This week’s Select comes courtesy of Cairo-based selector Mahmoud Okasha (AKA Zeft Funk), who has been helping Egypt’s top dancefloors groove over the last four years with his distinct blend of italo disco, acid house, textured bass-heavy sounds and eclectic tunes pulled from his own secret collection.For his Select set, Zeft Funk delivers an hour-…

For Select 285, we have veteran techno DJ and producer Anthon, a prominent figure in the Lebanese underground music scene, recognized for mastering the craft of dark edgy big room sounds, as well as his ominous twisted techno productions, which are infused with shadows drawn from his own life experiences.Anthon is the founder of one of Beirut’s bur…

For this week’s Select, we have Berlin-based underground DJ/producer duo Marko & Bene, aka Longhair. Arguably one of the leading figures in the electronic dance scene, they’re known for their devilishly pumping and harmoniously uplifting sets that dabble in versatile shades of hazy house, with influences that range from disco and balearic to trance…

On today’s Select, we have SAUD, a veteran DJ hailing from Belgrade, Serbia, recognised for his multicoloured hypersonics, blending hardcore breakbeat patterns with contemporary gradients that gravitate towards a regenerated form of rhythmic psychedelia. He is also the co-founder of Belgradie-based famed rave platform SUTRA, which has brought a ros…

This Saturday on Select, we have Badry, a Dubai-based Egyptian spinner who was raised between Cairo and Toronto, bringing a mix of minimal and deep house that leans more towards the groovy side of the spectrum with hints of acid licks. The set features eclectic tunes like ‘Where You To’ by Harrison BDP, ‘I Wanna Turn’ by Franck Roger, ‘Into the Clo…

On this episode of Select, we have Taqtuqa, formerly known as Maxi 45. The France-based label run by Egyptian-bred selectors Joseph and Dafadee3o delivers a disco edit and deep club cuts of retro Middle Eastern music and Egyptian cassettes, including tracks by Amr Diab and Simone, featuring multi-layers of pulse-bounding kicks, tabla arrangements, …

This Saturday’s Select comes courtesy of Cairo-born Abu Dhabi-based selector Gloria Roffael. The house mix opens with minimal sounds and a driving 4/4 beat intersected with crisp hi-hats, before transitioning into an upbeat house, featuring vocal samples, light breaks, firm kicks and tunes by the likes of Fantastic Man and Pocket Beagle, as well as…

For Select 285, we have brought in Willillah, a Lebanese-born DJ, producer and co-founder of Beirut’s HighHats Community, recognised for her innovative productions and dynamic sets encompassing breakbeat, bass, hardcore and more. She has a series of releases on prominent global labels like HHC, Synthwave Records, Glanz + Elend, Aux Records, Ekstasi…

This Saturday’s Select comes courtesy of Alexandria-born, Cairo-based DJ and producer Fady El-Tellawy, aka Fady T, whose repertoire of productions encompasses house, techno and trance beats. He has been performing at exclusive private parties and famous venues across Alexandria, Cairo and more since 2019, including Cairo Jazz Club and Lazuli. His s…

For Select 283, we have Cairene selector, vinyl collector and multifaceted artist Khaled Youssry. His deep passion for vinyl records led him to travel across the globe collecting records, building an extensive record collection that has become central to his work. Khaled’s commitment to DJing transcends the booth; he is the co-founder of Laselky, a…

Select 282 comes courtesy of Beirut’s rising DJ Andreo, delivering an interesting take on house, where he carefully weaves eclectic hi-hats with ear-tingling synths and luscious drum patterns, showcasing his wholly unique blend of melodic, deep and progressive house. The set features tunes by renowned producers like Ray Mono, The Ginger Cat and Sep…

On this episode of our Select series, we have Cairo’s Adham Zahran, one of the breakthrough producers in Egypt’s underground music scene, recognized for his other alias Relic & Rarity. Having been releasing music on vinyl and digital with various international labels over the last decade, Zharan is one of those artists you should keep on your radar…

For this Select, we invited Dubai-based DJ and producer Rose End, who is known for his provocative sound, which he describes as ‘stylish underground’. His sets are a hybrid of deep house, lo-fi electronic, neo trip-hop and techno, drawing inspiration from prominent global DJs like Thom Yorke, Blawan, Terrence Dixon and Ivan Dorn. Rose End is also k…

