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Taking the Select spotlight this week is Jordanian singer, DJ and composer KEENA, whose distinctive sound explores new ways of bringing original Arabic songwriting and vocals into contemporary electronic music. Her work has earned support from international electronic names including Adriatique, Bedouin, Dixon, Keinemusik, Jimi Jules and Pete Tong, while she has shared the stage with Adam Port,…
Egyptian sound designer and producer Samïr joins us this week on Select with an unconventional mix that draws on the acoustic traditions of his homeland, from the metallic shimmer of the sagat to the intricate polyrhythms of Middle Eastern percussion, filtered through his years immersed in Barcelona’s underground electronic scene. Moving between deep dub, hypnotic soundscapes and driving club…
This week on Select, we have a special full-production set from Egyptian Grammy-nominated producer, composer and rapper Hady Moamer, and his alias Jean Bleu. Arguably one of the region’s most forward-thinking producers, Moamer has built a reputation with distinctive productions that move between sample-based material, melody, instrumental design and vocal experimentation. Made to take a…
For Select 399, Cairo-based DJ Hashad delivers a journey through the different shades of electronic music, moving from deep, groove-led rhythms into more energetic territory while maintaining a steady sense of movement throughout. Known for his fluid approach to house music, Hashad’s sets draw from a wide range of influences, shaped by years spent navigating Egypt’s nightlife scene and…
This week on Select, we spotlight Egyptian-Moroccan DJ and producer ouella, one of the most exciting rising names in Cairo's underground club scene. His sound is rooted in bass-heavy club music, threading Amazigh inflections and syncopated percussion through the lens of global club culture. For this Select mix, ouella delivers an unrelenting, high-energy session packed with club-ready cuts,…
Saudi Arabian electronic duo Hats & Klaps takes over our Select series this week. Made up of DJs Amin Akil and Hamza Ali, the pair have carved out a distinct place in the Kingdom's underground electronic scene, earning a reputation for their intuitive chemistry behind the decks and groove-driven sets that grazes deep house, deep tech and a broad spectrum of electronic influences. For their Select…
This week on SceneNoise’s Select, we spotlight Saudi Arabian DJ and event curator YIM-KIN, one of the Kingdom’s exciting talents to keep an eye out for. With a penchant for global club sounds mutations, YIM-KIN has carved a signature sound that threads micro-genres of Baile funk, Chicago jukes, footwork and UK bass, crafting feel-good sets that are deeply rooted in dance culture. His Select mix is…
This week on Select, we spotlight Shiko, one of the emerging names in a new wave coming out of Cairo's underground electronic scene. For his debut Select mix, the Egyptian takes us on a journey through the colourful shades of house music, opening with an Italo house cut before gradually weaving through deep house, electro, and acid-infused grooves. Built around emotive synth work and warm,…
Stepping into the spotlight of SceneNoise’s Select this week is DJ and curator SANDWAVV, who has been steadily building a name in the underground club scene in Toronto. Her sets are known for exploring the intersection of grime, UK garage, and techno with various Arab and African musical influences. Rooted in cultural exchange and community, her selections draw connections across borders and…
This week, Irish-Egyptian DJ and producer RASSLXN joins our Select series. With a penchant for heavy basslines and fast breaks, he’s been drawing attention in the global drum & bass circuit with his high-energy sets and unexpected selections. For his Select mix, he delivers an hour-long dive into some of the freshest drum & bass and jungle cuts, balancing rave nostalgia with forward-facing energy.…
This week’s Select spotlight turns to Matt Merheb, one of the most exciting names emerging from Beirut’s new wave of electronic talent. As both a producer and selector, Merheb has steadily carved out a place within the region’s underground circuit through refined curation and club-driven house sets that are often imbued with soulful rhythms and high-energy tech cuts. Beyond Lebanon’s leading…
This week on our Select mix series, we spotlight Cairo-born DJ and producer HIMO. After cutting his teeth in the Netherlands’ hard groove warehouse circuit, he honed a sound driven by thunderous low-end, rolling tribal percussion, and hypnotic rhythms that blur the line between techno intensity and trance-inducing euphoria. His select set is a hypnotic ride through relentless dark techno pulses…
