Sympathies is a series of self-published releases by Furtive, showcasing an extensive multi-genre catalog of colorful and exploratory original production. The sixth album in the sequence wades steadily into foggy, crepuscular melodrama, delivering 11 tracks of steamy sound design for dilated pupils, sweaty lurching, and locked-in dancefloor worship. This release is primarily rooted in dripping, murky techno, but Furtive slips in a few billowing ambient moments for wide-eyed infinite split-seconds. 

The unearthly and impellent flagship track of Sympathies VI is The Night Wanderer, an electrifying, nearly sinister psychedelic techno weapon. There’s an uncanny, spine-shivering energy to this track: it grips the listener and propels them along as if possessed. Eerie, haunting, and maniacally energizing, this is a track for the electric insomniac with eyes torn wide open by the relentless bumps in the night. 

The next tracks are at once steady and uneasy, hypnotizing and unnerving, propulsive and paralyzing. Both Curse Processor and Breathless are full-blown foggy freakouts for the ravers lost in the swelling, humid clouds of unrelenting club throbbing. The former takes a more frenetic and pointilistic approach along with razor-sharp, clattering percussive sound design to keep you on your toes, while the latter hangs more subtly, glowering like a damp, red bulb above a dancefloor as bodies pulse in suspended animation. Humid Creeper follows in a similar gloomy vein, with a more wound-up and sweaty grinding machine-funk sound as billowing atmospherics roll like fog from plodding, sweltering 909s. 

A sludgy, slippery wound-up acid bomb, Carbonated Jungle might oddly be the funkiest track of this release. A slow, lumbering squelcher, this track lurches and builds with just the right cadence to bring a synchronized, irresistible bounce into shoulder-to-shoulder crowds. It peaks with a woozy interruption, the split second for ravers to glance around before feet and floor flex in unison once more - a moist, spun-out ecosystem.

Memory Canopy/Nighttime Ceilings is a wide-eyed, cinematic ambient experience. This is for sleepless reflections, silent teardrops, pensive awe, profound sighs, scanning lights between trees, for the dawn moments on unexpected sheets when words trail off, for [pagan river crossings]. 

A dusky stepper, Silicone & Scattered Wings re-animates with the bass-weight of an irregular rhythm, soaring and glowing synthesizer warmth, and percussive flutters that are like a comforting, sonic blanket stretched between speaker stacks.

Embrace is a glossy, deceptively intense ambient experience for holding on tightly as the weightless, slow-motion G-force of shifting sound waves and overwhelming, high-voltage psychedelia hurtle you into the glimmers of the night.

Caffeine Eyelashes brings a twinkling levity to the arrangement, with plinking and flowery deep techno-adjacent sound design, gentle atmospheres, and with no particular hurry to its sauntering pace - it’s the sunny meadow stroll in an otherwise thorny twilight bramble-bounce of a release.

Seeking Brighter immediately ticks up the urgency, but without undue alarm. Pointillistic arpeggios play counter to hazy, woozy see-sawing sequences in a curious, exploratory, and perpetually enticing way, pulling the listener along as mental soundscapes and physical soundwaves rise and fall. Epiphanies in Dreams’ similar irregular teetering arpeggiation is coupled with blurred, winding, ephemeral slipperiness - it’s the sonic texture of the specifics slipping through the fingers of comprehension and memory upon waking from particularly tumbling, tossing, and turning dream-states. 

Sympathies is named after a debauched steamy summertime studio session - long-since surpassed with all-the-more riotous adventures, brighter lights, and unexpected plot twists.

Production, Mixing, and Mastering by Furtive
Words and artwork by Furtive

Available on Bandcamp

Furtive - Sympathies VI

Humid Creeper follows sits in a hypnotic, dusky, somewhat gloomy vein, with a more wound-up and sweaty grinding machine-funk sound as billowing atmospherics roll like fog from plodding, sweltering 909s.

