http://secretthirteen.org/polar-inertia-mix-live-review/

For Secret Thirteen journal we have worked on a special slowed down techno recording in the spirit of the live sets we have did for Polar Inertia’s recent exhibitions in Brussels and CCA, Tbilisi.

A couple of months ago we have changed all our gear and equipment, and collected new machines but somehow never had enough time to meet altogether and wire them. Finally, we have decided to hook up our new musical gear and equipment to improvise the future of Polar Inertia’s sound.

It was one of those studio jams you do not want to rush to. We took our time. Slowed down the tempo to 112 bpm and sent all synths through a multitrack recorder to catch every moment of the jam session. During hours of knob twisting we went through several states of mind and different styles.

What we are sharing with Secret Thirteen readers is an edited version of what happened that night.

Secret Thirteen Mix 131 – Polar Inertia - Live Recording

Being 存在 - 2023 Asia Tour Live Recording

54번째 꿈 Kkum 이야기는 런던에 기반을 둔 사운드 아티스트 Jin Synth의 40분 라이브 세트 [Being 存在]과 함께 합니다. 이 세트는 지난 2023년에 있었던 아시아 투어에서 녹음된 소리들을 재구성하여 만들어졌습니다.

Jin Synth
런던에 기반을 둔 DJ이자 사운드 아티스트인 Jin Synth는 신디사이저와 모듈러, 그리고 직접 녹음한 필드 레코딩 사운드를 혼합하여 실험적인 아날로그-노이즈 질감을 표현한다. 라이브 공연에서 진은 자신의 설정을 자유롭게 즉흥적으로 조정하여 청중에게 추상적이고 명상적인 분위기를 제공한다. 최근에는 소닉-아트 분야에 심혈을 기울이고 있으며, 독특한 사운드를 내기 위해 직접 설계,제작한 악기와 마이크를 사용한 라이브 무대를 선보이고 있다.

The 54th 꿈 Kkum episode features a 40-minute live set called ‘Being 存在’ by London-based sound artist Jin Synth. This set is a reconstruction of sounds recorded during her Asia tour in 2023.

Jin Synth
Jin Synth is a DJ, musician, and sound artist based in London. Her music is a unique blend of textural and experimental analogue noise elements. Jin is adept at playing synthesizers, modular setups, and various microphones for field recording. In her live performances, she aims to create an abstract, meditative atmosphere through free improvisation with her equipment. Recently, she has immersed herself in sonic art, dedicating time to building her own instruments and DIY microphones to craft distinctive sounds.

www.jinsynth.com
soundcloud.com/kkumpodcast
www.youtube.com/@vurtseoul  
credits
released June 12, 2024

Live Performance_ Jin Synth
Cover Artwork_ Pano
Cover Design_ Yoojun
Mastering_ Yoojun
3D Preview Video_ CSSSS
Released by vurt.

꿈 kkum 54 - Jin Synth

KKUM54

꿈 kkum 54 - Jin Synth (Live)

With releases on @Affin, @midgar_records, @edit-select, and other labels, @ClicheMorph has gained a following and a reputation as a deep, hypnotic, faster-paced producer. Years of music production and DJing evolved into complex and engaging journeys during his performances. 
@postdynamicrecords label boss harmoniously continues our series with podcast no. 64. Enjoy waves and waves of darker tones in this one.

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Design by Daivaras Kažukauskas aka @adeph

Black Wave 064: Cliche Morph

A recent sonic memoir from a beautiful evening, playing a vinyl only (almost) set. Recorded under a snowy winter morning somewhere in the outskirts of Stockholm in December 2024.

This was by far one of the best Stockholm underground events that's happened the past 10 years. Massive props to the Stilio crew for their excellent effort.

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Photo by Emil Larsson

Anthony Linell at Stilio, Stockholm 2024-12-14

A thick mist clings to the ground as forgotten rhythms pulse beneath the soil, faint and ancient. Bobby Boycott opens the gate with patient hands, leading us into a shifting space where the familiar unravels and language fades.

The path unfolds in scattered steps, each rhythm a fallen fragment, each vibration a distant murmur. Deeper inside, time bends. The slow beat stirs, and serpentine grooves weave through the haze. Shadows move at the edges of perception, and strange forms shimmer before dissolving again.

Sounds stretch into vast plains and fracture into intricate patterns, tracing the outlines of a world without direction. Movements rise and fall without warning, folding into themselves like fading memories — a dream of corridors, endless and crumbling, carried by a pulse half-remembered.

Bobby Boycott ⍕ ʀʜɪᴢᴀ sᴇᴍᴀʀ ᴍɪx sᴇʀɪᴇs

Kancheli is a Georgian producer and a resident DJ at Bassiani who has been crucial in shaping the country’s club culture, going on to become one of the most popular DJs in his hometown Tbilisi, headlining many major festivals in Georgia and performing at the industry’s most respected venues such as Berghain, Robert Johnson, Shelter, Dimensions and CTM Festival.

Behind the decks, Kancheli is capable of conjuring up the kind of magic that can only come from a 10+ year residency at one of electronic music’s finest institutions, with this exceptional mix another fine example of his intricate sonic sorcery and mind-controlling incantations. 

