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This night happened — Sat 17 Jan
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Who was billed10 artists
In the order the promoter listed them.
- ABS
- next: Outer Heaven, Thu 22 OctArmii1n
- next: Outer Heaven, Wed 21 OctChoukroun
- next: Sat 31 OctDLR
- next: Outer Heaven, Wed 21 OctMonk
- Shir Miya
- Tim Lucent
- next: Sat 31 OctZayd
- next: Signal, Fri 30 OctDJ Brian
- Hobbes
Set times were not published.
the pairs that have met
12 of the 45 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 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.
- 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.
- 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 Tim Lucent — 7 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 14 Jun 2025.
- Choukroun and Tim Lucent — 8 shared bills before that night, first on Thu 26 Oct 2023.
- 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.
- 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.
- ABS and Zayd — 5 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 24 Oct 2025.
- ABS and Armii1n — 4 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 24 Oct 2025.
- DLR and Zayd — 3 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 14 Nov 2025.
- DLR and Monk — 3 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 31 Oct 2025.
- Tim Lucent and Zayd — 3 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 14 Jun 2025.
- ABS and Choukroun — 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.
- ABS and DLR — 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.
- Monk and Tim Lucent — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 12 Dec 2025.
- ABS and DJ Brian — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 14 Nov 2025.
- ABS and Monk — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 24 Oct 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.
- Shir Miya and DJ Brian — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 26 Jul 2025.
- Tim Lucent and DJ Brian — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 17 Jan 2026.
- ABS and Shir Miya — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 14 Nov 2025.
- Monk and Shir Miya — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 10 Oct 2025.
Who they are
“Beirut born, Brooklyn based DJ/Producer.”
their own biography
Recently at Apollo Studio, Nublu · often with Joiah, Adham Gaama, Akin (NYC), none of them here that night
“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 Signal, Apollo Studio, SISTEM · often with Auphoria, Kiyoshi, CAMILLA, none of them here that night
Recently at Outer Heaven, Signal, Apollo Studio · often with Jack Mulqueen, John Everett, Auphoria, 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 Outer Heaven, Apollo Studio, The 1896 · often with Omer Mil, CAMILLA, Kiyoshi, none of them here that night
“Swiss born, NYC based record collector & DJ.”
their own biography
Recently at Signal, Jupiter Disco, Outer Heaven · often with John Everett, Joiah, Ohm Hourani, none of them here that night
Recently at Apollo Studio, Paragon · often with Luigi Sambuy, Heebie Jeebies, Tomoki Tamura, none of them here that night
“Tall man spotted blending sexy jazz, the history of house, and smile-inducing edits out of an undying love for sound itself.”
their own biography
the whole biography
Tall man spotted blending sexy jazz, the history of house, and smile-inducing edits out of an undying love for sound itself. Brooklyn fan-favorite and notoriously one of its friendliest faces, Tim Lucent is a DJ/Producer originally from Portland. With multiple LOT Radio appearances, a residency on Newton Radio under "Made In The Club” with Laila Amira, and often times multiple shows a week at an eclectic breadth of spaces that demand versatility.Recently at Jupiter Disco, Dead Letter No. 9, Elsewhere · often with Laila Amira, Matt FX, Mona Matsuoka, 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 Signal, Apollo Studio, H0L0 · often with Kiyoshi, Raw Phonics, 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, Signal, Jupiter Disco · often with Jack Mulqueen, Joiah, J. Richards, none of them here that night
names these artists often play with — not that night
- Kiyoshi10 with Armii1n, 5 with Choukroun, 4 with Zayd, 3 with DLR and 2 with Monk
- Auphoria11 with Armii1n, 7 with Choukroun and 1 with ABS
- John Everett7 with Choukroun, 4 with Monk and 3 with Zayd
- Joiah4 with Monk, 3 with ABS and 3 with DJ Brian
- Jack Mulqueen15 with Choukroun and 4 with DJ Brian
- CAMILLA8 with Armii1n and 3 with DLR
- Emsho6 with Armii1n and 3 with Zayd
- Luigi Sambuy6 with Choukroun and 1 with Shir Miya
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.