Marcus Meinhardt's Upcoming Gigs
Fri 15 May, 20 
Odonien, Cologne, Germany
Thu 21 May, 20 
Kaleidoscope Festival, Groningen, Netherlands

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Whether it’s behind the scenes or behind the decks, Marcus Meinhardt is definitely one of the most active members of the German club scene. The thirty-something Dj has defined the Berlin sound with his countless club gigs including his residency at the world renowned Watergate club. He is also a welcome guest on the international electronic parquet with his elegant, hypnotizing sets and sympathetic nature. He is a true character in the electronic music scene. Marcus is also a well known party organizer in and around Berlin; the Home Sweet Home parties have taken the cities best after hour locations by storm,. The famed Muna-Tent at the SonneMondSterne Festival would not be where it is today if it wasn’t for Markus’ co organization and closing sets.

He was born in the quiet county of Thüringen, where, once infected by the techno bug, he soon took up residency at the Muna, one of East Germany’s most renowned clubs. During this time he and the Muna team began organizing the SonneMondSterne-Festival, which, today is one of Europe’s largest and most famous Open Air’s.

Marcus finally moved to Berlin in 2002 where he took a head dive into the pulsating club scene that gave him enough room to experiment musically. This inspired him to begin producing his own tracks. His first EP was released in 2006 on Micro.Fon. In the beginning of 2007 Markus and his friends Marco Resmann and Hawks Grunert founded the label Upon You, which has managed to establish itself as one of the most important Tech-House-Labels in such short a time. His fine sense of Intuition for the dance floor can be detected when listening to his subtle arrangements and finely balanced sounds. Proof being »Drive It Mad Max«, »Pacey Lynn«, or »Jerry Lee« which are among the most successful Upon You releases to date. The Superflu Remix of Mad Max even made it on to Beatport’s »Best Underground Sellers 2009« list.

Marcus has learned a lot about the specialties of the music business through his work with Upon You. His commitment has made the label nights in Berlin’s Panorama Bar and arena club, Stuttgart’s Romy S and the international venues in Barcelona, Amsterdam and Milan as successful as they are. Marcus also helped to find new artists for the label Upon You. These days, Resmann and Grunert continue with the labelwork of Upon You while Meinhardt focus solely on his creative output.

In 2010 and 2011 he concentrated on his music production and travelled through the world presenting his musical ideas. On his journey Marcus was influenced and inspired by many musical genres and artists. As a result, Marcus decided to found his own Label called „Heinz-Music“ this forward thinking label will be a platform where his fellow artists and friends can have fun with and enjoy a musical experience mainly orientated on dance floor music.

Dr. Grow & Thumi are known as the 'Ravedoctors'

Residency @ Wohnzimmer Konstanz

Festival contributions: GuteZeit Festival, Elements Festival, Taggeflüster, Woodstoig Festival, Bucht der Träumer

Clubs & Events: Wohnzimmer KN, Blechnerei KN, Alte Schachtel KN, Kantine KN, Contrast KN, KULA KN, Kornhaus Winterthur, Katakombe Tägerwilen, ElektroLiebe, Sunset Sounds KN

Upcoming Dates:







For booking request please contact: ravedoctors@gmail.com

Booking Request
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Gigs 2026

03.01. Club Paula - Dresden, Germany
17.01.  Winterquartier - Berlin, Germany

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Booking: franzi@stereo-express.com

Music producer from Norway.


Booking North/South America: 
Joel Zimmerman  JZimmerman@wmeentertainment.com

Bookings International: 
Simon Clarkson SClarkson@wmeentertainment.com 


Management/All other inquries: 
myles@goldenharegroup.com

Press INFO:
US Press: myles@goldenharegroup.com
UK/EU Press: matt@getinpr.com

Scand: scandinavia.press@gmail.com

Der ausgebildete Jazztrompeter und Blaswandler, sowie Komponist und Produzent Thalstroem ist zur Zeit vorwiegend mit AKA AKA, sowie in unregelmäßigen Abständen mit LAN und in Kombination mit Grambow unterwegs. 

Thalstroem ist seit Ende der 1990er Jahre als Berufsmusiker tätig. Während seines Musikstudiums in München und Amsterdam (2000-2005) wirkte er u.a. an Großproduktionen wie „A Tribute to Diversity“ mit. Er bewegte sich zu Beginn noch vorwiegend in der Jazzszene, es dauerte jedoch nicht lange, bis auch sein Interesse für elektronische Produktionen geweckt war. 

Thalstroem lebt und arbeitet seit 2005 in Berlin, wo er zunächst wesentlicher Bestandteil des LAN-Kollektivs war.

Seit seinem ersten gemeinsamen Auftritt im März 2010 mit Hannes und Holger, ist Thalstroem regelmäßiges Mitglied des Live Sets von AKA AKA. Schon bei der Vorbereitung auf ihren ersten Gig zeichnete sich eine gute musikalische Zusammenarbeit ab; erste gemeinsame Produktionen sind bereits fertig gestellt, viele weitere derzeit in Arbeit. Auf ihr erstes Konzert im Watergate (Berlin) folgten zahlreiche erfolgreiche Abende in verschiedenen Clubs verteilt über ganz Deutschland, z.B. im Tresor (Berlin), in der Arena (Berlin), der Roten Sonne (München), dem Rote Sonne Openair (München), der Winterworld 2011 (Wiesbaden) u.v.m... Zahlreiche weitere Gigs für 2011 sind ebenfalls bereits bestätigt, darunter neben Berlin auch Stuttgart, Frankfurt, Rosenheim, Köln, Flensburg, Erfurt, und viele weitere Städte.

