We danced inside a box for 72 hours with some of our favorite up and coming selectors from the region.

This week's playlist is packed with fresh tunes and standout cross-border collabs, featuring DADA, Fawzi and Namiro._

Massive Scar Era’s Cheen and producer Sintax fuse gritty nu-metal with Egyptian grooves on 'Mesh 7atigi'.

The Lebanese artist's latest release pairs a complex rhythm with a dystopian AI video exploring virtual love.

The album transforms themes of migration, memory and revolution into a blend of Arabic soul and dance-inducing energy.

We asked Sandbox regulars - DJs, creatives, and longtime attendees who return year after year - what first-timers should know to get the most out of the experience.

In this episode of SceneNoise x Groundwork, we delve into the collective bringing soulful, high-energy music to Dubai.

Director Nadim George unpacks the cinematic, cross-cultural grit of Wegz’s ‘B.B King’ in our latest Ferkesh episode.

Ahead of its 2026 edition on May 7th-9th, SceneNoise dives into the inner workings of Egypt's Sandbox Festival in an exclusive three-part mini-documentary.

The Italian-Lebanese artist deepens her exploration of self-worth and emotional unrest, anchored by mood, slow-burning groove.

Syrian artist Siba dives into the lyrics behind her cathartic viral hit ‘Dounana’.

Bridging sacred hymns and sonic experimentation, ‘Bethlehem’ debuts with haunting performances live in France this May.