"ALCHEMY OF SELF" is an uplifting house track blending soulful guitar samples, sparkling synth textures, and warm, motivational vocals. It captures the euphoric, feel-good energy of early 2010s Majestic Casual and SoundCloud-era gems, delivering a perfect soundtrack for sunny days, road trips, and moments of self-reflection. The track’s driving rhythm and shimmering melodies create a vibrant, optimistic atmosphere that resonates with fans of melodic house, indie dance, and chilled electronic grooves.

ALCHEMY OF SELF

I've been struggling with this one, but I'm very happy with the result.

Dance

PREMIERE: Karolina Bnv - 1988 [ Wrong Era ]

Release Title:  Yet To Come 
Artist: Karolina Bnv
Label: Wrong Era
Catalogue No.: WE015
Release-Date: 22/11/2024

Buy Link: https://slowmotionrec.bandcamp.com/album/yet-to-come

Promotext:

The prolific Karolina Bnv returns to Wrong Era with 'Yet To Come' an industrial-infused, masterful exploration deeper into her ever unfolding sound. The sophisticated follow-up to 'Lessons On Good Behaviour' further enrichens our experience of her world.

Opening with 'Unforgivable Decisions’, an aptly named track that holds its own amongst the industrial greats. Shimmering mechanisms and pulsating arps intertwine, building to harmonic swells and a ghostly vocal from the captivating tones of Karina Jilaz. 'Germany Calling' opens Karolina's new beat intrigue with focused arps circling beneath a commanding vocal loop chanting the track's title. Soft acid lines flutter across the mix, perfectly sitting on either side of the punctual snare.

'Context Abuse' bursts open the second half of the EP with defined bass and the distinct clattering of rimshots. A powerful homage to the sound of Belgium with refreshing flair. Karolina Bnv's sophisticated palette is in full force, with her unmistakably ear-pricking melodics and vocal lines. 'Yet to Come' closes with '1988' an infectious Acid House anthem that weaves between New-Beat and Detroit House.

Karolina Bnv brings her sophisticated sounds and undeniable strengths to Wrong Era once again, broadening her horizons with skilful taste.




__LINKS___________

✘ Karolina Bnv (Berlin // Germany)

https://soundcloud.com/karolinabnv
https://www.facebook.com/karolinabnv/
https://www.instagram.com/karolina_bnv/





✘ Wrong Era / Slow Motion (Berlin  // Germany)

https://soundcloud.com/slow-motion-records
https://www.facebook.com/slowmotionrecords/
https://www.instagram.com/slowmotion_records/

PREMIERE: Karolina Bnv - 1988 [ Wrong Era ]

A night full of aerobic decadance in Neukölln. What a lovely party to play 🪩🤸🍾

Sekt auf Nice - Aerobic Decadance @ Tante Frizzante 12-2024

Tout a commencé avec trois accords de guitare acoustique très simples, convertis en piano électronique... En faisant ça, je me suis dit que tout n'est qu'une histoire de petits bout mis les uns derrière les autres..."bits and pieces"... puis ma réflexion s'est étendue à une vision plus large, plus profonde qui m'a ramené à notre essence même. 
Nous sommes faits de la somme d'atome et de molécules qui se construisent et se déconstruisent... le cycle de la vie...du cosmos... :)

Nothing is whole. Just bits and pieces...
Everything is broken... And still... We move...
Fragments and dreams...
Build, Break, Repeat...
Build, Break, Repeat... 

Build, Break, Repeat...
Build, Break, Repeat... 

If you're interested in the cover's production :
https://youtu.be/G55o7JMnFko?si=QT780OEV-I2Vp4iu

Bits & Pieces

A genre-bending queer disco-opera set in the gilded halls of European royalty and post-binary liberation. "Two Houses, Four Countries" fuses orchestral grandeur with 70s glam-funk, Killers-style pop rock, and Dre/Timbaland-inspired beats. With lyrics that challenge gender boundaries and exalt erotic ancestry, this anthem delivers powerful hooks, syncopated chants, and a chorus you’ll scream in both Versailles and the club.

