Secret Life

I Saw You

Crazy Rabbit (Seal vs Radiohead)

A DJ set recorded at The Shakti Odori Fourth Chapter party on the 8th February 2025 in London. Many thanks to the Shakti Odori crew for inviting me, the people who came and danced, the artists that make the music, the labels that release it and you the listener.

Track List:
1. Gooutonahinote - Dark Crystal part.2 (Medulla Oblongata)
2. Derango, Elowinz - Sunrise Sunset (Dark Prisma Sanaton Parvati)
3. Ezy - Stellar Bloom (Kontoret)
4. Visual Ears - Soul Psicodélico (The Cure)
5. Petran - Mentalics (Parvati Records)
6. Alpine - Entering Madness Triumphant (Sanaton Records)
7. Ugler I Mosen - Catatonia (Kontoret)
8. Devi3l - Psychedelic Realm (Grimm Records)
9. Elowinz, Megalopsy, Atriohm - Musa (Dark Prisma Sanaton Parvati)
10. Krapul - Invertebrate (Patronus Records)
11. Rakasa Vs Interloper - Shrouded In Time (Lost Music)
12. Third Eye of Monkey & Polarians - Kundalini (Parvati Records)
13. Auraka & Shiibashunsuke - Grandia (Quadrivium Records)
14. Atropp - Monster (Parvati Records)
15. Abyss Ooze, Karavel - The Merging (Dark Prisma Sanaton Parvati)
16. Mojo's Ears - Janus (DROPS Music)
17. Holix - Reverie (Hypnotica Records)
18. Codex Spiralis - Something Different (Parvati Records)
19. Atriohm - Shesharka (Parvati Records)
20. Archaic - Liberation from Scylla and Charybdis (Quadrivium Records)
21. Goreiju - 42°00_22.8N 21°24_29.8E (Parvati Records)
22. Curuja - Forest Witch (Magus Nexus Records)
23. Arjuna on BBQ - Cannibal Vegan (Parvati Records)
24. The Surrealist Committee - Ritornello (Dark Prisma Sanaton Parvati)
25. Aurokarya - Perceptual Stimulation (Quadrivium Records)

Full Lotus@Shakti Odori - The Fourth Chapter 8th February 2025

A Dawning

Bedrock (feat. Sandrayati)

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https://soundcloud.com/mattxavier has been a friend of mine for many years now. A fellow music obsessive and trusted voice when it comes to all things ambient, techno, and beyond, we finally managed to meet in person while I lived in Los Angeles, and we stayed connected over music ever since. 

We’ve swapped stories about pressing vinyl and running labels, and he was the reason I first crossed paths with Joel Mull (Damm) at one of his gatherings held at a beautiful Topanga home. It was a serendipitous moment that still echoes today. 

A proponent for the deeper layers found in music, Matt has since become a practician, ambassador, and pioneer for psychedelic soundtracking. Along the way, he shared tracks from ASIP and other labels that were influencing and guiding his private sessions, shaping the grand masterpiece we present to you today. As his practice deepened, we exchanged many texts discussing his ambition to publish a book about his unique experience and include an accompanying mix on ASIP. 

Matt’s new book, ‘The Psychedelic DJ: A Practical Guide to Therapeutic Music Curation and Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy’, (https://a.co/d/5bFxc2h) is a groundbreaking manual for anyone looking to bridge sound and healing. Whether you're a clinician, a DJ, or just someone who knows the power of a well-placed track, Matt’s work will likely reframe how you think about music’s role in inner journeys. 

His isolatedmix is a fully formed and accompanying ‘Protocol’, which is an example of one of his many guided sessions, referred to as “therapeutic DJing.” Psilocybin Therapy Protocol v1.22a, distills his craft and evolution in this practice for us all to dip into at a surface level, providing a peek into what are very personal worlds prepared for his clients. 

Alongside the mix, Matt joins us for a deep-dive interview, discussing his new book, his transition from rave culture to guided sessions, his real-time curatorial method and how music, when chosen with care, can become a tool for transformation.

Manual/Timeline 

Ceremony (–15 to 0 min): Music optional
Medicine Imbibed (0–10 min): Start music & meditation
Stage 1 – Onset / Hike (10–55 min)→ Break (55–60 min): Bathroom & booster [water sounds]
Stage 2 – Ascent / Climb (60–150 min)
Stage 3 – The Summit / Peak (150–180 min)
Stage 4 – Return / Descent (180–240 min)→ [Music Ends]
Stage 5 – Arrival / Landing (240–390 min): Music optional
tage 6 – Closing / Baseline (390–420 min): Music optional

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isolatedmix 132 - Matt Xavier: Psilocybin Therapy Protocol 1.22 (The Light)

When we first covered Les Chaos Ambiants, it was clear they weren’t aiming for the usual festival formula. Instead of big stages and brand sponsorships, they’re focused on how electronic music and art can interact with local identity and environmental urgency. For 2025, the festival returns to Sommant, right in the Morvan Regional Natural Park, continuing to build on this concept. There’s still just one stage, no clashes, no sprinting between acts, but now there’s added weight on multidisciplinary art, from Adrien Lamm’s sculptural installations by the lake to workshops exploring endangered species through sound and visual design.

