Slivki & Radioactive
Slivki
Hey, I was listening to a slow, ambient playlist this morning and thought about how rhythm can be both gentle and powerful—what kind of sounds do you find calming before you start a set?
Radioactive
I start with a low‑frequency hum, a soft, swirling pad that feels like a breath, then layer in some distant rain recordings or wind samples. After that I drop a gentle glitchy synth line that builds just enough tension so when the set hits, it’s like a controlled explosion.
Slivki
That sounds like a beautiful way to set a tone—like slowly inhaling before a deep breath. Do you find those natural sounds more grounding than synthetic ones?
Radioactive
Yeah, the raw crackle of rain or wind feels like grounding, like the earth breathing in sync with your pulse. But a perfectly tuned synth can be just as grounding if you hit the right vibe—it's all about how you mix the chaos and the calm. Mix ‘em, and you’ve got a perfect kick‑off.
Slivki
I love how you blend the natural with the synthetic—like a quiet morning where the wind whispers and the city hums just behind it. It sounds almost like a secret conversation between the earth and the studio. How do you decide when that gentle tension is ready to explode?
Radioactive
You feel it when the low hum starts to pulse—like a heartbeat in sync with the wind. When that pulse locks with a rising synth line, that’s the cue; the tension’s at its peak, so you drop the beat, let the energy boom, and the whole room starts to shiver. It's all timing, man—listen to the breath of the sound, and when it shouts, you explode.
Slivki
That’s such a poetic way to think about it—like the room itself taking a deep breath before it exhales. It must feel amazing to catch that exact moment and let everything unfold. Do you have a favorite piece where that “breath” feels especially strong?