❄️ Thomas Carmody presents Afterhour Sounds Podcast Nr. 310 ❄️

Today we have a guest who is a busy artist and much more than just a DJ and producer. Thomas Carmody is not only the label manager of the well-known dub techno label https://soundcloud.com/spclnch, but also the head of https://soundcloud.com/chippychasers The latter is much more than just a house label, however. It is also a record shop in The Hague. Incidentally, Thomas leads the art direction together with a small team (illustrator and script writer). Together they are responsible for the truly unique layout of both labels, as well as their covers, including the new stories and experiences of the two main protagonists of spclnch and Chippy Chasers. These are actually two different comic series. In each new release, the stories of the main protagonists are continued in an illustrative manner. Not without reason an article in FAZEmag was dedicated to him and his label spclnch. 

In his exclusive mix for us, he has thrown some of his favourite gems from Chippy Chasers into one pot and created a cool house leaning after-hours session that really suits any time of day. At times, the mix becomes a little more danceable and engaging. Then it becomes more dreamy and lulling. All in all, it's a really great mix that strikes the perfect balance between tension and relaxation. 
Many thanks to Thomas for this fine session. We also wish you every success with your fascinating projects.

>>> INTERVIEW <<<

✘ What is your musical background?
I produced mostly dub-techno up until 2020, then shifted focus to running two labels — spclnch (Spacelunch) and Chippy Chasers — and the Chippy Chasers Record Store in The Hague, where I'm the founder, curator, and creative producer. I handle A&R, concept and art direction, shaping releases (digital and vinyl), artist relations, and the day-to-day growth of both the labels and the shop.
My taste is broad across genres; what matters is the feel — the movement and emotion — more than the tag on the record. Formative references include Fingers In The Noise (we later collaborated on remixes for Spacelunch) and Sebastian Mullaert, whose deep-techno/ambient sensibility shaped how I think about space, pace, and patience. Frivolous also had a big impact — especially Meteorology, which pushed me toward a more conceptual, colorful approach to sound. We reissued that album together on Chippy Chasers recently as a double LP.
In the last few years I've been deeply immersed in minimal house: stylish, loop-driven, light, and unburdened. It's deceptively hard to produce — a loop that can carry 8–10 minutes with micro-shifts and no dead weight. That challenge is exactly why I love it, and a big part of my work at Chippy Chasers (and in the record store) is to champion this sound. Recent touchpoints: Alex Font and the Acme orbit; Vadim Oslov for endlessly listenable, elegantly reduced loops; and Loopdeville, who fuses minimal house with hip-hop fragments, vocal chops, and broken rhythms in a raw, underground way. Label-wise, Purple Print has been consistently strong; Perceive Records, too — even if it's been quieter lately.

✘ Any thoughts you'd like to share about your set?
It's a straight-through Chippy Chasers label showcase — dance-floor minimal house and house with touches of deep-tech and dub-tech. It moves from the first bar and keeps that energy without theatrics: clean grooves, small details. I close with a gentler piece that works like an outro — a soft way to step out.

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CREDITS:
🖼 by Jim aka J.WOCKENFUSS (@jwockenfuss)
✍️ by arkadiusz. aka arkadiusz.the.dariusz (@arkadiusz-dmytrow)

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✘ Thomas Carmody (spclnch, Chippy Chasers / Rijswijk, Netherlands)
https://soundcloud.com/thomascarmody
https://www.instagram.com/thomas_carmody/

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Thomas Carmody presents Afterhour Sounds Podcast Nr. 310

Calm down and let your thoughts wander to the sky

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Minimal Techno | Melodic House | 122 BPM

Deep hypnotic grooves meet warm analog textures. Late night vibes for the underground dancefloor.

Perfect for: Afterhours | Sunrise Sets | Deep Focus | Night Driving

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Past

Melodic House | Deep House | Atmospheric

The moment you stop thinking and start feeling.

Perfect for: Late Night Sessions | Deep Focus | Sunset Drives

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Presence

Melodic House | Deep House

Nothing stays the same. And that's beautiful.

Perfect for: Sunrise Sets | Introspective Moments | Long Drives

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Change

Melodic House | Deep House

Some feelings have no words. Only frequencies.

