RESIDENTS - UNDERGROUND TEHRAN

R O N I N

DJ / PRODUCER

Genre: Psytech - Primal Tekno

R O N I N is a DJ, producer, and music artist from Tehran with over a decade of experience in electronic music. Since discovering his passion for techno in 2014, he has developed a distinctive sound blending hypnotic and psy-techno influences.

In 2019, he founded Tehran Underground, an independent platform supporting underground electronic music through events, podcasts, and curated releases. In 2025, he launched TUGWAVE, a record label releasing music from artists around the world across all major streaming and download platforms, where he also leads the label’s creative direction and A&R.

R O N I N has performed at Ahoora Festival, Karma Festival, and clubs across Turkey and India, and continues to expand his reach while connecting with audiences worldwide.

Follow R O N I N’s journey

linktree :linktr.ee/ronin.thedj

Nastïsh

DJ / PRODUCER

Genre: Hardtrance - Tekno Tribe

is a resident DJ of Tehran Underground and part of the rising wave of Persian female artists energizing the electronic music scene. Her musical journey began with playing piano and early influences from classical and rock music, but her passion for electronic music was sparked in 2020 at local parties in Tehran.

Since diving into DJing in 2022, she has developed her sound by blending genres such as Hard Trance, Tekno, and Electro—infused with trippy, acid-driven textures.

With a background in visual arts, her sets go beyond music, offering immersive, story-driven experiences that evoke powerful imagery.

Nastïsh has performed at venues like Vortex Art Club (Ankara), Temple Club (Istanbul), Karma Festival’s 5th edition, and Reset Networks (New Delhi), continuing to expand her reach while staying rooted in her bold, euphoric sound.

Linktree :linktr.ee/nastish

Kuttle

DJ / PRODUCER

Genre: Dark Prog - Psytech

Kuttle is an alter ego of Reza, a life long DJ and music enthusiast who has started listening, collecting and even compiling cassette mixtapes in early age.

In this project his main focus is on the vast spectrum of techno, more specifically Psychedelic Techno, bush techno and Dark Progressive Trance. He is also known as DJ Common Tense (Psytrance) and Tranquilogen (Chillout) for more than 15 years now and played in various parties and festivals mainly in Asia and South East Asia.

However Kuttle appeared in Feb2020, Reza used to play the same style before while was living in Koh Phangan with other aliases like Thai-Fi & Tranquilogen as a resident DJ in Halfmoon Festival, Ban Sabai, Blackmon Culture, Sramanora Waterfall party and other famous venues across the island from 2012 to 2017.

After moving to Goa and making various successful events from 2017 to 2020 with Ahoora festival’s crew, it was about the time to focus more on this project which led them to start a chain of events called Masquerade Goa in the season of 2021 hosting lots of well known DJs & producers in the scene.

KCGZ

DJ / PRODUCER

Genre: Hard Techno - Hard Trance

KCGZ, real name Uğur Kocagöz, is a DJ and producer based in Ankara, Turkey. Starting out as a drummer, he quickly gained attention for his high-energy sets that blend hard techno with melodic and peak-time influences. Since launching his professional career in 2022, he has performed at major events like Sonance Festival and shared the stage with global names such as Indira Paganotto, Space 92, Kobosil, Lorenzo Raganzini, Somewhen, and Airod.

Expressing the rebellious and free-spirited essence of Ankara through techno, KCGZ has released standout tracks like Lost Capital, Out Of Time, Love & Disorder / Good Liar, and Drop The Pin (Remix) through respected international labels. His sets are known for their dark atmospheres, emotional intensity, and powerful low-end presence.

Diabolus

DJ / PRODUCER

Genre: Hard Techno - Industrial

Diabolus is the hard techno project of Antoni Giron, based between Los Angeles and San Francisco, California. Defined by complex textures, gritty sound design, layered kick drums, and driving percussion, the project delivers a powerful and uncompromising approach to modern hard techno.