Humid Creeper (Steamy Shadows)

Breathless is a full-blown foggy freakout for the ravers lost in the swelling, humid clouds of unrelenting club throbbing, hanging subtly and glowering like a damp, red bulb above a dancefloor as bodies pulse in suspended animation

Breathless

A sludgy, slippery tightly wound acid bomb, Carbonated Jungle might oddly be the funkiest track of this release. A slow, lumbering squelcher, this track lurches and builds with just the right cadence to bring a synchronized, irresistible bounce into shoulder-to-shoulder crowds. It peaks with a woozy interruption, the split second for ravers to glance around before feet and floor flex in unison once more - a moist, spun-out ecosystem.

Carbonated Jungle

Curse Processor

The unearthly and impellent flagship track of Sympathies VI is The Night Wanderer, an electrifying, nearly sinister psychedelic techno weapon. There’s an uncanny, spine-shivering energy to this track: it grips the listener and propels them along as if possessed. Eerie, haunting, and maniacally energizing, this is a track for the electric insomniac with eyes torn wide open by the relentless bumps in the night.

The Night Wanderer

For our 23rd entry of the PPRZ podcast series we have @boxofbox contributing a deeply layered three hour mix into the abyss.

boxofbox is a artist/scientist/engineer based in Durham, NC; a recovering academic, now working in audio software engineering and cutting-edge digital signal processing. Originally from Seattle, boxofbox has been a long-time participant in the US/EU underground rave scene, known for their predilection for genre-slippy, psychedelic, queer-leaning sonics, and a habit of longish sets/mixes. You can frequently find them in the form of a tender and weird light in chatty internet corners or as a sweat-drenched, grinning pumpkin, smack dab in the middle of the closest dancefloor.

description: sanded bricks, glue traps, soaked clouds, drains, grey, dark sauna, dying fire-log, snakeskin pillow, a tiger takes a nap, box of old saw blades, teeth, tiny bubbles trapped under a metal bowl, petrichor, cold fog on bare skin, sunless days, mossy rocks at low tide, patient yet still anxious bats awaiting dusk. techno-focused mix recorded during a north carolina thunderstorm on 3x XDJ-1000MK2s, with a Xone:96 direct into Logic Pro.

Enjoy this journey!

tracklist:
CAPIUZ - ASMR
Todor Todoroff - Corps sonores
Secret Getii - Thirty Tens
Hound Scales - Spahnners (Rubble Dub 2)
Nats - Shade Obolus
Tobias. - Girts
Mike Parker - Lustration Six (Megalith)
Peter Van Hoesen - Swerve Damiao
Sporegular - Subsako
Feral - LWA
Katatonic Silentio - Le Réveil Du Combattant
Rødhåd - Vivarium (Porter Ricks Remix)
DJ Hockey - Buoyancy
Rhyw - Vertisol
SHXCXCHCXSH - Blomkål
Blovk - Kédros
Jeff Mills - Rabid Star Clusters
Gunnar Haslam - Coastal Geography
Vohkinne - Centauri
Kessell - Graviton (Substance Remix)
Furtive - Erosion
PWCCA - Genomics (CONCEPTUAL Slow Version Remix)
Vril - Portal 4
Cassegrain - Turn Aside (Mike Parker Remix)
Tiefton - Antlia
Svreca - FRUE (Tilliander Remix)
Jackson Ryland - Braids
Evigt Mörker - Slunga Åska
Blasted - Airy
James Ruskin - Hang Up
Roll Dann - Cross
Hektor Legion - Delirium Tremens
John Thomas - Trucks
Gary Martin - Ritual Fire Dance
Fireground - Dualism
Andy Trex Versus Commander Tom - Comtrex
Mark Williams - What's
Shake - Frictional Beat No. 4
Justin Berkovi - Bad Wiper
Hertz - Phonk
DJ Sotofett - 6AM Techno Mix
Underground Resistance - Panic
Steady Motion - Untitled [CHAPTER1]
Rumenige - Untitled B1 [NUMB6]
Fresko - Pulse
Surgeon - cbx 003.1
Loktibrada - Untl (Regis Remix)
CONCEPTUAL - La Menzogna
DJ Mika - Bloodsuckers
Evelyn - Taking Liberation Into Her Own Hands
Irazu - Unity
Kwartz - Moving Charges
Sorcery - Synovial Membrane
Temudo - Shapeless
Kamarok - Familiar Bodies
Tensal - Black Annis
Sciahri - Magnetism
Nørbak - Chekhov's Gun
Perfo - Weight Of The False Self
Quelza - Aragaran (DJ Boss remix)
Wrong Assessment - Zygomatic
Claude Young - Angelic
Catartsis - Un pas dans le passé
Jörg Rodriguez - HRG
Chontane - Miaso
Struction - Kreen
NTOGN - Smedjan
Paul Fleetwood - Slipping
Architectural - Camaradas
Ketch - Vivido
Inland - Overthebrainbow
Link - Antacid (Bjarki Pandemix)
Reeko - Dualidad 7
Guilt Attendant - Cursed Spawn Of White Flight
Hiro Kone - Jungle
Ocherii - Non Finito
Casual Treatment - Gradual Alteration
Davide Squillace - Goldrake
Abi Lönnberg - Pax International
Adam 2 - Nightmare (Zander Remix)
Stenny - Curve K
Danny Daze - Mindfluck
Nior - Spectral Blade
Technoist - Dist Fever
korrē - NAZARÉ
Efdemin - Parallaxis (Traumprinz's Over 2 The End Version)
pent - x7xu

