https://soundcloud.com/jacq
http://www.johnacquaviva.com 
http://www.facebook.com/JohnAcquavivaOfficial 
http://www.twitter.com/JohnAcquaviva 
http://instagram.com/JohnAcquaviva

For WorldWide Bookings:
Demand Artists: rado@demandartists.com 
For PR & Marketing:
Rado:
radostina@jacq.com

If you haven’t heard directly of John Acquaviva’s works, the chances are - whatever your involvement with electronic music is - that you will be aware of his work and influence within the electronic music community. The Italian-Canadian artist may be best known for his involvement with the techno titan Richie Hawtin, and the forming of the highly influential labels Plus 8 Recordings and DEFINITIVE recordings, however his influence and reach extends in swathes beyond these considered pillars of dance music culture.

Although his music and industry accolades sit amongst the greatest in the game, much more can be said about the kind of driven, open-minded character John Acquaviva possesses. A natural entrepreneur, an industry visionary and an avid collector of records, Acquaviva has long set the pace in an underground movement that has become so fruitful and diverse since its inception - not to mention being one of the most technically gifted DJ’s to grace a pair of turntables. Acquaviva is as intrinsic to the progression of dance music as any and a true pioneer in the evolution of what we consider the modern DJ.

On the technological front, no other DJ has made such significant contributions to the advancement of how DJs perform. Acquaviva’s masterful technique and firm grasp of the trade led to his fruitful involvement with Final Scratch and Beatport. A vital founder and active member of both companies – the former, a tool that allows manipulation and playback of digital audio sources, and the latter, a major online hub for electronic music – John’s role extends far beyond his taste making capabilities. He’s been an integral figure in sculpting the genre’s game-changing transition from analogue to digital, and from vinyl to turntables and laptops. Sharing this vision with fellow Canadian act Richie Hawtin, the pair spearheaded a project that would act as the iTunes of dance. Together, the duo arguably paved the path for a new and zestful era.

In 1990, Acquaviva and Hawtin co-founded Plus 8 Records, which capitalised on minimal releases from Cybersonik, Speedy J, Kenny Larkin and Plastikman. It wasn’t until 1993, however, that the pair began to truly embrace their passions for house music by dishing up a second imprint – DEFINITIVE Records. An imprint that was later re-launched in 2005 inspired by the uprising of Beatport and the new future of music distribution. Defined by a more progressive and tech house sound from such luminaries as Olivier Giacomotto, the imprint marked the beginning of John’s unparalleled taste as a global powerhouse and exemplar in dance music. Still releasing music to this day, DEFINITIVE has gone on to be one of the most iconic labels in dance music history.

2016 was a phenomenal year for John Acquaviva. Alongside Director and Writer Jimmie Gonzalez, Acquaviva Executive Produced The Red Man film. A modern day psychological mystery, which delves into the life of a contemporary DJ, The Red Man won numerous awards including ‘Best Feature Film Audience Choice Award’ at the 2015 Yellow Fever International Film Festival, ‘2015 Platinum Award Best Nevada Film’ at the Nevada Film Festival and ‘Best Screenplay’ and ‘Best Supporting Actor: Daniel Faraldo’ at the 2015 Macabre Faire Film Fest. On the music
front, Acquaviva was also dubbed ‘Electronic Music Pioneer’ at the 2016 DJ Awards in Ibiza.

D.H.B. Podcast 013 - John Acquaviva

Hai frendz, here's my set from last weekend at Klaus in lovely Zürich 🥰🇨🇭
Thank you @ruben-coslada and the Rundies for having me, it was super nice <3! @rundzurich

babyidon'tneednodollarbillstohavefuntonite_allineedisyoutogethypedtonite ^^

R

Mastered by @ueberhaupt_ausserdem 🐴

🪩

R3NATA @ Klaus, Zürich I RUND Xmas Edition

arkadiusz. B2B Dario Klein at Kater Blau | Acid Bogen (Santa's Secret Afterhour Sounds) | 22.12.2024

artists: arkadiusz.  & Dario Klein
event name: Santa's Secret Afterhour Sounds
link: https://de.ra.co/events/2046490
location: Kater Blau // Acid Bogen / Berlin 🐈‍ (www.katerblau.de/#home)
record-date: 22.12.2024
play time: 00:30-02:30 am
style: House mit Bounce
bpm range: 115-117 BPM

