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This night happened — Fri 14 Nov 2025
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Who was billed9 artists
In the order the promoter listed them.
- next: Outer Heaven, Thu 22 OctArmii1n
- next: Outer Heaven, Wed 21 OctChoukroun
- next: Sat 31 OctDLR
- next: Signal, Fri 30 OctDJ Brian
- Luigi Sambuy
- Shir Miya
- next: Sat 31 OctZayd
- ABS
- Heebie Jeebies
Set times were not published.
the pairs that have met
11 of the 36 pairings on this bill were first meetings.
- Armii1n and Choukroun — 44 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 7 Mar 2025.
- Armii1n and Zayd — 26 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 16 May 2025.
- Choukroun and Zayd — 21 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.
- Armii1n and DLR — 8 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 7 Mar 2025.
- Choukroun and DLR — 8 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 7 Mar 2025.
- DJ Brian and Zayd — 6 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 16 May 2025.
- Zayd and ABS — 5 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 24 Oct 2025.
- Armii1n and ABS — 4 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 24 Oct 2025.
- Choukroun and Luigi Sambuy — 5 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 19 Apr 2025.
- DLR and Zayd — 3 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 14 Nov 2025.
- Choukroun and ABS — 3 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 24 Oct 2025.
- Armii1n and Shir Miya — 3 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 26 Jul 2025.
- Choukroun and Shir Miya — 3 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 26 Jul 2025.
- DLR and ABS — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 14 Nov 2025.
- DLR and DJ Brian — 3 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 18 Jul 2025.
- DJ Brian and ABS — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 14 Nov 2025.
- Armii1n and Luigi Sambuy — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 19 Apr 2025.
- Shir Miya and Zayd — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 10 Oct 2025.
- DLR and Shir Miya — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 26 Jul 2025.
- DJ Brian and Shir Miya — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 26 Jul 2025.
- Luigi Sambuy and Zayd — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 14 Nov 2025.
- Shir Miya and ABS — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 14 Nov 2025.
- DLR and Luigi Sambuy — 3 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 9 Feb 2024.
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
the whole biography
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 Apollo Studio, Eris, Outer Heaven · often with Monk, Auphoria, Kiyoshi, none of them here that night
Recently at The 1896, Outer Heaven, Apollo Studio · often with Monk, Jack Mulqueen, John Everett, none of them here that night
“DLR was formed in 2022, but Darius Rubin, Luca Clavarino and Daniele Angelini had been playing together for a year before then at underground parties in Manhattan and Brooklyn under different aliases such as 3.Dix, and their own individual identities.”
their own biography
the whole biography
DLR was formed in 2022, but Darius Rubin, Luca Clavarino and Daniele Angelini had been playing together for a year before then at underground parties in Manhattan and Brooklyn under different aliases such as 3.Dix, and their own individual identities. Each member is a DJ in their own right, honing their sounds in different venues and settings across the UK, Italy. Based in New York, DLR have consolidated their craft and embodied a brazen commitment to playing the music that they love.Recently at The 1896, H0L0, Outer Heaven · often with Monk, Omer Mil, CAMILLA, 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 Signal, Apollo Studio, Outer Heaven · often with Monk, Jack Mulqueen, Joiah, none of them here that night
“Described as “Brain yoga” by BBC radio 1, Luigi Sambuy has been making electronic music since he was sixteen and living between Italy, California and Hawaii.”
their own biography
Deep House on 8, Progressive House on 6, Tech House on 4 and Ambient on 3. styles on their catalogued releasesReleased on Anjunadeep (1), Home Again (1) and Reflections (18) (1); their RA profile also lists Poker Flat Recordings and Mechanical. labels on their catalogued releases and on their RA profileRecently at Outer Heaven, Apollo Studio, H0L0 · often with C Us, Arnold, Ludovico, none of them here that night
Recently at Apollo Studio, Paragon · often with Monk, Tim Lucent, Hobbes, none of them here that night
“A dj and producer from Beirut, Lebanon who is currently based in NYC.”
their own biography
the whole biography
A dj and producer from Beirut, Lebanon who is currently based in NYC. He draws inspiration from the vibrant music scene in both cities and plays a blend of deep/minimal house from the 90’s.Recently at Apollo Studio, Lume Studios · often with Monk, Kiyoshi, Raw Phonics, none of them here that night
“Beirut born, Brooklyn based DJ/Producer.”
their own biography
Recently at Nublu, Apollo Studio · often with Joiah, Monk, Adham Gaama, none of them here that night
names these artists often play with — not that night
- Monk34 with Choukroun, 19 with Armii1n, 16 with Zayd, 7 with DJ Brian, 4 with DLR, 3 with ABS, 2 with Shir Miya and 1 with Luigi Sambuy
- Tim Lucent9 with Choukroun, 8 with Armii1n, 4 with Zayd, 2 with DJ Brian and 1 with Shir Miya
- Kiyoshi10 with Armii1n, 5 with Choukroun, 4 with Zayd and 3 with DLR
- Auphoria11 with Armii1n, 7 with Choukroun and 1 with ABS
- Jack Mulqueen15 with Choukroun and 4 with DJ Brian
- CAMILLA8 with Armii1n and 3 with DLR
- John Everett7 with Choukroun and 3 with Zayd
- Emsho6 with Armii1n and 3 with Zayd
how this compares
- Median final count, Fridays at Apollo Studio55
- Middle half finished between18 and 76
- Past Fridays at this venue counted107
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.