If you have been moved by this mix, please consider donating to either organization that box has picked as a thank you.

https://gazaesims.com/
https://donate.unrwa.org/-landing-page/en_EN

PPRZ Podcast 23 - boxofbox

Entanglement. Electronic excursions with DJ Papaya [ @papayaofficial ] on Great Circles Radio

Listen live - 4th Mondays, 5-6pm ET on www.greatcircles.net

Entanglement

Entanglement w/DJ Papaya - 25March2024

Furtive brings you a broad range of rave-related material with ambient tangents and excursions.

Listen live - 3rd Mondays, 6-8PM ET on www.greatcircles.net

Ashen Vanity

Ashen Vanity w/Furtive - 19Feb2024

Dissociated w/ Lady Prowl. A sonic escape from our current dystopia

Listen live - 4th Saturdays from 2-4 Pm ET on www.greatcircles.net

Dissociated

Dissociated w/Lady Prowl - 23Mar2024

Landing here on planet Earth for episode 52 of FRiends and Family is @djhockey for an hour of shapeshifting, tripped in and out techno. An absolute delight, best (of course) listened to loud and with headphones on. If you haven't already, follow and get on board with DJ Hockey and the @pprzrecords label he co-runs alongside @adamtwo . Cream of the cream stuff they're presenting. 

Don't forget to preorder your copy of DJ Hockey "Push:Pull", his vinyl debut, out May 8th on Fixed Rhythms. Link to buy here:
https://djhockey.bandcamp.com/album/push-pull

Take it straight from Mr. Hockey himself about the mix--"it's very close to the core of what you'll hear on a night out if I am playing to a very heady crowd."

