PREMIERE: FUUK - YAMA [ Everybody In ]

Release Title: Cloudy
Artist: FUUK
Label: Everybody In
Catalogue No.: EI018
Release-Date: 11.04.25

Buy Link: https://everybodyinrec.bandcamp.com/album/cloudy
 Promo text:

FUUK, a Tokyo-based producer, blends deep rhythms with dreamy textures, performing across Japan, Taiwan, and Hong Kong—from cultural venues and clubs to independent radio stations like HKCR. His music mirrors Japan’s dynamic culture and stunning landscapes.

Cloudy EP follows the rhythm of Japan’s seasons, from spring’s renewal to winter’s stillness. Across six tracks, FUUK fuses melodic techno and deep house, layering synths over gentle, pulsating beats. A dreamy, atmospheric ride—out on Friday, 11 April. Don’t miss it.

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 ✘ FUUK (Tokyo // Japan)
https://soundcloud.com/fuuk-music
https://instagram.com/fuuk200
http://fuuk.xyz

 ✘ Everybody In (London // UK)
https://soundcloud.com/everybodyinrec
https://facebook.com/everybodyinrec
https://instagram.com/everybodyinrec

PREMIERE: FUUK - YAMA [ Everybody In ]

PREMIERE: Vicky Montefusco – Raw Test [ BAU_HAUS ]

Release Title: Raw Test
Artist: Vicky Montefusco
Label: BAU_HAUS
Catalogue No.: BUS2525
Release-Date: 25/04/25

Buy Link: https://renaissancemusic.ffm.to/bus2525

Promotext: BAU_HAUS proudly welcomes back Italian DJ and producer Vicky Montefusco with his latest release, 'Join / Raw Test'. Vicky has built a reputation for blending the raw energy of indie and techno with the rich, synth-driven textures of the ‘80s, picking up support from the likes of Maceo Plex, Ivan Smagghe, and Curses.






__LINKS___________

✘ Producer 

https://soundcloud.com/vickymontefusco
https://www.facebook.com/vicky.montefusco.music
https://www.instagram.com/vicky_montefusco/


✘ Label

https://soundcloud.com/renaissance-recordings
https://www.facebook.com/renaissancedj
https://www.instagram.com/renaissance.dj/

PREMIERE: Vicky Montefusco – Raw Test [ BAU_HAUS ]

🤘 Hop'n Honey present Afterhour Sounds Podcast Nr.303 🤘

Today we'll keep it short and let the music do the talking. Enjoy it.

<<< INTERVIEW >>>

✔️ What are your musical influences? 

At the end of the summer of 2023, we organized a FLINTA DJ workshop as a collective - and participated ourselves. Just try it out, we thought. We liked it so much that we immediately borrowed some players and a mixer and tried it out non-stop at home. Shortly after that we played our first gig in Hildesheim. Musically we were inspired by a lot of things around us, especially downtempo. But it soon became clear that we wanted to go faster, bolder and with more vocals - and that's exactly what we did.

✔️ What makes good “afterhour”?

Fast, loud, cheeky or slow, harmonious and driving. What makes a good afterhour for us is above all the mixture of atmosphere and music - no pressure, no expectations, just people who are ready for music and let themselves drift.

✔️ Do you have any thoughts you would like to share about your set?

Our set is an invitation to let go.

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Respect-ID-List: on spotify soon

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

__LINKS___________
✘ Hop‘ n Honey (woodlands collective / Leipzig // Germany)
https://soundcloud.com/hopnhoney
https://www.instagram.com/hop.n.honey/


┋InfoBox Afterhour Sounds┋
@afterhour-sounds
www.instagram.com/afterhoursounds/
linktr.ee/afterhoursounds

Hop'n Honey present Afterhour Sounds Podcast Nr. 303

🤘 Duygu presents Afterhour Sounds Podcast Nr. 304 🤘

Imagine a small group of friends who have had a wild night out, arrive home still charged up for afterhours and start to relax more and more. That's exactly what awaits you today in this 63-minute journey into the realm of dreams. The mix reminds us of a long highway drive towards the sunrise. A moment of calmness and yet euphoria. Welcome to the world of Duygu.

