The Art Of Digging w/ Azim Fathi - 1st Wednesday 3-5pm

Azim Fathi, founder and art director of Paraffin Tehran, returns to Netil Radio for his monthly residency, bringing two hours of beautifully curated selections for April 2025.

In this ongoing series, “The Art of Digging,” Azim celebrates the art of vinyl digging—a craft that goes beyond collecting to become a deep, passionate exploration of sound. Each show is a sonic journey through the diverse and immersive world of music and sound.

In this episode, Azim is going to take you through a journey around the globe with classic and timeless recordings from all over the world. We will stop by places like Iran, Middle East, Africa, Ethiopia, US, and many other places.

Known for his dynamic and eclectic DJ sets at underground venues worldwide, Azim’s Netil Radio residency offers a unique opportunity to hear a broader range of his musical influences. With “The Art of Digging,” listeners are invited to explore a genre-defying landscape of sound, celebrating the diversity and richness of music in all its forms.

Tune in to discover Azim’s latest finds and experience a carefully crafted auditory journey. Stay connected for more cutting-edge broadcasts from Azim Fathi, live from his London base, only on Netil Radio.

The Art of Digging - Seez-Dah Bedar Special w/ Azim Fathi - 2nd April 2025

Azim Fathi—DJ, record collector, and founder of Paraffin Tehran—returns to Netil Radio for the May edition of his monthly residency, The Art of Digging. Known for his globally resonant sets and a deep commitment to sonic exploration, Azim offers a two-hour journey through his most recent finds and long-held gems.

The Art of Digging is more than a radio show—it’s a celebration of vinyl culture and the soulful pursuit of sound. Each episode invites listeners to engage with the depth and texture of music as an art form, tracing hidden histories and emotional resonances through curated selections.

For the May broadcast, Azim takes listeners on a wide-ranging expedition through the electronic underground, blending timeless cuts across Techno, Deep House, Dub Techno, and Electro. Expect immersive grooves and tactile rhythms from a thoughtfully assembled lineup, including works by Lost Trax, Aleqs Notal, Vadim Svoboda, Havantepe, Reedale Rise, Conforce, Salar Ansari, Payam Parvizi, Levon Vincent, Vakula, and others.

Known for his genre-defying sets at underground venues around the world, Azim brings a personal and introspective edge to his radio residency. This month's episode continues his commitment to storytelling through sound—an intimate mix of nostalgia, futurism, and cultural memory.

The Art Of Digging w/ Azim Fathi - 7th May 2025

Azim Fathi, founder and art director of Paraffin Tehran, returns to Netil Radio for his monthly residency, presenting two hours of meticulously curated music selections for June.

In his ongoing series, The Art of Digging, Azim delves into the craft of vinyl digging—an art form that transforms collecting records into a profound exploration of sounds. Each episode invites listeners on a carefully crafted journey through the rich, diverse, and immersive world of music.

This month, Azim takes us on a global adventure with timeless recordings from across many genres. Expect to dance with a lot timeless classics in the Jazz, Funk, Soul and World Music. With records from artists like Miles Davis,  Donal Byrd, Alice Coltrane, Dorothy Ashby, Pharoah Sanders, John Coltrane, Ziad Rahbani, and many more.

Renowned for his dynamic and eclectic DJ sets at underground venues worldwide, Azim’s Netil Radio residency provides a rare glimpse into the breadth of his musical influences. With The Art of Digging, he crafts a genre-defying soundscape that celebrates the beauty and diversity of music in its many forms.



The Art of Digging w/ Azim Fathi - 4th June 2025

DJ, record collector, and Paraffin Tehran founder Azim Fathi returns to Netil Radio for the July edition of his monthly residency, The Art of Digging. Renowned for his globally attuned sets and deep devotion to sonic exploration, Azim invites listeners on a two-hour journey through rare finds, timeless gems, and fresh discoveries.

The Art of Digging is more than a radio show—it’s a tribute to vinyl culture and the soulful craft of musical curation. Each episode invites you to tune into the textures, stories, and emotional currents hidden within the grooves, tracing personal and collective histories through sound.

This month’s broadcast is an expansive dive into the electronic underground, blending deep, immersive selections across Techno, Deep House, Dub Techno, and Electro. Expect tactile rhythms and hypnotic atmospheres from a handpicked lineup featuring Lost Trax, Aleqs Notal, Vadim Svoboda, Havantepe, Reedale Rise, Conforce, Payam Parvizi, Levon Vincent, Vakula, and more.

Known for his genre-fluid sets and appearances at underground venues worldwide, Azim brings a personal, introspective edge to his radio work. This episode continues his exploration of sound as storytelling—an intimate weave of nostalgia, futurism, and cultural memory.

The Art of Digging w/ Azim Fathi - 2nd July 2025


DJ, record collector, and Paraffin Tehran founder Azim Fathi returns to Netil Radio for the August edition of his monthly residency, The Art of Digging. Renowned for his globally attuned sets and deep devotion to sonic exploration, Azim invites listeners on a two-hour journey through rare finds, timeless gems, and fresh discoveries.

The Art of Digging is more than a radio show—it’s a tribute to vinyl culture and the soulful craft of musical curation. Each episode invites you to tune into the textures, stories, and emotional currents hidden within the grooves, tracing personal and collective histories through sound.

This month’s broadcast is an expansive dive into the electronic underground, blending deep, immersive selections across Jazz, Funk, and Soul. Expect tactile rhythms and hypnotic atmospheres from a handpicked lineup featuring Donald Byrd, Alice Coltrane , Hank Mobley, Sun Ra, Bobby Hutcherson, and more.

Known for his genre-fluid sets and appearances at underground venues worldwide, Azim brings a personal, introspective edge to his radio work. This episode continues his exploration of sound as storytelling—an intimate weave of nostalgia, futurism, and cultural memory.

Art Of Digging w/ Azim Fathi  - 6th August 2025

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