A new voice is reshaping the Middle Eastern alternative scene: Mawj, an Iraqi artist whose project Mesopotamian Rock is rapidly gaining attention for its rare blend of cultural depth and contemporary edge. Born in Sweden, raised in Jordan, and rooted in Iraq, Mawj now works between Antalya and The Hague—turning a life across borders into a musical identity that refuses to stand still.

Soshiant, also known as DJ Soshiant, is an Iranian electronic musician, DJ, and multi-instrumentalist with a distinctive flair for blending