✨ For fans of: Freddie Mercury, Amy Winehouse, The Killers, RuPaul, Taylor Swift, Prince
🎭 Featuring royal fanfare, operatic duets, baroque-disco breakdowns
🎧 Turn it up if you crave beats as dramatic as your genealogy

Loop it. Share it. Rule your body and your playlist.

2 Houses, 4 Countries

She didn’t break my heart.
She scratched it in glitter and walked off beat.

Velvet Damage is what happens when disco forgets to smile.
Strings cut. Piano lands like memory.

This ain’t heartbreak — it’s choreography with bruises.


Velvet Damage

4ème titre de l'EP Iaoïde sortie en 2023 et disponible sur toutes les plateformes

Iaoïde - 04 Dry Tears - Thomas Dechaud-Fauchet

Saw you once — that was enough.
Now I’m stuck in your kind of love.
Didn’t kiss, didn’t say goodbye,
But your rhythm still lives in mine.

Tried to lose you in the crowd,
In flashing lights and music loud.
But every beat just loops you back,
A silent face in neon black.

No, I don’t hate — I just replay.
Your little smile, then walked away.
You gave me less, but moved so smooth —
Now you haunt my every groove.

🎵 You’re the one I can’t unsee,
Dancing circles into me.
Time moved fast, but I stay here,
Still spinning close to what I fear.

You're the fire I never held,
You're the echo in my shell.
Love’s a beat I can’t discard —
Still I move with your wild card. 🎵

They say the deep ones fall the worst,
I drank your vibe, still feel the thirst.
You were the shore I danced toward slow,
But tide pulled back — I didn’t know.

Told you jokes with words unsaid,
You laughed and left them in my head.
Now your smile fades into light,
But still I groove with you at night.

No harm, no heat, just ghost perfume —
Still vibin’ in an empty room.
You never stayed, but left a track —
Now every rhythm pulls you back.

🎵 You’re the one I can’t unsee,
Groovin’ slow inside of me.
Time went boom — I stayed in sync,
On the edge, about to blink.

You're the fire I never held,
You're the beat that always swelled.
Love's a game I danced too hard —
Still I'm groovin’ with your card. 🎵

No stars aligned, no lyrics stayed,
But you’re still in the tracks I played.
No name, no chain, no perfect fit —
Just a vibe I can't admit.

No kiss, no map, no rhythm clear —
But when I move, you reappear.
Maybe hearts just grow that way —
With every dance they can’t replay.

[Final Chorus – melodic lift, extended outro groove]
🎵 You’re the one I can’t unsee,
Sliding slow inside of me.
Time turned up — I stayed on guard,
Still locked inside your wild card.

You're the heat I couldn’t touch,
You're the drop I miss too much.
Love’s a rhythm hard and starred —
Still I move… with your wild card. 🎵

You’re The One

Rumcast 129 -  Different Beats

🎧 Direct Route to Oslo
A soulful scheme set to groove.

He came for love (or maybe the oil money).
She knew the game from the first line.
Somewhere in the back — a Norwegian girl hums... ironically.

This is French House meets fjords, Deep House meets state bureaucracy,
a schemer's lullaby in groove minor.
Filed under: Form 84-A.

🎤 Male vocal lead (smooth, sly)
🎶 Female vocal humming (mocking, sweet)
💿 Soulful grooves, mellow bounce, folk accents, and one very cold “no.”


LYRICS:

Bassline walks in like velvet.  
Norwegian girl hums behind a synth breeze. 

 🎵 Hmm hmm hmm… Oslo money dreams…

Direct route to Oslo —  
cash dreams wrapped in snow.  
Said “hello,” she said “maybe so,”  
then she laughed… real low.

