Adham Zahran Talks Love Connection EP, Detroit House, And Analogue Detail

Adham Zahran returns to Dealt With Records with Love Connection EP, a three-track release arriving today on May 29 that keeps his focus on raw, late-night deep house.

The Alexandria-born producer has long drawn from Detroit house culture, with inspiration from artists such as Theo Parrish, Kyle Hall, and Marcellus Pittman, and that influence comes through in the way this EP handles rhythm, harmony, and space. It feels built for afterhours rooms where the arrangement can breathe, the low end can settle in, and the details have time to register.

Across “Logical Solution,” “Love Connection,” and “We Meet Again,” Zahran works with a restrained palette that leans into analogue texture, acid movement, and melodic patience. “Logical Solution” opens with ambient space before letting the rhythm appear gradually, “Love Connection” brings a warmer melodic touch into the EP’s center, and “We Meet Again” closes with a calmer sense of late-night motion. The record feels less concerned with obvious impact and more focused on tone, timing, and the kind of detail that rewards closer listening.

In the conversation below, Zahran talks about Detroit’s influence on his work, the role of hardware in shaping his sound, and why he stays committed to originality in a club culture that often rewards speed and familiarity.

He also gets into the visual and conceptual side of Love Connection EP, the subtle pull of “We Meet Again,” and where his sound is heading after his recent fourth LP, An Island In Space, on DOBRO music.

Interview With Adham Zahran

Love Connection feels personal while still remaining club-focused. What was the core feeling or atmosphere you wanted listeners to experience across the EP?

I always tend to draw more inspiration from making art rather than making club-focused tracks.

On this EP, I felt I had to take a deeper artistic direction and mood, which thankfully turned out really great.

Your music has always carried strong Detroit influences while still sounding uniquely your own. What is it about artists like Theo Parrish, Kyle Hall, and Marcellus Pittman that continues to inspire you creatively?

I have always looked up to Detroit, and my passion always remains true to that awesome Detroit sound.

All these artists inspired me in one way or another, and I am very grateful to contribute to this culture.

The opening of “Logical Solution” feels almost cinematic and ambient before the groove slowly reveals itself. How do you approach building tension and storytelling in your arrangements?

Usually for me, it is very important to have a nice cinematic flow and sequence when arranging tracks. That was the purpose on “Logical Solution.”

There is a recurring theme throughout the EP of machines developing emotion or humanity. Was that concept intentional from the beginning, or did it emerge naturally during production?

I think it emerged naturally as I was in the process of creation and writing.

After that, things felt completely natural and fell into place.

The record has a beautifully raw analogue character. How important is hardware in your creative process, and which pieces of gear were central to shaping this EP?

Yes, raw analogue seems to be the norm for me when creating music. As I evolve, it is always important to stay true to that, and hardware is very important when creating this kind of sound palette. I used my Nord Lead A1 a lot and some very cool sounds from plugins like Arturia.

You have built a reputation for consistency rather than chasing trends. In today’s fast-moving electronic space, how do you stay grounded and true to your sound?

It is always very important to be true to your sound, so consistency for me is very important as I evolve. I do not care about trends or what is popular. I always try to stay original and unique as much as I can.

“Love Connection” balances nostalgia and futurism in a really elegant way. Are there any films, visual aesthetics, or personal memories that influenced the mood of that track?

On this track, it was a real balance through delicate, natural, and original futurism, while trying to stay connected to the overall theme of the EP.

Your DJ career has taken you from Cairo and Alexandria to London, Paris, and Brussels. How have different crowds and cultures influenced the way you produce music?

As a DJ, it has been really difficult getting booked lately, mainly because people, promoters, and club owners are not really looking for individuality, originality, and uniqueness.

I always draw a lot of inspiration when DJing, especially from well-educated music enthusiasts around the globe, so I am always happy with that.

“We Meet Again” has this understated pull that slowly unfolds over time. Do you think subtlety has become underrated in modern club music?

Yes, for sure. Subtlety and originality have been lacking so much in this day and age of modern club music, which is something very few people take into consideration when creating or curating music.

Looking ahead, where do you see your sound evolving next? Are there any new directions, collaborations, or ideas you are excited to explore after this release?

Production-wise, I recently had my fourth LP come out on DOBRO music, titled An Island In Space.

It really represents where my creative mind for space-infused, rich, Detroit analogue deep house is evolving. I am focusing more on keeping that narrative alive as much as I can without losing consistency or originality.