Best Mixes - 2024

💎 The Gemstone series is all about the artists we love, the ones we support and believe in.
With this series, we are going back to the roots of the Crépite philosophy: Discovering and sharing gems.

• Let the magic of our beloved Apaj work on you. His music will scrutinize each particle of your body and soul. This gemstone is really special for all of us as it is the very first live performance of this talented artist but also the first live of the series. If Crépite is a family, that means this podcast is a fruit of it.

• Support the Gem ♡
─ SC @apaj_duc
─ IG: instagram.com/apaj.music/

Cover art by @lucid-paris
Illustration by Claus Caspari

The Gemstone #09 | apaj *live

Hey friends,
i'm quite happy to welcome you back after a long summer-break, with a fantastic set mixed by Malü at 'Bass & Gebummel' an event near Mannheim, Germany.
It's not exactly super slow, but for sure really driving - i hope you'll enjoy it as much as i do.

Malü is a super-talented up-and-coming downtempo producer & dj and also performs live with his friend and percussionist in crime Kalypsoul. If you ever get the chance to see them live, check it out! If not, don't worry - you'll propably hear them online, as they started to release their music on various labels.
Find it https://soundcloud.com/maluinator

Malü

driving slowly.. with Malü

Hope you enjoy this new 2 hour mix recorded in Rosario, Argentina some weeks ago!

For bookings please contact:
Diego | diego@analog-a.com (South America)
Peter I p@slaytoncreative.com (North America)

✺ Simon Vuarambon - Live @ Moments, Rosario - 21.11.2022

A smooth b2b set by @buntekuhpodcast labelhead @thomassondj and myself that will take you to the darker pearls of downtempo.

Thomasson b2b Dan Bay @Viertel_Klub Basel (2023)

« You are what you listen to »

Have you ever noticed how babies dance to all kinds of music? 
This confirms the theory that Music is a universal and timeless language that humans are extremely sensitive to.
With this "end-of-year" mixtape, I lay myself bare and introduce you the depths of what drives me, what has healed me, the imperishable memories that have stayed with me, some of them since childhood.
For some years I have been compiling hours of music that is particularly dear to me; firstly for the pleasure of it but also with the aim of sharing these delicacies with you, a way to tell you where I come from, what feeds and inspires me.
Very delighted to share this musical intimacy with you. Hope you'll enjoy the journey.  
It's all about Love, something we sorely need these days.

PS: This may be the first "Kitty-cast"  as I still have a lot to tell you, dear music lovers.

Kindly

📸 by Sebastien J. ZANELLA (https://szanella.com/)

"Two peas in a pod-cast"

Welcome back to the Magician On Duty Journey Series!

On this edition we welcome Adam Reise (@adam_reise)

In a tale that began behind the DJ desk in his early teens, Henry, widely recognized by his musical alter ego ADAM REISE, has masterfully crafted his own electronic sounds and tracks, seamlessly navigating the diverse spectrum of electronic music.

Driven by an unwavering inner compass, Henry found his musical North Star in the form of the Keep Yourself and NOWN crew a few years back. Within the immersive embrace of this dynamic collective, he now revels in the opportunity to live out his passion intensely and gratefully, wearing the hats of DJ, musician, and producer with unparalleled finesse.

Henry's sonic expedition spans across a multitude of genres and styles, showcasing a versatility that has become synonymous with his artistic persona. 

Presently, the artist is orchestrating a deliberate and enchanting transition towards the serene landscapes of downtempo, where each meticulously crafted note tells the story of his evolving musical journey.

I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did!

Follow Adam here:
https://soundcloud.com/adam_reise
https://www.instagram.com/adam.reise
https://www.facebook.com/adamreisemusik

Journey Series

🔮 Adam Reise 🔮

Adam Reise [Journey Series]

Selected | #67

Rho Ophiuchi cloud complex. Closest star-forming region to Earth.

Credit: NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI, K. Pontoppidan (STScI), A. Pagan (STScI)

Selected | #67

⟣ A transition is a shift from one state, subject or place to another as well as something that links one state, subject, place to another - a connecting part or piece. This process at the heart of music making, Djing and narrating can be seen as both an inspiration for and an effect of this wonderful peace of dreamy, immersive downtempo.