____MEMORIES_______
B2B is always a challenge. Especially when you live hundreds of miles apart and rarely or never see each other. Well, at least there's messaging and email. And of course the knowledge that you can rely on the other person's intuition. The rest just happened. And how... 🔥🔥🔥

Thanks for all the smiling faces and the dancing ecstasy on the floor. From start to finish. Also for the hugs and lovely words during & after our gig. ♥️ 🤗

_________________
🖼 by Jim (@jwockenfuss)
🎛 by Dario Klein (https://soundcloud.com/darioklein)
_________________

Love your arkadiusz. & Dario Klein

But now its time to enjoy our recording.
Feel free to leave a comment, like and repost.

arkadiusz. B2B Dario Klein at Kater Blau | Acid Bogen (Santa's Secret Afterhour Sounds) | 22.12.2024

Wie eine frische Brise ausm Palmengarten wedeln uns heute @ener-stelzenlaeufer konstant stabile Downtempo Vibes in die Ohren.

Von leichtem Südwind - laid back und wohlig warm - bis zu Böhen bei denen einem glatt die Salakfrucht vom Hirnstamm purzelt servieren die beiden liebevoll Sound um sich richtig wegtragen zu lassen - Hauptsache es gefällt! 

Mehr solcher nutritius booster gibt's bei @deep-smooth-podcast und der @faultierdisko

FRUITCAST #79 I éner & stelzenläufer I daydreaming away in a salak-garden

16th January 2025 episode with Juho Kusti

TRACKLIST
1. Sonic Wave Collective - Shared Textures - Arketip Discs
2. Biocym - Blessed Circle - Qilla Records
3. Luigi Tozzi - Sentient - Hypnus Records
4. Feral & Luigi Tozzi - Third Eye - Aube Rouge
5. Sonic Wave Collective - Arise (Forest On Stasys Tribal Mix) - Arketip Discs
6. Ness - Transilient - Navigate Audio
7. Na Nich - Crust - Fur:ther Sessions
8. Luigi Tozzi - Reptilian - Hypnus Records
9. DSGNDMANN - Newgrange -Incense
10. Ness - Flesh Of The Gods - Navigate Audio
11. MarekSPolzki - Magnetic Field - Humanoid Gods
12. Vibrations Of Gravity - Tambor - Silencio Collective 
13. Fixeer - Dead Valley (Korben Nice Remix) - Ucker Records
14. Brälle - Overthrow (Declan James Remix) - Peer
15. Sgr. A - Flyby (Luca Maniaci Remix) - Krachtvoer
16. Biorc - Null Particle - Loopaina Records
17. Hugo Rolan - Señal Confusa - Anthropic Connection
18. Elisa Batti - Broken Mirror - Forbidden Sessions
19. Linear System - Suffocation - KRAD
20. David Reina - Glow Shape - Anthropic Connection
21. Nachtlager - Valid Request - Knowledge Imprint 
22. VHS - IO - Domu Records
23. Giri - Coda - Illegal Alien 
24. Feph - Multiples - Zosimos
25. The Opponent - Into The Void - Crudo Audio
26. AeFe - Bonfire - Humanoid Gods
27. Volster - Turned - Secession
28. Uväll & Rødhåd - KINVA 03 - WSNWG
29. Chlär - Anthem Of Division - Primal Instinct

Thanks for listening!

Deep Space Helsinki - 16th January 2025

GAME : will you spot my unreleased tracks?

January 18th was my first gig of 2025 in Frankfurt. It was a co-event by Rebellion der Traümer and Tanzhaus West called "Berliner Naechte". My 3rd time playing in this club and, as always, I loved every sec of it. 