Thanks so much for this mindfull afterhour story.

<<< INTERVIEW >>>

What makes a good afterhour?

For me, a good afterhour is all about having a fun time with close friends I feel comfortable around. Just chilling together, enjoying a delicious pho, listening to our favorite sets, and goofing around or playing Jenga. I love that feeling of being tired from the night but still buzzing enough to not want the good times together to end.
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🖼 by Jim aka J.WOCKENFUSS (@jwockenfuss)
✍️ by arkadiusz. aka arkadiusz.the.dariusz (@arkadiusz-dmytrow)

__LINKS___________
✘ Duygu (Love Foundation / Berlin, Germany)
https://soundcloud.com/duygu_music
https://www.instagram.com/duygu_music_/



┋InfoBox Afterhour Sounds┋
@afterhour-sounds
www.instagram.com/afterhoursounds/
linktr.ee/afterhoursounds

Duygu presents Afterhour Sounds Podcast Nr. 304

PREMIERE: bepo - Balad in G, Meinor [ Daune ]



Release: Daune Compilation #1
Artist: bepo
Label: Daune I @daune-kollektiv
Release Date: 2025-04-23

Stream or Buy:
daune-kollektiv.de
daunekollektiv.bandcamp.com/ 


Promotext:

(EN)
The proceeds of the compilation are donated to ROSA e.V., which is a non-profit organization that has set itself the goal of thinking humanitarian aid in a gender-sensitive way and providing safe spaces for women on the run.
If you want to find out more about their extremely important work, you can read about it here: www.rolling-safespace.org/
Enjoy and thank you for your support <3

(DE)
Der komplette Erlös der Compilation wird an ROSA e.V. gespendet - ein gemeinnütziger Verein, der sich zum Ziel gesetzt hat, humanitäre Hilfe geschlechtersensibel zu denken und Safer Spaces für Frauen auf der Flucht bereitzustellen.
Lest gerne hier mal nach, falls ihr mehr zu deren sauwichtiger Arbeit erfahren wollt: www.rolling-safespace.org/
Enjoy und Danke für euren Support <3

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Producer: Bepo
Instagram: @bepo_music
Soundcloud: @bepo_daune

Daune Compilation #1

PREMIERE: bepo - Balad in G, Meinor [ Daune ]

PREMIERE: Bengoxi - Need It (Rod Brito Remix) [ RED ROOM ]

Producer: Bengoxi
Remixer: Rod Brito
Label: Red Room
Release Title: Need It
Release Date: 25.04.2025

Promotext:
Bengoxi lands on Brazilian label Red Room with ‘Need It’, an emotive mid-tempo cut that eff ortlessly pulls on the dancefl oor’s heartstrings. The Afro House soundtrack brings soft pads to the fore while a soothing female vocal and looping percussion guide you into a sun-drenched aura. On the fl ip, label boss Rod Brito delivers a signature heavy-hitting remix to perfectly round off the release.
Rio de Janeiro-based producer Bengoxi, a lawyer amongst DJs, seeks to break down stereotypes within electronic music with a handful of productions on top-tier imprints such as Muzenga Records, Atabaque and Quebra Coco Records. Founded in 2021, Brazilian imprint Red Room, spearheaded by founder Rod Brito, has released standout tracks from artists such as Victor Arruda, Rivo and Ed Lopes, garnering consistent support from respected acts including Jixo & Danz, Animal Trainer, and AMÉMÉ.
Bengoxi’s ‘Need It’ lands via Red Room on 25th April 2025

Tracklist:
1. Need It
2. Need It (Rod Brito Remix)