The lineup remains eclectic but united by atmosphere, curated once again by Alfonso Pomeda, who’s also the artistic mind behind Barcelona’s Mostra Festival. The full lineup for 2025 includes ABSIS, Alcachofa, Avsluta, Faery, Fran Campos, Lynne , Merovee, Metshka Pampo, Myles Dillon, Nems-B, Orsu, Owl, Toé, and Sybil. Les Chaos Ambiants seems designed for people who treat listening as an experience in itself, a festival where silence and subtlety can carry as much weight as rhythm or volume. Which brings us naturally to one of this year’s standout additions.

Let’s be honest: some artists play music; others change the room around you. Owl belongs firmly in the second camp. Just a few weeks ago, he opened the infamous “La Cabaña”, the ambient and experimental temple at Perpendicular Festival, with a set steeped entirely in lush, enveloping ambient. It was a lesson in subtle power, transforming a cavernous space into something intimate and weightless. It wasn’t flashy, but it left everyone exhaling like they’d just remembered how to breathe. Owl’s ability to craft this atmosphere without ever sounding forced makes him a perfect fit for Les Chaos Ambiants. Here’s an artist who understands that music in a pine forest doesn’t need to shout. It only needs to glow...

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With deep gratitude, we welcome @mattxavier

Matt is the author of The Psychedelic DJ: A Practical Guide to Therapeutic Music Curation and Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy (https://a.co/d/3Rj3G4r), a guide for facilitators and psychonauts that combines DJ techniques, counseling, music curation, and psychedelic therapy. As a seasoned DJ, mental health counselor, and psychedelic guide, his work sits at the crossroads of music, healing, and expanded consciousness.

With over 30 years of experience exploring sound and psychedelics—from pioneering New York City’s early ’90s psytrance scene to cofounding the techno/house label Railyard Recordings—Matt eventually shifted his focus from nightlife to clinical psychology. Today, he runs Integrated Psychedelics (https://integratedpsychedelics.com), a private practice dedicated to guided journeywork, preparation, and integration support for psychedelic experiences.

In Matt's words:

"Psilocybin Therapy Protocol 2: The Shadow" is the second part of a four-hour DJ mix series I've created from hundreds of live psychedelic therapy sessions. Following Protocol 1 – The Light (available via ASIP's Isolated Mix Series at https://tinyurl.com/isolatedmix132), which focused on major chords and sublimation, this sequel encourages deeper exploration using minor chord progressions to uncover hidden aspects of the psyche.

Structured around the shared arc of the Hero’s Journey & psilocybin mushroom experience (departure, initiation, return) these mixed protocols blend ambient textures, cinematic scores, and pulses of techno/house to support inner transformation. An ideal tool for guided sessions, solo journeys, or deep listening.

TIMELINE
0–10min Meditation
10–60min Onset (welcoming)
60–150min Ascent (movement/rhythm)
150–180min Summit (peak/expansive)
180–240min Descent (homecoming)

TRACKLIST
Initial Meditation
1. Jonathan Goldman – Heart Chakra/Rose of Compassion

ONSET
2. Music for Sleep – L'abitudine Di Tornare
3. James Bernard – Lost Time Archive 4
4. Poemme – Forest Hymn
5. Merrin Karras – He Became Something Else
6. James Bernard – Lost Time Archive 2
7. Saphileaum – Goddess Of The Summit
8. Hollie Kenniff – Home Will Follow
9. Lisa Gerrard – Pai Calls The Whales
10. Iyakuh – Nanyei
11. Dreaming Tree – Seraph
12. Salt Of The Sound – Vespers ft. Anita Tatlow
13. Slow Dancing Society – We’re All in the Dark Looking for a Light
14. Inquiri – Ascend

BATHROOM BREAK (5min)
15. Disney Soundscapes – Jellyfish Atmosphere

ASCENT
16. Solar Stone – Seven Cities (Ambient Dub); snippet
17. Jon Hopkins – Welcome
18. Lisa Gerrard – Biking Home
19. Melorman – You & I
20. Lapsed Pacifist – Tragic
21. Iyakuh – De La Luz
22. Synkro – Reflections
23. Bop – Recharging (feat. Diagram)
24. Gregson-Williams – The Martian Score Suite
25. Chicane – Saltwater (Thrillseekers Rmx)
26. Alaska x Synkro – Azarca (Synkro Rmx)
27. Malibu – Iliad
28. Junkie XL – Morning Song
29. Hans Zimmer – Where We’re Going
30. Melorman – 8 a.m
31. Martin Roth – Love Theme
32. Lisa Gerrard – Reiputa
33. Spinger – Redacted
34. EMOG – Solaris
35. Eamo – Lemurian (Kryss Hypnowave Rmx)
36. Arcade Fire – Milk & Honey
37. Solar Stone – Seven Cities (Ambient Dub); snippet/reprise

