Furtive's super-saturated genre-mashing set from the SEQUENCE Four Year Anniversary stream. This set zips through pointillist techno hypnotics, drum'n'bass wigglers, tongue-in-cheek pop-club deconstructions, neo-rave pedal-pushers, and cryptic ambient book-ends. One hell of a journey. 

Recorded in August 2020 during pandemic swelter, this set was played at the last event organized by SEQUENCE in an important warehouse venue formerly vital to DC's underground. While SEQUENCE and this same warehouse may have been laid to rest, the energy of the events and the memories of foggy warehouse experiences will live with us forever.

Video version: https://youtu.be/SBffAuGMI_E

Tracklist:
Donato Dozzy & Mike Parker - Meltemi
MRTRY - Tether Tight
DJH - Overtaken
Aho Ssan - Simulacrum I
Lensk - Seen it all
Cocktail Party Effect - Projects 32
Peder Mannerfelt - Un-Air
Private Caller - Bruzer (Fever AM)
Militiā - Desire
HDMIRROR - Total
FUERR - Niglo
Sramaana - Lost Civilizations (Webuildmachines)
Joe Craven - Shame
Soreab & Loris Rzo - Bait
Sepehr - Party at Heaven's Gate
Famitsu - Tower of Barbs (Hyperboloid Records)
Blicz - Glamorous
Kander - Absence
Fran Navaez - Neoforms
William Arist - Quintaesencia II
Jeroen Search - Reduced External Awareness
Refracted - 579
Saurio - Unnamed Y (Hxagrm Records)
TWR72 - Lucid (Psyk Remix)
DJ Saint Pierre - Clouds Part 4
Z.I.P.P.O. - Space Time
Tensal - Achievement 1
Nicolas Certina - Suma De Azares
Gareth Wild - Patna
Xono & Flaws - The London Sound (Warok Music)
Dold - Revolution
Tadeo & Developer - Speaking Aliens (Captain Cosmotic's Drive to Mars edit)
TonalTheory - A Beautiful World
Furtive - ProxXxima
Deepak Sharma - Psychosis
Auspex - Laceration
Furtive - Crossfire (Format Recordings)
Uun - The Adversary
9beats - Interstellar Dust (Illegal Alien Records)
Lišaj - Hartaa (Genot Centre)
Aho Ssan - Simulacrum I

Furtive - Live at SEQUENCE (Year Four)

this mix is named after by my favorite collection of poems by louise gluck, a copy of which was gifted to me by my poetry mentor who guided me in my early years writing. The title refers to an early collection of Dante, detailing his love for his eternal muse, Beatrice. In italian, “Vita nova” means new life. 

a few weeks ago my copy of Vita Nova was lost in a electrical fire in my bedroom along many of my most treasured items, books, and letters  - these things i have taken with me through every move, no matter how temporary. yet, as i searched through the rubble, i found that a couple of my most delicate things survived. i feel there must be some symbolism to this. 

since then, i’ve been reflecting on the bittersweetness of renewal and regeneration, of creating space to mourn what was lost - and of finding beauty in the knowledge that each of these material things are connected to individuals and experiences i treasure. 

this mix is filled with tracks i adore, many of which i have been coming back to over the last couple years, or have been shown to me by people i love. it is a live recording from when i played after the brilliant Sybil @syberkid in montreal this past winter. It’s a little rough around the edges — but as always, comes straight from the heart.

⊹ . ݁ ⟡ ݁  vita nova  ⟡ ݁ . ⊹

Pacing the Platform 30 w/ upsammy on NTS (02.10.25)

In the words of Scott Zacharias, who closed the Outer Space Room at No Way Back, May 25, 2025, Day 2 of Return to the Source at Tangent, Detroit:

“NWB, being more than just the sum of its parts, always reflects my current life state(or lack of) and this year was no different. My friend Zach reminded me of this ultra-special cut by Arthur Russell: “In the Light of the Miracle.” It’s one of those holy grails and this mix (by Danny Krivit & Tony Smith) only existed as unreleased Talking’ Loud promo until a Soul Jazz comp finally issued it properly in 2005. I used to run it occasionally some 20 years ago, but hearing it again left me shook and set the stage for my entire set. And the rest of my life. My partner Ellen and I learned we were pregnant that same weekend.

