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DRIFT STATE MIX SERIES

ARJ (IR) • GUEST MIXES

First little mix for a collective me and my friends created, Drift State! Don't mind the slip up in the beginning (lol). Have a few more special guests coming to play very soon. Going back to deeper progressive vibes here, hope you enjoy. Stay tuned!

Artist Socials:
Instagram: / @arjdj.ofc
SoundCloud: / @arjir_ofc
YouTube: / @arjmusicofficial

Tracklist:
1. @analog-jungs - Future Frequency (Original Mix)
2. @analog-jungs - Arcturiano Gold (Original Mix)
3. @dowdenmusic - Lost Signal (Original Mix)
4. Agustin Petros - Memento (@daluka Remix)
5. Oak and Hammer - Nacht (@dowdenmusic Remix)
6. Emmanuel Dip - Nebula (@hobin_rude Remix)
7. @chaumofficial & @hobin_rude - Cressida (@tonacomusic Remix)
8. @scippomusic - Jan P (@ruben-karapetyan Remix)
9. Dave Shtorn - Space Odyssey (@yonsh Remix)

DS001 - ARJ (IR)

Welcome back to Drift State! This weeks guest hails from Azerbaijan! Super excited to welcome K9 to the family!

K9's passion for music since childhood led him to study the violin. Along with his interest in electronics and technology, Kenan also studied the technical aspects of music. After discovering electronic music, he began to try himself in the genres of ambient, progressive house and techno. His sets were met with great interest from listeners of both local and international radio stations. Over time, k9 developed his own style of mixing music, aiming to present listeners with a unique atmosphere and theme in each set. In each set, Kenan creates a soundscape that transcends time and space, combines different emotions and draws the listener into his world.

Artist Socials:
Instagram: / @k001110011
SoundCloud: / @kenanm
YouTube: / @k9nanm

Tracklist:
1. Luis Santoro - Klendathu Landing (Original Mix)
2. Hobin Rude - Silent Pathways (Sam Scheme Remix)
3. Federico Monachesi - Karakoram (Original Mix)
4. Andre Moret - Cygnus (Abity Extended Mix)
5. Mati Yantorno - Beauty Moon (Original Mix)
6. Subandrio - Motion Sensor (Original Mix)
7. Patch Park - Mr Mysterious (Original Mix)
8. ARTEM PRIME - Equator (Original Mix)
9. Michael A - All at Once (Original Mix)
10. Michael A - Trigger (Original Mix)
11. Drekaan - Ceaseless Metamorphosis (Digital Mess Extended Remix)
12. Nikko Mavridis - Travelogue (RNDØM Remix)

DS002 - K9

Welcome back to Drift State! This weeks guest is a local talent from Toronto, let's welcome Etch to the Drift State family!


Artist Socials:
Instagram: / @dj.etch
SoundCloud: / @dj-etch


Tracklist:

DS003 - etch

Mellow Prog Vibes 98 – May 30th 2025
Guest DJ: ARJ (IR) (Toronto, Canada)

Facebook: www.facebook.com/dannyarjo | www.facebook.com/ott.prog.vibes 
Instagram: www.instagram.com/arjir_ofc/ | www.instagram.com/ottawaprogvibes/ 

TRACKLIST
Danae (NL) - Cool Alpaca (Eichenbaum Remix)
Shayan Pasha - Deep Into My Bones (Hobin Rude Remix)
Yohai Moe - Keep It Dark (Dowden Reformat)
Nichols (UK) - Memento (DJ Ruby Remix)
ELECGROUND - Molecule (Original Mix)
Luis Damora & Dave Walker - Luna (HAFT Remix)
KYOTTO - Sorry I’m Late (HAFT Remix)
MOB (LB) - Vibrance (Original Mix)
Diode Eins - Chromatic (Supacooks Remix)


@arjmusicofficial is a rising force in Toronto’s underground electronic music scene, blending deep, melodic grooves with hypnotic rhythms that move both the heart and the dancefloor. Drawing inspiration from legends like Hernán Cattáneo, Sébastien Léger, Guy J, John Cosani and more, his sound is a lush tapestry of progressive and organic house—emotive, immersive, and soul-stirring. 

With an Iranian background, ARJ subtly weaves Middle Eastern textures and rhythms into his sets and productions, adding a rich cultural depth to his sound.


