and so many told me how great a DJ he is as well, and from listening to his mixes on Soundcloud and on refugeworldwide (where he hosts the show Wet Dreams) I really connected with his deep sense and love for music. Had the pleasure of inviting him to play the 2nd black-is in Berlin, where he played a fantastic (as expected) set, and we followed it with a brief B2B that was one of my fav moments that year.

He's been high on my list to invite and contribute to the VIBRATIO)))NS series, and what he sent has truly floored me. Part mix, part sound collage; he explores the themes of the Black experiences in the most poetic of ways. I cannot state how deeply moving and meaningful this mix is, and I'm so grateful to Michael for putting so much effort and care into it.

Here's the mix in his own words

"The intention behind this mix was to create a space for reflection on some of what we have experienced & witnessed with such force in the past year - war, oppression, racism, inequality, and the apathy of many in the face of the suffering of other humans. At the same time, I wanted to highlight the power of protest, the strength from unity, and the role of hope and love in building a better world.I move through a range of some of the emotions I felt in response to the darkest moments…before gradually giving way to moments of prayer, healing, and empowerment, trying to ultimately lead to something more hopeful. A reference that really inspired me was Prayer / Protest / Peace from Max Roach’s We Insist! Freedom Now Suite, a track that captures the emotional spectrum of the fight for justice—raw anger, pain, and the hope of eventual peace. Released in 1960, during a time of intense social and political upheaval, the album was a powerful response to global struggles against colonialism and apartheid, and an act of protest in support of the civil rights movement. If you haven’t heard the album yet, this current moment would seem to be a poignant time to listen to it. My hope is that this mix resonates with you in some way — whether it is simply a feeling, a reflection or through some action. If it does I’d love to hear from you and please share any tracks (below in the comments) that you also think can apply to these times somehow… 

Music by:
SPAZA // Lady Blackbird // SPAZA // Angel Bat Dawid & Tha Brothahood // Fela Kuti // Duval Timothy // Joshua Idehen // Max Roach // King Crimson //ganavya // Kahil El'Zabar Quartet // Vega Trails // Aja Monet //Phila Mpofu // Kamasi Washington // Jimetta Rose & The Voices of Creation //muva of Earth feat. Angel Seka & DIVINEANGEL // The Mighty Tiny & The Many Few // A Song For You // House Gospel Choir, Beverley Knight//  Salimata // Oui Ennui // Ukokos & Jabco // L.T.D.

Words by:
Rev. Jesse Jackson, Martin Luther King & Muhammad Ali, Haile Selassie, Kwame Ture, Tony Benn, Lauren Hill, & Maya Angelou 

Sounds from:
Protests from Khartoum, DRC & Berlin"

VIBRATIO)))NS #21 - Guest Mix by King Sleepy

Refuge Worldwide: Curls Radio #10

MILLENIAL FEVER DREAM

Under the August Full Moon, we offer you this gentle, healing transmission from https://soundcloud.com/ni_nska: a soothing journey to calm the nervous system and soften the spirit.
This Rituals Tape invites you to slow down, breathe deeper, and listen with your whole being.
Let it wash over you like moonlight on still water.

ninska -Rituals Tape •72

Dancing Around

Nissa Carrington at Tresor/Globus on July 31st, 2025 🌼
Club Music, Bass, Ballroom, House & more

Nissa Carrington @ Tresor / Globus / July 31st 2025

This one is vinyl only, raw and unpolished – just a few records I felt like playing on a slow afternoon at home. No fancy needles, no perfect blend – but honest and real. 120 bpm, deep, warm, a little hazy. Thanks for listening 🖤

Afterglow Echoes

producer / dj * she/her * techno / electronica / pop
1/3 of L.o.O.P. - Life on Other Planets (live electronic music act)

booking@daede.de

upcoming
21/08/2025 - Kitty & the Cat Release, Zuckerzauber
13/09/2025 - TOYS Berlin, SWU.FM, Bristol
11/10/2025 - TBA, Berlin

past shows
30/07/25 - [hybrid set] HÖR, Berlin
17/05/25 - 120 Jahre, Dierberg
27/04/25 - w/ L.o.O.P., Giri Bar, Berlin
08/03/25 - TOYS Berlin, SWU.FM, Bristol
22/02/25 - [hybrid set] for Resonance LIVE, 90mil, Berlin
14/02/25 - Naked Tea Party w/ L.o.O.P., Studio dB, Berlin
12/02/25 - Paul Sies Afterparty, LARK, Berlin
19/12/24 - Paloma Bar, Berlin
12/10/24 - TOYS Berlin, SWU.FM, Bristol
24/05/24 - FluxFM Clubsandwich
28/03/24 - Baumblütefest, Berlin
10/02/24 - TOYS Berlin, SWU.FM, Bristol
09/12/23 - Resonance Showcase, 90mil, Berlin
15/09/23 - Studio am See, Neubrandenburg
14/09/23 - Anomalie, Berlin
18/08/23 - TOYS, Berlin
18/08/23 - Grönland Records Release, Berlin
04/08/23 - Kunsthalle Neukölln Opening, Berlin
14/04/23 - Huxley's Neue Welt (Aftershow), Berlin
10/03/23 - Fulda, Berlin
24/02/23 - Poppelgade, Copenhagen
18/02/23 - Donau 103, Berlin
07/12/22 - Kantine Volksbühne, Berlin
14/11/22 - Kante, Berlin

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