Completely overwhelmed, I felt like I just wanted to share music for folks like I do in my own living room. Not really as a mix, but an intimate family affair. In the wee hours of the morning when I finally decided to share Russell’s opus, Ellen joined me on stage. We embraced and cried as we saw all our friends dancing in a now sunlit room. 

“I love you and that's all, living in the light.” — Arthur Russell”

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Quick update — Life’s been life-ing, but I thought it might be fun to figure out whatever the hell I was doing last No Way Back. There have been a lot of ID requests so let’s get into it. Big thanks to IT, Jim Gibbons for mastering this mix, and all of the wonderful artists featured. Music is love and love is the message — SZ

PLAYLIST NWB 2025
Susana Baron Superviell - Encontro - 1974-1980  
Steve Tibbetts - The Big Wind - 1982
undersaken - Susano - 2025
Outside - Transmigration - 1998
Larry Bright - Aura Pt. I - 1978
Bill Callahan - Free’s - 2011
Muchos Plus - Love Misunderstood - 1979
The Disciples - Fantasy - 2022
Kulku  - Unterm Himmel - 2022
Fracasto - 3 Spirit - 2024
Pieter Kock  - Siehst Du? - 2025
Rex, Vejoda, Milan - Untitled - 1984 (Courtesy Vladimir Ivković)
Techno Twins - Donald and Julie Go Boating - 1981
Violet Eyes - Listen Over the Ocean (Jascha Hagen Edit) - 1985
Froid Dub - Digital Pond - 2025
Froid Dub - On the Nose - 2025
90° Inclusive - Stone Cold Cat - 1976
TC LK - TLPTK - 2025
Mammo - Variable -2023
Bleaching Agent - Saracen - 2023
IS - Polymultilorezfm - (unreleased)
1991 - Fabric of Space - 2012
Billy MacKenzie - Outernational - 1992
Mirror System - Warn the West - 2015
The Durutti Column - Grace - 1996
Seefeel - Time To Find Me (Alternate Desk Mix) - 1993
Conrad Schnitzler - Tanze im Regen - 1981
Asmus Tietchens - Zeebrügge -1983
A-Tweed x Oltrefuturo - Highlands -2023
Mylène Farmer – On Est Tous Des Imbéciles (Krikor Dub) - 1985
Taichi Master - Bulan - 2004
The Orb vs. Youth - Apple Tree (Abacus Remix) - 2006
Ground - Swallow Groove - 2025
Eric Copeland - Grapes (Larry Gus Remix) - 2015
*WHOOPS MAY HAVE LOST A CUT IN THE FILE SPLICE / CONTINUUM / HAD TO BE THERE
Michael Chapman - New York Ladies - 1973
Bruce Cockburn - Waterwalker Theme (Eccentrics Edit) - 1984
Ground - Ominaeshi - 2025
Tolouse Low Trax - Traction Avant - 2024
Model Home  - Italo  - 2025
In Flagranti - Epic Fail - 2017
Guy Online & Alex Ho - Whimper - 2019
DJ /l/ozaki  - HNR999B2 - 2025
Dr. Graves - Emergency - 1991
Dr. Graves - Gladiators - 1991
Toresch - Tocar - 2017
Pieter Kock - Planet Of The Superapes - 2023
Jascha Hagen - Totem -2023
Jascha Hagen - Deux Oiseaux - 2020
YO.AN - FEATURES - 2017
Sling - Wire - 2025
A.R. Kane  - What's All This Then  - 1989
Sammy Patanegra - Maria (Original trash mix) - 2022
Further Reductions - Another Stranger - 2021
Normal Brain - M-U-S-I-C - 1981
Randell & Schippers - Love Jam (Full Version) - 1991
Arthur Russell - In The Light Of The Miracle (Untitled Mix 1) - 1996
Three Degrees - Maybe (Hot Tracks Mix) - 1970

IT.podcast.s14e07: Scott Zacharias at No Way Back 2025

a snippet of my set at parquette for their monthly 24hr party series 'flip' - september 2025 edition with the narrativ crew. i thought this part captured rly well the peak energy on the dancefloor around 3pm before i went slow-mo for the rest of the afternoon

a huge thank you to parquette, narrativ, and the worlds-best-dancers for giving me this incredible space to express myself

kiju live at parquette

We're ecstatic to present a sensational recording from a deep head, Compliments.

