Select 313: Mixed by JOOL
The Lebanese DJ and producer delivers a mix of jazz, techno and house, coloured in shades of progressive rock.
Feb 22, 2025
This edition of our Select series comes courtesy of Beirut-based DJ, producer and percussionist Julian Naman, aka JOOL. Inspired by his parents' extensive music collection, he started producing tracks at the early age of 14, merging various sounds, from jazz, hip-hop and ambient, to progressive rock, techno and house. He has performed alongside a slew of prominent international artists, including Dasha Rush, Ion Ludwig and Answer Code Request, traversing prestigious dancefloors at B018, Ballroom Blitz, Paris' Sputnik and Athens' The Place.
Speaking of his Select set, JOOL says, 'This set was born out of the challenging times we face in the region, where stress and uncertainty feel overwhelming. It's a reflection of that journey - an offering of love, a message of unity through sound.'
Listen to the full set below: SceneNoise · Select 313: Mixed by JOOL
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