⟣ Farn, one of the Founders of @crepitecollective invites us in gently, wraps us up in soft beats and warm melodies and irresistibly draws us into his journey of emotions, light and dark, joyful and peaceful. The carefully crafted reverie incorporates eletronic pieces as well as intrumental music field recordings and lots of love. It's a prime example of the art of narrative podcast creation; an hommage to cozy winter nights and the transparent air of cold January mornings.

⟣ So simmer down, trust in what's inside and step into your inner world to find peace and tranquility.

⟣ Farn:
✳︎ Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/farn-berlin
⟣ Instagram: instagram.com/farn_music/
✳︎ Spotify: http://tinyurl.com/25zjxkd5

⟣ Artwork: soundcloud.com/pacayapacaya

Farn

BeYond with Farn | 24

🎶 Anselmus presents Afterhour Sounds Podcast Nr. 275 🎶

Frohes Neues ihr Lieben Afterhour Friends (Happy New Year!)

… und ganz in dem Sinne: „Ja rave, rave nur zu, Satanskind – ins Kristall bald dein Fall – ins Kristall.“  ❄️❄️❄️

Nr. 275 is a set between everyday reality and the fantastic world, like the story of Anselmus, disheveled by magic ...

[Loosely based on "The Golden Pot" by E.T.A. Hoffmann]

Somewhere between ecstatic sounds and bouncy baselines, this podcast is up to mischief. Melodic tracks from blues, pop and singer-songwriter meet driving basses and hard kicks of all generic types. And still, and probably because of this, the whole thing is a well-rounded affair.

A podcast that serves all the senses and is suitable for both relaxing and dancing. Thank you, Michel, für dieses 3h-Brett!

+++ INTERVIEW +++

✔️ What are your musical influences? What is your musical background?

I am influenced by the punk and metal/hardcore music of the 2000s - 2010s. Artists like Queens of the Stone Age and Placebo also had a psychedelic influence on me. I played Moby, Faithless and Pendulum CDs up and down. I listened to a lot of soul and pop in my environment. It felt like almost everyone around me used to make music. I went to open stages a lot. Once a month, I hosted a small stage at Brunnen70 for a short period of time and invited those same people. That shaped my understanding of the diversity of music, that good music has no genre boundaries. When choosing my tracks, I am attuned to 1 tempo, but I try to make the setlist dynamic.

✔️ What makes a good afterhour for you?

The people, the location and the music. Everything should happen harmoniously and without pressure. There is always a certain responsibility to check in with each other and see what the party needs. For me personally, freshly tapped beer is a hedonistic highlight for very special moments :) 

✔️ Do you have any thoughts you would like to share about your set?
Very straight forward: Jump if u want to!

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

Text by Florian El Diabolo.

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Anselmus presents Afterhour Sounds Podcast Nr. 275

Tracklist: https://deepstories.de/tracklist204/
Latest Updates: solo.to/deepstories

Here are modern urban myths that stand the test of time and are considered unspoken truths. Nowhere written down, they are passed on from mouth to ear and only exist in people's heads. They persist and are part of the respective culture.
There are also stories like this in the electro scene that fire people's imagination. The parties at Warehouse Chicago in the late 70s are considered the mother of all house parties. Animalistic scenes were said to have taken place there while Frankie Knuckles rained down his marathon sets on the crowd. Pure ecstasy rippled through the bodies of those present and the crowd was no longer made up of individuals, but was one big energy-filled being that had developed an uncontrollable life of its own. A movement emerged that anyone could belong to and which was referred to as "Jack" in later tracks. The urban legend of Jack is still used in tracks and mixtapes today. Of course, this is just one of many myths that have developed in electronic dance music.
Perhaps with the deep story of Pia Pan & Heyoka we will be able to create a new modern myth that will bring people together again and let them melt into ecstasy. A mixtape that fires people's imagination and will be the subject of many myths in the future.

Music by Pia Pan & Heyoka

Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/piapanundheyoka

Insta:
https://www.instagram.com/heyoka_berlin/

Text by the doubljuh

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deep story nr. 204 | modern myths | by Pia Pan & Heyoka

Dear friends, we are finally opening the new year! 
After a little break, that felt like a big one, we are super happy to return with a most special and expected tale, created by True Nature!
Since we discovered this DJ, we knew we had to bring her to our beautiful collection, for each set this creator does is a masterpiece of beauty, perfection and flow, always with a warm and organic feel that we love the most, in stories that involves you all the way.

