A raver first, Afrooz is a DJ and mixed media artist based in Vancouver, BC.

Born in Vancouver and raised between there and Tehran, she found her home in her teens—on the dance floor at a rave. Growing up in a musical family surrounded by traditional Persian instruments, she was dancing before walking, and curating music before DJing. Her early exposure to tonbak, santoor, tar, and setar formed her deep appreciation for a wide range of sounds and rhythmic patterns. Beyond the dance floor, her influences range from Jalil Shahnaz to Wu-Tang Clan. It’s less about genre, and more about an emphasis on rhythm and storytelling.

Her musical journey led her to Toronto, where she launched her event series, Maar Peech (meaning spiral in Persian). The goal was to create a warm environment for other rhythm enthusiasts to spiral upwards (instead of downwards) during Toronto’s long and dark winter months.

The idea is to keep sharing music that reaches deep into the psyche, and swings it into a playful, percussive, upward spiral.


Mix description: In honour of Black History Month, this set is a homage to the roots of electronic music, with every track produced by (or remixed by) some of my favourite Black artists. You can expect a blend of acid, hypnotic techno, breakbeat, left-field swing, and lots of intricate drum patterns. The mix is framed by the voices of two icons of resistance and revolution—opening with Nina Simone and closing with Angela Davis—I used these as a reminder that dance music has always been political and was created as a form of resistance to oppression.

Tehran Night #474 Afrooz

Have a colorful, warm, and happy Nowruz with the extra shine of music on your holidays!

Nowruz 404 Ep.8 by Amirali Darbandi

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🌐 Refuge Worldwide is a radio station and community space based in Berlin-Neukölln.
➡️ More info, more music: www.refugeworldwide.com

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Deep House Tehran  - Shabi Seyf  - 02 Jun 2025

Payam Parvizi, a DJ, record producer and a Promoter hailing from Tehran, embarked on his musical journey in 2007. From the bustling streets of Iran's capital, he cultivated his passion for electronic music, carving out a unique niche in a country where such expressions were often restricted.

In 2021, he founded “Spaced Apart”, a platform dedicated to nurturing and showcasing Iranian talents to the world. Through vinyl releases and international showcases, he broke barriers, amplifying the voices of his fellow countrymen and women in the global electronic music scene.

Despite the legal constraints, Payam Parvizi fearlessly organised underground parties, defying social norms and providing an outlet for self-expression in a country where dancing was prohibited. For over a decade, he transformed hidden spaces into pulsating havens of music and camaraderie, pushing boundaries and challenging the status quo.

Payam Parvizi's influence extended far beyond Tehran's borders. As a visionary curator and promoter, he bridged cultures and continents, bringing renowned artists from Europe and Georgia to perform in Tehran. His efforts not only enriched the local scene but also fostered connections between diverse musical communities, acting as a vital conduit between Tbilisi and Tehran.

Through his unwavering dedication and pioneering spirit, Payam Parvizi has left an indelible mark on Iran's underground music scene, shaping its trajectory and inspiring countless individuals to embrace creativity and freedom of expression.

Paraffin Podcasts - 047 - Payam Parvizi

Disco Tehran at the Lot Radio with our resident Arjun Shah playing rare disco funk records from around the world

Chill with Arjun Shah @ The Lot Radio

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The Last Filings

The song is simply about leaving everything behind and getting on the next plane. Little text with maximum feeling.

Night Flight

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Weekend Stories#62(Arash Etebarian)

“Arash Seda”
A Dj and music producer who’s focus is mostly on production, with aiming to cognition new technics and fresh sounds, as well as knowing whats happening new in music industry around the world.
So with his goals he made this podcast for analog room which around 90% of tracks of the set are unreleased tracks.
What makes this podcast interesting is that the most part of the set is produced by himself as well as being mixed and produced with sounds throughout the set.

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AR 016 - Arash Seda

Beshknow is an internet radio station and collective based in Tehran.

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