Scenenoise Podcast

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 focused on high energy and all things cheeky. In her set Baby B showcases an exceptional selection of speed garage, blended with fast paced house, garnished with groovy techno tracks such Azealia Banks’ ‘Desperado’, Rossi’s ‘Knock Knock’ released on HOMEGROWN records, Olle Lishman’s ‘Lumens’ released on HOUZ records, ‘100%’ by ATW released on their self titled label, Smash Land Records, Whiplash by JASøN and much more. www.scenenoise.com

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 resonate with anyone who has ever struggled with finding their place in the world. The track list includes the likes of Thodoris Triantafillou’s “Not Only U”, Radiohead’s “Bloom”, & Red Axes’ “ Super Power Powder”. www.scenenoise.com

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 in with some of his original productions like ‘Jean’ & ‘Da Minci’. www.scenenoise.com

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 from Moscow based label, Synchron, Kira Benchi, DB Cooper, Terminal 11, Volpe & Zisco hitting the 1s and 2s perfectly. The set later dives into a deeper and more DMent sonic shifting to a trance-meets-techno vibe featuring Protean Sound’s ‘Silver Rain’, picking up the momentum. www.scenenoise.com

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 set flows. A listen to her Select 192 unveils a smooth transition from Schak’s rendition of Souvlaki’s “Inferno” to John Creamer’s mix of “Till there was you,” before crescendoing with Club Caviar's “Speed it up.” crafting a dynamic and euphoric auditory voyage. DJing across Egypt and Europe, Bizou acknowledges the varied musical palate but sees it as a canvas for her diverse sets, “What’s considered here as fast music for example isn’t the same there and so juggling gigs between both has always been interesting. I used to feel self conscious about this before without having a constant 'type of crowd' - but this tu

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, Colombia and Tokyo, to name a few. This 60-minute set brings us a melange of Hardcore Techno, Acid and melodic mastery through fast-paced hard-hitting bass, intricate percussions, glitchy Arabic vocals and dark melodies. Some of the artists featured in the set include Jay Lumen, Victor Ruiz, Bart Skills and two original tracks by Mesa himself.

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 you on your feet. This 80-minute-long set showcases Mosty’s diverse sound stretching across the different sub genres of house music. Featuring tracks from powerhouses Oden & Fatzo, Janeret, Baka G, Baccus and Theos, this set is sure to get you grooving whether you’re by the beach, or driving to work. Expect Old-School House dubs, minimal sounds and percussive instruments seamlessly mixed for your listening experience.

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 featuring a line-up of local and international selectors across three days and multiple stages. www.scenenoise.com www.sandboxfestival.com

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 featuring a line-up of local and international selectors across three days and multiple stages. www.scenenoise.com www.sandboxfestival.com

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 featuring a line-up of local and international selectors across three days and multiple stages. www.scenenoise.com www.sandboxfestival.com

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 featuring a line-up of local and international selectors across three days and multiple stages. www.scenenoise.com www.sandboxfestival.com

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 featuring a line-up of local and international selectors across three days and multiple stages. www.scenenoise.com www.sandboxfestival.com

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 featuring a line-up of local and international selectors across three days and multiple stages. www.scenenoise.com www.sandboxfestival.com

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 featuring a line-up of local and international selectors across three days and multiple stages. www.scenenoise.com www.sandboxfestival.com

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 featuring a line-up of local and international selectors across three days and multiple stages. www.scenenoise.com www.sandboxfestival.com

This week’s Select is brought to us by Jeddah-based Lebanese DJ Sannude. The artist started off as a classical pianist and a synth player in an indie rock-synth pop band. As his love for music composition and production grew, he embarked on a musical journey, performing indie and funk tunes with his band or behind the DJ set. DJ Sannude moved to Jeddah over a year ago and was inspired by the captivating deep house movement driven by local legends and upcoming artists alike. Combining his passion for house, funk, soul, and electronic music, Sannude is on a mission to deliver feel-good and “feel-bad” grooves on the dancefloor. The spinner brings us a set which is unmistakably Deep House infused, featuring an older timeless sound. The set features tracks from sonic veterans like Franck Roger, Rhythm Plate, and Dominic Martin on seminal labels like Lost My Dog Records, Winding Road Records, and Hudd Traxx. Some tracks that really put a kick in our boots include SKMK’s ‘What A Night’, Rhythm Plate’s ‘Every Kind