Although AP is no stranger to Together Boston, we understand some hesitation one might have going into our city’s annual week of electronic worship.

Sure, diving from basement shows into a club can be a bit jarring, but we can assure you that Together has proven yearly that it can generate a lineup that both serves as a comprehensive look into electronic today and a welcoming introduction for newcomers interested in the scene. Keeping with the spirit of… uh, togetherness, we went to some of our favorite local electronic musicians/fans to ask which sets and events they’re excited for (or, alternatively, aren’t) at this year’s fest:

Skip Mathew Dear. See Jon Hopkins if you haven’t already. But don’t miss NAAFI. If that name is new to you, NAAFI is an incredible label from Mexico that is giving voice to the stumble driven grooves of Latin America. Unsure? Read this article and keep in mind that the co-founder is spinning at the show so, like, don’t mess this one up.

— Jacob Rosati, Skinny Bones and TOR

Analogue Heaven North East Synthfest at Berklee looks amazing. I think I will go to that.

— Joss Bordelon, JOSS

AP FUN FACT: The Mmmmaven Recharge Lounge will also be hosting a similar kind of interactive synthesizer event with the adorably titled “Synthesizer Petting Zoo” from 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM on Sunday. For fans of getting a hands-on look at synthesizers or having a more easy-going Sunday afternoon, we recommend checking out both events!

The Black Madonna and Byoosik on the same bill (fuck, I’m not ready…), Bicep and Optimo for my house fix (the latter set is ALL NIGHT LONG), Jon Hopkins and Floating Points to simultaneously tickle/confuse strange parts of my brain stem. If I could be everywhere at once though, I would.

— Andrew Perrin, Strange Mangers

I’m always excited about music festivals that include some sort of educational, daytime element – I love opportunities to see members of the community outside of a noisy club, and at past Together Festivals, that’s always where I end up meeting the most new people. It’s been fun watching the Together daytime programming evolve over the years – I have really great memories of lounging on Yogibos in the old Blockbuster space in Central Square a couple years ago. There are some really cool art and tech projects being highlighted this year, and I’m especially excited about the Sonic Beating workshop on reinforcing sound for event spaces. This is a topic I’ve been very curious about and Sonic Beating does the best sound I’ve experienced in and around this city.

As far as music programming, I’m probably most excited to make it to the Scanners event at Zuzu! I’ve been out of town or otherwise unable to make this night since its inception, but the Together edition is looking sweet with Shawn O’Sullivan alongside some of my favorite locals.

— Alyce Currier/Lychee, columnist at Earmilk

Strange Mangers. They’re doing a special thing at the Lilypad where they’re reinterpreting their music through synthesizers, electrifying their typically more rock/noise oriented programming. We love those guys; they’re special.

For national and international stuff, the Saturday night show with Matthew Dear and J.Phlip from Dirtybird and Axel Boman. Axel Boman is actually beloved by Pitchfork. He’s one of these house guys who has cracked the code to get written up on! That’s three talents that are out of the sky good.

— David Day, founder of Together Boston

For more information on artists/events at this year’s Together, check out their website or keep tabs on AP as we cover the festival throughout the week!