Mix & Mastering by Ahura Qavam
Artwork by Behrad Edraki
Photography by Rojina Baghbadrani
Producers - FA ,Ca$h ,YoungBats ,AAAsHHH

Once Upon A Time In Tehran

A true pioneer of Iran’s underground electronic music scene, Amirali, better known as Koti, is a name that commands deep respect. For over a decade, he has played a pivotal role in shaping and elevating the culture of electronic music in Iran. A master of his craft behind the decks, Koti’s influence extends far beyond the booth—his work has inspired an entire generation of DJs and producers, leaving an undeniable mark on the country’s evolving soundscape.

From Berlin’s pulsating nightlife to the raw energy of Tbilisi and his hometown of Tehran, Koti’s name on a lineup is a magnet for Iran’s electronic music enthusiasts. His ability to craft immersive journeys through sound has made him one of the most sought-after selectors in the region.

Beyond the club scene, Koti is an active figure in Iran’s theatre and performing arts community, where his expertise in sound design has elevated some of Tehran’s most compelling productions. Notably, his work on Navid Mohammadzadeh’s acclaimed play “Funfair” was nothing short of brilliant, showcasing his ability to manipulate sound as an essential storytelling element.

Koti was also a huge supporter and a great help as one of the founding members of Adaptor Records, a groundbreaking platform dedicated to fostering Iran’s electronic music culture. Adaptor is much more than a record label—it hosts events, curated broadcasts, and is home to Tehran’s first physical record store specializing exclusively in electronic dance music. Through projects like “Off Color”, a series of in-store sessions recorded in both audio and video, Adaptor has become a crucial hub for the city’s underground sound. Even Paraffin Tehran’s founder, Azim Fathi, has been part of this series, further strengthening the connection between these two influential platforms.

It is only natural for Paraffin Tehran to welcome Koti to its highly selective podcast series, “Paraffin Podcasts”. Stay tuned as he takes over the decks for an exclusive mix—dropping in the next 24 hours on Paraffin Tehran’s SoundCloud.


Paraffin Podcasts - 046 - Koti

In 2013, while playing a gig abroad, I shared this track with the promoter who had booked me. A few years later it somehow ended up on a DJ's USB stick (without my approval) and was played in a YouTube stream of his set that racked up a fair number of views. The track was IDed in the comments and since then I’ve had ongoing requests to release it. Since fitting 23 minutes on a vinyl record (at a decent level) is impossible and as I didn’t want to split it across 2 sides, I’ve decided to release it on Bandcamp:

https://alexceller.bandcamp.com/album/the-drunken-girl-alex-cellers-electronic-interpretation-afterhours-mix-2013-previously-unreleased

Manos Hadjidakis was a Greek composer & theorist of Greek music, widely regarded as one of the greatest Greek composers of all time. He died in 1994 leaving behind a body of work of profound beauty (musical & philosophical), intertwining the Eastern & Western musical traditions through the scope of his Greek gaze. I grew up with Manos Hadjidakis' music, as back in the 80s and 90s it was taught to children from kindergarten till high school, which left a deep imprint on me.

This remix was produced in 2013 as a tribute to the composer. I sampled his 1973 LP The Wanderer, the Drunken Girl, and Alcibiades. It is far from his best known material, a rather obscure release among his most celebrated works. I chose it because the haunting atmosphere of the LP fits the electronic music scene narrative perfectly. The Wanderer represents the restless modern man searching for meaning through music. The Drunken Girl symbolises innocence but also the intoxication of youth. Alcibiades (the famously controversial Athenian from classical Ancient Greece) becomes a metaphor for ambition, corruption, charm and betrayal. Therefore, the original LP is a musical allegory on the human experience

Manos Hajdidakis - The Drunken Girl (Alex Celler's Electronic Interpretation Afterhours Mix)

Moody 008 w/ Morzamora

Live cut from Enivrèz Vous performance back in August at our label gathering @ ratcamp 7.

Enivrèz Vous @ ratcamp 7

Artwork by Behrad Edraki
Producers - FA ,Ca$h ,YoungBats ,AAAsHHH

FA & Ca$h - Once Opun Of A Time In Tehran (Orginal Mix)

FA & Ca$h - Hears Anyone Else (Orginal Mix)

AAAsHHH - Lurra Rows (Orginal Mix)

YoungBats - Real Sh.t (Orginal Mix)

Mario Castro, also known as @nvradr, is a Mexican-born musician, DJ, and label owner who began making music in 2014 and has been part of the minimal scene since 2017.
He has crafted a sound that has a deep, dark influence in avant-garde, Musique Concrète, and other classical experimental music genres, which he incorporates into his enigmatic, dark, minimal electronic sound. His tracks were supported by artists like Mihigh, Vadim Oslov, Paul K, Denis Andreev, and many more prominent minimal artists in the international scene.
Never Alone In A Dark Room has been releasing tracks on labels such as Yoyaku.fr, Sendero, Fratii.ro, Saraw, 123.ro, Afterhours, Tamiras, Darcoform, to name a few. He has been no stranger to the analogue sound as well, releasing vinyl tracks on European labels like Artist From Nowhere, 123.ro, Helene Records, and Clock Records.

MMS008 - Never Alone In A Dark Room

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@twerkingclassheros - Backscatter
Label - @oronegro

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Kekoriy is a vinyl DJ advocate who crafts his sound at the intersection of strict minimal techno and refined microhouse. His music stands out for its attention to detail and a somber aesthetic that invites deep, contemplative immersion. He is the founder of the Utro label.

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