Following last year’s acclaimed A Love From Outer Space compilation celebrating 15 years of the beloved club night, the journey continues with a brand-new EP curated by Sean Johnston – a focused extension of the ALFOS ethos and a glimpse toward its ever-evolving future.
Since its inception in 2010, A Love from Outer Space (ALFOS) has been a steady presence in the underground music scene, fostering a close-knit community with its regular, transformative dancefloor experiences.
Founded by the late Andrew Weatherall and Sean Johnston, both highly regarded DJs and producers, ALFOS was born out of a shared love for slower-paced music and quickly became a lasting and adventurous clubbing experience. Initially conceived as a response to the fast-paced mainstream scene, ALFOS took a different approach, maintaining a tempo of no more than 122 bpm.
The club night started in the intimate surroundings of The Waiting Room in North London, where its distinctive musical ethos found an immediate following. Over time, it evolved into a British clubbing institution, expanding to larger venues and eventually reaching an international audience.
ALFOS became known for its eclectic and hypnotic sound, blending everything from kosmische and house to dub and post-punk. The night developed a loyal following, with residencies at London’s Phonox and Glasgow’s Berkeley Suite, and it has taken its sound to various settings, from the Croatian coastline to the Golden Lion Pub in Todmorden.
Following Andrew Weatherall’s passing in 2020, Sean Johnston has carried on the ALFOS legacy. During the pandemic, he launched the A Love from Outer Space Emergency Broadcast System, a series of livestreamed DJ sets that kept the community connected during a challenging time. These broadcasts were crucial in maintaining the ALFOS spirit when live events were paused, attracting a global audience and reinforcing the collective bond of the community.
This three-track vinyl-only release features an exclusive Sean Johnston twist on Niv Ast’s “Jungle Marvin”, Laars’ “None”, and Jazxing’s “Neu Nostalgia (Das Komplex Remix)” – selections that embody the deep, slow-burning pulse that has defined A Love From Outer Space since its inception.
Johnston’s exclusive ALFOS edit of “Jungle Marvin” opens the EP with a hypnotic reimagining, balancing cosmic tension and dancefloor release. Laars’ “None” follows, layering driving percussion and low-slung propulsion, while Das Komplex’s remix of “Neu Nostalgia” closes the record in typically expansive, dubbed-out fashion – a widescreen finale that feels both timeless and forward-looking.
As with the club night itself, these tracks move within that unhurried 122 bpm orbit – spacious, immersive, and emotionally resonant. Each piece feels tailor-made for the late-night moments that ALFOS has come to define: where tempo slows, and connection deepens.
The first 250 copies of the A Love From Outer Space 15th Anniversary EP will be available exclusively via Stranger Than Paradise Records, with a wider limited release to follow in early 2026. Pressed on high-quality, heavyweight 180g vinyl, this EP stands as both a continuation of and a tribute to the enduring ALFOS spirit – a sound and community that continues to expand, evolve, and inspire.
Tracklist:
A1. Niv Ast – Jungle Marvin (Sean Johnston ALFOS Edit)
B1. Laars – None
B2. Jazxing – Neu Nostalgia (Das Komplex Remix)
Live Dates:
Saturday 29th Nov – Waterbear Brighton
Sat 6th December – Field Notes Amsterdam
Sat 13th December – Phonox London
Sat 20th December – Faith In Strangers Margate
Sat 27th December – The Yard Manchester
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