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Over the past few years Molotof has made a name for himself as one of Egypt’s most innovative producers and live acts, gaining recognition for his chart-topping work fusing mahraganat and trap music, collaborating with notable artists such as Marwan Pablo, Wegz and more. His unique blend of styles and sounds, which he terms "Molowave," combines elements of traditional Egyptian music with dance mus...

In our latest Select, we have Dubai-based DJ and music executive Patrick, aka Patch. Driven by his deep-seated passion for making music, Patch founded Feedasoul Records in 2016, a Lebanon-based label specialising in House music. On a mission to reshape the region’s musical landscape, Patch launched Freehand Worldwide, a multi-faceted music company serving as a one-stop solution for independent art...

Joining us on this week’s Select is Tunisian DJ and founder of event brands Tri city and Gatemusik, Amin Trabelsi, who is among the rising new wave of young talents taking over the vibrant Tunisian clubbing scene. Fueled by a diverse range of artistic influences, Amin has slowly established a reputation for himself and a designated space behind the decks with his distinctive digging style and effo...

For our 207th Select session, we are bringing in Dea, a UAE-based Italian DJ and co-founder of Dubai’s techno collective Secta - a driving force in the city’s underground dance music scene. Earlier in 2023, Dea launched Secta’s record label, aiming to spotlight MENA-based electronic artists from different backgrounds and showcase their talent regionally and globally. Featuring her signature deep h...

This week's SceneNoise Select puts the spotlight on Sokkary, an Egyptian DJ/Producer and Hybrid Live Act from Alexandria. Known for a style that delves into the darker and more emotive realms of electronic music. His work, which includes releases on MDLBEAST and various international labels, has received recognition from top DJs like Joris Voorn and David Guetta. Notably, Sokkary was selected for...

For our 205th episode of Select, we have Cairo-born DJ and music producer Youssef El-Aguizi, aka Aguizi, from Bubblegum Kollectiv. Fueled by his deep-seated passion for making music, Aguizi has been spinning since he was 13 years old. Establishing a name for himself in Cairo’s nightlife scene, the Egyptian artist has shared the deck with a slew of renowned international artists like Francis Mercie...

This week on Select 204, we have a special set from Lazuli, an Egyptian party series amplifying the sounds of local rising DJs through its dynamic showcases, from intimate rooftop sessions to different party concepts like Dafunk, Subliminal, Alive and Plan B. Skillfully curated and mixed by Lazuli’s residents Ram, Adam, Fady, Xtrakarim and K-Laff, the set will take you on a two-and-a-half-hour wil...

For our 203rd Select episode, we have Jordanian producer, DJ and founder of Waxing Moon collective, Rami HR, known for his experimental sets that skillfully blend various sounds like minimal, tech house, progressive and atmospheric house. Since his emergence in the MENA’s underground electronic music scene, Rami’s music has transcended the borders of his homeland’s dance floors, touring across the...

This week on Select 202, we have DJ Corin IIeto, aka CORIN, the Filipina-Australian electronic music producer, composer, and regular monthly host on London’s NTS Radio who is best known for merging classic Western music with hyper-electronic sounds to create immersive soundscapes. Drawing inspiration from her multi-cultural heritage and mythology elements from science fiction, CORIN’s distinctive...

Select 201: Mixed by O.Ezzo by SceneNoise

Select 200: Mixed by Bazzzuk We’ve got a very special set to mark our 200th Select with UAE’s Analog Room resident Bazzzuk delivering some spicy breaks Analog room resident and co-founder of a new party series Dancewerk, Bazzzuk, is one of the brightest emerging artists from UAE’s burgeoning dance music scene, recognized for her meticulously curated mixes that feature a signature bumpy, groovy, sp...

Egyptian DJ George Gehad is a familiar face to Cairo’s dancefloors, having been a resident DJ at hotspots like Shinko and the North Coast’s uber popular hotspot Kiki’s over the last few years. Diverse in his selections Gehad traverses BPMs and genres from disco to afro to the more commercial side of house. In his Selec 199 set Gehad showcase his African soul, blending both new and timeless tracks,...