Den Grundstein für die Kooperation mit dem Pianisten, Komponisten und Produzenten Grambow legten die beiden schon während ihrer Studienzeit in Amsterdam. Gemeinsam traten sie u.a. mit dem DJ Kollektiv „WickedJazzSounds“ auf und leisteten ihren Beitrag zu diversen Veröffentlichungen und Produktionen im Jazz-Bereich; in erster Linie verband sie jedoch ihre immer größer werdende Leidenschaft für elektronische Musik und deren Möglichkeiten. So beschlossen sie, nach Beendigung ihres Studiums im Jahr 2005 nach Berlin zu ziehen, wo sie gemeinsam mit einer Reihe weiterer Musiker LAN gründeten, eine Formation, die es sich zum Ziel setzte, elektronische Musik live zu performen. Im Gegensatz zu Grambow ist Thalstroem heute zwar kein festes Mitglied mehr von LAN, bei Studioproduktionen sowie live (z.B. auf der Fusion 2010) wirkt er in unregelmäßigen Abständen jedoch weiterhin mit.

Releases:

Jazz:
Schokolade (Grambowski, United)

LAN -Sonne (SugarCandyMountain),
LAN - Ja Nein (SugarCandyMountain ) 
Thalstroem - Grünstreifen (SugarCandyMountain) 
Behind me (SugarCandyMountain)
AKA AKA - "Meiler 2010 feat. thalstroem (Definition Records) 
AKA AKA & Thalstroem - Varieté (CD+Digi) Burlesque Musique (May 2011)
AKA AKA & Thalstroem - Springtide (Vinyl) Burlesque Musique (May 2011)
AKA AKA & umami & Thalstroem - What Matters (Vinyl) Burlesque Musique (September 2011)
Till von Sein, Frits Kalkbrenner, Thalstroem - Blueprint (Suol 2011)
AKA AKA & Thalstroem - Varieté Remixed (CD+Digi) Burlesque Musique (April 2012)
AKA AKA & Thalstroem - Varieté Remixed Part 1 (Vinyl) Burlesque Musique (April 2012)
Tube und Berger feat. Thalstroem - La Fogata (Kittball 06.2012)

Remixes:

Christian Fischer - Black Coffee (Definition Records) 
Milkwish - Relajate (AKA AKA/Thalstroem Rmx, Natura Viva)
Axel Bartsch - Prohpetic Dreams (Sportclub Music)
Lexy & K-Paul - Like a Bird (MusicIsMusic)
Joris Delacroix - La Mat (WOH Lab)
Oliver Klein - Suspenders (Kling Klong Records)
ZDS - We Should Bang (Jackmode Recordss)
Thomas Schumacher - Vorfreude (AKA AKA/ Thalstroem Rmx, Electric Ballroom)

Darüber hinaus wirkte Thalstroem auf dem aktuellen LAN Album "CU" bei einer Reihe von Stücken als Solist und Komponist mit.

Joachim Spieth’s musical career spans more than two decades, during which he has played many roles: DJ, producer, live performer, and founder of the esteemed Affin record label. His work is defined by an exceptional attention to detail and a keen sensitivity to creating immersive atmospheres, qualities that are evident whether in his studio productions or live performances.

In the early stages of his career, Spieth made notable strides through collaborations with Wolfgang Voigt’s Kompakt label. His contributions to the renowned Pop Ambient series, as well as a track featured on The Orb’s Back To Mine compilation, helped solidify his reputation within the ambient music scene.

A defining moment in Spieth’s career came in 2007 with the founding of his own label, Affin. Under his leadership, Affin has evolved into a respected international platform that brings together like-minded artists and fosters creative collaboration. Working closely with ambient artist Markus Guentner, Spieth has established a dynamic partnership that extends beyond music, with Guentner also contributing his artistic vision to the label’s visual identity.

Spieth’s discography showcases remarkable versatility, earning him recognition from both critics and fans. In addition to albums like Irradiance, Terrain, Overlay, and Retrace, his work has been reinterpreted by esteemed artists such as alva noto, Pole, Abul Mogard, Rafael Anton Irisarri, Dino Sabatini, Luigi Tozzi, and Claudio PRC. Through his Textures series, Spieth has also created a sound library that further emphasizes his commitment to sonic exploration and experimentation.

As a DJ, Joachim Spieth has performed in over 30 countries, sharing his musical vision with audiences worldwide. In recent years, he has developed a live ambient program, which has been showcased at prestigious festivals such as Up To Date (Białystok), Mostra (Barcelona), and the Ambientalny Festival (Wrocław).

Katermukke isn’t just a label; it’s an evolving sonic odyssey. Each release adds to its dynamic narrative, showcasing a relentless quest for musical innovation. The label seamlessly blends diverse electronic genres—from the hypnotic depths of melodic house and the driving pulse of techno to the dreamy realms of electronica and the infectious beats of indie dance.

Founded in 2011 by the visionary Dirty Doering and Sascha Cawa, Katermukke emerged from Berlin’s vibrant electronic scene as a sanctuary where music breaks boundaries and invites endless exploration.

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