I flew in broke, coat too thin,  
tried to flirt with a borrowed grin.  
Told her “baby, I love your land,”  
while Googling her dad’s investment plan.

Said I like salmon, peace, and pines —
but I just want those oil-based lines.
She smiled like she’d seen my kind,  
and poured Aquavit like I’d crossed a line.

Direct route to Oslo —  
one kiss, one cold “no.”  
The Fund’s not made for guys like me…  
she hummed a tune, and let me be.
 
Turns out she worked for the Ministry,  
she knew my scheme by line three.  
She smiled and said, “Nice try, my dear,”  
then left me with the check — and beer.

So now I queue at Building B,  
with passport, shame, and ID-3.  
They said, “Submit Form 84-A,”  
to admire the Fund — from far away.

Now I sip coffee by the bay,  
still dancing to the things she didn’t say.  
No ring. No Fund. No show.  
Just a groove… and Oslo.

🎵 Hmm hmm hmm… oh-no-no-no… Oslo…

Direct Route to Oslo

Element

PREMIERE: Dina Summer - Hypnotized (Etane Remix) [ Iptamenos Discos ]

 Release Title: Hypnotized (Etane Remix)
Artist: Dina Summer
Label: Iptamenos Discos
Catalogue No.: IDI022J
Release-Date: 23.07.2025

Buy Link: https://bfan.link/hypnotized-etane

 Promotext:

Berlin’s genre-blending powerhouse Dina Summer - comprised of Kalipo (also known from electro-punk outfit Frittenbude) and the dark disco duo Local Suicide - unleashed their second full-length album Girls Gang earlier this year via Iptamenos Discos.
Spanning 11 tracks, the record is a bold and versatile exploration of themes like empowerment, outsider identity, impermanence, nostalgia, and human connection. While their debut leaned heavily into club-ready sounds influenced by italo disco and ’90s electro, Girls Gang embraces a broader sonic spectrum, weaving in elements of new wave, post-punk, and synth pop.
Following a string of standout remixes from DJ Hell, Damon Jee, Phunkadelica, and The Populists, the trio returns with another round of reworks by a circle of befriended artists.
Cologne-based musician Etane, known for his unique genre blend and deep involvement in the music community, reinterprets ‘Hypnotized’ by merging 80s Italo disco aesthetics with a driving techno bassline. He pairs a dreamy atmosphere with a luminous sense of motion, guiding listeners toward a glowing horizon. Echoing the song’s core theme, the spell of hypnotization is carried by airy, string-like melodies and a steady, magnetic groove.




__LINKS___________
 ✘ Dina Summer (Berlin // Germany)

https://soundcloud.com/dinasummer
https://www.facebook.com/dinasummermusic/
https://www.instagram.com/dinasummermusic

✘ Etane Remix ( Cologne // Germany)

https://soundcloud.com/etanesounds
https://www.facebook.com/etanemusic
https://www.instagram.com/etane_tanaisov/

 ✘ Iptamenos Discos (Berlin  // Germany)

https://soundcloud.com/iptamenosdiscos
https://www.facebook.com/iptamenosdiscos
https://www.instagram.com/iptamenosdiscos/


PREMIERE: Dina Summer - Hypnotized (Etane Remix) [ Iptamenos Discos ]

A 90-ish minute disco-y house mix perfect for everything from a poolside party to starting off the evening and enjoying the late light of long summer days. There are a few old school Wanda Doff twists and turns in there as well. Hope you enjoy!

