I have been attending this festival for almost 5 years now. I have felt at home from the very beginning. Together with these wonderful people, I have walked the path to get here. To experience this project, to see how it grow and feel as a part of it and develop personally with it is an indescibable feeling. 
I feel nothing but infinite gratitude. 
This year I have again received huge trust and the honor to play the closing set of my favorite festival!

Unfortunately, the full 6hrs of my closing wasn´t recorded, so I decided to upload only the first half. 
Thanks to everyone who made this monday so special for me.
Thanks to the gorgeous weather... I also bangedout some sunshine music, but the typical melancholic steffi-sound didn´t come to short. ;) 
Have a good trip. 
Love. 
<3

Mind Crash - Closing Set @ Zugvøgel Festival 2021

This is the recording of the first hour of my 4,5 hrs debut dj set at Sisyphos Strand Floor.
Thanks to all the beautiful dancers who made this morning unforgettable for me. 
<3

Steffi* - Sunday Morning @ Sisyphos (May 2022)

Ever since I started going to techno parties, I've been fascinated by the morning hours of a party. When I started DJing, I always wanted to get one of those morning slots. 
For me, it's a great gift that I've had the opportunity so many times over the years.
Each time I try to convey emotion and authenticity. The result is that together we create an atmosphere that I love so much. 
Thank you so much for dancing!

Steffi* - Closing Set @ Wilde Möhre Maskenball 2022

Hey You!
A short Dj Mix for cold days & nights.
An accumulation of feelings, memories and warm moments to get through the winter well.
<3


#117bpm #deep #techno #house #progressive #tech #indiedance #dark #dreamy #emotional #hypnotic #driving #emotech #disco #berlin

Steffi* - Invierno en el Universo (01/23)

Mind Crash - The Wagtail 05/14 (Dj Set)

Hey you!
Thank you for dancing in the rain!
Probably one of my shortest DJ sets in years, but also one of the fastest in terms of tempo. It starts deep, dark and hypnotic and towards the end is something for the hand on the heart, as usual. 
<3

Steffi* @  Zugvøgel Festival 2023

B2B Live Recording @ Lightplanke 02nd of August 2014
0400am-0800am
<3 

Mind Crash & Silk @ Zirkus Planke (08/14)

Mind Crash - Hard To Say Goodbye 10/14 (Dj Set)

Hello 2024! It's been quiet here for a while without new musical output. It was time to leave a musical sign of life again. In the familiar Steffi sound manner, here is a new sonic journey, fitting for the season. Slightly trippy, driving, emotional, and above all, with my love for deep music. Lean back. Safe travels!
yours,
steffi*

Steffi* - Sleepless On Full Moon (January 2024)

For the second time i had the honor to play our beloved Sisyphos. This time with my debut at Dampfer Floor (saturday noon) for the re-opening Party.
I was very touched by your lovely feedback!
Thank you so much for dancing! 
<3

Steffi* @ Sisyphos Dampfer (March 2024)

Here's a new DJ set for you. I thought I'd give you something for the cold winter days, to dream of the coming spring and summer. Something between deep and warm sounds. As most of you know, music that really comes from within is closest to my heart. This one is very close to me. Enjoy the journey.
Love & HugZ, 
Steffi*

Steffi* - Close To Me (January 2025)

A few weeks ago I got the opportunity to play a peaktime slot at Sisyphos (Dampfer) and I wasn´t really prepared for it. The Sound I´d chosen was not the typical peaktime sound that most people usually expect on this floor, but it turned out to be just amazing!
I´m so grateful to have experienced these hours. The floor was packed the whole time and the energy was incredibly, even until the end when it got a bit more deeper and slightly emotional.
Thank you so much for dancing with me!
Love, 
Steffi*

Steffi* @ Sisyphos Dampfer (November 2024)

Hey you!
A few weeks ago, I had the chance to play again in one of my favorite clubs in Berlin. Currently, it looks like the club will close by the end of the year, and it makes me super sad. I can still remember well how I ended up at Renate for the first time over 10 years ago, suddenly and under strange circumstances, all alone, and I fell in love with the club right away.
I've tried again to pack together all the important musical influences and inspirations that I want to associate with my DJ sets. Enjoy the journey with Steffi Sound. Deepness. Driving sounds. Slightly hypnotic and a bit of melancholy Vibes. 

Thank you @ Partiklub 
Thank you @ Dit Klingt Jut
Thank you @ Renate.
..and thank you for dancing with me <3

Steffi* - DJ Set @ Renate. (Berlin) | "Partiklub x DKJ" Showcase (February 2025)

Mind Crash - Einsamer Zwilling 08/11 (DJ Set)

Hey you!
Here is a very special set...not only because I got to play it once again during a Sisy Peaktime, but also because it was on my birthday. I’m still completely enchanted by the vibe that developed around me—literally. At times, the DJ booth actually turned into the dancefloor. After this set, I received such incredibly beautiful feedback from you, and once again, I just want to say thank you. I’m so happy and grateful to have the privilege of creating moments like these with you.
Thank you so much for dancing! <3 

..and here we go 3hours of Steffi Sound.. enjoy your trip!