With releases on multiple international labels, Diabolus remains focused on artistic integrity rather than trends, prioritizing originality and a distinctive sonic identity above all else. Drawing from a musical background rooted in jazz, metal, percussion, and live performance, Antoni spent years playing drums before turning his attention to electronic music production.

Born and raised in Los Angeles, he channels decades of musical influence into a relentless pursuit of innovation, continually refining his sound and pushing it to larger audiences around the world.

Yashiko

DJ / PRODUCER

Genre: Hardtrance - Neo Rave

is a DJ and music producer known for crafting driving, high-energy sets with precise grooves, and polished sound design. He creates immersive and dynamic experiences that captivate dance floor.

Psysha

DJ / PRODUCER

Genre: Psytechno - Psytech

YASHA– ARTISTS NAME: PSYSHA is a Psychedelic Trance DJ and Producer who has been actively creating and performing music since 2019. Known for blending atomic energy, hypnotic rhythms, dark atmospheres, and emotional melodies, he delivers immersive sonic experiences designed for both festival stages and underground dancefloors. His musical identity is built around detailed sound design, powerful basslines, deep atmospheres, and dynamic arrangements. Combining influences from Dark Psy, Full-On, Twilight, and melodic psychedelic trance, PSYSHA creates music that takes listeners on a unique journey through energy, emotion, and consciousness. Since the beginning of his career, PSYSHA has released music through various labels and continuously refined his artistic vision while developing a distinctive sound of his own. As both a producer and DJ, he is dedicated to creating memorable experiences that connect people through the power of psychedelic music. With more than a decade of experience in electronic music, PSYSHA continues to explore new creative directions, pushing the boundaries between darkness, hypnosis, and melody while remaining true to the spirit of psychedelic culture. Artist Name: PSYSHAOccupation: DJ & ProducerActive Since: 2019 Genres: Psychedelic Trance • Dark Psy • Full-On • TwilightSound Signature: Atomic • Hypnotic • Dark • Melodic • High Energy Tagline:“A journey beyond sound, into energy and consciousness

Therapist

DEEJAY

Genre: Hypnotic - Hard groove

Therapist is a techno DJ focused on deep, groovy and hypnotic sounds rooted in old school techno culture. His journey into music started at 17 through electronic music, before discovering techno years later under the influence of artists like Jeff Mills.

His sound blends driving rhythms, hypnotic grooves and raw warehouse energy, shaped for long immersive sets and high intensity dancefloors.

Aivy

DEEJAY

Genre: Hypnotic - Hard groove

Aivy is a Tehran-based artist and sound technology student whose sound is rooted in hypnotic grooves, schranz influences, and the raw energy of underground rave culture.

Growing up with traditional Persian instruments before moving into electric guitar and electronic music, Aivy developed a style that balances intensity with atmosphere. Her sets and productions explore repetition, distortion, tension, and emotion, creating immersive experiences that sit somewhere between pressure and release.

Inspired by dark spaces, industrial textures, and the connection formed on the dancefloor, Aivy is less interested in fitting into a specific genre and more focused on building a feeling.

No boundaries. No formulas. Just sound, energy, and obsession

Svrsh.iv

DEEJAY

Genre: Raw , Hypnotic , Deep Techno

focused on Raw Techno and Hypnotic Techno, creating dark, driving, and immersive soundscapes. My sets are built around powerful rhythms, deep basslines, and hypnotic loops that pull you into a different state of mind. I aim to keep the energy intense, raw, and true to the underground spirit. I’ve been active in the scene for about a year, constantly refining my sound and pushing my style forward.

Objet Volat

DJ / PRODUCER

Genre: Psy Techno , Hypnotic

OBJET VOLANT, electronic music producer from Lille, north of France.
Shy producer of daring psygressive & fresh zenonesque.

Devours music, builds sounds, takes inspirations from a large spectrum of artists and styles to explore new horizons.

In search for the raw, the melodic, the deep, the power, the hypnotic, the concrete, the senseless. All that together.

Original tracks. Remixes. Edits. Live sets.
Keep connected.

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For live set bookings, requests for remixes, collabs, podcasts or other:

for booking inquiries contact our email

tehran.west.underground@gmail.com