👽 Take me to your party 👽

Track list:
Joachim Spieth (@joachim-spieth) - Flow
mod21 (@mod21) - Black Ink (Refracted remix) @refracted-music
Neel (@neel) - Afnio
DJ Hockey (@djhockey) - Restraint 
Joshua Calleja (@joshua-calleja-1)  - Mindless Chaos (Centrific's Lysergic Dub) @centrific 
JXTPS (@jxtps) - Perimeter
Aleksi Perala (@aleksiperala) - GBBVT1337152 (Len Faki Hardspace Mix) @lenfaki
Temudo (@temudo) - D is for Dissonance
Mike Parker (@geophone) - Tripartite
Pulso (@pul_so) - Dash Back
Biemsix (@biemsix) - Whisper
Kamellia, Decoder (@amotikmusic @iamdecoder )- Beyond
Sleeparchive (@sleeparchiveofficial) - HH1 Session 10
Jero Claires (@jeroclares) - Radial Velocity
Metapattern (@mptrn) - Blinded by Safety
DJ Hockey (@djhockey) - Release
Adriana Lopez (@adrianalopez) - Gradual Illusion
Staffan Linzatti (@staffan-linzatti) - A rush of reason
Sleeparchive (@sleeparchiveofficial) - Before
Alex Dolby (@alexdolby) - Rd203
Dasha Rush (@dasha-rush) - More than ones
NWHR (@nwhr_music) - Schorl
Nørbak (@norbakmusic) - Gare
Kerrie (@kerrie_dj) - Inner Space

Buy "Push:Pull" here!

DJ Hockey: FRiends and Family Ep. 52

The next Girlcast presents Agata 🌹

Agata is a Polish DJ and producer currently based in Berlin. Her high energy sets span multiple genres, blending together captivating melodies, powerful rhythms and cutting-edge sound design. During her performances, she combines different styles, from driving grooves and trance-infused techno to psy and tek. When not behind the decks, she is focused on production, having self-released her first EP Realign in June last year. Since then she has contributed to compilations on esteemed labels such as Deestricted, No Borders, MUSA and technomate. She is also affiliated with Berlin-based BLVSH collective, which supports FLINTA talents within the local scene.

Follow and support her:
@agata_k
www.instagram.com/agat.a.music/
de.ra.co/dj/agatapl

Agata

Girlcast #112 by Agata

𝙑𝙀𝙎𝙀𝙇𝙆𝘼 𝙋𝙊𝘿𝘾𝘼𝙎𝙏 063 | 𝙑𝙇𝘼𝘿𝙔𝙎𝙇𝘼𝙑 𝙋𝙐𝙏𝙄𝙎𝙏𝙄𝙉

Vladyslav Putistin - DJ and meanwhile producer hailing from Kyiv - has solidified his status as a cult figure within the burgeoning Ukrainian electronic music scene with a constant growing influence. Vladyslav's distinctive style seamlessly weaves together influences from EBM, Italo Disco, New Beat, and Trance, creating a sonic tapestry that resonates with enthusiasts worldwide. 2024, together with Lvcerate (https://soundcloud.com/lvcerate), he released his first record "Hot Flashes" on the French Sharped Records (https://soundcloud.com/sharpedrecords). As he continues to carve his path in the world of electronic music, Vladyslav Putistin stands as a beacon of creativity and innovation within the global DJ community.

𝙑𝙎𝙇𝙆: Your first DJ gig. How and where was it?
𝙑𝙇𝘼𝘿: My first dj gig was almost 17 years ago. It was a small bar in the centre of Kyiv. All of my friends came to support me but there were a lot of other people too so I was very scared anyway.

𝙑𝙎𝙇𝙆: What do you love on Kyiv?
𝙑𝙇𝘼𝘿: Kyiv is the best city for me. I’ve tried to live in different places abroad and nowhere I could reach that feeling of home. The city brings me comfort and joy. Maybe because all my friends and family are here. Maybe because it’s very diverse and during frequent walks I always find something refreshingly new. Even though I know almost everything here. Also I like how Kyiv smells in every season and I’m waiting to feel this smell again.

𝙑𝙎𝙇𝙆: How many times a week do you work out?
𝙑𝙇𝘼𝘿: I’m working out 4 times a week. I’m a bit addicted )

𝙑𝙎𝙇𝙆: Sunrise or sunset?
𝙑𝙇𝘼𝘿: For sure sunset. Especially in spring.

