We caught up with DJ/producer SAQIB for a short backstage conversation before his set in New York City. In just a few minutes, he captured the energy of the show — from the tracks he was most excited to drop, to the vibe he was expecting once the floor filled in.

Francesca Lombardo On Womanhood, Labels, and Leading on Her Own Terms

“Girls don’t matter.”

That’s what it can feel like when presence is only defined by volume, branding, or bravado. here’s what Sana says:

Presence behind the decks isn’t just about how loud you are or how much space you take up, it’s about the intention behind what you’re doing. I think what some boys still don’t get is that presence doesn’t always look like ego. It can be subtle, emotional, generous. As a woman, and especially as a South Asian woman, I wasn’t raised to believe that being the loudest voice in the room meant I was the most powerful. Behind the decks, I’m not trying to dominate people, I’m trying to move them.

Brooklyn-based producer, DJ, and self-taught sound architect Rïa Mehta makes a powerful entrance with her debut album Metamorphosis, out now via Perspectives Digital. A deeply cinematic and personal journey told across nine intricately crafted tracks, this release marks a bold chapter in Rïa’s creative evolution — one that bridges dancefloor power with inner reflection.

In a culture obsessed with metrics — plays, followers, sold-out nights — there’s a quiet resistance happening behind the decks. It’s not loud. It’s not branded. And it’s definitely not built for the algorithm.

In a time when the pulse of underground music is smothered by safe, predictable rhythms, we’re stepping into a realm where authenticity reigns. This conversation isn’t about echoing familiar refrains—it’s about opening up a space where fiery energy and uncompromising passion can flourish. Today, we lay the groundwork for a dialogue that dives into the heart of electronic music’s most defiant moments. Before the words spill over, let the atmosphere build as our guest readies to introduce himself.

Before I dive into interviews and candid conversations for Unmixed Magazine, I want to introduce myself—not as an observer of music, but as someone who has lived through its transformations. My story isn’t just about listening; it’s about movement, experimentation, and finding my place within sound.

This Wednesday, master producer and wizard of sound design, Nhii [Sounds Of Khemit, Rebellion/Crosstown Rebels] presents a masterclass in music production at the NYC based music production school, @343labs .

Nhii is a one of a kind artist; an incredibly prolific producer with a bachelors in sound engineering with more than 2 decades in the music industry producing music.