SUMMIT
38. Donato Dozzy – Vapourwave 01
39. Waveform Transmission – V 3.7–3.9
40. Kettel – Popcorn Creek
41. Purl & Liberi – Intemporel
42. Mora & Ligovskoi – Regen
43. Dreaming Tree – Adrift

DESCENT
44. Halftribe – Sometimes In The Sky
45. Salt Of The Sound – Stay (with Be Still the Earth)
46. Lisa Gerrard – Go Forward
47. Lisa Gerrard - Biking Home (reprise)
48. Iyakuh – Sana
49. Lapsed Pacifist – Tragic (reprise)
50. Hollie Kenniff – Over Ocean Waves
51. Pete Lawrence – Musical Box (Ulrich Schnauss Rmx)
52. Johann Johannsson – Kangaru
53. Slow Meadow – The Future Belongs to Ghosts
54. Alucidnation – Neudy
55. Derbyshire Appreciation Society – Blue Filter
56. Inquiri – Witness
57. Arcade Fire – Dimensions

Mastering: Robotek Reagan @ 44d Studio
Art: Matt Xavier

Deep Breakfast 318 ~ Matt Xavier: Psilocybin Protocol 2 (The Shadow)

It is believed that billions of years ago, before the existence of all life and matter, a cosmic inflation of unknown origin occurred. From absolute nothingness, everything was born in an instant.

At first, a dense and blazing cloud expanded faster than the speed of light. As it grew and cooled, it sank into the depths of a pitch-black darkness. At its core, a pulse gave birth to the very first elements that would later form the stars of our universe.

Since then, these same elements have been within everything around us, and because we share the same chemical essence, this pulse connects us to the deepest layers of the universe. The cycle of life reflects the greatest rhythm of all : the very heartbeat of creation.

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A Pulse Within marks the beginning of our first exploration into deep chill-out music. This debut compilation assembles a selection of 11 tracks of carefully curated artists whose work brilliantly spans the realm of ambient and deep downtempo. Each pieces explore a different timeline — from the stillness of a newborn universe to the first stirrings of organic life. These immersive soundscapes are designed to evoke the primordial rhythm at the core of all creation and invites listeners to experience music not just as sound, but as a journey through space, time, and self.

Compiled by @childodo & @deep-stasis
Mastering by Thomas Jurado | Deep Stasis
Track 5 is mastered by Vincent Villuis | Ultimae Studios
Artwork by Traveler Designs

OCOEUR - Sunrise

Jack (All Work and No Play Makes Jack a Dull Boy)

Moon

Window

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A new release this winter marks a landmark moment in an important musical story. Way back in little 2009, the label hfn music was born in Hamburg, and made its introduction to the world with the release of the Trentemøller compilation Harbour Boat Trips: 01 Copenhagen. 
Founder Tobias Lampe wanted to start a label that was more broad in scope than his previous, more electronic focussed projects, and the compilation provided the perfect opportunity to launch one. In the 10 years since then, the label has survived the whirlpool waters of the early 21st century’s constantly changing music industry, and released everything from pop to art-punk, with artists ranging from New York to the Faroe Islands. 
Now, they’re about to put out their 100th release. Fittingly, given the label’s focus on new and innovative music, and the historic aspect of the release, hfn100 sees one of hfn’s best songs of 2019 put into the hands of the man it all started with, Anders Trentemøller. His danish compatriots Blaue Blume’s new album Bell Of Wool is one of hfn’s standout releases this year, and so hfn100 sees Trentemøller remix one of that record’s standout tracks, the fragile, but soaring “Lovable”. 
In Blaue Blume’s original, “Lovable” is an airy, tormented song, a gossamer-delicate composition that carefully stitches together layers and layers of shining synths that gradually build up and up into a peak, before crashing into a subtle beat, a musical journey that mirrors vocalist Jonas Smith’s trip from anguish to numbness. Whereas the original’s music sounds woven together from light, Trentemøller takes it into darker territory. He hooks the song to a harsh, sparse beat leaving Smith’s vocals bare and isolated in the burnt out, dystopic musical landscape he creates. 
Trentemøller mirrors the original’s careful building up, adding new elements to fill in the song’s sound, before it collapses into a tough, noir disco groove. It’s a perfectly realised remix – Trentemøller keeps the original song’s skeleton and soul, but fills in the space with sonic touches that could be no one else’s but his. Ultimately, it’s a fitting song for hfn’s hundredth release. For a label that’s always been a platform for its boundary pushing artists, a collaboration between two of them, that sees an already innovative song pushed into a bold new shape is the perfect way for hfn to step into the next 100 releases.

Crazy Rabbit (Seal vs Radiohead)

PsyPuLsE ·*