Summer 2025 disco-y house mix

a flip i did for fun (:

check the original song!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfwZMe92Wrc&ab_channel=44phantomVEVO

44phantom - ily2d (zenter bootleg)

PREMIERE: Local Suicide & Wiener Planquadrat - Der Apfel Fällt Nicht Weit Vom Stamm [ Iptamenos Discos ]

 Release Title:  Der Apfel Fällt Nicht Weit Vom Stamm
Artist: Local Suicide & Wiener Planquadrat
Label: Iptamenos Discos]
Catalogue No.: ISI009
Release-Date: 13 August 2025

Buy Link: https://iptamenosdiscos.com/local-suicide-wiener-planquadrat-isi009/

 Promotext:
Local Suicide and Wiener Planquadrat share more than just a musical wavelength - theirs is a long-standing creative friendship, built over countless nights, shared stages, and a deep mutual understanding of the darker corners of electronic music. Having already released two collaborative tracks, “Flashdance” & “Light It Up”, and worked together on remixes for artists such as You Man, Ali X, AFFKT, Nuclear Digital Transistor and Idoru, the duo now presents their new single '“Der Apfel Fällt Nicht Weit Vom Stamm” on Iptamenos Discos showcasing their evolving sound.

The song was written in 2024 in Local Suicide’s Berlin studio and went through countless revisions in studios across both Berlin and Vienna until it reached its state of perfection. The single stands out as one of the most accessible tracks this collaboration has produced so far: a leftfield pop song that unfolds like a slow-moving fog creeping through a late-night club: mechanical yet sensual, minimal yet immersive. It drifts somewhere between dark disco and synth pop, steering clear of typical dancefloor formulas in favor of something more hypnotic, more internal. The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree – and that tree is rooted in a shared history between two acts who’ve spent years honing their sound on parallel trajectories.

Local Suicide are recognized as one of the most influential duos in the dark electronic underground scene. Since 2008, the Greek-German pair have shaped the sound of dark disco, EBM, post-punk and indie dance through countless releases on cult labels like Bordello A Parigi, Lumière Noire, TAU, Eskimo Recordings, and Ombra INTL. Their work has been featured in DJ Mag, Mixmag, Der Spiegel, Rolling Stone and Tsugi, and they even appeared – as themselves – in the German TV show Fett & Fett on national broadcaster ZDF.

Wiener Planquadrat, the Vienna-based duo of Michael Weiler and Maximilian Atteneder, made their mark in 2021 with “Stillstand”, a breakout debut that climbed the dance charts in Austria and Germany. Their 2022 EP “Dschungel”, featuring remixes by T.Raumschmiere and Tech Support, blended analog grit with indie-rave melancholy, signaling their refusal to play by genre rules. In recent years, they’ve performed live in Berlin, Paris, and Thessaloniki, released remixes for artists like Oberst & Buchner, Dina Summer, Kalipo, and more.

The fact that Wiener Planquadrat were the very first artists to ever release on Iptamenos Discos – with their hit “Stillstand” in 2021 – makes this release feel like a full-circle moment. “Der Apfel Fällt Nicht Weit Vom Stamm” isn’t just another single. It’s a subtle reminder of how powerful a connection can be when it’s built not on strategy, but on trust, friendship and shared experience.



__LINKS___________
 ✘ Local Suicide (Berlin // Germany)

https://soundcloud.com/localsuicide
https://www.facebook.com/localsuicide
https://www.instagram.com/localsuicide

 ✘ Wiener Planquadrat (Vienna // Austria)

https://soundcloud.com/wienerplanquadrat
https://www.facebook.com/wienerplanquadrat
https://www.instagram.com/wienerplanquadrat

 ✘ Iptamenos Discos (Berlin // Germany)

https://soundcloud.com/iptamenosdiscos
https://www.facebook.com/iptamenosdiscos
https://www.instagram.com/iptamenosdiscos

Local Suicide & Wiener Planquadrat - Der Apfel Fällt Nicht Weit Vom Stamm [ Iptamenos Discos ]

PREMIERE: Franz Scala - Light Year Run [ Slow Motion ] 
 Release Title: Cafe Futuro
Artist: Franz Scala
Label: Slow Motion
Catalogue No.: SLOMO055
Release-Date: October 15th, 2025