___LINKS___________

Bengoxi
https://www.instagram.com/bengoximusic/

Rod Brito
https://www.instagram.com/rod.brito

Red Room
https://www.instagram.com/redroom_br/

PREMIERE: Bengoxi - Need It (Rod Brito Remix) [ RED ROOM ]

PREMIERE: Hamza Rahimtula, Rajasthan Folkstars - Baras Baras [ Sol Selectas ]

Release Title: Origins LP
Artist: Hamza Rahimtula, Rajasthan Folkstars
Label: Sol Selectas
Catalogue No.: SOL121
Release-Date: 24 April 2025 

Buy Link: https://www.beatport.com/release/origins/5004020 

Promotext: 

Sabo's record label, Sol Selectas, presents a sensational collaborative organic house album by Hamza Rahimtula and the Rajasthan Folkstars. It's an Indian folk fusion that combines the artists' Indian heritage with traditional house music from the Western World.

The tracks on the album transition between organic house with Indian vocals and traditional instruments, through to jazzy, soulful house, inspired by the classic sound of Chicago.

Hamza Rahimtula is already an established producer who has released music through various Sol Selectas compilations. This is the first time he has done a full release of original material for Sol Selectas, and his tracks can also be found on other prestigious record labels ranging from Nervous Records to his own WindHorse Records. He is also one of India's most in-demand underground DJs.

All ten of the tracks have been made in collaboration with the Rajasthan Folkstars who with this album are making their first official release. Rajasthan Folkstars are a group of Indian musicians who add live vocals and instruments to Hamza Rahimtula's DJ sets, and this time they have joined him in the studio to augment his album with vocals and live instruments.


"Baras Baras" is a soulful house track with jazzy piano chords and thought-provoking, spoken word vocals layered over a deep bassline, while a traditional Indian string instrument called a Sarangi plays a haunting melody. This track on the album is the most in-line with the classic sound of Chicago house.



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✘ Hamza Rahimtula (New Delhi // India)

https://soundcloud.com/hamzarahimtula
https://www.facebook.com/hamzabeats
https://www.instagram.com/hamzarahimtula/


✘ Sol Selectas (Los Angeles // United States)

https://soundcloud.com/solselectas
https://www.facebook.com/SolSelectas
https://www.instagram.com/sol.selectas/


Origins LP

PREMIERE: Hamza Rahimtula, Rajasthan Folkstars - Baras Baras [ Sol Selectas ]

PREMIERE: B4TO - Malingula (dramasquad Remix) [ Wuza Records ]

Release Title: Malingula
Artist: B4TO, dramasquad
Label: Wuza Records
Catalogue No.: WUZA016
Release-Date: 24.04.2025

✘ B4TO (Berlin // Germany)
https://soundcloud.com/b4too
https://www.instagram.com/b4to.music/

✘ dramasquad ( Münster // Germany)
https://soundcloud.com/dramasquad-tech
https://www.instagram.com/dramasquad_sound/

✘ Wuza Records (Berlin // Germany)
soundcloud.com/wuza-berlin
facebook.com/Wuza.Berlin/
https://www.instagram.com/wuza_official/

PREMIERE: B4TO - Malingula (dramasquad Remix) [ Wuza Records ]

PREMIERE: Definition - Malfunction [ Definition:Music ]

Release Title:  Lion, The Lion LP
Artist: Definition
Label: Definition:Music 
Catalogue No.: DMULP002
Release-Date: 18.4.25

Buy Link: https://link.definitionmusic.ch/DMULP002

Promotext:

Lion, The Lion is Definition's summary of a phase of life. It roars with an unmistakable sense of strength, woven into every resonating beat and drifting melody.

Through shimmering synth textures, driving basslines, and subtle vocal traces, it carries you across a spectrum of emotional states—from feverish, pulsing energy to meditative introspection. Each track feels like a small yet significant battle won, a testament to resilience in the face of challenges.