Mellow Prog Vibes 98 – ARJ (IR) (Toronto, Canada)

Welcome back for the 4th episode of the Drift State guest mix series, back with another resident DJ K9 spinning some deeper progressive house this time to help drift us into the summertime sunsets. Hope you enjoy!

Artist Socials:
Instagram: / @k001110011
SoundCloud: / @kenanm
YouTube: / @k9nanm

Tracklist:
1. Mike Griego - Mon Amour (Extended Mix) [Anjunadeep Explorations]
2. Anton Borin - Hypnotic Dreams (Original Mix) [Wuzz!]
3. Digital Mess - Bad Tape (Original Mix) [Eternal Beats]
4. David Podhel - That`s The Way (Original Mix) [Droid9]
5. Anton Borin - May Spring Come (Original Mix) [Wuzz!]
6. Dowden - Feather (Original Mix) [Mango Alley]
7. Ghostpipes - Bloodstream (Gai Barone Remix) [Dreaming Awake]
8. George X - Uncensored Feeling (Original Mix) [Balance Music]
9. Patch Park - Dseep (Glenn Morrison & Frank Sonic Remix) [MelodicLab Records]
10. Hobin Rude - Scared To Fall Asleep (Original Mix) [inU]

DSOO4 - K9

Dissolve into the fusion.

Artilect 046 welcomes ARJ (IR)—the Toronto-born, Iranian-rooted alchemist merging progressive house’s depth with organic Middle Eastern whispers. Influenced by the melodic mastery of Hernán Cattáneo and Guy J, ARJ (IR) sculpts 60 minutes of smoldering grooves, labyrinthine melodies, and desert-tinged rhythms—a testament to his rapid rise in the underground.

From Fran Baigo’s remixed hypnosis to Hobin Rude’s crystalline closer, this mix balances tribal percussion, silk-textured basslines, and unrelenting momentum. A pilgrimage for purists.

✣ Artilect 046 : : Playlist ↡

Mariano Ribas - Synchrony (Fran Baigo Remix)
Joaquín Salmain - Labyrinth 
Agustin Pengov, Tirso Enriquez (AR) - Tempest 
Lucho Bragagnolo, Facu Navas - Zeitgeist (Joaquín Salmain Remix)
ID - ID (DJ Ruby Remix)
Nicolas Viana - Luminor 
Thomas Hernan & Locotek - ID
Gux Jimenez, Soul Alt Delete - Made Men (Lavie Au Soleil Remix) 
Hobin Rude - Message Me When You Get Home 

Connect ARJ (IR) ↡
Instagram.com/arjir_ofc
soundcloud.com/arjir_ofc
linktr.ee/arjmusic

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Artilect 046 : :  ARJ (IR)

Born in Toronto with Iranian roots, ARJ (IR) is an emerging DJ and producer blending progressive and organic house with subtle Middle Eastern textures. Growing up surrounded by house and electronic music, ARJ’s musical foundation was shaped by both traditional Persian sounds and the pulse of global electronic music. Now making waves in Toronto’s underground scene, he continues to refine his artistry through local sets and studio releases that resonate with a growing, passionate audience. Inspired by the likes of Hernan Cattáneo, Sebastien Leger, Guy J, John Cosani and more, his sound bridges cultural influences with a deep, emotive energy. ARJ (IR) will make his debut on Housetape Radio, bringing his rich progressive style to the masses.

Follow ARJ (IR):

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arjir_ofc/
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/arjir_ofc
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/arjmusic

Housetape 290 - Guest Mix by ARJ (IR)

"Like a substance that instigates change, the Catalyst Podcast series is meant to showcase and accelerate the progression of up-and-coming artists that deserve attention"

Welcome to the 63rd Episode of our Catalyst Podcast Series feat. Arj (IR)

Born in Toronto with Iranian roots, ARJ (IR) is an emerging DJ and producer blending progressive and organic house with subtle Middle Eastern textures. Growing up surrounded by house and electronic music, ARJ’s musical foundation was shaped by both traditional Persian sounds and the pulse of global electronic music. Now making waves in Toronto’s underground scene, he continues to refine his artistry through local sets and studio releases that resonate with a growing, passionate audience. Inspired by the likes of Hernan Cattáneo, Sebastien Leger, Guy J, John Cosani and more, his sound bridges cultural influences with a deep, emotive energy. 


