Apollo Studio presents Pregame
Apollo Studio72 Apollo St Brooklyn, NY 11222 · Map
This night happened — Fri 13 Mar
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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: Signal, Fri 30 OctDJ Brian
- next: Signal, Thu 22 OctJoiah
- next: Outer Heaven, Fri 20 NovJohn Everett
- next: Outer Heaven, Wed 21 OctMonk
- next: Sat 31 OctZayd
- KIAN.JPG
- Tajoza
Set times were not published.
the pairs that have met
20 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.
- Choukroun and John Everett — 6 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 13 Mar 2026.
- DJ Brian and Zayd — 6 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.
- ABS and Zayd — 5 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 24 Oct 2025.
- Armii1n and John Everett — 3 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 13 Mar 2026.
- John Everett and Monk — 3 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 13 Mar 2026.
- Armii1n and Joiah — 4 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.
- Joiah and Monk — 3 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 24 Oct 2025.
- John Everett and Zayd — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 13 Mar 2026.
- ABS and Choukroun — 3 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 24 Oct 2025.
- DJ Brian and Joiah — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Thu 18 Dec 2025.
- ABS and Joiah — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 24 Oct 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.
- Joiah and Zayd — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 24 Oct 2025.
- Choukroun and Joiah — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 24 Oct 2025.
Who they are
“Beirut born, Brooklyn based DJ/Producer.”
their own biography
Recently at Apollo Studio, Nublu · often with DLR, Adham Gaama, Shir Miya, 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 Green Room NYC, MAD Radio NYC, Outer Heaven · often with Auphoria, Kiyoshi, Tim Lucent, none of them here that night
Recently at Outer Heaven, Green Room NYC, MAD Radio NYC · often with Jack Mulqueen, Tim Lucent, DLR, 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 Apollo Studio, Outer Heaven, Jupiter Disco · often with Jack Mulqueen, DLR, J. Richards, none of them here that night
“Joiah is an Italian–Colombian singer, producer, and DJ based in New York whose approach to electronic music feels closer to ritual than performance.”
their own biography
the whole biography
Joiah is an Italian–Colombian singer, producer, and DJ based in New York whose approach to electronic music feels closer to ritual than performance. She gravitates toward the spaces where eras, textures, and energies blur — between 90s trance echoes, cosmic house sensibilities, raw house breaks, and the shadowy pulse of techno. Never tied to a single lane, she moves through styles like currents, guided by intuition, symbolism, and emotion. As a producer, she released “Alchemic Amazon” on BSR, featuring a remix by Paolo Mosca, alongside several independent projects. Her collaborations include work with Muted Noise (with Roger Gerressen), Picnic Records, Klassified, vocal contributions to Gojnea76, an appearance on Nathan Melja’s Djo Sinego, and a guest mix for R&S Records. She has also delivered mixes for The Lot Radio. Joiah holds a residency with Signal and Apollo Studio while further expanding her presence within the global underground landscape. She has performed across the Netherlands, Italy, Spain, Germany, Belgium, Portugal, France, and the United States, and has shared the stage with acts such as Mochakk, Deniro, Gojnea76, Sandrien, BELLA, VTSS, and more. In New York, she curates the underground series Sudden Logic and hosts Talks With Goddesses — The Artemisia Collective, a podcast devoted to female empowerment in the arts and sports, exploring intuition, identity, and the transformative force of community. “Joiah’s artistry is like a galaxy brain-scaled explosion of sounds. She weaves Cali, Colombia’s bustling markets into ear candy with jazzy breaks, acid twirls, and dreamy vocals. Picture yourself vibing from a chill house party to a neon-lit club, all in one track. Indeed, Joiah’s eclecticism appeals as much to the listener as the dancer, which grants her a PHD in spirit lifting.” - Best Kept Secret Music FestivalTheir RA profile lists Future Culture Records, BSR, Muted Noise and Picnic Records.Recently at Refuge, Outer Heaven, Apollo Studio · often with CAMILLA, Black Pomade, Kurilo, none of them here that night
“Record keeper.”
their own biography
Recently at MAD Radio NYC, Outer Heaven · often with Sam Spector, Jack Mulqueen, Ryder, none of them here that night
“Swiss born, NYC based record collector & DJ.”
their own biography
Recently at Green Room NYC, Outer Heaven, Apollo Studio · often with DLR, Ohm Hourani, Tim Lucent, 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 Green Room NYC, Apollo Studio, H0L0 · often with Kiyoshi, DLR, Raw Phonics, none of them here that night
Recently at Virgo · often with Dune, Karina Anda, Alchemist Spider, none of them here that night
names these artists often play with — not that night
- DLR9 with Armii1n, 9 with Choukroun, 4 with DJ Brian, 4 with Monk, 4 with Zayd and 3 with ABS
- Tim Lucent9 with Choukroun, 8 with Armii1n, 4 with Zayd, 3 with Monk and 2 with DJ Brian
- Jack Mulqueen15 with Choukroun, 4 with DJ Brian, 3 with Joiah and 2 with John Everett
- Kiyoshi10 with Armii1n, 5 with Choukroun, 4 with Zayd and 2 with Monk
- Auphoria11 with Armii1n, 7 with Choukroun and 1 with ABS
- CAMILLA16 with Joiah and 8 with Armii1n
- Emsho6 with Armii1n and 3 with Zayd
- J. Richards4 with Joiah and 3 with DJ Brian
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.