We are thrilled to begin this new season with Downtempo... And guys, let's bring the slow music back to its full power, there is no culture on Earth more precious than this one ♡ 

Follow Nature @truenaturemusic

Original Artwork @brownsword

Octo Friends #54 - true Ƞɑʈure

Fühlt sich an wie ein Tanz auf rosaroten Wolken

Barfuß auf Wolken

Entzückt verrückt bedanken wir uns heute bei Corios.

Corios:
@ Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/corios_berlin
@ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/corios_berlin/

Visit us:
www.meeronauten.de/

Follow us:
SPOTIFY: sptfy.com/LKXa
YOUTUBE: youtube.com/@meeronautenmusik
TELEGRAM: t.me/joinchat/AAAAAE0_TnudXf-xrRxypw

Our Spotify Playlists:
Deep House: sptfy.com/LKXu
House and Techno: sptfy.com/LKXk
Organic and Ethnic House: sptfy.com/LKXl
Slow and Chill House: sptfy.com/LKXo
Soulful and Melodic Techno: sptfy.com/LKXr
Afro and Tribal House: sptfy.com/LKXz
Progressive House: sptfy.com/LKXC
Meditation Electronic: sptfy.com/LKXF
UK Techno, Acid and Grime: sptfy.com/LKXJ

WEB: www.meeronauten.de/
BEATPORT: www.beatport.com/label/meeronauten-musik/86122

MeeronautenCast #40 - Corios

💿 Who knows 💿

🎵 Diese Ausgabe des KataHaifisch Podcasts ist mal wieder eine der außergewöhnlichen Art. Der in Tel-Aviv beheimatete Musiker Laaar serviert uns heute sein aktuelles Hybrid Live Set. Auf den Punkt gebracht, gibt es 60 Minuten lang neue Musik zum träumen. Verspielte Melodien, vorgetragen von weiträumigen Synths, ummanteln liebevoll tiefgründige Vocals. Das harmonische Zusammenspiel der Elemente schafft eine Atmosphäre weitab vom Alltag. In dieser Realität existiert ewiger Frieden und ein wohlwollendes Miteinander unter den Menschen. 

Wir sagen Dankeschön und wünschen beste Unterhaltung ♥️

✨Laaar
SC: https://soundcloud.com/laaarmusic
IG: https://www.instagram.com/laaarmusic

✨KataHaifisch
SC: @katahaifisch
IG: www.instagram.com/katahaifisch_ofc

💿 Free Download

KataHaifisch Podcast 359 - Laaar Hybrid Live Set

Als echte Fans wollten wir anima (https://on.soundcloud.com/5w117SzjjiEFTiQF9) schon lange einmal bei uns begrüßen dürfen. Nun hat es doch noch in ganzes Jahr gedauert, bis sich alles zusammen gefunden hatte. Das Warten war's wert. Danke Dir für das Qualitätsprogramm am Sonntag Nachmittag!

LnX 17 03 24 anima (ost:end)

matildoutz, founding member of Crépite., says “it’s all about groove, rythm, musicality and a pinch of love.“ We agree and would like to add ‘flow‘ to the list; as our chameleon #64 is a constant flow of niceness that clearly knows its direction and purpose.

@matildoutz
@crepitecollective

Artwork designed by Omar Tara

matildoutz 💎

chameleon #64 - matildoutz

💿 Du hinten & ich vorne 💿

Für diese Ausgabe des KataHaifisch Podcasts haben sich zwei DJs zu einem Duo zusammengeschlossen. Diese 58-minütige Episode ist ein liebevoll angerichtetes musikalisches Machwerk von ZHTA & Esmaeili und strotzt nur so vor geballter Energie. Auf den Punkt gebracht ist diese bouncig-treibende Midtempo-Kreation genau das Richtige, um für das beginnende Wochenende in Stimmung zu kommen. 

Wir sagen Dankeschön und wünschen beste Unterhaltung! 🧡

✨ZHTA
SC: @zhta
IG: https://www.instagram.com/zhta_von_catan/

✨Esmaeili
SC: @esmaeili_aiff
IG: https://www.instagram.com/j_esmaeili_f/

✨KataHaifisch
SC: @katahaifisch
IG: www.instagram.com/katahaifisch_ofc

KataHaifisch Podcast 369 - ZHTA & Esmaeili

Welcome back to the Magician On Duty Journey Series!