With influences from Spain, UK and Detroit’s dance music scenes, DJ/Producer duo Los Profundos have become a regular staple in Egypt’s nightlife with a penchant for deep melodic energy with progressive house, and high tech minimal techno. Los Profundus have had a regular stream of releases on Monkley Project Records amongst internationally renowned artists. In addition to performing for Melodic Ro...

Select 195: mixed by Baby B The latest Select sees British-Spanish Dubai-Based selector Baby B bring some major grooves to the ones and twos. Dubai based newcomer British-Spanish DJ Baby B, resident of Secta collective, combines countless drum and bass rave experience into her meticulously weaved sound. From groovy booty-shaking cuts to euphoric fast-paced tracks that melt genres, her style is foc...

As producers, DJs and record collectors, the Cairo-based duo Ahmed Tourkey and Mostafa Selim have become two of the most trusted curators of dance music in the city, performing regularly on line-ups alongside heavyweight global acts such as Peggy Gou, Black Coffee, Stephan Bodzin and much more. Their Select set is a reflection of their personal journey of self-discovery and growth, which aims to r...

Select 195: Mixed by Kurls On our latest episode of select we welcome the Dubai based, Lebanese, DJ/producer Christelle, better known as Kurls who takes us through a cozy groove house set featuring tracks from Art of Tones, MVC project, Jasper James, Soul Reduction and more. www.scenenoise.com

LA based Egyptian DJ/producer​​ Toola offers a range of inventive, upbeat house tracks, going from deep house to minimal to Latin influenced styles inspired by the likes of iconic acts such as Jamie Jones and Lary Levan. In Select 194, Toola showcased his playful technique, taking listeners through a setlist including Steve Lee’s ‘Get on This’, Carl Craig’s ‘The Melody’, and swiftly blending them...

Born in Kazakhstan, and raised in the United Arab Emirates, Kirill Zhan is a versatile artist and as co-founder of Moist Paper Party and a resident DJ of SECTA collective, is a key figure in Dubai's burgeoning underground music scene. Kirill excels at seamlessly blending complex sounds which he wasn’t shy to present in his select 193 set. His selection ranges from breaks and electro, with music fr...

Egyptian-born Bizou has always had a knack for melding traditional melodies of the region with modern electronic beats. Her music, a blend of East and West, got its initial recognition in local clubs before resonating across European venues. Bizou's distinct sound brews tech house, afro house, and soft psytrance with a tinge of Eastern melodies and rhythms. Bizou’s talent shines in her unorthodox...

Select 191: Mixed by Ben Deeper by SceneNoise

SceneNoise contributor Yasmeen Altaji speaks to the music venue pioneers and globally practiced performers about the underground music scene at the heart of Amman’s evolving culture.

Select 190: Mixed by Marwan by SceneNoise

This week’s #Select is brought to us by Julian Mesa, a Bahrain-based house and techno artist from Brooklyn, NYC. Growing up stateside in the ‘90s, Julian was exposed to a wave of what are now considered to be some of the most important records in electronic music history The spinner has taken the decks in multiple local and international locations including Berlin, Bahrain, Las Vegas, Miami, Colom...

This week’s Select is brought to us by Mostafa Aref, AKA Mosty. Born in Egypt, raised in Qatar and shaped by Hungary’s emerging party scene, the DJ has always had a deep passion for music and how it can set the tone. With a love for all music genres, Mosty doesn’t discriminate in his sets with Old-School house inspirations intertwining with tech house, techno and minimal breakbeats proven to get y...

SceneNoise and Sandbox Festival teamed up to bring the Selectbox experience to the beaches of Egypt's El Gouna Red Sea. Over three days our little box of noise gained a cult-like following as a hidden escape for a cosy dance whilst discovering some hidden gems of the regional music scene on the line up. Sandbox Festival is an annual electronic music festival that takes place on Egypt's Red Sea fea...