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Hi folks, glad you could join us today! ✨
Summer is officially behind us and the temperatures are perfect for getting cozy. 🍂 So today, we’re slowing things down a bit and taking you on a beautiful, energetic downtempo journey around the 100 BPM mark. 🎶 We have a very special guest from London: the wonderful Katie aka @kaybeeats – passionate dancer 💃, DJ 🎧, and the driving force behind the Sanctuary Sessions (more about that in the interview). Her favourite tempo range is between 90 and 115 BPM, with a clear focus on intuition, flow, and connecting with the audience. 🌊💫

🧘‍♀️Welcome Katie, how did you get in touch with electronic music and when did you start DJing?
I grew up as a dancer in Australia from the age of 5, which shaped my early musical sensibilities. Later, I got drawn into downtempo electronic music, initially inspired by Turkish producer Zigan Aldi. I dove deep into eclectic electronic music, curating playlists for different vibes. After moving to London in 2019, I embedded myself in the underground scene, and by 2021 I began DJing. For me, it’s a therapeutic practice of self-expression, creative freedom, and healing.

🧘‍♀️What should your music stand for?
Music, for me, represents creative freedom and emotional truth. It’s a space for self-expression, healing, and connection. The most powerful moments happen when it unlocks something within the listener, creating an unspoken connection that transcends borders.

🧘‍♀️How do you plan a set for a podcast?
It depends. Sometimes I record spontaneously at home to capture a moment, and other times I curate a playlist for a specific audience or venue. I usually plan the first two tracks, then follow intuition and let the energy guide the set. Playing with my partner as Flawd by kayḆe, it’s about surrendering control and flowing together. The approach changes with the setting, but staying present is always key.

🧘‍♀️Tell us about the Sanctuary Sessions.
Sanctuary Sessions began with my twin sister and me in London. We wanted to bring the deeper, more eclectic side of electronic music to life there, creating intimacy, and community beyond the typical club scene. We showcase niche and emerging artists, as opposed to booking 'headliners', advocating for creative freedom. Each event is aesthetically and sonically unique, blending bespoke visuals and decor with one musical journey that flows together seamlessly throughout each set. Sanctuary is now run with my sister, best friend Tim, and my partner Andreas. Meanwhile I'm also working with artists on international touring and management, whilst collaborating with venues and promoters on music programming. Next year, we’ll be based between Berlin and Amsterdam, producing events across both cities, with the long term goal of creating a permanent Sanctuary space.

🧘‍♀️What are your next steps in electronic music?
I’m spending some time in Thailand before relocating to Berlin next year. I’ll continue growing Sanctuary, producing more events, and collaborating with like-minded collectives. Production is on the horizon, but I want the right space and clarity to dive in properly. DJing remains a personal, expressive, and meditative practice—I’d rather play the right moments for the right communities than chase gigs.

🧘‍♀️What would be your biggest dream when it comes to electronic music?
The long term vision is to let Sanctuary evolve organically, guided by the energy and people it attracts. We want to keep growing the collective and partner with like minded boutique festivals to build our own Sanctuary stage and curate our own programming. Ultimately, the dream is to create a permanent physical Sanctuary a space dedicated to music, movement, and visual art. A cosy, community driven listening lounge and creative hub where global artists can connect, collaborate, and share their work.

Thanks Katie and all the best for you ✨🌿

Laissez-Fairecast #46 - kayḆe

What an amazing set by Nina! Have a listen and enjoy.
Connect: https://soundcloud.com/nina_ypsilon

aka-tape no 347 by Nina Ypsilon

Artist: YØU&I

SoundCloud: soundcloud.com/youand-i

Instagram: www.instagram.com/maxedlin

YØU&I - dj set @ EXO (La Guarida, Tulum)

Luuszapfetanz 2025 Zapfig

Luuszapfetanz 2025 Tanzig

Luuszapfetanz 2025 Luusig

It was pure pleasure playing once again at beloved Beate Uwe. I'm super in love with this special vibe on sundays there, dancing barefoot on carpets, seeing all these happy and some familiar faces. This set blends Deep House with Afro House and unfolds a journey that gets deeper and deeper while following...
Thank you Luca and Javid for inviting me once again and big thank you to all the producers whose music makes this magic happen! And big hug to all the lovely people dancing with me that night! <3
Hope to see you very soon,

VIIKA

VIIKA @ Beate Barfuß | 14.09.25

6am to 10am after hour Set
Luus Zapfe in Swiss German means somethine like rascal, brat

Luus Zapfe 2025 DJ Set

Playing from 23.30 until around 01.00. I still can't fathom how incredibly nervous I was...


Many thanks to Actias for the mastering. Check his productions out here: https://soundcloud.com/dominik-malue-90945836

Heimspiel im Raum

Ektoplast presents Afterhour Sounds Podcast Nr. 309

The extremely talented French downbeat producer Ektoplast has been with us since his beginnings, or rather since his first releases saw the light of day. Back then at Talpa Rec., he immediately captivated listeners with his deep, room-filling sound. Add to that the velvety soft but emphatic beat. We could therefore easily imagine a special Afterhour Sounds mixtape. It was really easy to get Clément excited about the idea. But contrary to our expectations, he was determined to record a special micro house-style mixtape for us. Reduced to the essentials, but rich in detail and full of hypnotic moments. Hmm, that sounds good, we thought as a team. And now it's seeing the light of day. Thank you, Clément, for daring to try something new. If it's after-hours, then this is definitely the place to be.
Attached, of course, is our short but sweet interview.