On this edition we welcome Arturo (@arturo_mp3)

Arturo is a multifaceted artist, known equally for his prowess as a DJ, selector, curator, and event organizer. His passion for his craft is palpable in every endeavor he undertakes, driven by a profound love for the art of music.

Hailing originally from the Caucasus region, Arturo's lineage is a colorful tapestry of Gypsy, Belarusian, Ukrainian, and Russian heritage. His journey in music began at a tender age when he migrated to Germany as a young child. It was there, amidst the vibrant cultural landscape, that he took his first tentative steps into the world of rhythm and melody, his tiny feet dancing to the beats emanating from the screens of MTV and Viva.

While his musical tastes initially spanned a broad spectrum, Arturo's affinity for gritty, pulsating sounds soon emerged. It was during his time at the University of Heidelberg and amidst the electric atmosphere of Saarbrücken's techno scene that he found his true calling in synthetic and psychedelic sounds.

Since those formative years, Arturo has been a fixture behind the decks at numerous open-air events, raves, and club gatherings in and around Mannheim and Heidelberg. His involvement in various youthful rave collectives marked the beginning of a journey that would lead him to the forefront of the electronic music scene.

A pivotal moment in Arturo's career came with his association with the creative music collective "Slow Bar" and his residency at Frankfurt's esteemed event series, "Kabinett der Kuriositäten." These experiences further honed his skills and expanded his artistic horizons, paving the way for his relocation to Berlin.

In Berlin's dynamic musical landscape, Arturo has left an indelible mark, gracing the stages of renowned clubs such as "Klunkerkranich," "Beate Uwe," "Remise," and the legendary "Kater Blau." His sonic palette defies categorization, blending elements of Slowrave, Flowwave, Ketapop, and a myriad of other genres into a seamless tapestry of sound.

For Arturo, there are no rules in the realm of music, only boundless creativity and limitless expression. His sets are a testament to this philosophy, weaving together moments of magic with pulsating, progressive beats. From smashy and sexy grooves to trippy soundscapes and bumpy drum patterns, Arturo's signature style is characterized by its versatility and innovation.

In a world where genres are mere constructs, Arturo stands as a beacon of musical freedom, pushing boundaries and transcending limitations with each electrifying performance.

Follow Arturo here:
https://soundcloud.com/arturo_grooves
https://www.instagram.com/arturos_grooves
https://www.facebook.com/artrobbery
https://soundcloud.com/slowbar
https://linktr.ee/arturo.music

Magician On Duty Journey Series

🔮 Arturo 🔮

Arturo [Journey Series]

Dear tiger friends, 

it's time for another podcast! This time from @thea-schtu! We've been big fans for a long time and are delighted that they've recorded a set for us! With their fantastic productions and excellent track selection in their sets, it's hard to imagine the downtempo scene without them.

Have fun with Striped #14 <3

Striped #14 - thea & schtu

Welcome back to the Magician On Duty Journey Series!

On this edition we welcome Thomasson (@thomassondj)

In 2016, Thomasson laid the cornerstone for his musical legacy by founding Bunte Kuh Records (@buntekuhpodcast), a label that would soon echo across the beatscape. Alongside a trio of like-minded visionaries, he embarked on a sonic journey that would redefine the very essence of downtempo music.

Having honed his craft under a different moniker for years, Thomasson sensed the call to channel his creative fervor into the realm of downtempo. With unwavering dedication, he immersed himself in the lush melodies and hypnotic rhythms that defined his sound.

Swiftly carving his path through the musical landscape, Thomasson found himself gracing the stages of renowned clubs like Tanzhaus West, Arche*Ahoi, Waagenbau, and Viertel Klub. His magnetic presence behind the decks, coupled with his distinct sonic signature, swiftly established him as a beacon of Bunte Kuh Records, illuminating the way for fellow enthusiasts of the genre.

He performed in clubs & festivals such as:

Tanzhaus West, Frankfurt
Waagenbau, Hamburg
Arche*Ahoi, Innsbruck
Kaschemme, Basel
Basso, Basel
Viertel Klub, Basel
Tension Festival, Basel


Follow Thomasson here:
Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/thomassondj
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/thomassondj
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thomassondj
https://soundcloud.com/buntekuhpodcast

Best Mixes - 2024

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