Special thanks to Bo Irion, Johannes (RE:VO), Pinky (artist care) and all the staff. I hope you will enjoy this set and if you do, please comment & repost.

instagram.com/templetears

Temple Tears @ Rebellion x Tanzhaus West (Frankfurt) - 18.01.25

After yet another January storm, the wind finally abated just after sunset. The weather had been particularly miserable this winter, and now that the snow has melted, the whole enchanted forest had become soggy and swampy. After being clouded for over a week, the sky finally cleared up, just in time to see the near-full moon rise over the eastern horizon. 
Hekske (the little witch) and Falke (the 10-year old witch apprentice) welcomed their friend Quintine, who had woken up from a 414 year hibernation a couple of months ago. The witches huddled together while watching the bright moon, which had a rare blue glow that night. 
After some time, Falke looked around and saw a faint light in the distance. Apparently there were more visitors on the way. Given the fact that none of the spotter owls had raised the alarm, the witches knew that they had nothing to fear from these visitors. The light came closer and closer, and after a while they could see that there were actually several lights. 
Finally they could see the contours of their visitor, a bearded man with a long cloak and a cone hat. This was obviously a wizard.
The man took of his hat and greeted the witches politely. He introduced himself as Eoin, the Irish wizard of light. And he was not alone. He was accompanied by 8 young wizard apprentices who were all carrying glowing crystals. The boys launched a myriad of floating lights in a circle around the clearing. And all mushrooms started to glow, each in a slightly different color. Eoin smiled and announced solemnly that this is the festival of lights, a ceremony which he is performing every year in January, to chase away the darkness of winter and make the forest ready for Spring.
The wizard gave 3 crystals to the witches, who held it in the palm of their hands. The crystal of Falke had a subtle yellow glow, while Hekske’s crystal had a mesmerizing pinkish glow. And Quintine’s crystal emitted a purple pulsing light. Intuitively, the 3 witches came together and brought their hands close together. And this had an amazing effect on the 3 crystals, which now really came alive. The witches just couldn’t believe their eyes …

Connect with the wizard :
https://soundcloud.com/aka_tony

Artwork by Aka-Tony & Dalle

Witchtape #184 | Guest Wizz : Aka-Tony

Naná〘 Wixárika 〙 “Root.” 

❀ Tracklist:
Bienvenue - Vinzoo
Musica Latina (Dvniel Remix) - O.S.D.B
Cumbia de los caminos - Hamvre
Jugueteando la cumbia wepa- Alberto Montalvo
Matur - 1001 Night (Original Mix)
Drunkie Guitar (Original Mix) - Juanma Salinas
Double Blue feat. Cartergame (Original Mix) - Semih Tuncer, UMIT TURKER
Let Me Go (Original Mix) - Catatonique
Volcan de Fuego - Yuul Kin
Stop (Original Mix) - Erhan Yilmaz
Ajnai (Original Mix) - Benoir
Aranayam (ANNÆLIX Remix) - Regndans
Hold on Tight (Original Mix) - Bepo
Plastikrosen (MULYA Remix) - Michael Ritter, Felix E feat. Solveig Eger
No, What? (Sydka Remix) - Thea & Schtu
El Bala - Omeria
Planeta Cercano (Oxyzone Remix) - Matias Lurueña
Seed 001 (Original Mix) - Kerem Genc 
Strato (Fabricio Mosoni Remix) - Scippo
Borde (Original Mix) - Atman (US)
Lights (Original Mix) - Juanma Salinas 
Palmira (Extended Mix) - DiMO (BG), Mr.K (BG)
Alex Dimou - Nina and the Band (Exei Reboot) - Alex Dimou
Lost Communication (Stephan Zovsky Remix) - Umloud
Fort Knight (Asem Shama Mix) - Bittwich Caercher, Sunduki
Delirium (Onory Remix) - Katzengold, Lapaka
Good Times (Original Mix) - Sydka
Zolotie feat. Sasha Smaga  (Apelika Remix) - Zuma Dionys
Omnipotence (Original Mix) - Orkidz

NANÁ : Raíz (Beate Uwe @ 10.11.2024)

Sumphonie #36 - R3NATA & diladï ෂ 
 
Treibend und rumpelnd, schlammig und funkelnd - versumpft mit uns krüglich und lauschet dem Sumpfophon. Eine Reise beginnt, die Krüge sprießen, Äuglein schließen, Öhrchen spitzen. Der Sumpf ist unruhig, Schallwellen treiben ihr Unwesen.

