Apollo Studio X Pregame W Armii1n, Choukroun, DJ Brian and More
Apollo Studio72 Apollo St Brooklyn, NY 11222 · Map
This night happened — Sat 16 Aug 2025
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Who was billed11 artists
In the order the promoter listed them.
- next: Outer Heaven, Thu 22 OctArmii1n
- next: Outer Heaven, Wed 21 OctChoukroun
- next: Signal, Fri 30 OctDJ Brian
- H0BBES
- next: Outer Heaven, Sat 24 OctJ. Richards
- next: Outer Heaven, Wed 21 OctMonk
- next: Outer Heaven, Wed 23 DecRAAUL
- Richard O'Bryan
- Salar Ansari
- Domenico
- Leroy
Set times were not published.
the pairs that have met
34 of the 55 pairings on this bill were first meetings.
- Armii1n and Choukroun — 44 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 7 Mar 2025.
- Choukroun and Monk — 33 shared bills before that night, first on Wed 12 Mar 2025.
- Armii1n and Monk — 18 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 16 May 2025.
- Choukroun and DJ Brian — 12 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 16 May 2025.
- Armii1n and DJ Brian — 11 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 16 May 2025.
- DJ Brian and Monk — 6 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 16 May 2025.
- Armii1n and H0BBES — 3 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 14 Jun 2025.
- DJ Brian and J. Richards — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Sun 22 Jun 2025.
- Choukroun and H0BBES — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 14 Jun 2025.
- Armii1n and J. Richards — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 2 May 2025.
- Armii1n and RAAUL — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 16 Aug 2025.
- Armii1n and Salar Ansari — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 16 May 2025.
- H0BBES and Monk — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 16 Aug 2025.
- RAAUL and Richard O'Bryan — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 16 Aug 2025.
- Armii1n and Richard O'Bryan — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 16 Aug 2025.
- J. Richards and Richard O'Bryan — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 16 Aug 2025.
- Choukroun and Salar Ansari — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 16 May 2025.
- Monk and Salar Ansari — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 16 May 2025.
- DJ Brian and Salar Ansari — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 16 May 2025.
- Choukroun and J. Richards — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 2 May 2025.
- DJ Brian and RAAUL — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Wed 29 Jan 2025.
Who they are
“Armii1n, born in Tehran and now based in New York City, quickly made his mark on Asia’s underground scene in his early 20s.”
their own biography
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Armii1n, born in Tehran and now based in New York City, quickly made his mark on Asia’s underground scene in his early 20s. While based in Kuala Lumpur, he held residencies at Kyo Club, Elysium, and The Iron Fairies, performing across Bali and Thailand. As a Sweatbox label resident, he released his debut EP, featuring a standout remix by The Mekanism. After moving to Miami for his Master’s, he secured a residency at Do Not Sit on the Furniture and worked with T Bag Records, also representing artists as an agent before shifting his full focus to DJing and event curation. Now based in New York City, Armii1n is actively DJing and running his own event series, Pregame. He performs with promoters such as Resolute and Golden Records, and plays at venues including H0L0, Signal, and Outer Heaven, continuing to build his presence within NYC’s underground scene.Minimal on 1 and Tech House on 1. styles on their catalogued releasesTheir RA profile lists Sweatbox Records.Recently at Signal, Apollo Studio, Outer Heaven · often with Zayd, Auphoria, Kiyoshi, none of them here that night
Recently at Signal, Outer Heaven, Apollo Studio · often with Zayd, Jack Mulqueen, John Everett, none of them here that night
“DJ Brian fuses Latin house rhythms with Afro-inspired percussion to craft a signature sound that's both soulful and electrifying.”
their own biography
Recently at Outer Heaven, Apollo Studio, Signal · often with Zayd, Jack Mulqueen, Joiah, none of them here that night
Recently at Apollo Studio, Bogart House · often with Tim Lucent, Zayd, Adam Rose, none of them here that night
“His principle medium is the vinyl format, and his tastes range widely from 90s/00s house and progressive to trance and choice tech house nuggets, with a healthy dash of acid, electro, minimal and techno also in the mix.”