Steffi* @ Sisyphos Dampfer (May 2025)

I have uploaded a new mix, and with it, I am reviving my side project NAOZOU. From now on, this music project—with a focus on techno—is closely connected to me, and I want to create regular output. I hope you can feel this sound as much as I do. Here we go!..Enjoy your trip!

To listen to some older recordings, just check out the Naozou playlist on this account.

Naozou - Things To Remember  (June 2025)

Mind Crash - A Tale Of Two Twins  08/15 (Dj Set)

recorded in August 2014.

"Hope is not the conviction that something turns out well, but the certainty that something makes sense, regardless of how it turns out."
-Vaclav Havel-

Tracklist:
Gui Boratto - Taxiderma (Original Mix)
Seuil - Late Call (Original Mix)
Kura - Follow Your Heart  (Hunter/Game Remix)
Dj Koze - Bad Kingdom (Original Mix) 
Marc Poppke - This Is Just The Beginning (Midas 104 Remix)
Skyboy, Andrea Di Rocco - A Space Walk With Ennio (Alex Niggemann Remix)
VIMES - Celestial (Gardens Of God Remix)
Mauro Basso - Still Breathing (Original Mix) 
Kalipo - Perspicientia (Original Mix)


Mind Crash - I´m With You (DJ Set)

recorded in May 2015.

"Hope is not the conviction that something turns out well, but the certainty that something makes sense, regardless of how it turns out."
-Vaclav Havel-

Tracklist:
Tigerkid - Bes (Original Mix)
Brigade - Hypersquare (Acud Remix)
Aki Bergen - First Glimpse (Soul Button Remix)
David Pasternack - Me And Mr. Moon (Original Mix)
Tracey Thorn - Grand Canyon (Ada Vocal)
Martin Dawson - Is This Goodbye (Tale Of Us Remix)
Dauwd - Saleh (Original Mix) 
Sid Le Rock - She Smiles (Original Mix)
Four Tet - Angel Echoes (Original Mix) 



Mind Crash - The Ghost of You And Me (DJ Set)

Mind Crash - Let Me Take You On A Trip 07/16 (Dj Set)

Mind Crash - trippy trick of senses @ Radio Lavendre (2012-02-09 | Podcast/Dj Set)

Mind Crash - The Morning I Met Peter Pan 05/18 (Dj Set)

I'm back in Berlin now and it's hard to put my current feelings into words. I will need a little more time to process the impressions of the last three weeks completely. While writing these lines, I have to take a deep breath again and again, because so many memories come up. A project which is so close to our hearts, to experience from beginning to end and to be a part of it, cannot be described with simple gratitude. It is much more. When I joined this community three years ago, I couldn't have imagined the impact it would have on my consciousness at some point. Now I can say that I really appreciate every single encounter. Interpersonal relationships are exactly what will get you ahead in your life. For me, this realization is not really something new, but after this time with you, I became more than aware of it. A very special thank you goes out to Tobi, carsten and wolfi. I am deeply impressed by your basic attitude and the intensity with which you do all this.
Just before my set at the Festival North in summer, I was at a point where I thought about giving up djing. But after that I got such overwhelming feedback which gave me strength to go on. I was so often asked why I didn't record it. This year, the feedback was even more intense. I've been a DJ for almost 10 years now and I'm still learning. I'm really not the best when it comes to technical skills. But my own motivation and claim from Djing is also a completely different approach. I am very proud that so many of you realize why I do it the way I do it. I always play intuitively and don't prepare anything. I was told shortly before my set on Saturday morning that I can only play about 90min, which is usually much too short for me. I really wanted to put my focus on techno this time. In the middle of my set, I was told to keep going, so I decided to play as much timeless music as I could. Here is the result. Thank you for dancing. <3

Mind Crash @ Zugvøgel Festival Süd 2018 (Tenerife, ESP.)

Mind Crash - Zugvøgel Winternest Closing Set @ Odonien (12/2018)

Mind Crash @ Zugvøgel Festival 2019 (Zamonien Floor Closing)

"Sleep paralysis is when, during waking up or falling asleep, a person is aware but unable to move or speak. ... The condition can be triggered by sleep deprivation, psychological stress, or abnormal sleep cycles. The underlying mechanism is believed to involve a dysfunction in REM sleep...."

Mind Crash - Sleep Paralysis (02/20) Dj Set

I've made a new DJ set to help you get through these tough times.
As always I used all my current emotions and all my love to find good music and mix something beautiful for you. 
I hope you like it as much as I do. 
Please feel free and share it with your loved ones.
I miss dancing with you.

