dublab DE is an online radio & community broadcasting from Cologne and beyond, created to offer a space for music, culture and creative exchange. Founded in 1999 in Los Angeles and established as a German branch in Cologne in 2015.
What began as a passion-driven initiative has grown into a platform shaped by a dedicated collective of volunteers, artists, and listeners. Today, dublab DE promotes curiosity, experimentation, and connection, bringing these values into the structural framework of freeform radio.
Everything we do is made with care and offered freely to our community. Keeping the station running, however, requires ongoing time, energy, and resources behind the scenes. We are deeply committed to continuing this work and to providing a hub where diverse voices, sounds, and ideas can come together.
We see dublab DE as a platform and opportunity for musical exchange and exploration beyond conventional genre boundaries. Our program is consciously curated by us and shaped by you, creating a diverse listening experience.
The station thrives through the synergy between artists, labels, DJs, and contributors who share similar values and visions. Through this collaborative and editorial approach, we aim to create opportunities for people to be seen and heard.
With our studio space in the heart of Cologne, the project aims to foster a place where people can come together, both physically and conceptually. We warmly invite you to stop by on a broadcast day to chat with us or simply listen to music together.
In contrast to large streaming platforms or major players that rely primarily on algorithm-based systems, we believe in the importance of thoughtful programming that benefits both artists and listeners.
With your support, dublab DE can continue to expand its role as an open cultural platform. We encourage you to take part in sustaining and shaping the future of dublab DE through a donation or a small monthly contribution to give us even more certainty in our planning.
We’re grateful for the past decade, which have been inspiring, educational, and rich in perspective. The dedication of artists, collaborators, volunteers, and listeners has shaped dublab DE into what it is today. Building on this foundation, we look forward to continuing the journey together, growing thoughtfully and creating new opportunities for collective cultural work in the years to come.
To celebrate 11 years of dublab DE online radio and community, we’ve produced a limited edition anniversary tee featuring a screen-printed design. The shirts are made to order and will go into production once all pre-orders have been collected at the end of June. Shipping will begin shortly after.
Pre oder via our shop: /shop
A full eleven since that first day we went live on dublab.de. This time around the crew marked another year of freeform radio in Cologne and beyond back at Hansaring on a super sunny Sunday, running all the way from 11am to 10pm. Lovely people brought the Hansaring area and its greenery to life, surrounded by friends, regulars and plenty of new faces. Nothing but good energy all day, with the soundtrack handled by our residents alongside a few local guests. You can find the entire collection on our website.
Thanks to @theresaskuchen and @ernstkaffeeroester for the delicious treats!
Photos by: @rts.zip
dublab DE, the German satellite of @dublab , is celebrating 11 years of independent freeform radio. To mark the occasion, we’re hosting a full day of live radio from our studio in the heart of Cologne. Expect 11 hours of DJ sets from residents and friends, along with the opportunity to drop by, connect, and spend some time together. This day also marks the beginning of our next fundraising and support campaign. Everything we do is created with care and shared freely, but keeping the station running requires ongoing time, energy, and resources behind the scenes. If you’d like to support and help shape the future of dublab DE, you can contribute via dublab.de/support.
To celebrate the anniversary, we’re also releasing new merch, available for pre-order on April 26 at our studio.
Tune in, stop by, and support dublab DE.
A huge thanks to @ey__ for the shirt design!
We sat down for two hours to talk about the team, what is changing behind the scenes, and what the future of this station looks like. It also marks the start of our fundraising and support campaign. Streaming tomorrow for two hours, tune in and get to know us a little better. April 24, 2026
4pm — 6pm
Broadcasted live via dublab.de
Thanks @nikity.mp3 for sitting down with us!
dublab DE is celebrating 11 years of independent radio broadcasting and community in Cologne. Join us for 11 hours of live streaming from the studio at Hansaring 94 with DJ sets and a warm gathering of the community. There will also be some special goodies available, and the event marks the kick off of our next fundraising and support campaign. @theresaskuchen will provides some sweet treats!
Tune in, stop by, and support us.
April 26, 2026
11am — 10pm
Hansaring 94, 50670 Cologne
@eile_aka_eile@j.u.l.i.a.i.d.a@wigglethefourth@klrasu_@funwithclifford@rosie_cheeks11@sarah____san@dj__brom@echolibero
Artwork by @rts.zip
Thank you @dublab.de ! So cute to be back.
Listen to the mix in replay ▶️
🔗 Link in Bio or this way —— /broadcasts/tripping-march-2026/
Tracklist ✨💫
Soundtrack Marty Supreme, Daniel Lopatin – Vampire's Castle
Soundtrack INVISIBLE PEOPLE, Ketonge – Combat
Soundtrack INVISIBLE PEOPLE, YASU EY – Delight
Soundtrack INVISIBLE PEOPLE, Angelica Summer – We Are The Wolves
Shortparis – Requiem
Debussy – Préludes, Buch 1, Nr. 8: La Fille aux Cheveux de Lin
矢野顕子 (Yano Akiko) – ふなまち唄 Part II
Soundtrack Marty Supreme, Daniel Lopatin / Oneohtrix Point Never – Holocaust Honey
Benzaiten – God of Music
Soundtrack Longlegs, T. Rex - Jewel
Janko Nilovic – Roses and Revolvers
Tintin Patrone – B3 Water (hommage: Soundtrack INVISIBLE PEOPLE)
Music For Your Plants – 055XB Hexal
Magugu & Le Motel – Bitter Better
DJ Plead – Studio Relief
ZEN RYDAZ – Free Your Mind Dub 2
DJ Absolutely Shit – Hope This Makes 7th Sense
Ben Kaczor – B2 Punch (hommage: Soundtrack INVISIBLE PEOPLE)
Erik Luebs – The Ritual Mask
Sleep D – Hypno
DJ Junk – Do It Do It
Makode – Professional Help
Suzan Attia – Delouni (دلوني)
Soundtrack Mickey 17, Jung Jaeil – Nasha
Октомври и Заекът Питър – Антихрист (hommage: Soundtrack INVISIBLE PEOPLE, Angelica Summer)
Constance Demby – The Flying Bach
No Love - No Communication – Atilla Engin Group
Soundtrack INVISIBLE PEOPLE, Makoto Kawashima – 2021.2.27
My monthly radio show Tripping with Alien Aliosha is back on @dublab.de after a 2 years break! Tune in this Friday we will listen to the @invisiblepeople.film OST and other soundtracks and adventures sounds...
image: still from Invisible People
A few snapshots from our pre-Christmas get-together. Many thanks to everyone who helps shape and support this project and facilitates the exchange that defines independent community radio. We wish you happy holidays and look forward to continuing together with you in 2026.
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All broadcasts are up to date, so feel free to check out our archive. We’ll be back live on January 9, 2026.
Much love from the entire @dublab.de team
What a year it has been, with so many wonderful encounters, concerts, releases and lots of great music. Just before the holidays, we’re getting together again in our neighborhood to ring out the year. As always, we’ll start at 4pm in our studio at Hansaring 94, where there will be snacks and homemade mulled wine. At 10pm, we’ll head around the corner to Elektra, where we’ll spend the rest of the night. Come by, bring your friends and say hello.
Flyer by: @rts.zip
Original Artwork by: Doris Tsangaris