ෂ ෂ ෂ

Zwei mystische Gestalten erzählen Geschichten von Verwunschenem, auf (mys)-Tischen tanzen Krugodile zwischen Pflanzen, darüber wandeln Schimpansen im Gewand der Toleranzen 🎊 diladï und R3NATA - die Erzählerinnen des Wahnsinns verwandeln Instanzen in Resonanzen ✨

Während der Mond sich in die Nacht erhebt und ein Märchen von enzian-blauen Sumpfkrügen in den Wind flüstert - schweben Glühwürmchen auf der Suche nach unentdeckten Sümpfen empor, prunkvoll werden sie sichtbar am Himmel - wie funkelnde Sterne treiben sie tiefer in die Nacht  🌠 

Im Schimmer der Dunkelheit baumeln diladï & R3NATA  🌬️ Nebelschwaden ziehen ein im mystischen Tal, seichte Schleier komponieren ihre Sumphonie 🎵 Die Karten sind aufgeDeckt, der Sumpftrumpf liegt auf dem Tisch - doch sie haben noch nen b-Ass im Ärmel ♠️ In tickender Harmonie werden die Karten symbiotisch ineinandergereit und entfalten ihre Melodie. Verborgen im gestrigen Morgen, verlieren wir den Sinn für Zeit - wie Uhrwerke längst vergessener Tage - so knarzt es weiter, es rattert, knattert und knackt im Unterholz 🌀

Schwer zu umschreiben, wir lassens bleiben, ihr lasst euch treiben!

ෂ ෂ ෂ

engliiiiish:

Two mystic creatures weave enchanted tales,
where krugodiles dance ‘round mystical tables in veils,
above them roam chimps, draped in tolerance so grand,
drifting like echoes through a spellbound land. 🎊
diladï and R3NATA - the storytellers of madness -
turn the moment into waves of resonance. ✨

As the moon rises into the night, it whispers a fable of blue swamp jugs into the wind - fireflies ascend, searching for undiscovered marshlands, only to reveal themselves as shimmering stars in the sky 🌠

Within this glow, diladï & R3NATA 🌬️ exhale swirling mist into the mystic valley, composing their Sumphonie. A deck of cards lies upon the table – the swamp’s trump is a b-Ace. In ticking harmony, the cards align in symbiotic rhythm, unraveling their melodies like clockworks of forgotten days. We lose all sense of time, and yet, we creak onward like crackling underbrush, hidden within yesterday’s dawn 🌀

Hard to define, so we resign - just drift along and lose all time!

ෂ ෂ ෂ
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please follow & support:
ෂ R3NATA (Mystic Tales // Mexico)
➠ instagram.com/r3nata.berlin
➠ @r_3_n_a_t_a

ෂ diladï (Mystic Tales // Germany)
➠ instagram.com/diladi_music
➠ @diladimusic 

ෂ Sumpfkrüge│KRUG Records (Berlin // Germany)
➠ @sumpfkruege
➠ facebook.com/sumpfkruege
➠ instagram.com/sumpfkruege
➠ https://krugrecords.bandcamp.com
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Artwork by @schief-torkeln
Mastering @cleos_music
Storytelling by @paqueta_que

mystical madness

Sumphonie #36 - R3NATA & diladï ෂ mystical madness

hej,hej.. hier ist mein mittschnitt aus der beate barfuß. es war ein super sonntag und ein/e mega abend/nacht. wie immer barfuß auf dem teppich und dieses mal nüchtern ;)
vielen dank @beateuwe und euch viel spaß beim nachhören.
danke @stelzenlaeufermusic für das mastern 💛 . . . . . . . . . . download↑

éner - beate barfuß Ⅱ

040 Auf Achse mit Überhaupt & Außerdem💚

✪Spitzname: 
Andi : Der breite Antonio Anderas aka Candy Man
Philipp: aka Pille aka Mister Philister aka Lipovivcz aka Phily Flinte

✪Lieblingswohnzimmer: 
Andi: Hantelbank Superfit Neukölln

✪Wie entstand „Überhaupt & Außerdem“ und woher der Name? 
Wir saßen im Keller unserer alten WG, in dem wir oft aufgenommen und Mixes gemacht haben und sinnierten über mögliche Namen. Neben „Augen zu & Lurch“ war das dann der beste Kandidat :) 
Eine Hommage an die Austauschbarkeit

✪Wer ist der unvernünftigere von euch?  
Wir werfen immer ne Münze vorher. 
Bei Kopf gewinnt Andi, bei Zahl verliert Philipp :)

✪ Habt ihr Rituals/Traditionen bei Gigs?  
Wir gehen in aller Regel die Setlist nochmal (wo auch immer) durch. Philipp macht akribisch Backups der Sticks.

