OrKatz is our chameleon #57. 

A slow and sensual, yet dark and trippy journey. Vast soundscapes transport you to a warm and cozy place, interrupted by bursts of gritty basslines that electrify the atmosphere. This set emanates a nurturing energy, creating, receiving, and enveloping with unconditional love. 
An exploration of self-discovery, where the interplay of passion and comfort weaves a mark in the vast universe of music.

Find more and support:
@orkatzvibration
https://www.instagram.com/orkatz.vibration/
https://www.facebook.com/orkatzvibration

Artwork designed by Omar Tara
Mastered by Nico Apolinário

OrKatz

chameleon #57 - OrKatz

🎵 OrKatz [ at ] Fox&Badge - Studio 338 [ LIve-Special ] 🎵

Not so long ago, we were already in the mother city of breakbeat. Namely in the legendary and enchanting British city of London. But it has so much more to offer. Fancy a round of minimal, techno and house in after-hours garb? Then you've come to the right place today. The enchanting DJ OrKatz has brought us a very fine recording of the Fox&Badge event from Studio 338. Alltime favs included. I only say Nathan Fake....

If afterhour, then here.

As always, here's our interview:

~~INTERVIEW~~

✔️ What are your musical Influences?
My influences draw from a rich and diverse palette. I was originally shaped by the vibrant clubbing scene in Paris between 2004 and 2008, where techno, minimal, electro, house, and tech house defined my early experiences. Artists like Richie Hawtin, Stephan Bodzin, and Legowelt were some of my biggest inspirations during this formative time.
Today, I craft down-pitched journeys that weave together downtempo, darktempo, psy techno, minimal, house, and techno.

In my pharmacopeia of sounds, you’ll also find echoes of jazz and hip-hop influences, enriching the emotional depth and texture of my sets.

✔️ What makes a good Afterhour?
A good afterhour is a moment suspended in time, a transition between the intensity of the night and the stillness of the morning. It’s about creating a space where people can let go, connect deeply with the music, and feel truly present.

✔️ Do you have any thoughts you would like to share about your set?
This musical journey is dedicated to a special humpback whale named Sweet Girl. Recently, she offered an extraordinary encounter to Rachel Moore, who captured an incredible photograph of her eye, an image that touched thousands of hearts worldwide. Tragically, just a week later, Sweet Girl was fatally struck by a ferry. Her story inspired me to create this set as a tribute to her and all whales who’ve suffered similar fates. Through this music, I hope to share a powerful message of love and advocacy for whale protection.

Photo of Sweet Girl’s eye : https://www.instagram.com/p/DBB-WsRAEHu/?igsh=Y2ZkYTZrZHpuZHJk


✔️ Thoughts about the Set and Club:I loved every beat of my set which was a complete healing journey to me! After 4 pretty challenging weeks, I was so happy to be back in my element, sharing tunes I love and expressing myself, taking everyone, myself included, into a personal journey. Playing a 120 BPM felt also like a nice cruise tempo. The energy on the dance floor was everything! Everyone on the dancefloor was so engaged and expressive! This gave me a sense of deep connection with everybody, which is one of my favorite feelings in the world! I was very thankful for people’s energy and for showing me I’m exactly where I belong when I'm behind the decks playing music. During my set, I included some tracks that left a big impact on me such as Emerge by Fischerspooner or The Sky Was Pink (Holden Remix) by Nathan Fake. Dropping them felt like completing a circle, by giving back what those tracks gave me: this blissful feeling of oneness, infinite gratitude, of falling in love with life.

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

__LINKS___________
✘ Artist: OrKatz (Paris/France)'
https://soundcloud.com/orkatzvibration
https://www.instagram.com/orkatz.vibration/
https://taplink.cc/orkatz


✘ Event Series: Fox&Badge at Studio 338 (London / UK)
https://www.instagram.com/foxbadge 
https://www.instagram.com/studio338



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OrKatz [ at ] Fox&Badge - Studio 338 [ Live-Special ]

VOS 112
Recorded live at the Sanctuary Sessions event, London - April 2025.

OrKatz delivers an emotive journey wrapped in her signature downpitch style that blends downtempo, minimal and techno turning sound into story-driven sets. Inspired by oceanic life and devoted to protect it, she subtly infuses sounds of the deep and crafted an odyssey that moves both body and mind.

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Connect with the artist:
Soundcloud: @orkatzvibration
Insta:instagram.com/orkatz.vibration/
taplink.cc/orkatz

Connect with Melody Lab:
Soundcloud: @labofgrooves 
All things: https://melodylab.io
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/melodylabtv

A Voyage of Spirits by OrKatz ⚗ VOS 112

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

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𝗨𝗣𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗪𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗘𝗦

2025
➤ 30/08 Klunkerkranich/Berlin
➤ 20/09 gart.n/Berlin [Solidance]
➤ 04/10 Klunkerkranich/Berlin
➤ 25/10 Bahnwärter Thiel/Munich

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𝗣𝗔𝗦𝗧 𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗪𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗘𝗦

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

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]
➤ 28/07 gart.n/Berlin [Raving Beyond Borders - Solidance
➤ 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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✉ 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗖𝗧

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GOOD: Slots for our LIVE-SPECIAL series are available in the near future. Don’t hesitate to contact us via Mail. Check the playlist for more impressions. 

BAD: We don’t accept any kind of podcast request. Please be patient. Maybe we contact you  in the future. 

UGLY: Please make sure that your music fits us and our output. Randomly sending pm’s to different podcast series are not the best way to grab a spot. 
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𝗙𝗔𝗠𝗜𝗟𝗬 𝗔-𝗭
■ arkadiusz. (https://soundcloud.com/arkadiusz-dmytrow) (SoundCloud/Bandcamp/TG/Events)
■ bpod (https://soundcloud.com/bpod) (IT)
■ Francesca (https://soundcloud.com/francesca_unofficial) (Events/Spotify)
■  Habikat (https://soundcloud.com/habikat) (Instagram)
■ J.WOCKENFUSS (https://soundcloud.com/jwockenfuss) (Artwork)
■ Maria Theresia von Eberg (https://soundcloud.com/maria-theresia-von-eberg) (Events)


🖤 https://soundcloud.com/msaupe

🙏 https://soundcloud.com/elektro-uwe
🙏 Max Zünkler for the lovely artwort (1 until Nr.182) 

..and to all the others like mattmosphere, gina sabatini, bonnie ford, o/y, Tony Casanova, Alma Linda, Florian El Diábolo,…



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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  🌈 🎵 🪩

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2025
22 Feb // Carnival Chaos with Kino Todo

2024
21 Dec // Jingle Jam with WhoMadeWho, Jenia Tarsol
7 Sep // Nomaden x Melody Lab at Mason
3 Aug // Groove Fusion w/ Dixon & Jimi Jules at The Warehouse
9 Mar // Carnival Chaos with Yamagucci at Novak

2023
9 Sep // Melody Lab pres. Alt Control & Millero
7 Apr // Carlita & Deer Jade by Melody Lab x Mason

2022
26 Nov // Melody Lab presents Phunkadelica
4 Sept // Melody Lab presents Denis Horvat
15 Jul // Pan in a dome by Melody Lab · Afrobanana Festival
18 Jun // Melody Lab presents Musumeci
1 Apr // Melody Lab presents Mita Gami

2021
26 Dec // Melody Lab presents Sam Shure

2020
24 May // Melody Lab pres. Goro [Live Stream]
8 May // Melody Lab pres. Rampue (Live) *Postponed*

2019
12 Jul // Melody Lab pres. Denis Horvat

2018
13 July // Melody Lab pres. David Hasert

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