Soup presents: Javan B2B Pooyan Saadati

Javan is a Manchester native who for years has called the Northern Quarter home. Much of that time he’s spent behind the decks. And much of that behind our own decks!

Ever a popular staple in the Soup bar, both solo and alongside Stells Selections, Javan’s sets wander through house, broken beat, soul and left-field club cuts, always led by curiosity and a good ear for what makes a room move. He’s happiest when he’s playing something people didn’t see coming.

For his first all night stint in the basement, Javan calls upon Pooyan Saadati, an Iranian DJ and producer based in Manchester and influenced by Tehran’s underground electronic music scene.

Pooyan’s sound explores hypnotic textures, groove-driven rhythms, and darker, bleep-laden soundscapes. He also runs Plastic Monolith, an imprint and event series dedicated to deeper sounds, and recently released the soundtrack Frozen Intent, reflecting his ongoing exploration of the club environment.