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thraten ^v^
@thraten.bsky.social
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'Thray-ten' ~ artist, motionographer, musician, mockingbird (sometimes soft fox) ~ designer for @Furpocalypse.org ~ 30, asexual or something, they/he
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thraten ^v^ @thraten.bsky.social · Nov 23
Hi, I'm Thraten (or Hyacinth?🪻)
I'm a CT-based artist/designer/animator on staff of @furpocalypse.org.
See my past convention work: youtube.com/@thraten

I also sometimes write music as Downingly...
downingly.bandcamp.com
...and I sometimes DJ as BirdBoy.
mixcloud.com/birdboymixes

thx, ily ^v^ 💜
characters Thraten [northern mockingbird, they/he] and Hyacinth [Blanford's fox, they/them] painted into the cover art for "& Yet & Yet" by Do Make Say Think. the scene is a low-res hi-saturation photo of a room with wood paneling and wallpaper depicting a wide river surrounded by forest. The two characters lean against the wall together sharing headphones to a CD player, looking very cozy & content. digital, 3/21 monochrome traditional drawing of Hyacinth embracing Thraten's shoulders from behind, both have their eyes closed contentedly. they are bordered by a ribbon that reads "you are loved." ink & pencil on paper, 2024
thraten.bsky.social
THIS IS NOT A DRILL :U
animalsheltermusic.bsky.social animal shelter @animalsheltermusic.bsky.social · 13h
@cobaltbloom.bsky.social - liminal (CD Edition)

available to order this upcoming #bandcampfriday (02/06)

#furrymusic #furrymusicians
February 4, 2026 at 11:51 PM
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gojiimusic.bsky.social
officially open for sound design/foley work for games/film/VNs.

since 2013, i have worked closely with filmmakers & developers alike to bring their audience into new worlds. i strive for high quality work that leaves an impact.

DM me for rates and lets get started!
February 3, 2026 at 6:43 PM
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gojiimusic.bsky.social
a fantastic read that goes into the problems with modern DJing, the 1 hour constraint, and rushing into the next track instead of allowing a mix to build, breathe, and take you on a journey.

1 hour slots arent nearly enough time.

www.decodedmagazine.com/the-one-hour...
The One-Hour Set Has Killed the Art of DJing
The One-Hour Set Has Killed the Art of DJing
www.decodedmagazine.com
February 3, 2026 at 2:57 PM
thraten.bsky.social
honestly get you a partner who makes you feel like Anne Murray's "You Needed Me" could've been written about your relationship...
February 3, 2026 at 5:36 PM
thraten.bsky.social
you may disagree but i speak the truth 🙌
"two roads" meme where the fork reads "drawing a furry OC as an 'animate inanimate'," the peaceful castle is labeled "plush" while the dark and scary castle is labeled "pooltoy" (dear god this is a 1am shitpost please don't take it seriously)
February 3, 2026 at 6:38 AM
thraten.bsky.social
still thinking about this because...reasons >///////>💦
thraten.bsky.social thraten ^v^ @thraten.bsky.social · 17d
god i wish that were me
a fullsuiter completely on top of a person in the hallway late at night at ANE surrounded by other people
February 2, 2026 at 9:31 PM
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thraten.bsky.social
"Triptych (no one holds me like you do)"

sold in the #ANE2026 Art Show. #furryart
a monochrome ink & pencil piece featuring two anthropomorphic foxes sleeping together in three different spooning poses, each in a different shade of violet. the marble fox wears a dark t-shirt & shorts & several earrings; the Blanford's fox wears only a collar. the left panel is blue-violet and features the marble fox cuddling the Blanford's fox from behind; the right panel is red-violet and features the Blanford's fox cuddling the marble fox from behind; the center panel is violet and features the two cuddling facing each other, the Blanford's fox stuffing their face under their partner's shoulder as the marble fox passively looks at their phone. signed & dated 1/26
January 23, 2026 at 2:28 AM
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thraten.bsky.social
"Comfy"

as displayed in the #ANE2026 Art Show
traditional monochrome drawing, ink & pencil. a cuddly living-plush fox with large patterned inner-ears and blush markings on their cheeks, sleeping contentedly on their back on a bed of oversized pillows, paws resting on their torso. signed & dated 12/25
February 1, 2026 at 9:49 PM
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thraten.bsky.social
"Trust Me"
ink & pencil, 2025

as displayed in the #ANE2026 Art Show
traditional monochrome drawing, ink & pencil. a gentle, winged plush dragon levitates on a white background, they take the hands of a child, welcoming them to float with them, smiling to them with kind eyes. signed & dated, 11/25
February 1, 2026 at 10:34 PM
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puppy.huntysdoodles.com
new furry music interview with CAN OF BLISS ‼️🐶
youtu.be/HIo3PFDeaKs
CAN OF BLISS interview - HMMMM zine
YouTube video by hunty's doodles
youtu.be
February 2, 2026 at 6:02 PM
thraten.bsky.social
"Trust Me"
ink & pencil, 2025

as displayed in the #ANE2026 Art Show
traditional monochrome drawing, ink & pencil. a gentle, winged plush dragon levitates on a white background, they take the hands of a child, welcoming them to float with them, smiling to them with kind eyes. signed & dated, 11/25
February 1, 2026 at 10:34 PM
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xxemoplushixx.bsky.social
i need you all to understand - steve is the goat. every track on this album thats available right now is absolutely fucking spectacular, a soundscape of warm piano felt, drums to pull your heart out of the darkness, and soaring strings to keep you in flight. you need to preorder boreal. it IS joy.
hyenablood.yeen.world Texas Roadhead @hyenablood.yeen.world · 7d
hey.