On our 279th Select, we have Beirut-based DJ and producer Nicolas Merheb, who built up quite a reputation in the region’s underground electronic scene with his dynamic melodic house sets. His innate ability to read the crowd has seen him fire up some most prestigious clubs and venues across the globe, from Beirut, Doha and Amman to Dubai and Barcel…

This Saturday's Select comes courtesy of Uruguay-born vinyl spinner Maximiliano Perez, aka Mape.Mape began his musical career in hip-hop before moving to electronic music, and since then he has been mixing vinyl and doing the rounds in prestigious venues and clubs across Uruguay such as Emile, Living, El Ciclo, Montevideo Micro and Formato Montevid…

Cairo-born selector Essam has become recognized in the underground electronic scene over the past few years for his refined blend of deep and progressive house, smoothly transitioning between atmospheric and ambient to full-on elaborate grooves. In this edition of our select series, Essam delivers a dynamic set that leans more on the lighter side o…

This Saturday’s Select comes courtesy of Baltimore-based selector Hollowpoints Radio, aka DJ Luh, a quiet purveyor of hip-hop who gained quite the reputation globally for her bi-monthly show on UK’s NTS radio. She has also showcased at Boiler Room’s System Mix.Hollowpoints brings a special rap mix of the best and brightest the underground hip-hop s…

On this week’s Select, we have seasoned Ibiza-based DJ, electronic music producer and self-entitled ‘happiness provider’ YazzMin, delivering a juicy danceable house mix that blends elements from minimal and melodic house with afrobeats. YazzMin’s four-on-the-floor groovy sets have been played on prestigious dance floors across the globe, from Amste…

Seasoned Egyptian DJ Omar Zahran has established a name for himself in the local underground electronic scene for his funky house mixes. He has done the rounds at famed venues and clubs across Cairo, performing at The Tape, Cairo Jazz Club and more. For our 274th select set, Zahran cooks up a groovy mix of the ‘90s and ‘00s dance anthems and obscur…

This week on our Select series, we have Beirut’s seasoned melodic techno DJ duo and long-time rave buddies Jom & Terry. A driving force in the Lebanese clubbing scene, the pair went from co-hosting intimate house parties almost five years ago to sharing decks at a slew of prestigious venues across Lebanon and the globe.Their select set pulses with …

For the second year SceneNoise and Sandbox Festival came together to bring a handful of the region’s freshest upcoming selectors to #SelectBox - an intimate showcase space amidst the El Gouna Red Sea festival’s beach-side shenanigans. Arms were raised and marks were thoroughly made. www.scenenoise.comwww.sandboxfestival.comAdditional audio engineer…

For the second year SceneNoise and Sandbox Festival came together to bring a handful of the region’s freshest upcoming selectors to #SelectBox - an intimate showcase space amidst the El Gouna Red Sea festival’s beach-side shenanigans. Arms were raised and marks were thoroughly made. www.scenenoise.comwww.sandboxfestival.comAdditional audio engineer…

For the second year SceneNoise and Sandbox Festival came together to bring a handful of the region’s freshest upcoming selectors to #SelectBox - an intimate showcase space amidst the El Gouna Red Sea festival’s beach-side shenanigans. Arms were raised and marks were thoroughly made. www.scenenoise.comwww.sandboxfestival.comAdditional audio engineer…

For the second year SceneNoise and Sandbox Festival came together to bring a handful of the region’s freshest upcoming selectors to #SelectBox - an intimate showcase space amidst the El Gouna Red Sea festival’s beach-side shenanigans. Arms were raised and marks were thoroughly made. www.scenenoise.comwww.sandboxfestival.comAdditional audio engineer…

For the second year SceneNoise and Sandbox Festival came together to bring a handful of the region’s freshest upcoming selectors to #SelectBox - an intimate showcase space amidst the El Gouna Red Sea festival’s beach-side shenanigans. Arms were raised and marks were thoroughly made. www.scenenoise.comwww.sandboxfestival.comAdditional audio engineer…