Tracklist:
| Ewan Rill - Select Your Future (Original Mix)
| John Cosani - Only One (Original Mix)
| Ciro Riveiro - Disparaged (Original Mix)
| Montw - Contact (Original Mix)
| Ivan Lozano - Off the Hook (Original Mix)
| Nahuel Lucena - The Sadness Machine (Original Mix)
| Simos Taigas - Melted Pot (Maze 28 Remix)
| Scippo - Strato (Fabricio Mosoni Remix)
| Analog Jungs - Arcturiano Gold (Original Mix)

Follow the Artist: 
Soundcloud: @arjir_ofc
Instagram: instagram.com/arjir_ofc
Linktree: linktr.ee/arjmusic

Follow Deep House Toronto: 
Soundcloud: @deephousetoronto 
Instagram: instagram.com/deephousetoronto


Catalyst 063 - ARJ (IR)

MIND OF ZEN brings Echoes from Earth Episode 10 - Currents| Mixed by ARJ (IR)

Follow ARJ(IR)
[INSTAGRAM] https://www.instagram.com/arjir_ofc/
[SOUNDCLOUD] https://soundcloud.com/arjir_ofc


Follow MIND OF ZEN:
[INSTAGRAM] www.instagram.com/mindofzen_official/
[YOUTUBE] www.youtube.com/channel/UCYmZF00nkH-S4PbSOsbafZQ

Urban Music Podcast (Echoes From Earth) - Episode 10 | ARJ (IR) #UM010

Welcome back to Drift State! This week's guest is a resident spinner; please welcome Hanson w/o H!

Hanson began his journey into the world of electronic music at the age of 20, drawn to the underground scene while living in Sydney, Australia. Night after night, he immersed himself in the pulsating energy of warehouse raves, losing himself in hypnotic beats. It was during a captivating open-to-close set that he discovered a deep love for the rich, melodic world of deep and progressive house.

After moving to Toronto in 2023, he decided to transform his passion into an art form, honing his craft and curating a sound that reflects his unique musical journey. 

Artist Socials:
Instagram: / @hanson.wo.h
SoundCloud: / @hansonwoh
YouTube: / @hanson.wo.h

Tracklist:
1. Sequential - Kamilo Sanclemente [La Cura De La Semana]
2. Love Made Me Do It (Guy J Remix) - Moshic [Bedrock]
3. Similarity (Mayro Remix) - Indigo Man [Undergroove]
4. For Another Storm (Cendryma Remix) - Julian Nates, Julieta Kühnle [UV]
5. Find Xanadu (Röyskopp Remix) - Alison Goldfrapp [A. G. Stage Ltd]
6. Unison - Melodiam (AR) [Timeless Moment]
7. Sepulture - Gonzalo Controneo [MNL]
8. Ipse (Fuenka Remix) - Kaddyn Palmed [Clubsonica]
9. End Game - Nicolas Viana, Anonimat [Plaisirs Sonores]
10. Transistor - Amity, FJL [Mango Alley]
11. Music in My Head - M.O.S. [Anjunadeep Explorations]

DS005 - Hanson w/o H

@futureavenuelabel @balkan-connection
@soh-records @ah-digital-1

ARJ (IR) is a Toronto-born electronic music producer and DJ known for his work in deep and progressive house. His early exposure—thanks to his parents—to Global Underground, Buddha Bar, and artists like Dave Seaman and deadmau5 sparked a fascination with emotional depth and evolving structures from as young as age five. Later inspirations such as Guy J, Sébastien Léger, Subandrio, and other key figures in the progressive community further shaped his focus on atmosphere, melodic storytelling, and subtle rhythmic detail.

He began producing in 2025, developing his craft through dedicated experimentation and a growing interest in creating immersive, evolving compositions. With music now signed to labels such as AH Digital, Balkan Connection, Future Avenue, and Sound Of Harmonies—and with his tracks remixed by heavyweights in the global progressive scene including Kyotto, Nishan Lee, Fran Baigo, Seba Benedetti, and more—his studio approach emphasizes thoughtful arrangement and refined sound design, balancing groove-forward energy with introspective melodics.

Having already received support from artists like Blake Jarell, Cosmonaut, Teleport-X, Luca Abayan, Nicolas Viana, and Noise Generation—and having shared the stage with progressive house icons including Guy Mantzur and Hicky & Kalo, as well as local talents such as Sa-MoaN, Locotek, and Oz Akgun—ARJ (IR) continues to refine his artistic voice with steady growth and authentic expression. His aim is to contribute meaningfully to the evolution of progressive house, driven by a deep and enduring passion for the genre.