Buy Link: https://slowmotionrecords.lnk.to/CafeFuturo

 Promotext:

Italian visionary Franz Scala returns to Slow Motion Records, with the infectious, ground-moving LP 'Cafe Futuro', a follow-up to his highly acclaimed debut 'Mondo Della Notte'. A homage to the influential Neukolln bar and meeting point for Italo and Cosmic disco heads, Cafe Futuro is a testament to this special place, the soundtrack and its revered legacy. Brimming with Scala's gift for revealing the most finite feelings of nostalgia one searches for on the dance floor, 'Cafe Futuro' dives deeper. 

Rich in Scala's unmistakable tone and charm, 'Cafe Futuro' builds upon a bold and innovative sound, showcasing fellow creators and genre-defining artists, solidifying the Italo Affecianondo's sound, synonymous with the pioneering greats.




__LINKS___________
 ✘ Franz Scala (Berlin // Germany)

https://soundcloud.com/franz-scala
https://www.facebook.com/italiandancewave
https://www.instagram.com/franzscala/

 ✘ Slow Motion (Berlin // Germany)

https://soundcloud.com/slow-motion-records
https://www.facebook.com/slowmotionrecords/
https://www.instagram.com/slowmotion_records/

PREMIERE: Franz Scala - Light Year Run [ Slow Motion ]


Turn the lights down, turn the lows up. What color does this groove sound like to you? 🎧
Bass-first bliss — silk funk with cinematic soul. #LowEndLush is what happens when the floor vibrates like velvet.

The Right Sort of Lads

Compositeur
Créateur audiovisuel et numérique

Demo submission: neodisco.music@gmail.com

Independent music label redefining dance electronics through the lens of time
The label releases music in indie dance, melodic techno, and tech house, focusing on atmosphere, depth, and a conceptual approach to production.

Founded in 2024 by Cortex Power (@cortex_power)

Indie Dance / Melodic Techno / Tech House

🎶 BlandaBeats – Official SoundCloud
Producer | Artist | Sonic Architect
📩 Booking & collaborations: lujamiroxo@gmail.com
🚫 No spam. Serious inquiries only.

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

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𝗨𝗣𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗪𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗘𝗦

2025
➤ 25/10 Bahnwärter Thiel/Munich 

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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]

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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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  🌈 🎵 🪩

Hi there — welcome to my corner of the web.

I’m here for one simple reason: to share my music with you.
Take a listen, explore, and I hope something here resonates with you. Enjoy the vibe!

I'm Wanda Doff. My style varies in any given set and as my name suggests I love to get lost in the music!

International Music Composer/Producer, Author, Radio Host & Spiritual Counselor

sekttempo, aperol disco & crémant house 🍾 🪩 ✨

Passionné de musique, j'ai évolué entre le rock, la pop, le blues, le triphop et la musique électronique. Depuis ma découverte de la groovebox, jusqu'à Ableton, mon désir de faire de la musique ne m'a jamais quitté.

Né en 1982, j'ai acheté une guitare en 2018 pour m'amuser et explorer ma créativité musicale. Sans expérience, j'ai appris une poignée d'accords et voilà.
Je compose mes petites mélodies à l'instinct, sans théorie ni prétention. J'utilise aussi des programmes comme Ableton ou parfois même de l'intelligence artificielle pour intégrer mes paroles à la musique, ou parfois même pour développer une musique à partir d'échantillons que je crée à la guitare, au clavier virtuel ou même des enregistrements vocaux.
Je suis illustrateur et écrivain en métier principal.

From mood-setting Leitmotifs to high-energy dance routines. Your FYP is ready for this. 🫧 🎧
🔥 "Instant playlist material. OBSESSED."

Archive of independent Dj's culture in the heart of Saint Petersburg. All mixes recorded live at Redrum Bar. Sound red in our room. 

Offline: Russia, Saint Petersburg, Nekrasova, 26.

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