"Here's my two (and a bit) hour set from Field Maneuvers back in August, my favourite festival in the world.

This was by far the most time I've ever spent preparing for a single set or mix—I probably went through 10-15 crates of tracks, obsessing over flow, texture and tempo. Eventually, I landed here: an expression of love for dance music at 174/140 BPM.

After learning the recorder malfunctioned on the night, I quickly re-recorded it to ensure I reflected the flow of the night as closely as possible.


The set represents exactly what I personally wanna hear on massive sound systems right now and is a love letter to the hours danced in that field with my best friends.
Thanks for listening, I'm insanely proud of it." -- @djcompliments

subglow/Live 7: Compliments @ Field Maneuvers '25

An exploration of microscopic textures across the dub continuum.

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Micro Dubs with K Wata @ The Lot Radio 10-14-2025

An hour of new musical ideas surrounded by good friends at Sustain Release :)  

In this set I test a lot of new sonic directions, leaning into my love of spiraling synth lines, tactile drums, and sounds that evoke playful little creatures (so I've been told) :D

This was my first time at Sustain and I'm so grateful it was memorable. Big thanks to everyone who got freaky with me in the Gymnasium! I know there were a lot of other options...

One disclaimer : For the first 5 minutes of this set I couldn't  really hear my monitors (time for in-ears I think). But know that what you hear sounded way better in the room :P

Ayesha Live @ Sustain Release Year 11

PACIFIC MODE mix series 004 is legendary and PM’s favorite, Loidis (aka Huerco S.) (@huerco_s), the head of west mineral ltd making an appearance.
This is a recording of opening set from May PACIFIC MODE. He perfectly set the mood of the party and his signature deep but also elegant minimal sound resonated with the crowd.
Please check out before his upcoming Asia/Australia including PM in Tokyo.

PACIFIC MODE mix series 004はレーベルwest mineral ltdのヘッドで、レジェンドかつPMに何度も出演しているアーティスト Loidis (aka Huerco S.)(@huerco_s)になります。
このミックスは5月のPMのオープニングセットです。オープンの時間帯を完璧なムードにセットし、彼の特徴的であるディープかつ鮮やかなミニマルサウンドはクラウドに響きました。
10月にWWWで開催されるPACIFIC MODEから始まる、アジア・オーストラリアツアーを目前に控えた彼のミックスをぜひチェックして欲しい。

PACIFIC MODE mix004 - LOIDIS

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CCL b2b Yushh at Draaimolen Festival 2025

Producer/DJ/Promoter/Organizer/bonehead/etc - [Bounce House] -  they/them - PHL - @bounce-house-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:
10/20 - Great Circles Radio Residency
11/2 - Belly Music w/ Cyrus for Particle.FM
11/12 - The Lot Radio
11/15 - TBA, Philly
11/17 - Great Circles Radio Residency
12/19 - TBA, Philly
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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. A shifting sonic chameleon, Furtive brings a scintillating, sentimental, and psychedelic touch to their artistry, rooted in wormhole-traversing technoid propulsion and dependably delivering riotous, slack-jawed whiplash moments of the delightfully unexpected. Their many polished and focused genre-spanning productions are informed by over thirteen years of experience in the studio, yielding a rich selection of tracks across their self-released discography, vinyl pressings, and contributions to compilations. 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 once played a variety of turnkey roles in putting on some of the District’s more proper techno parties. Furtive co-founded and co-runs Bounce House, an intimate, blossoming off-the-books venue in Philly where they regularly hold court as a resident. Furtive is on broadcast monthly through Ashen Vanity, a radio residency at Philadelphia’s indispensable cultural mainstay Great Circles. As a DJ, Furtive has played hallowed halls (recently rampaging at Nowadays and Basement), dingy holes, roaring renegades, broadcast booths, and festivals (The Great Beyond '23, '24, and headlining in '25, Honcho Campout '24, Making Time '25) - always with eclectic selections and a steadfast focus on pacing and dynamics while regularly jumping genres to build moving and impactful sets, often alongside internationally celebrated, no-nonsense acts. 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/
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