Naz: Expanding the Boundaries of Music and Fantasy with 'Nafas'
- Tony Allen
- Mar 13
- 3 min read
Australian-Iranian producer, DJ, and fantasy author Naz is crafting a world where music, storytelling, and visuals collide. Her latest track, ‘Nafas’, out March 12th on New Eden Records, is more than just a melodic techno cut—it’s the next chapter in a growing multimedia project.
For Naz, each release isn’t just a song but part of a larger narrative. Every track she drops expands the lore of New Eden, an evolving fantasy world told through music, written chapters, and visual storytelling. “Gaming and VR are definitely something we will be doing in the future!” she says, hinting at her ambitions beyond the club circuit. “I really wanted to create a fantasy world that blends different mediums and allows listeners and readers to fully immerse themselves in it.”
The Sound of a Racing Heartbeat
At the core of ‘Nafas’ is the thrill of anticipation. The title, meaning ‘Breathe’ in Farsi, reflects the rush of emotions that come with excitement and intensity. “Nafas was made with a journey in mind,” Naz explains. “This track really fits with the theme of when things feel rushed and intense and a little scary, and everything is building up ready to explode, so you just need to take a moment to 'just breathe'.”
That theme of tension and release is built into the music itself. “The breakdown and the drop really encapsulate this feeling. It's the build-up and suspense with the release at the drop, introduced by the words 'just breathe’.”
From LA to London: A Global Influence
Naz’s journey as an artist has taken her from Los Angeles to New York to London, and each city has left a mark on her music. “Each city has its own intricacies, memories, friends, relationships, moments... and these all come together to build and form my life experience, which then in turn influences my music making!”
Her nomadic lifestyle hasn’t stopped her from making waves in the electronic scene. She’s shared stages with Tale Of Us, CamelPhat, Above & Beyond, and Qrion, and performed at some of the world’s most renowned venues and festivals, including Brooklyn Mirage, Drumsheds, The Gorge, Piknic Electronik, and Creamfields.
“Creamfields was the very first festival I had ever played and been booked for,” she recalls. “EDC Las Vegas was also super special. Both festivals were just such an out-of-this-world experience, and the fact that I not only got to play but got to see some of my favourite DJs as well was amazing!”
A Fusion of Cultures and Creativity
Naz’s Iranian heritage plays an important role in shaping her approach to music. “There’s such rich culture and history in Iran, and I feel blessed to come from that and to have learnt all about it,” she says. “Music is really special and full of soul and life, and inside people’s homes, it’s always centred around bringing people together. That’s ultimately what I want to do—to bring people together through music.”
Her ability to connect different art forms is what makes New Eden such a unique project. It’s not just a music label—it’s a growing world, merging the realms of fantasy literature, gaming, and electronic music. “I think it’s expanding the reach and allowing different types of corners of the digital landscape to mesh together,” she says. “Lovers of gaming can meet with lovers of raves and lovers of fantasy, broadening our scope of audience and inclusivity.”
What’s Next for Naz?
Naz isn’t slowing down anytime soon. With ‘Nafas’ marking a major step in the New Eden journey, she’s already looking ahead. “The first Book of New Eden is currently being written, and my aim is to have the first draft done by the end of 2025,” she reveals. “More new music this year, a couple of collaborations, and hopefully more live shows in the UK/EU market now that I am based here!”
As Naz continues to build New Eden, she’s offering a glimpse into the future of electronic music—one where sound and storytelling are inseparable.
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