Follow:

https://soundcloud.com/kancheli
https://www.instagram.com/dj_kancheli/
https://www.facebook.com/djkancheli

Monument x Carbon

Carbon is a new music platform designed by and for fans of electronic music. Carbon's goal is to provide a more convenient platform to discover new and relevant content while improving revenues artists and labels can earn from streaming. Visit: urlr.me/mNtbwu

MNMT 470 : Kancheli

DJ Sodeyama’s been around since the 90s, a Tokyo-based whizz and DJ’s DJ, whose career has offered the type of sound many selectors would envy. It’s incredibly sharp, meandering along its intelligent thread in unexpected and high-minded ways. Since the early noughties he could add producer to his soubriquet too, flexing his minimal muscle with early releases, a steady stream of ensuing ventures further cementing his craft via Korean-based deep techno distributor Artscope, Dynamic Reflection, illegal alien, Daybreak and many more. He’s also explored adjacent genres and ventured into the world of house under his parallel alias The People In Fog. Pretty full plate, but the quality of his sound has suffered nothing for it. His techno is an expert tapestry of interlaced details and lingering moods, injected with raw feeling and undeniable skill. It darts from peak to peak, fusing frequencies riddled with forward-pitched elements and vivid effects, and forges a long-range feeling that abuts the realm of both man and machine. Thick and volatile techno that serves as proof that the genre can keep expanding outwards in fresh and surprising ways. Bassiani Podcast 260 moves the needle further, it's quintessential Sodeyama: vivid climbs and steep descents, warped vocal samples, brave and unbending beats for prime-time raving.

@arparecords

Bassiani invites DJ Sodeyama / Podcast #260

The full 4hr closing set by @rhythm-buro affliates Na Nich & Vera Logdanidi on the Monday morning of Ratherlost Easter at Lofi, Amsterdam.

Na Nich b2b Vera Logdanidi at Ratherlost Easter 2025

Sounds From NoWhere welcomes aboard the Greek dj & producer ANFS  (Vanila // Modal Analysis).

ANFS is an electronic music producer and DJ based in Athens, Greece. 
From an early age, he engaged in various musical projects, eventually gravitating towards electronic music, experimental electronics, and unconventional sounds during his studies in sound design. 
In 2012, alongside friends Kondaktor and 3.14, he co-founded the record label Modal Analysis, aiming to document and promote Greece's burgeoning electronic scene. 
Expanding his curatorial endeavors, he launched his personal imprint, Vanila, in 2015, further solidifying his influence in the electronic music landscape.

ANFS's discography showcases his evolution as an artist. 
His early work includes the Ground EP (2014) on Modal Analysis, characterized by its rhythmic intensity and incorporation of early 20th-century Greek folk elements. 
He continued to explore dark, industrial soundscapes with releases like Mass (2017) and The Age of Ephemeral Man (2018). 
In 2019, he released Havouza, further refining his signature blend of distorted textures and complex rhythms.
In 2021, ANFS unveiled #011 on Vanila Records, demonstrating a matured sound that seamlessly fuses experimental electronics with dancefloor sensibilities. 
The following year, he released the Seperator EP (2022), a six-track project that delves into experimental industrial noise, featuring tracks like "Klepsimo" and "Piperi," which highlight his ability to blend traditional motifs with contemporary electronic production.
Beyond his solo work, ANFS has contributed remixes for various artists and participated in compilations, such as his track "Amete" featured on the V/A release by Analogue. 
His collaborations and remixes underscore his versatility and commitment to pushing the boundaries of electronic music.
Through his innovative productions and dedication to fostering the Greek electronic music community, ANFS continues to be a pivotal figure in the experimental and industrial techno scenes.

We are glad to propose his kindly given set recorded on July 12th @ Astron Club in Athens.
Have a listen to this massive mix now and enjoy the ride! 🔥🔥🔥


@anifas
@vanilarecords
@astron-bar

Sounds From NoWhere Podcast #206 - ANFS

hypnotic  spacy atmos

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LOCATION: PARIS, FR. 
contact@polarinertia.net


Polar Inertia examines the enigmatic and blurry realms, embracing the art of obscured vision.
Encountering the collective Polar Inertia is much like being absorbed by fog and captivated by
its ever-shifting forms and densities, with things being as indistinguishable as in a whiteout.

Formed in 2010 by a group of artists, Polar Inertia transcends visibility, delving into structures
that lie beyond the public gaze. Layers upon layers intertwine within the fabric of Polar Inertia,
extending beyond their profound electronic compositions and live performances. It manifests as a conceptual universe, where sound, monochrome aesthetics, and elusive narratives converge,
much like trying to grasp the intangible fog. The entity that is Polar Inertia is involved in
installations, print- and video work and texts created for different contexts and live in different
spheres such as Palais de Tokyo in Paris or the Lyon Biennale of Contemporary Art. Still, clubs
and festivals are perfect spaces to experience these nebulous soundworlds and immerse in
them. Fittingly, some of Polar Inertia’s appearances include the colossal halls of Berghain and
Bassiani and at experimental festivals like Mutek Montreal and Atonal Berlin, that like to break
with the classic club conventions.

Polar Inertia's sonic landscape unfolds with wafting textures accompanied by resonating beats
and drones, reverberating through empty spaces, merging with the vast expanse of nothingness.
Their sound exists at the crossroads of ambient, experimental, and deep techno, interwoven
with vocal narratives. Since their inaugural release “Indirect Light“ on Dement3d Records in
2011, they remain a stronghold of relevance and captivation in the electronic domain.

Secret Thirteen Mix 131 – Polar Inertia - Live Recording

POLAR INERTIA