Northern Ireland's Optmst will release a new track via a compilation on Berlin-based Wex Records' sub-label Day By Day next week. Hear the urgent percussion and layered textures on 'Lately' now

Premiere: Optmst 'Lately'

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(“E-done”) 

At twenty-eight years old, Toronto-based DJ Edan has spent the last 13 years behind the decks, carving out a name as one of the city’s most trusted and dynamic selectors. A longtime resident at CODA and past performer at Electric Island, Edan is known for deep digging and unearthing genre-defying records that rarely get played twice. His sets pulse with energy, emotion, and surprise—crafted not to follow trends, but to tell stories.

Formally trained in drums and bass clarinet and shaped by deep Middle Eastern roots, Edan’s sets fuse raw rhythm with layered melody. He thrives in the unexpected, moving fluidly across styles to create something hypnotic, intentional, and immersive. Whether in intimate dark rooms or on festival stages, his performances are never just DJ sets—they’re thoughtful experiences that linger long after the night ends.

Off the dancefloor, Edan oversees vinyl production and quality control at one of the world’s largest pressing plants—an extension of his lifelong relationship with records and attention to detail.

Armed with rare finds, an obsession for storytelling, and a connection to the craft that runs deep, Edan doesn’t just play what you want—he plays what you didn’t know you needed.