Percussion elements build tension, then dissolve into moments of calm, highlighting the dynamic interplay of fragility and power. Beneath its surface lies a constant wave of determination, anchoring the album’s softer elements in a foundation of raw strength.

Twisting tempos and sudden shifts in atmosphere propel you forward, ensuring that no section remains complacent or still. There is both grit and grace here, fused together in a complete experience that summons courage from the very first note.

As the journey unfolds, a quiet resolve emerges, a promise of hope amid challenging times. Ultimately, the record stands as a moving ode to perseverance, asserting that true might resides not in grand gestures, but in the steady, unwavering pulse that keeps us going.




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✘ Producer: Definition

soundcloud.com/ https://soundcloud.com/definition_artist
Facebook.com/ https://www.facebook.com/definition.ch/# 
Instagramm.com https://www.instagram.com/definition_artist 


✘ Label: Defibition:Music

soundcloud.com/ https://soundcloud.com/definitionmusic_label 
Facebook.com/ https://www.facebook.com/definitionmusic.ch 
Instagramm.com https://www.instagram.com/definitionmusic.ch 


PREMIERE: Definition - Malfunction [ Definition:Music ]

PREMIERE: Francisco (PT) – Kamelot [ Polyptych ]

Release Title:  Amolador
Artist: Francisco (PT)
Label: Polyptych
Catalogue No.: PLT376
Release-Date: 25 April 2025

Buy Link: https://plt.polyptychmusic.com/PLT376?hypesource=premiere

Promotext:
Portuguese DJ and producer Francisco makes a powerful entrance into the electronic music scene with his debut release, "Amolador", on the white side of Polyptych. Fusing progressive house energy with atmospheric, organic textures, each track presents a rich and evolving soundscape.
The release is elevated by a stellar and standout remix from Paul Hazendonk & Return To Saturn, who bring their signature touch to the title track—a stripped-down, deep, and hypnotic reinterpretation that retains the emotional atmosphere of the original while adding their unique flair.
A strong debut and a promising new voice in the world of melodic electronic music.
Feel it, and please welcome Francisco.





__LINKS___________

✘ Francisco (PT) (Portugal)

Soundcloud:	https://soundcloud.com/fran_cis_co
Instagram:	https://www.instagram.com/franciscoregateiro/
Twitter:	https://x.com/franciscoomusic


✘ Polyptych (Montenegro)

Label resources on social networks:
Website / Landing - http://polyptychmusic.com
Facebook > https://www.facebook.com/polyptychmusic
Soundcloud > https://soundcloud.com/polyptychmusic
Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/polyptychmusic
Twitter > https://twitter.com/polyptychmusic
Youtube > https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqG8DcaxBtVkjbKxOoCvgQw

PREMIERE: Francisco (PT) – Kamelot [ Polyptych ]

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

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𝗨𝗣𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗪𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗘𝗦

2025
➤ 30.04.-01.05. Station Endlos/Halle - w. philia & Sumpfkrüge
https://www.instagram.com/p/DHlhpRxI_bb/
➤ 28.-29.05. Afterhour Sounds Release Party at Jonny Knüppel
➤ 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

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 - Rebellion der Träumer x Afterhour Sounds]
➤ 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 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 Afterhour Sounds at Klunkerkranich/Berlin
➤ 03/06 Afterhour Sounds x SUMPFKRÜGE at Klunkerkranich/Berlin
➤ 11/03 Afterhour Sounds at Klunkerkranich/Berlin
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~ Only via Mail ~

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premieren@afterhour-sounds.com

Loveletters & cooperations:
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Afterhour Sounds news:
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 THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE UGLY:

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/Instagram/Bandcamp/Events)
■ bpod (https://soundcloud.com/bpod) (IT)
■ Francesca (https://soundcloud.com/francesca_unofficial) (Events/Spotify)
■ 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,…



𝗕𝗜𝗢

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  🌈 🎵 🪩

New tracks tagged #afterhoursoundslikethis