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His principle medium is the vinyl format, and his tastes range widely from 90s/00s house and progressive to trance and choice tech house nuggets, with a healthy dash of acid, electro, minimal and techno also in the mix. He has played for party series Resolute, Golden Record and Import/Export amongst others. He is a fixture on the NYC club circuit at such venues as Outer Heaven, Mansions, Elsewhere, h0L0, and is founder of the NYC club Signal. Internationally, he and has been booked for the Trotamundo Festival and established European institutions such as Club der Visionäre and Kater Blau in Berlin, and The Lion & Lamb in London. His first release on vinyl for the Kharkiv, Ukraine-based label Tvir will be available in the summer of 2025.Recently at Signal, Outer Heaven, Mansions · often with Kurilo, Gian-Paul, Karine, none of them here that night
“Swiss born, NYC based record collector & DJ.”
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Recently at Outer Heaven, Apollo Studio · often with Zayd, John Everett, DLR, none of them here that night
Recently at Outer Heaven, Signal, Moondog Hifi · often with Miguel Gallardo, Etien Hai, Max Sprauer, none of them here that night
“New York based DJ/Producer”
their own biography
Last at Apollo Studio in Jul · often with Negk, Nabeel, Arvi, none of them here that night
“Salar Ansari is an Iranian multidisciplinary musician, DJ, producer, and recording engineer based in Detroit.”
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Salar Ansari is an Iranian multidisciplinary musician, DJ, producer, and recording engineer based in Detroit. His solo and ensemble works have earned him local and international recognition with live performances including MUTEK Montréal 25th Anniversary Closing and the Movement Music Festival's Detroit Stage. Ansari directs Detroit's Feeder Loft recording studio, runs the label Passed Out On A Persian Rug, and is a co-founder of Dubai's Analog Room—building platforms that connect underground dance music, jazz, and cultural storytelling with purpose and momentum. Settling in Detroit, Ansari became a sought-after collaborator due to his deep understanding of sound engineering, working with some of the city's finest artists. His productions earned him the 2021 Detroit Music Award for Best Electronic Album. Co-founding Feeder-Loft Studio with Luis Resto, he nurtures the next generation of electronic music talent. He also shares his expertise through workshops at institutions like the Interlochen Arts Academy and the University of Michigan. From global performances to credits on seminal record labels like Blue Note Records, Ansari's career reflects a dedication to pushing creative boundaries while staying true to underground roots.Recently at H0L0, Mansions, Apollo Studio · often with Sibil, Tomas Station, O.BEE, none of them here that night
Last at Moondog Hifi in Jul · often with GOTBEEF, Kade, Eklektik Etnik, none of them here that night
names these artists often play with — not that night
- Zayd27 with Armii1n, 22 with Choukroun, 16 with Monk, 7 with DJ Brian and 2 with H0BBES
- Tim Lucent9 with Choukroun, 8 with Armii1n, 3 with Monk, 2 with DJ Brian and 2 with H0BBES
- DLR9 with Armii1n, 9 with Choukroun, 4 with DJ Brian and 4 with Monk
- Joiah4 with J. Richards, 4 with Monk, 3 with DJ Brian and 2 with RAAUL
- Auphoria11 with Armii1n, 7 with Choukroun and 2 with Richard O'Bryan
- Kiyoshi10 with Armii1n, 5 with Choukroun and 2 with Monk
- Kurilo24 with J. Richards and 2 with DJ Brian
- Jack Mulqueen15 with Choukroun and 4 with DJ Brian
how this compares
- Median final count, Saturdays at Apollo Studio49
- Middle half finished between11 and 73
- Past Saturdays at this venue counted132
The room
Apollo Studio — 307 events and 588 distinct artists since Aug 2023.
Holds about 150.
Who put it on
Javier Pedraza Polo — 227 events and 541 artists since Aug 2023.
pregame — 37 events and 133 artists since Mar 2025.