Balaclava is a collective of alternative artists emerging from the streets of Tunis and committed to promoting local talent, composed of producers Hmenou and 5amaseen. Dedicated to influencing the youth through their bold and provocative art under their brand, Balaclava aims to embody the rebellious spirit and ambitious drive of their generation. Hmenou, a d ... Show More
Jul 2
Select 342: Mixed by A.M.I.R.A
Taking over our Select 342 this week is A.M.I.R.A, hailing from Casablanca, Morocco. She is known for exploring a variety of techno sub-genres, weaving groovy and hypnotic beats into her sets, which she also showcases in her new podcast series Return to Groove. Her Select set is ... Show More
1h 1m
Jun 25
Select 340: Mixed by Naomi
This Saturday on Select, Paris-based Apple Music host and DJ Naomi takes charge. Her sets are known for being irresistibly danceable, where Afro-Caribbean rhythms and bass music pulse through rap and R&B tunes. Naomi has been a resident of Rinse France since 2021, curating two mo ... Show More
1 h
Apr 25
SESSION #335 (Feat. Firaaq)
FIRRAQ (INDIA)Firaaq is a rising artist in the underground music scene, known for his unique fusion of Indian classical music with modern electronic elements. Born and raised in Kolkata,India, Firaaq was exposed to the rich traditions of Indian classical music from a young age, w ... Show More
36m 34s
Apr 18
SESSION #334 (Feat. Awaaz)
AWAAZ (INDIA)
Awaaz is the live electronic project of Ro, launching this summer with a genre-bending set that blends ethnic, afro, tribal, and organic house with deep roots in Indian musical tradition.
Armed with Ableton Live and an extensive hardware setup, Awaaz brings a rare, ... Show More
30m 50s
Aug 2023
DJing in the Middle of Nowhere | Nooriyah Qais
DJ Nooriyah’s iconic Boiler room set with her Baba on the oud, growing up between Saudi, Japan and London, and her beloved CDJ 2000s Pioneer decks. We sat down with Nooriyah Qais to talk about everything DJing, her guide to safeguarding yourself in the club industry, and how she ... Show More
56m 46s
Apr 10
SESSION #333 (Feat. Shrii)
SHRII (INDIA) Shrii is an independent singer, DJ, producer and performer whose music bridges the worlds of Indian classical, blues, pop and electronic dance music. With formal training in Indian classical vocals and a deep passion for global electronic sounds, she crafts a unique ... Show More
36m 3s
Dec 2020
Laurent Fintoni, "Bedroom Beats & B-Sides: Instrumental Hip-Hop & Electronic Music at the Turn of the Century" (Velocity Press, 2020)
In Bedroom Beats & B-Sides: Instrumental Hip-Hop & Electronic Music at the Turn of the Century (Velocity Press, 2020), Laurent Fintoni explores the rise of a new generation of bedroom producers at the turn of the century through the stories of various instrumental hip-hop and ele ... Show More
56m 35s