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This night happened — Fri 28 Nov 2025
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Who was billed8 artists
In the order the promoter listed them.
- next: Outer Heaven, Thu 22 OctArmii1n
- next: Sat 31 OctEmsho
- Latas
- next: Outer Heaven, Wed 21 OctMonk
- next: Sat 31 OctZayd
- Akin
- next: Signal, Fri 30 OctDJ Brian
- Tets
Set times were not published.
the pairs that have met
14 of the 28 pairings on this bill were first meetings.
- Armii1n and Zayd — 26 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 16 May 2025.
- Armii1n and Monk — 18 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 16 May 2025.
- Monk and Zayd — 15 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.
- Zayd and DJ Brian — 6 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 16 May 2025.
- Monk and DJ Brian — 6 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 16 May 2025.
- Armii1n and Emsho — 5 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 14 Jun 2025.
- Latas and Akin — 5 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 17 May 2024.
- Emsho and Zayd — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 14 Jun 2025.
- Armii1n and Tets — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 26 Jul 2025.
- Emsho and Monk — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 28 Nov 2025.
- Latas and Zayd — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 28 Nov 2025.
- Zayd and Akin — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 28 Nov 2025.
- DJ Brian and Tets — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 26 Jul 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.”
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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 H0L0, Apollo Studio, Eris · often with Choukroun, Auphoria, Kiyoshi, none of them here that night
“Iranian artist, who set sail to NYC where she found her calling in collective vinyls while frequenting the various haunts which make up the vinrant Brooklyn underground music landscape.”
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Iranian artist, who set sail to NYC where she found her calling in collective vinyls while frequenting the various haunts which make up the vinrant Brooklyn underground music landscape. Emsho's sound is characterized by its diversity and versatility, providing a dynamic listening experience that reflects her eclectic tastes.Their RA profile lists Apranik Records.Recently at Eris, Signal, H0L0 · often with CAMILLA, DJ Healthy, Bella Mutino, none of them here that night
“Hailing from Istanbul, Latas presents a realm of sonic experimentation through the use of vintage synthesizers, guitars, electric basses, samplers and FX processors.”
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Hailing from Istanbul, Latas presents a realm of sonic experimentation through the use of vintage synthesizers, guitars, electric basses, samplers and FX processors. Having performed across New York, Valencia, Istanbul, and various other locations, his artistic touch combines introspection, raw emotion, and relentless grooves.Last at Outer Heaven in Oct · often with Akin Paksoy, Elkind, Adham Gaama, none of them here that night
“Swiss born, NYC based record collector & DJ.”
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Recently at Outer Heaven, The 1896, Apollo Studio · often with Choukroun, John Everett, DLR, none of them here that night
“A dj and producer from Beirut, Lebanon who is currently based in NYC.”
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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 H0L0, Apollo Studio, Lume Studios · often with Choukroun, ABS, Kiyoshi, none of them here that night
Recently at Jolene Sound Room Brooklyn, Le Bain · often with Vard., Supernova, 4RIN, 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.”
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Recently at Apollo Studio, Signal, Outer Heaven · often with Choukroun, Jack Mulqueen, Joiah, none of them here that night
Last at Apollo Studio in Jul · often with Ali Cem, Dav, Dichman (Sanouyer), none of them here that night
names these artists often play with — not that night
- Choukroun45 with Armii1n, 34 with Monk, 22 with Zayd, 13 with DJ Brian and 3 with Emsho
- DLR9 with Armii1n, 4 with DJ Brian, 4 with Monk and 4 with Zayd
- Kiyoshi10 with Armii1n, 4 with Emsho, 4 with Zayd and 2 with Monk
- Tim Lucent8 with Armii1n, 4 with Zayd, 3 with Monk and 2 with DJ Brian
- ABS6 with Zayd, 3 with DJ Brian, 3 with Monk and 1 with Tets
- CAMILLA8 with Armii1n, 6 with Emsho and 1 with Akin
- Gui Machado3 with Emsho, 3 with Zayd and 2 with Monk
- Jack Mulqueen4 with DJ Brian, 3 with Latas and 1 with Akin
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.