Niki Sadeki — The Burning Man Moment That Started Her DJ Career

Niki Sadeki joins Tiny Table Radio for a conversation about belonging in electronic music, discovering rave culture later in life, and building an artistic voice that doesn’t fit neatly into any one genre.In this episode, the Iranian-born DJ and producer reflects on growing up between cultures — born in Iran, raised in Canada, and now based in New York — and how those experiences shaped both her identity and her sound.We talk about the moment that changed everything: her first trip to Burning Man in 2016, where witnessing a set in the middle of a desert storm sparked the realization that she wanted to become a DJ.But the conversation goes deeper than origin stories.Niki shares how staying true to herself sometimes means resisting the pressure to be “algorithm friendly,” why belonging matters more than fitting in, and how grief and hope from events in Iran continue to influence the emotional range of her music.We also explore her DJ style — layering multiple tracks and building evolving soundscapes live — along with the creative risks she’s taking in the studio as she develops her production work.This episode is about identity, resilience, and finding your place in the underground.🎵 About Niki SadekiNiki Sadeki is a DJ and producer whose sound blends emotional depth with groove-driven electronic music.Born in Iran, raised in Canada, and now based in New York, her work reflects a life shaped by movement across cultures. Known for immersive DJ sets that layer multiple tracks into evolving sonic journeys, she brings a deeply personal perspective to house and electronic music.🎙 About Tiny Table RadioTiny Table Radio shares the stories and sounds from the creative underground — house music, culture, and community, live from Brooklyn, NYC.Follow Tiny Table Radio on Spotify for more conversations with the artists shaping underground music.🔗 ConnectNiki Sadeki → https://www.instagram.com/nikisadekiTiny Table Radio → https://open.spotify.com/show/6qbAyssDsat4eiPYSXTOo2