TOMORROW SUNDAY 3/22 - SHOKOUFEH: NOWRUZ EDITION - NICK AM + ATHENA (NYC), A. PARSSI
Shokoufeh, hosted by Allison Parssi, is a night of Middle Eastern pop, disco, electronic, and psych-rock from across the decades. This edition of Shokoufeh celebrates Nowruz, the Persian new year.
Born in Manhattan to Iranian immigrants, Nick AM’s artistry marries family heritage and contemporary influence. Following the Iranian revolution in the 1980’s, Nick’s grandfather started a new life in New York City, selling Persian rugs and establishing the family business that still lives on today. Nick’s love of house and electronic music was born from familial influence as well. His parents would often bring home mix CD’s from their travels, exposing him to Western pop and dance music and eventually spurring his obsession for house music with a mix brought from San Tropez. Nick has chased electronic music ever since— coming of age in New York’s underground club scene.
Athena was born in Tehran, where she first discovered electronic music at underground parties. Even though those nights came with stress and risk, the rush of adrenaline and the pure joy of every beat made it the best feeling in the world. Now based in New York, she plays electro, techno, and garage, and she passionate about blending electronic sounds with Middle Eastern and Persian roots.
everything that’s been going on lately has made me realize we need unity as a diaspora. please join us for a night of peace and dancing, which I hope will be a cathartic (if temporary) release for us all #persian #dj
Meet us at Podlasie for Nowruz! @biya.biya.productions presents SHOKOUFEH: Nowruz Edition 💐
We are excited to bring NYC’s @nick.am and @athenamomeni to Chicago for their debut. Nick’s remix of Googoosh’s “Talagh” is a mainstay in my own sets.
As Iranians in diaspora, we hope to create a space that can hold grief and honor those we’ve lost in the midst of revolution.
Join us in celebrating the new year as we dream of a free Iran, and welcome Nick and Athena to these Chicago decks.
Tell a friend, then bring a friend, and we’ll see you on March 22nd!
the islamic republic killed more than 40,000 the people in just two days. We wrote “Aza” to honor the thousands of families in mourning and made it a free download on my SoundCloud
#جاویدنام_علی_اصغرمحمدی
#جاویدنام_رضااسدی
#جاویدنام_محمدحسین_جمشیدی
#جاویدنام_میلاد_غلامزاده
#مهدی_صبری
❤️🔥MEET THE DJS❤️🔥
Newly married couple Athena and Nick AM love blending electronic sounds with Persian music, navigating the space between two homes, cultures, and histories. Athena began as a DJ in Tehran’s underground scene, while Nick AM’s roots lie in New York City, where he built his sound around house and techno with a Middle Eastern twist. Together, they’re known for high-energy sets that fuse electro, breakbeat, and hard groove techno.
catch their set at @moodringnyc for Raqs Shaytan on Oct 30th - ticket link in the bio 😈
Mark your calendars, Brooklyn! ✨ @hyefrequencies and @dj.ari.b present Raqse Shaytan (Dance of the Devil) — Oct 30th at @moodringnyc
Bring your habibis, azizams, and janas for an all-SWANA lineup celebrating our heritage the night before Halloween.
If you’ve listened to Nick AM’s remix of Kourosh Yaghmaei’s “Leila”… you already know what’s in store.
From Palestine to Armenia to Iran, come dance the night away to your favorite SWANA sounds.
LINEUP: @nick.am b2b @athenamomeni@audreypeshkam b2b @elinaarbo@dj.ari.b b2b @djmansafmama
Flyer Design: @bird_of_paradigm ✨