𝙑𝙎𝙇𝙆: Any plans for the future?
𝙑𝙇𝘼𝘿: Yes, for sure. I’m happy to announce that this year I’ll have one more EP with Lvcerate and my first solo EP. And I’m also excited to collaborate with a very talented artist, but I will not tell her name. We will announce it a bit later)

Listen, enjoy and never forget:
𝙏𝙃𝙀𝙍𝙀 𝙄𝙎 𝙉𝙊 𝙍𝘼𝙄𝙉𝘽𝙊𝙒 𝙒𝙄𝙏𝙃𝙊𝙐𝙏 𝙔𝙀𝙇𝙇𝙊𝙒 𝘼𝙉𝘿 𝘽𝙇𝙐𝙀.

Pic by
https://instagram.com/dansnotreville

𝙑𝙇𝘼𝘿𝙔𝙎𝙇𝘼𝙑 𝙋𝙐𝙏𝙄𝙎𝙏𝙄𝙉
https://soundcloud.com/vladyslavputistin
https://instagram.com/vladyslavputistin

𝙑𝙀𝙎𝙀𝙇𝙆𝘼 𝙆𝙔𝙄𝙑
https://soundcloud.com/veselka_kyiv
https://instagram.com/veselka_kyiv
https://facebook.com/veselka.kyiv
https://ra.co/promoters/129341

VESELKA PODCAST 063 | VLADYSLAV PITISTIN

Earth Dog 032: djfix

Geoscope w/ Westov Temple. Unlimited data for introspection.
Listen live - first Sundays, 6-8PM ET at www.greatcircles.net

303 Day Edition. Dirty records. Chunky Mixing. No tracklist - post in comments for IDs.

Geoscope w/ Westov Temple - 303 Day Edition - 03March2024

Season 8 Episode 9 - 05.01.24

Emerging from the haze, first-generation Iranian DJ Saba Fazeli aka Zahremaar delivers a moody, dubbed out collection of psychedelic grooves. A resident of the annual desert campout Gradient and its respective parent crews, Printshop and New Palm, they showcase tracks from MPLS mainstays while effortlessly blending in their own LA vibes. Perfect sounds for starting your night or day.

@zahremaar

Kajunga Program SE.8 EP.9 - zahremaar

Producer/DJ/Promoter/Organizer/bonehead/etc - [Bounce House] -  they/them - PHL
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For booking, production, remix work, promos, or any other inquiries, please write to: furtivetrax@gmail.com
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Upcoming Dates:
4/19 Bounce House, Philly
7/28 - The Great Beyond, MN
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Furtive is a full-gonzo rave conjurer and relentless creative tinkerer, intractably committed to the rave as a Philadelphia-based producer, DJ, underground event organizer, and dancer. Furtive brings a scintillating and sentimental touch to their many polished and focused genre-spanning productions, informed by over a decade of experience in the studio and yielding a rich selection of self-released tracks, contributions to VA comps, and recent vinyl pressings. A veritable product of the contemporary American underground, Furtive cut their teeth as a DJ and DIY event organizer in Washington, DC’s warehouses, where they played a turnkey role in putting on some of the District’s zaniest techno parties. Furtive now co-runs an intimate, blossoming off-the-books venue in Philly. As a DJ, Furtive has supported internationally celebrated, no-nonsense acts and held court in dingy local watering holes with eclectic selections and a steadfast focus on pacing and dynamics, regularly jumping genres to build moving and impactful sets. Beyond the fog and speaker stacks, Furtive creates art in a variety of mediums. They're as unapologetic in their sincerity and flair as they are in being a die-hard True Believer in the rave.
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Learn more here: https://www.attackmagazine.com/features/introducing/furtive-the-astronaut-in-a-pool-of-mermaids/
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As a closing note: the journey can be summarized in their own words (or, a cheeky amalgamated existential portmanteau): “I aim for the stars, but sometimes I land in a pool of mermaids.”

https://furtivetrax.bandcamp.com/
https://soundcloud.com/furtivetrax
https://www.instagram.com/furtive.sasha/
https://ra.co/dj/furtive

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