Aril Brikha
Aril Brikha, born in Iran in 1976 and based in Sweden, is a techno DJ and producer whose 1999 track “Groove La Chord” became one of the genre's most widely mixed peak-time records, a success Awakenings noted surprised Brikha himself since he had originally presented it as a potential B-side. He first gained international recognition in 1998 with the “Art Of Vengeance” EP, output that established his sound and helped shape bookings across Europe's techno festival and club circuit.
Awakenings Festival, one of the genre's most respected platforms, has featured Brikha as an artist, reflecting his standing within the driving, bass-heavy techno scene that “Groove La Chord” helped define for a generation of DJs. His track continues to appear in mix analyses decades after release, with outlets like Mixgraph cataloguing its BPM and key details for DJs still incorporating it into peak-time sets.
Brikha's career bridges Iranian heritage and Swedish electronic music scenes, with his techno productions carrying an international profile well beyond Sweden's borders. He remains active as a touring DJ, continuing to perform sets built around both his classic catalogue and newer productions within the global techno circuit.