<<<<INTERVIEW>>>>

✔️ What are your musical influences? What is your musical background?
Growing up with music-loving parents and four older brothers who are musicians, I was exposed to a wide variety of musical styles from an early age. I dreamed of becoming a professional drummer, and I even imagined starting a stoner/jazz band with two drummers, so I spent my entire childhood studying the instrument, along with music theory, analysis, and other musical subjects.
Later, I discovered electronic music on my own, outside of this family environment, and immediately immersed myself in it, captivated by the infinite possibilities of timbres and textures. This passion eventually led me to dedicate myself to it and to study composition at the conservatory for many years, which profoundly shaped my ear.
Now, when it comes to my daily listening, and if I had to choose just two genres, they would be folk and ambient — two very different worlds that both touch me on a deep level.

✔️ What makes a good “afterhour”?

A moment suspended in time, wrapped in a serene atmosphere, also well surrounded, and, of course, carried by music that keeps everything euphoric : a smooth & gentle in-between. Oh, and if possible, a nice sunrise


✔️ Do you have any thoughts you would like to share about your set?

First podcast above 120 bpm I’ve done in years — and I had so many tracks I wanted to play! I would’ve needed at least 3 or 4 hours, maybe soon… but here it is: 60 minutes of deep, dubby, micro-groovy house, or call it whatever you want. Hope you’ll enjoy it! And many thanks Afterhour for the invitation :)

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Respect-ID-List. available on Spotify


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CREDITS:
photo by Pauline Hervault - @paulinlapin_pauline
🖼 by Jim aka J.WOCKENFUSS (@jwockenfuss)
✍️ by arkadiusz. aka arkadiusz.the.dariusz (@arkadiusz-dmytrow)
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____LINKS_______
✘ Ektoplast (Crépite x Talpa // Berlin, Germany)
https://soundcloud.com/ektoplast
https://www.instagram.com/clement.demonsant/



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Ektoplast presents Afterhour Sounds Podcast Nr. 309

Luus Zapfe III - Verweber b2b Muus ohni Katz

luuszäpfe-2025-fritig

Alternativer Tracktitel: Südi am Mittag<3

Ihr Lieben,

hier mein @suedpol-hamburg Debut vom 18.10.2025. Expedition sehr tief in und durch meine Music Library von Soft Bounce bis Slow Rave. Es war mir ein Fest! (Für euch hoffentlich auch?) 

Danke @ben_dmn und @benjebeng für die Aufnahme! Ein zwei Ausreißer und Wackler im Aufnahmegerät sind dabei all inclusive für die Stimmung. ;)

Ein <3 für den Südi, das tolle Team dahinter, die gute Zeit, die neuen und alten Friends, die geile Musik der anderen Artists, den sweeten Support und Euch! :) <333

xoxo

Muende auf Expedition @ Südpol 18.10.2025

What an afternoon dance! I Many thanks to Kauz, all the dancers and artists for the great vibe during the whole weekend! 
 🦉 Kauz ❤️‍🔥 Love 🦉
Tracklist:
Glancing Stream - Anastacia 
David Mayer - Bold Sooma 
Shine - Temple Haze Sam Shure 
Peve - Alttab 
Above the clouds - The Organism 
Elif Remix Nightfalls -  Dave Seaman
Remcord - The Poet 
I loved you - Tiello CCINNI
Danca Danca  - Acid Pauli’s full Mix 
Deep space Girl - DAVI 
Plant - Aiwasca 
Twilight -  Rodriguez Jr
Vlucht - Yor Kultura
Hoodoo - Red Axes
An mir vorbei - Blindsmyth 
Everything in its right place - Nikola Sy 
Without any doubt - Fulltone
Last kid on Fusion - Geju 
Zion - Sam Shure
Grace - Jürgen Paape

Ecstasy at Kauz Zurich, Sunday Afternoon in October 25

After this beautiful night at Beate Uwe I'm so happy to share my set with you!

You'll hear a transition from Downtempo to dreamy Organic House with a little bounce 💫
(playtime 19:00-21:00)

I really want to thank the lovely crowd that shared so much energy and vibed on the highest level! 

And special thanks to Just Emma for the invitation and to all the other artists who created unforgettable moments with their music 🤍

felío @ Beate Barfuß 11/25

Opening Set in den Spätsommertag am See mit Zirkel Z. What a magic day dance!!!
18.Oktober 2025

NAD!N-ZirkelZ

Downbeat, Ketapop und Organic/Ethno House Liebhaber. Inspiriert von Voodoohop, Echoes from Venus, Tal der Verwirrung, Shika Shika, YNFND, ℒaut & ℒuise usw.

Luuszapfetanz 2025 Luusig

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