Perfect for: Late Night Thoughts | Deep Focus | Reflective Moments

For Laura.

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Forgetmenot Blue

Melodic House | Deep House | Driving

Stay in the groove. Don't leave yet.
Peak energy. Zero aggression. Pure flow.

Perfect for: Peak Time Sets | Club Nights | Endless Drives

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Remain

My first Friend.

Long Time ago.

↳ For Deniz

Tree Garden

Remember this feeling.

Bittersweet. Nostalgic. Beautiful.

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Memories

Daydreaming in December

Dj since 1999. passionate music lover. Trying to enhance moods and good feelings. old-fashioned techno kid.

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➤ AFTERHOUR SOUNDS COMPILATION VI
https://afterhour-sounds.bandcamp.com/album/afterhour-sounds-compilation-vi

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2025
➤ 01-02/03 Südpol/Hamburg
➤ 15/03 Klunkerkranich/Berlin
➤ 30/04-01/05 Station Endlos/Halle - w. philia & SK
➤ 28.-29.05. Release Party at JK/Berlin
➤ 18-20/07 Kompaz am Fluss Festival
➤ 30/08 Klunkerkranich/Berlin
➤ 20/09 gart.n/Berlin [Solidance]
➤ 25/10 Bahnwärter Thiel/Munich 

2024
➤ 09/03 Klunkerkranich/Berlin 
➤ 31/03 Kabinett der Kuriositäten/Mainz
➤ 06/04 Beate Uwe/Berlin
➤ 04/05 Wellenwerk Open Air/Berlin w. https://soundcloud.com/3000-grad & https://soundcloud.com/sumpfkruege
➤ 25/05 Klunkerkranich/Berlin
➤ 27/07 Klunkerkranich/Berlin [House Edition]
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➤ 28/09 w. https://soundcloud.com/sumpfkruege at Klunkerkranich/Berlin [Sumpf Edition]
➤ 04/10 Chihuahua Dockside // Göteborg, Sweden
➤ 26/10 Bahnwärter Thiel/Munich
➤ 23/11 w. https://soundcloud.com/fiasco_kollektiv at Klunkerkranich/Berlin
➤ 21/12 Kater Blau/Berlin

2023
➤ 27/10 Bahnwärter Thiel/Munich
➤ 14/10 3000Grad x Afterhour Sounds x Rave Cage at Mensch Meier/Berlin
➤ 24/09 Rebellion der Träumer x Afterhour Sounds at gART.n/Berlin
➤ 02/09 Klunkerkranich/Berlin
➤ 03/06 Afterhour Sounds x SUMPFKRÜGE at Klunkerkranich/Berlin
➤ 11/03 Klunkerkranich/Berlin
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Imagine you're at a great techno party and have just heard the last track when the DJ switches on the lights and a murmur spreads through the crowd: It's time for the afterhour!

Welcome to a world where the sun is not the enemy, but a silent witness to sleepless nights and unlimited dance floor adventures

The afterhour is more than just an extension of the night - it is a universe of its own full of quirky, heartfelt and often hilarious moments. It is the place where the music lives on, time stands still and the party community forges its strongest bonds - even if it is sometimes only perceived with half an open eye and a wry smile. 

Over 10 years we host our famous podcast series. Which started as an small idea of some Afterhour nerds developed over the years to something special for us ♥️

In the beginning, we focused on finding and supporting (un)known artists through blog posts, reposts and podcast contributions. Gradually, we expanded our sections to include live recordings and premieres. In-house releases and events were not long in coming. 

Join us and dive into the world of Afterhour Sounds. https://t.me/afterhour_sounds  🌈 🎵 🪩

🔥 Househead 4 life

🔥 Hardgroove / Techno gigs occasionally

🔥 Downtempo connoisseur and storyteller (performing rarely, mainly festivals)


Rarely seen on commercial clubs as I prefer a dedicated audience and safer spaces. Still not hating a good night at a club though as they've given me a lot of insights about the dance culture and the person that I am today. So I have huge respect for the club culture, let's work together to keep it alive and kicking (meaning less ketamine and no phones)!

Respect the music and artists creating it while having the best f****ng time of your life.

DM for bookings.

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New tracks tagged #AFTERHOUR