I was asked to DJ at The Rendezvous under a new alias that I have been conceptualizing for quite some time. Although I was unprepared on the production side, I could not pass up the opportunity to play alongside some of my good friends & earliest influences.

Setting a meaningful tone for the entire festival weekend felt challenging yet perfect for where I want this project to go: a return to the roots of how we all got here through the vessel of golden age trip-hop & electronica. More importantly, I wanted to blend rustic gems with newer dancefloor-centric downtempo tracks that have been fueling my curiosity. Stepping on stage & getting to showcase my current & all-time favorite songs, those formative to my personal music journey & @satellite_era as a growing entity, was truly a dream come true. 

I cannot emphasize how grateful I am to have been part of this transformative experience. Endless love to Tipper & The Rendezvous team for all the work they put in to make this event happen - everything was perfect from start to finish. What a privilege it was to play music at the legendary Suwannee amphitheater! I also got to reconnect with so many beautiful humans from around the country after years of sharing this community. A huge shoutout to my brother @relativitylounge for taking this adventure on with me - playing club music together at a renegade in the campsite until 7 AM is something I will never forget.

The gears are starting to turn after one of the best weekends of my life & I am so incredibly excited to share my art with you all - more info on that, along with a proper introduction on this new alias very soon. Until next time. 

The Fear Ratio - Small World [Skam]
Jonny From Space - Slip [Incienso]
R84D - Indigo Roctrills [The 1056]
Hoavi - Sava G [Peak Oil]
Jello - Vibe-a-Rolla [Peacefrog Records]
Displacer - Disconnected [M-Tronic]
Amon Tobin - Like Regular Chickens [Ninja Tune]
Bonobo - Noctuary [Ninja Tune]
Mr. Scruff - JusJus (feat. Roots Manuva) [Ninja Tune]
Air Max '97 - Mouthfeel [DECISIONS]
Chris De Luca & Peabird - What The F*** I Got To Say [!K7 Records]
Cousin - Second Message [naff recordings]
Deru - Tapah [Merck Records]
Aria Rostami - BolBol (Sepehr Mortality Remix) [Shaytoon Records]
Low End Activist - G.E.L. [ESP Institute]
Boards of Canada - Rue the Whirl [Warp Records / Skam]
Luis - timmy chalamet (feat. Lis Dalton) [AD 93]
Batu - SYX [Timedance]
Piezo - The Mandrake [VERSION]
Ambien Baby - T'Siento [naff recordings]
Fis - Mildew Swoosh [Tri-Angle Records]
Plaid - Light Rain [Warp Records]
Wagon Christ - The Premise [Ninja Tune]
Kelpe - Sickly Situation [D.C. Recordings]
Viktor Vaughn - Raedawn [Sound-Ink]
Mr. Projectile - Slow Rewards [Merck Records]
Secede - Crave & Fall [Merck Records]
Kangding Ray - NN/Peaks [Raster-Noton]
Skee Mask - Session Add [Ilian Tape]
Purelink - We Should Keep Going [Peak Oil]

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Mithra - DJ Set @ The Rendezvous 2024

Last week, I got to make my debut in the vast Chicago underground while surrounded by loved ones old & new. Today, I am sharing my recorded & mastered DJ set for your listening pleasure!

Some of the brightest minds in our community came together to showcase our passion for off-kilter dance music. Much love to Flow State, Green Machine, & Night Logistics for recruiting me to play direct support & set the tone for what led to an unforgettable journey through sound into the waking hours.

I wanted to curate something special for this set - exploring niches, lots of twists & turns, a dash of symbolism, & proudly fusing together my Persian & Latin heritage along the way. The result felt a bit rough around the edges, yet faithful to the direction I am headed sonically. With the weight of everything happening around us, this night felt equal parts challenging as it did healing. Nevertheless, I cannot stress how grateful I am for the privilege of sharing obscure art to those who seek it. 

This set is dedicated to my beautiful family in Iran - my true second home. You are more than just my blood.

Trois-Quarts Taxi System - Metamorphism [Bait]
Cocktail Party Effect - Safety Button [Nervous Horizon]
SILAS - Wot [Sneaker Social Club]
Mor Elian - Eso Eso [Fever AM]
Skee Mask - Reviver [Ilian Tape]
DJ Boss - Booster Driver [Mechanism Industries]
Tapefeed - Candy Bath [Inveterate]
Doctor Jeep - Raiva [C.E.E.]
Dayzero - Pressure [Self-Released]
Jabes - Rite [Lurch]
Rhyw - Drool [Fever AM]
Horsepower Productions - Galaxian [Tempa]
Introspekt - Fractal [Tempa]
Posij & d:enigma - Struikel [Vision Recordings]
Ōtone - The Speaking Stones [Inveterate]
Shackleton - Undeadman [Honest Jon's Records]
Instinct - Someone [Instinct]
Laksa - LEO [Ilian Tape]
Clouds - Styxwald [Self-Released]
Flower Storm - Tonight We Feast, Tomorrow We Fight [Self-Released]
Siu Mata - Mandragora [Wajang]
RUIZ OSC1 - Root 2 [KAOS]
Bad Pimps - Get On Up! [Terminal M]
Jump Source - Bleach [Self-Released]
Dual Monitor - Left/Right [Hardline]
Forest Drive West - Creeper [Ilian Tape]
Conrad Pack - Volumes [SELN Recordings]
WTCHCRFT - OOO [Haven]
Perc & Sissel Wincent - Static (Peder Mannerfelt Remix) [Perc Trax]
Plebeian - Star Anise (Tammo Hesselink Remix) [Pseudonym Records]
Demdike Stare - Sourcer [Modern Love]

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Mithra - DJ Set @ FS/GM/NL Present: Nono Gigsta (20 June 2025)

Mithra (fka Streets) is the latest sonic effort of Chicago native Amir Mashayekhi. 

The new alias derives from stylistic crossroads & an attempt to tether his downtempo past with club-centric genres, proudly fusing his Latin & Persian heritage along the way. The byproduct results in challenging yet emotive DJ sets where no niche is left unexplored, from oddball techno to frantic jungle & beyond. 

He is also the co-founder & label manager of @satellite_era, having spearheaded countless A/V projects around the experimental music sphere.

For bookings + inquiries: mithra.audio@gmail.com

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