Apollo Studio presents Pregame
Apollo Studio72 Apollo St Brooklyn, NY 11222 · Map
This night happened — Fri 13 Feb
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Who was billed7 artists
In the order the promoter listed them.
- next: Outer Heaven, Thu 22 OctArmii1n
- Auphoria
- next: Outer Heaven, Wed 21 OctChoukroun
- next: Outer Heaven, Wed 21 OctMonk
- next: Sat 31 OctZayd
- OZ
- next: Dead Letter No. 9, Thu 29 OctSanouyer
Set times were not published.
the pairs that have met
10 of the 21 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.
- Armii1n and Auphoria — 10 shared bills before that night, first on Thu 5 Dec 2024.
- Auphoria and Choukroun — 6 shared bills before that night, first on Thu 20 Nov 2025.
- Armii1n and Sanouyer — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 13 Feb 2026.
- Choukroun and Sanouyer — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 13 Feb 2026.
- Auphoria and Zayd — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 22 Nov 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, Outer Heaven, Eden · often with DJ Brian, Kiyoshi, Tim Lucent, none of them here that night
“Her passion for pushing sonic boundaries and exploring new sounds led her to embark on an adventure in New York City, a place where cultural diversity and an ever-evolving music scene fuel her creativity.”
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Her passion for pushing sonic boundaries and exploring new sounds led her to embark on an adventure in New York City, a place where cultural diversity and an ever-evolving music scene fuel her creativity. Quickly making a name for herself in the local electronic underground, Auphoria has built a loyal following drawn to the immersive and unpredictable sound journeys she crafts in each performance. Known for her innovative and authentic approach, Auphoria blends elements from Jazz, House, Funky, Acid, Minimal, and Techno, constantly evolving as an artist. Beyond DJing, she is deeply passionate about live performance, seamlessly integrating analog machines, synthesizers, drum machines, and basslines to create dynamic, hypnotic, and spontaneous soundscapes. Her setup is an extension of her creativity, allowing her to flow intuitively and shape each set into a unique and electrifying experience. Listening to Auphoria means stepping into a world of sonic exploration, where each performance is a rhythmic spell, leaving audiences captivated and fully immersed in the moment.Their RA profile lists Howl Records, LR Recordings, SORYUKA ? and Low End Directive.Recently at MAD Radio NYC, Dead Letter No. 9, Apollo Studio · often with Jeny Michelle, Rana Iravani, Raw Phonics, none of them here that night
Recently at Outer Heaven, Apollo Studio, Signal · often with Jack Mulqueen, DJ Brian, John Everett, none of them here that night
“Swiss born, NYC based record collector & DJ.”
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Recently at Outer Heaven, Apollo Studio, Signal · often with DJ Brian, 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, Signal · often with DJ Brian, ABS, Kiyoshi, none of them here that night
Recently at Apollo Studio, Elsewhere, Xpizza · often with Jamie Jar, O-type, Max Sprauer, none of them here that night
Recently at Outer Heaven, Jupiter Disco, Dead Letter No. 9 · often with Orson.NYC, Mike Servito, Timo Lee, none of them here that night
names these artists often play with — not that night
- DJ Brian13 with Choukroun, 12 with Armii1n, 7 with Monk and 7 with Zayd
- DLR9 with Armii1n, 9 with Choukroun, 4 with Monk and 4 with Zayd
- Tim Lucent9 with Choukroun, 8 with Armii1n, 4 with Zayd and 3 with Monk
- Kiyoshi10 with Armii1n, 5 with Choukroun, 4 with Zayd and 2 with Monk
- John Everett7 with Choukroun, 4 with Monk and 3 with Zayd
- Jack Mulqueen15 with Choukroun and 3 with Auphoria
- ABS6 with Zayd and 3 with Monk
- 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.