As Seas Exhale - Boreal

2 / 6 / 26 [ #bandcampfriday ]

preorder / hear 5 songs now

asseasexhale.bandcamp.com/album/boreal

🎹🦌🌲

#diysky #furrymusic
February 1, 2026 at 8:22 PM
thraten.bsky.social
"Comfy"

as displayed in the #ANE2026 Art Show
traditional monochrome drawing, ink & pencil. a cuddly living-plush fox with large patterned inner-ears and blush markings on their cheeks, sleeping contentedly on their back on a bed of oversized pillows, paws resting on their torso. signed & dated 12/25
February 1, 2026 at 9:49 PM
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thraten.bsky.social
sorry i almost never get my mix out this quickly so i'm gonna be a little annoying about it...
🥺👉👈
thraten.bsky.social thraten ^v^ @thraten.bsky.social · 5d
So yeah #ANE2026 was ridiculously busy and had a lot happening at once. If you weren't able to catch my Saturday night DJ set, no sweat--it's online now!
www.mixcloud.com/BirdBoyMixes...
coverart cropped from BirdBoy's ANE2026 poster text: BIRDBOY / SAT, JAN 17TH / 11PM / LIVE AT ANTHRO NEW ENGLAND 2026 art features an anthropomorphic mockingbird wearing glasses and a floral jacket over a white croptop, seated on a flat lavender backdrop backlit by a stacked BirdBoy logo with "#BIRDHOUSE" spraypainted on it. the bird looks into the distance contemplatively.
January 31, 2026 at 6:55 PM
thraten.bsky.social
nobody:

me: man remember when they did surgery on a grape
February 1, 2026 at 5:31 PM
thraten.bsky.social
i really hope the "afraid of mascot costumes" to "furry" pipeline is a real thing that people can look into cuz i'm sure i'm not the only one who experienced that and confused everyone and themselves.
February 1, 2026 at 1:34 AM
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animalsheltermusic.bsky.social
are you a musician looking to join our artist roster? we are now accepting demo submissions until summer 2026.

we are excited to hear your stories ❤️

submit your music here :
forms.gle/DNQu2wJVCwVx...

#furrymusic #furrymusicians
January 31, 2026 at 10:26 PM
thraten.bsky.social
sorry i almost never get my mix out this quickly so i'm gonna be a little annoying about it...
🥺👉👈
thraten.bsky.social thraten ^v^ @thraten.bsky.social · 5d
So yeah #ANE2026 was ridiculously busy and had a lot happening at once. If you weren't able to catch my Saturday night DJ set, no sweat--it's online now!
www.mixcloud.com/BirdBoyMixes...
coverart cropped from BirdBoy's ANE2026 poster text: BIRDBOY / SAT, JAN 17TH / 11PM / LIVE AT ANTHRO NEW ENGLAND 2026 art features an anthropomorphic mockingbird wearing glasses and a floral jacket over a white croptop, seated on a flat lavender backdrop backlit by a stacked BirdBoy logo with "#BIRDHOUSE" spraypainted on it. the bird looks into the distance contemplatively.
January 31, 2026 at 6:55 PM
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huxley.dog
Reposting for those who missed it -- Laelia's electric ANE Dead Dog set is UP! An hour of driving clubby hyperpop played for a crowd who know all the words.

www.mixcloud.com/djhuxley/lae...
Laelia behind the decks pointing at the camera.
January 31, 2026 at 4:07 PM
thraten.bsky.social
oh my god i just realized...

they're all Doing the Standing Still.
thraten.bsky.social thraten ^v^ @thraten.bsky.social · 10d
For years I've wanted to drop "Ice of Boston" by the Dismemberment Plan in a DJ set at ANE (cuz obvious joke is obvious)...

I finally had the chance at #ANE2026 and the response was... mostly confusion I think.

Idk maybe I'm wrong.
In any case, it's off the bucket list now.
January 31, 2026 at 6:40 PM
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thraten.bsky.social
So yeah #ANE2026 was ridiculously busy and had a lot happening at once. If you weren't able to catch my Saturday night DJ set, no sweat--it's online now!
www.mixcloud.com/BirdBoyMixes...
coverart cropped from BirdBoy's ANE2026 poster text: BIRDBOY / SAT, JAN 17TH / 11PM / LIVE AT ANTHRO NEW ENGLAND 2026 art features an anthropomorphic mockingbird wearing glasses and a floral jacket over a white croptop, seated on a flat lavender backdrop backlit by a stacked BirdBoy logo with "#BIRDHOUSE" spraypainted on it. the bird looks into the distance contemplatively.
January 31, 2026 at 5:41 AM
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highball.online
"Don't Bend! Ascend!"
January 31, 2026 at 1:11 AM
thraten.bsky.social
So yeah #ANE2026 was ridiculously busy and had a lot happening at once. If you weren't able to catch my Saturday night DJ set, no sweat--it's online now!
www.mixcloud.com/BirdBoyMixes...
coverart cropped from BirdBoy's ANE2026 poster text: BIRDBOY / SAT, JAN 17TH / 11PM / LIVE AT ANTHRO NEW ENGLAND 2026 art features an anthropomorphic mockingbird wearing glasses and a floral jacket over a white croptop, seated on a flat lavender backdrop backlit by a stacked BirdBoy logo with "#BIRDHOUSE" spraypainted on it. the bird looks into the distance contemplatively.
January 31, 2026 at 5:41 AM
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animalsheltermusic.bsky.social
looking to release music with us? music demo submissions forms OPEN officially tomorrow!

here's a list of genres we are looking for. we are excited to hear what you share with us ❤️
January 30, 2026 at 9:25 PM
thraten.bsky.social
[LRTs] i can't believe bsky is a free app
January 30, 2026 at 7:16 PM