For the second year SceneNoise and Sandbox Festival came together to bring a handful of the region’s freshest upcoming selectors to #SelectBox - an intimate showcase space amidst the El Gouna Red Sea festival’s beach-side shenanigans. Arms were raised and marks were thoroughly made. www.scenenoise.comwww.sandboxfestival.comAdditional audio engineer…

For the second year SceneNoise and Sandbox Festival came together to bring a handful of the region’s freshest upcoming selectors to #SelectBox - an intimate showcase space amidst the El Gouna Red Sea festival’s beach-side shenanigans. Arms were raised and marks were thoroughly made. www.scenenoise.comwww.sandboxfestival.comAdditional audio engineer…

For the second year SceneNoise and Sandbox Festival came together to bring a handful of the region’s freshest upcoming selectors to #SelectBox - an intimate showcase space amidst the El Gouna Red Sea festival’s beach-side shenanigans. Arms were raised and marks were thoroughly made. www.scenenoise.comwww.sandboxfestival.comAdditional audio engineer…

For the second year SceneNoise and Sandbox Festival came together to bring a handful of the region’s freshest upcoming selectors to #SelectBox - an intimate showcase space amidst the El Gouna Red Sea festival’s beach-side shenanigans. Arms were raised and marks were thoroughly made. www.scenenoise.comwww.sandboxfestival.comAdditional audio engineer…

For the second year SceneNoise and Sandbox Festival came together to bring a handful of the region’s freshest upcoming selectors to #SelectBox - an intimate showcase space amidst the El Gouna Red Sea festival’s beach-side shenanigans. Arms were raised and marks were thoroughly made. www.scenenoise.comwww.sandboxfestival.comAdditional audio engineer…

For the second year SceneNoise and Sandbox Festival came together to bring a handful of the region’s freshest upcoming selectors to #SelectBox - an intimate showcase space amidst the El Gouna Red Sea festival’s beach-side shenanigans. Arms were raised and marks were thoroughly made. www.scenenoise.comwww.sandboxfestival.comAdditional audio engineer…

In the latest edition of our Select series, we have Hmehdi, a Tunisian selector, label manager and resident at the XPAM label, event and podcast series. When he’s not wearing the DJ hat, Hmehdi is a filmmaker, whose emotional approach and storytelling galvanises much of the music he makes.Inspired by the spirit of 90s clubbing, Hmehdi’s select set …

Shellwell is a Dubai-based selector who has earned residencies at some of the top clubs and venues across the Middle East with her versatile sets encompassing a wide range of sounds, from minimal and garage to disco, jungle and drum n’ bass.For Select 271, Shellwell delivers a funky, groovy bass-heavy set, featuring thumping drum patterns and hard-…

For our Select 270, we brought in Egyptian music producer Ahmed Mokhles, aka El Mokh. Hailing from Al Mansoura, El Mokh has become recognized in the local music scene with his trademark lo-fi and electro-shaabi productions, fused with elements from drum ‘n bass and techno. For his select set, El Mokh opens with a gentle and ambient Lo-fi flow, domi…

This time on our Select series, we have rising Tunisian DJ Dali Chebili, aka Volka, who is also the co-founder of eclectic events series like Fantasy and Tri-City.His select set is a very minimal house mix, featuring rolling deep basslines, mellow synths, laid-back yet funky grooves with hints of smooth breaks, and raw cuts of rare 90s house gems h…

In this episode of our Select series, we’re introducing Shadzo, an aspiring Egyptian DJ who has been a seasoned digger for over 20 years now. Heavily inspired by 80s Chicago and Detroit house, his set features a selection of funky and fun rare vinyl records such as ‘Foulard’ by Riccardo and ‘Le Velour’ by Shonky. It’s emotional, cathartic and groov…

Rising Egyptian selector and avid vinyl digger, Ali Youssef - known for his eclectic niche underground sound, dabbling simultaneously between deep house and electro - brings an exclusive, thoughtfully curated all-vinyl mix of his favourite records to our select series.The set opens with an extended ambient melody with a voice-over by a TV presenter…

