Apollo Studio presents Pregame
Apollo Studio72 Apollo St Brooklyn, NY 11222 · Map
This night happened — Sat 16 May
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Who was billed10 artists
In the order the promoter listed them.
- next: Outer Heaven, Thu 22 OctArmii1n
- next: Outer Heaven, Wed 21 OctChoukroun
- next: Outer Heaven, Wed 21 OctMonk
- next: Sat 31 OctZayd
- Ennio Skoto
- Ludovico
- Arnold
- Luigi Sambuy
- C Us
- next: Outer Heaven, Sat 21 NovLeone
Set times were not published.
the pairs that have met
17 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 Leone — 5 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 2 May 2025.
- Ludovico and Leone — 7 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 6 Apr 2024.
- Choukroun and Luigi Sambuy — 5 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 19 Apr 2025.
- Choukroun and Ludovico — 4 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 8 Nov 2024.
- Arnold and C Us — 6 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 17 Nov 2023.
- Luigi Sambuy and C Us — 6 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 17 Nov 2023.
- Arnold and Luigi Sambuy — 6 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 17 Nov 2023.
- Armii1n and Arnold — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 19 Apr 2025.
- Choukroun and Arnold — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 19 Apr 2025.
- Armii1n and Luigi Sambuy — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 19 Apr 2025.
- Zayd and Arnold — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 16 May 2026.
- Armii1n and Leone — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 2 May 2025.
- Armii1n and Ludovico — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 2 May 2025.
- Zayd and Luigi Sambuy — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 14 Nov 2025.
- Luigi Sambuy and Leone — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 6 Apr 2024.
- Ludovico and Luigi Sambuy — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 6 Apr 2024.
- Monk and Leone — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 16 May 2025.
- Monk and Ludovico — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 16 May 2025.
- Zayd and Leone — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 16 May 2025.
- Zayd and Ludovico — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 16 May 2025.
- Armii1n and C Us — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 19 Apr 2025.
- Choukroun and C Us — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 19 Apr 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.”
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, Outer Heaven, Green Room NYC · often with DJ Brian, Auphoria, Kiyoshi, 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.”
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, H0L0, Signal · often with DJ Brian, ABS, Kiyoshi, none of them here that night
“Founder & Resident @ King Size Recordings”
their own biography
Recently at Outer Heaven, Apollo Studio, Jolene Sound Room Brooklyn · often with Artek, John Everett, DLR, none of them here that night
“Through years of searching and digging for music, Arnold, based in London and raised in Antwerp, knows how to lead listeners on journeys with his sets.”
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Through years of searching and digging for music, Arnold, based in London and raised in Antwerp, knows how to lead listeners on journeys with his sets. From house to indie dance, his taste and eloquence behind the turntables reflect his love and devotion to the craft. As a founding figure of London's Audio collective since 2016, and more recently, a cornerstone of New York's Metronome art and music collective, Arnold continues to leave his mark on the electronic music scene, perpetuating a legacy of exploration and playfulness.Recently at Apollo Studio, Earthly Delights, The Chocolate Factory · often with by Alix, 15th Aug, AirsLush, 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 Jolene Sound Room Brooklyn, Apollo Studio, Outer Heaven · often with DLR, Akin, La Gugga, none of them here that night
“C US is a multifaceted artist and co-founder of Metronome, a New York-based art collective pushing the boundaries of house and techno culture.”
their own biography
the whole biography
C US is a multifaceted artist and co-founder of Metronome, a New York-based art collective pushing the boundaries of house and techno culture. With a deep understanding of spatial and auditory experiences, she seamlessly blends her expertise in architecture and stage design with her dynamic presence as a DJ. As a core driver behind Metronome, she has been instrumental in curating events that celebrate innovation and inclusivity within the underground music scene. From building stages to building soundscapes, C US thrives on transforming spaces and experiences into something greater than the sum of their parts.Recently at Signal, Outer Heaven, Apollo Studio · often with CAMILLA, Tomas Station, Momus, none of them here that night
Recently at Outer Heaven, Apollo Studio, H0L0 · often with Jack Mulqueen, John Everett, DLR, none of them here that night
names these artists often play with — not that night
- DLR9 with Armii1n, 9 with Choukroun, 4 with Luigi Sambuy, 4 with Monk, 4 with Zayd, 3 with Leone and 3 with Ludovico
- John Everett7 with Choukroun, 4 with Monk, 3 with Zayd, 1 with Leone and 1 with Ludovico
- DJ Brian13 with Choukroun, 12 with Armii1n, 7 with Monk and 7 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
- Auphoria11 with Armii1n and 7 with Choukroun
- Jack Mulqueen15 with Choukroun and 1 with Leone
- CAMILLA8 with Armii1n and 3 with C Us
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.