Mind Crash - I Give You Hope (04/20) Dj Set

This time it took me quite a while to find access to music again.
I listened to a lot of music during this difficult time and in this current situation, but I often lacked the inner drive to be able to express myself with it, or even to want to. 
In the last few days, I have found a way to capture my emotions.
Thanks to all artists for these outstanding pieces of music.
This is Life On Planet 361X13.

Enjoy your trip and stay safe!
<3

Mind Crash - Life On Planet 361X13 (01/21) Dj Set

Steffi*, also known as "Mind Crash," calls Bremen his home and has been involved in the techno scene since late 2009. It was at this time that he was introduced to the subcultural club project ZUCKER, which sparked his passion for underground raves and DJing. Slowly but surely, he began to make a name for himself in the local scene, supporting underground events and eventually becoming a resident DJ at ZUCKER CLUB. He also collaborated closely with AUDITIVE, a Bremen-based vinyl label, and organized regular, in-depth label parties.

From 2010 to 2014, he also worked part-time as a booker for Lightplanke Club and its eponymous after-hours bar. 
After becoming part of the highly successful party series "heimlich" by Bebetta and Le Palf, his gigs expanded nationally. He had the opportunity to play at clubs and festivals such as Fusion, Wilde Möhre, Keller Club, Sisyphos, Kater Blau, and Salon Zur Wilden Renate.

In 2014, Steffi moved to Berlin to gain a deeper understanding of the scene and its clubs, as well as to participate in events. On the recommendation of a good friend, he attended one of the first Zugvøgel Festivals near Cologne in 2016 and was immediately captivated by the independent work and creativity of the organizers. From that moment on, he decided to support this project with passion.

In 2021, he decided to retire his artist name "Mind Crash" and established Steffi* as his definitive main identity. 

Around the same time, he also joined the Partiklub collective—a crew of friends, hedonists, and DJs who don’t take themselves too seriously and do everything out of love for the club and the music. Community is at the heart of what they do.

Steffi* musical preferences as a DJ are characterized by his love for deep, emotional, and especially melancholic music, as well as hypnotic, driving, and dramatically powerful sounds. Since the beginning of his career, he has aimed to combine these characteristics into a recognizable style, which sometimes makes him a secret weapon..especially for the early morning hours, after-hours, or closing sets in clubs or at festivals. His greatest motivation has always been to develop a distinctive and authentic sound in his DJ sets.

Having finally reached this point, his desire for musical diversity was still far from satisfied. This led him to pursue a new challenge with the project "NAOZOU", following his passion for downtempo and especially techno—clearly expressing his influences from psytrance as well. The techno sound in particular reveals his affinity for hypnotic and psychedelic sound elements, sometimes powerful and pressing, sometimes dry and driving.

Next
2025:
13.02. @ Renate, Berlin
05.04. tba
25.05. @ Sisyphos, Berlin
14.06. @ Tumult Festival (b2b Jil Tonic)
09.08 @ Secret, Berlin (Naozou Techno Set)


2024:
10.02. @ Büze, Cologne (b2b Jil Tonic)
09.03. @ Sisyphos, Berlin
17.05. @ Sommerfest Partiklub Open Air
25.05. @ TBA, Berlin
01.06. @ Sisyfass, Berlin
04.08. @ Zugvögel Festival, Eifel 
16.11. @ Sisyfass, Berlin (b2b Jil Tonic)
16.11. @ Sisyphos , Berlin
25.12. @ Heimlich Closing Party, Bremen 


Venues played:
Sisyphos, Berlin
Kater Blau, Berlin
Renate, Berlin
Else, Berlin
Keller, Berlin
JohnnyKnüppel, Berlin
Birgit&Bier, Berlin
Crack Bellmer, Berlin
Süss war gestern, Berlin
Odonien, Köln
Zucker, Bremen
Lightplanke, Bremen
Goethebunker, Essen
Waagenbau, Hamburg
Gängeviertel, Hamburg
Klingel3, Hamburg
....
..
.

Festivals:
Fusion Festival, Lärz
Zugvøgel Festival, Eifel 
Zugvøgel Festival, Tenerife (ESP)
Wilde Möhre Festival, Drebkau

...
..
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2023:
09.03. @ Renate, Berlin
24.03. @ Studio69, Berlin 
06.08. @ Zugvøgel Festival
18.08. @ Wilde Möhre Festival
07.10. @ Waagenbau, Hamburg

2022: 
26.03 @ Club Birgit, Berlin
29.05 @ Sisyphos, Berlin
04.06 @ Secret, Cologne
21.06 @ Club Birgit, Berlin
30.07 @ Zugvøgel Festival
21.08 @ Wilde Möhre Festival
29.10 @ TBA, Cologne
26.11 @ Süss.war.gestern, Berlin 
25.12 @ Heimlich at Tower, Bremen 



2021:
17.07. @ Wilde Möhre Festival
07.08. @ IRGENDWO, Bremen
12.09. @ Zugvøgel Festival
25.09. @ Club Birgit, Berlin

Steffi* / Naozou

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