On our 266th Select, we bring you Karam Touba, a Dubai-based selector, DJ, former resident at the Rave Movement parties, and current organizer of the Decibel DXB event series. He has been spinning in the region’s electronic music circuit since 2003, beginning his DJ career by playing drum ‘n bass and jungle before eventually venturing into techno. …

On this week’s Select, we have acclaimed DJ and music producer Amen Ra, who is known for promoting Egyptian musical heritage through his energetic and lively sets, blending elements from hip-hop, dance music and afrobeats.Amen Ra has previously worked with several high-profile artists and brands like Apple Music and Wizkid, performing at high calib…

This episode of our Select series comes courtesy of Dubai-based Egyptian selector and vinyl collector Mo Ezaby, who has become a staple in the local underground house scene with his dynamic sets. Along with being a DJ, Mo is the founder of Dubai’s eclectic night series Unfold, which aims to provide an intimate space for emerging regional talents to…

In our 263rd episode of Select, we’re bringing Montreal-based Bangladeshi singer, electronic music producer and DJ Dameer. Born in a musically-inclined household in Dhaka, Dameer’s sound is heavily inspired by the 80s and 90s music scene in Bangladesh, which he grew up listening to with his father, as well as the works of Tom Misch, J Dilla, Joe Pa…

For Select 262, we have rising Egyptian DJ Ali Ghoneim aka Ak Ghoniem, introducing a fresh groovy take on classic tech-house. Opening with spacey atmospheric synths that slowly build up into a hypnotic crescendo of the soulful end of house, the set is peppered with danceable, long and repetitive melodies, 90s Detroit techno and elements of dub here…

Cairo-based DJ-turned-producer Mike Pham is taking over our Select series this week with one of his signature progressive house sets, mixing in four-on-the-floor kicks and claps with moving synth layers and atmospheric pads. It’s a sweet treat, bringing the dreamy cool vibes of early summer nights (best savoured with a mimosa in hand).Pham has beco…

The 260th edition of our Select series features some old-school broody house vibes from Cairo-based DJ Hisham Zahran. Arguably one of Egypt’s most renowned and well traveled dance music acts, Hisham Zahran is known for his innovative and impeccably curated house and minimal sound. Since 2006 Zahran has regularly played in Europe, Asia, North and So…

In this episode of our Select series, we delve into the world of Peaky Beats, a British producer and DJ with Iraqi heritage. Peaky Beats infuses his sets with a tapestry of Arabic genres intertwined with the expansive spectrum of UK bass music. Peaky's vinyl and digital mix weaves tracks from his debut 2LP album 'BLOODLINES' with classic dubstep el…

In this episode of our Select series, we have Egyptian rising DJ Ram, whose dynamic sets are peppered with influences from UK garage music. Ram has cooked an infectious minimal house mix for us, layered with melodic textures, rolling rhythmic beats and bouncy hit-hats. The set is light and chill, just the right amount to get you groovy if you are f…

Egyptian DJ Magdolina draws inspiration from the jumbled sounds of the bustling streets of his hometown of Cairo to craft dynamic techno sets, featuring rolling beats, gritty drum patterns and electro. For our Select 257, Magdolina brings us an hour set of versatile and experimental sounds, exploring new sonic territories. The set features memorabl…

Philippe Zarif, aka Boshoco, is currently one of the pioneering DJs and producers in the Syrian electronic dance music scene. Born and raised in Aleppo, Boshoco drew inspiration from the rich cultural heritage of his hometown to craft a distinctive playful sound. Imbued with sweltering rhythms and infectious grooves, Boshoco’s sets skillfully blend…

Dubai-based music fanatic, collector and DJ Alessandra has been spinning across the MENA region’s underground dance music scene from a very young age. She has previously co-organized several eclectic parties with Berlin’s Breakfast on Mars collective.On this episode of our Select series, Alessandra delivers a thoughtfully curated blend of 90s sound…

On this episode of Select, we have Kamyar Khanzaei aka RING & K-Dub, the Iranian electronic music producer, visual artist and DJ who founded Sampatic Records. Since its inception in 2016, Kamyar’s label has been amplifying the diverse sounds of Tehran's music scene globally.Besides actively DJing and hosting eclectic events in Iran and Turkey, Kamy…