✪Wie oft seht ihr euch? 
Jedes Mal wenn beide jeder mindestens ein Auge offen hat. Aber da kann man schon auch mal eins zudrücken.

✪Bei wem wird produziert?  
Die Magie wird bei Philipp im Headquarter angerührt.

✪Wer kann besser kochen?  
Andi hat schon rein quantitativ einen Vorsprung, da er es sehr regelmäßig tut. Während er sehr engagiert täglich kocht, kann bei Philipp schon auch mal Street Food im Schlund landen.

✪Worin seid ihr maximal unterschiedlich?  
Andi mag gerne Zahlen, Philipp mag gern Wörters

✪ Was macht ihr noch zusammen außer Mukke? 
Wir heben gern mal gemeinsam repetitiv schwere Gegenstände hoch.

✪Worauf können wir uns dieses Jahr freuen?
Die Edit Schmiede wurde mal wieder angeschmissen. Es gab jüngst eine kleine Session mit dem Herzel Seebo. Serious Ohrwurm ahead!

✪Während der Aufnahme des Podcasts haben wir…. 
Gehäkelt, Steuererklärung gemacht, Boden feucht gewischt, die Bücher im Regal nach Alphabet sortiert, das kleine Latinum und noch bisi Maniküre.

✨Überhaupt & Außerdem (he/him)
📼@ueberhaupt_ausserdem:
📼instagram.com/uberhauptundausserdem/

040 Auf Achse mit Überhaupt & Außerdem

Welcome to finebeatz family mix by @aka-tony

Finepod #035 By Aka - Tony

YouTube

Serafin Sinfonia Op. 109 - Thea & Schtu - Whatever we call it

In love with powerful, deep & driving as well as flowy & soft Downtempo

"Hello, Baikal Nomads! Hope your audience enjoy my mix. It is a shortened recording of my set from Beate Uwe. 

Cheers, 
zhart"

Follow & Support
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Mixtape #241 by zhart

🔥 Don't bother to heat up your stove —this mix does the trick for you!

Cutemouse Etzo 🐭 takes you on a ride through the dark labyrinth of Dark Disko waves, straight from the Halle at Bahnwärter Thiel, Munich to wherever you are this winter.

✨ Trippy synths meet heavy subs—perfect for a late-night run or a deep creative flow.

After a bold, zynical intro calling out bad vibes, this mix keeps you moving with zero breaks.

3 questions that go deeper into Etzos maze:

⚡️ Can you share a recent moment when you stepped out of your comfort zone, and what did you learn from it?
- I‘m not a big fan of costumes, just feeling comfortable in my casual clothes and above all playing and standing in front of a dancefloor. But at the last event (it was a costume ball) I had to dress up properly and in the end I kind of enjoyed it getting soaked into the cosmos of the atmosphere there.


⚡️ Which track, set or sound triggers strong memories for you, and what does it remind you of?
- Track: Jay Quentin - Globetrotter
It was Fusion 2016 someday in the morning, after a whole night of dancing and floating around the festival. Of course my whole group got separated, but in the end we all met at Bachstelzen and Mila Stern played a banger set. When I here the bassline kicking in it always remembers me of the feeling to share hugs, smiles and stories with the loved ones and the magical moment to get back together after a festival night.


⚡️ What is your favorite procrastination activity?
- Binging stupid tv shows. At the moment: Weeds! 🫣✌🏼

More infos: 
SC: https://soundcloud.com/etzo_music
IG: https://www.instagram.com/etzo_music/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebelliondertraeumer/

Etzo | Traumcast Nr. 54

Here it comes: my recording at Beate Barfuß Party, Berlin. I can still feel the driving energy and fluffy madness. A big THANK YOU to all those who brought this magic vibe to the dancefloor <3
~ much love & enjoy ~
VIIKA - @viika_music

VIIKA @ Beate Barfuß | Feb' 2025 | fluffy madness

·-·=» MŎNɅDɅ BRɅHMɅ 033 : PULLI : PRɅYER ɅRISING «=·-·

Magnificent Monads - The journey continues!

