Lyss is one half of the Caucus Kollektiv, which she created with close friend C/EL. The latter had previously featured on SceneNoise’s Select Episode 130, during which ‘La Radio Kollektiv’ was launched to boost spirits of and showcase local Lebanese artists during the party scene pauses of the pandemic.

Since her teenage years, Lyss has been diving deeper into the vast sea of electronic music subgenres while adding her own touches to it. To Lyss, mixing is about experimenting with genres and playing through emotion, as opposed to what is ‘supposed’ to be played or committing to one genre.

Her library is often characterised by industrial techno, groovy-house, and soul. In this episode, though, she’s swinging between house, electro, and breakbeat to express a portrayal of love, anger, nostalgia, and most importantly hope. The mix features Octo Octa, Nexus 21, Solah from Material, and Sakanat’s Mehdi M.

Select 135: Mixed by Lyss

Gigs, News, reviews, interviews and the freshest tunes from across the Middle East.

Introducing Lyss, a burgeoning force in the electronic music scene, whose journey began amidst the pulsating rhythms of Lebanese raves before finding her stride in the vibrant musical landscape of Paris. With her ability to seamlessly blend house, progressive and oriental electro inspirations, Lyss has swiftly ascended to become a standout talent. Her performances have graced esteemed venues such as Badaboum, Jazz Cafe, Sacré, and Djoon. Not content with merely captivating clubgoers, Lyss has also left her mark on some first festival stages like Marvellous Island and Madame Loyale. As 2024 unfolds, Lyss prepares to unleash her debut track under the esteemed banner of Pont Neuf Records, hinting at the promising trajectory of an artist poised for even greater heights and ready to infuse her unique energy into festivals and clubs worldwide.

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