We’re beyond thrilled to present the next dazzling force in our MONADA BRAHMA podcast series: The one and only Pulli is on board! And oh yes – her mix is pure kinetic magic. It moves, it grooves, it pulls you in and doesn’t let go. A true ride through sonic landscapes, with seamless flow and finely crafted tension curves that hit just right.

This is the golden middle – whether you’re working, moving, hiking, cuddling, or simply floating away. Let yourself drift and be gently carried off by these melodies…

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As a solo artist, Pulli dives deep into atmospheric grooves and driving rhythms, crafting sets that blend dreamy textures, rolling basslines, and that unmistakable uplifting energy – always served with an extra spoonful of love. 🧡

Hailing from the windswept shores near the North Sea and the Dutch border, Pulli made Berlin her home in 2011. There, immersed in the capital’s buzzing nightlife and underground spirit, she found her own musical voice.

Her sound flows effortlessly between downtempo, midtempo, deep house, and melodic techno, enriched with carefully selected edits and dark disco influences, that give her sets a unique signature. Each mix unfolds like a journey – rich in emotion, depth, and rhythm – guiding the listener through waves of groove, introspective lows, and hands-in-the-air highs.

Pulli is also one half of the Berlin–Chile rooted duo Pulli & Chomba – a musical partnership where her journey first took flight. Together, they've released a string of distinctive, soul-stirring productions on renowned labels, including the sonic universe of MŎNɅDɅ as well.

With “PRɅYER ɅRISING”, we celebrate the sacred flow of life – a heartfelt offering wrapped in sound, both a prayer sent and a blessing received. A sonic bow of gratitude, carried by humility and rhythm. Much love and mad props to life itself. In that sense the cover art, reflecting the essence of "PRAYER ARISING", is provided by the visionary art-project Radka Soulart. We believe that the fusion of different artistic expressions allows us to expand our senses - to feel, to see, and to embrace the whole picture within.

Tune in, turn up, and let it all flow. ✨

🌑 MŎNɅDɅ BRɅHMɅ – One, yet infinite 🌑

∗ ⋅◈⋅ ∗

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✪ Follow Pulli:
☛ Soundcloud:  @pulli_music / @pullichomba
☛ Instagram: instagram.com/pulli_music
☛ Instagram: instagram.com/pulli_chomba
☛ Spotify: tinyurl.com/24ohehh2
☛ Beatport: artist/pulli-chomba/962206

✪ Follow MŎNɅDɅ:
☛ Soundcloud: @monada-project
☛ Facebook: facebook.com/cosmicmonad
☛ Instagram: instagram.com/monada_musica
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☛ Bandcamp: https://monadaproject.bandcamp.com/
☛ Beatport: beatport.com/label/monada/72545

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MONADA BRAHMA 033 | PULLI | PRAYER ARISING

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042 Auf Achse mit  Temple Tears💚 

✪Favorite happy place: 
All the burnign man like events

✪What was ur first bought vinyl/ tape?
The Fugees - The Score

✪What is your personal evergreen? 
The movie "The Goonies"

✪What's always in your shopping trolley? 
Raspberries or blackberries

✪Beer or Prosecco? 
French Wine, but I'm sober now 😉

✪What's something you do almost every day? 
Question my ability to produce good music

✪What's for you the biggest difference between Paris and Berlin? 
Paris is home, but Berlin feels even more like home

✪When you finished a new track. Do you have sth which you do every time afterwards?
I record a studio preview to share with people on instagram

✪What did u do while recording the podcast:
blocked my back (for real)

✨Temple Tears (he/him)
📼@temple-tears
📼instagram.com/templetears


042 Auf Achse mit  Temple Tears

Hi Bunnies
What a weekend it was! Thanks to all you early birdees dancing with us @renate.berlin last
Sunday!
As a matter of fact we found some leftovers in the Easter basket - it's our set from last weekend!
We left it for you guys on Soundcloud. Feel free to give it a spin, to drop a comment or to share it with your fluffle

Big thanks again to @rebelliondertraeumer for having us 🧡

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