Ottawa Prog Vibes 052 - June 6th 2020
Facebook: @DJAlainM
Instagram: @ottawaprogvibes
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TRACKLIST:
Henry Saiz – Voice of a Gentle Breeze (Alain M.’s Holiday Retouch)
Waxman (CA) – Contact (Julian Nates Remix)
Nicholas van Orton – Shelby (Greenage remix)
David Keno – Asteroid (Original Mix)
Blue Cell - Davy Jones Locker (Alain M.’s Original Sin Retouch)
Enzo Corigliano – Morrowind (Christian Monique Remix)
DJ Paul (AR) – Visionary (Matias Chilano Remix)
Madloch, Subnode – Shadow People (Nordfold & Budakid Remix)
Mattim – Crossing the Desert (Original Mix)
Smirre – Purple (SpringHill Back in a Day Remix)

Ottawa Prog Vibes

Ottawa Prog Vibes 052

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ABOUT OTTAWA PROG VIBES

Alain M.'s weekly podcast, Ottawa Prog Vibes, is now in its 7th year and is a recognized presence among Canadian Electronica shows. The show has two goals: showcase progressive DJ's from Ottawa (and Canada) to a global audience, and bring international DJ guests to an Ottawa (and Canadian) audience). 

Alain plays three out of every 10 shows. His mixing has been noted as particularly creative and smooth, a skill that allow his sets to be experienced as seamless stories.

An offshoot series, called Mellow Prog Vibes, is released every two weeks and focuses on more chill vibes, slightly more downtempo, to create a more relaxed vibe. It is curated by OPV resident DJ Boraa, who plays every other episode, with guest DJs playing the alternate.

Ottawa Prog Vibes and Mellow Prog Vibes are broadcast weekly on UK's Saturo Radio, New York's Chill Lover Radio and Ottawa's Blast the Radio.


ABOUT ALAIN M.

Alain M. started dj’ing in his early 20s and played a variety of clubs, big and small, in Ottawa, Montreal and Kingston. From teenage influences in progressive rock, metal and blues, and later New York and Chicago house, Dutch techno and early trance, his style has evolved towards the more melodic, infectiously rhythmic and thoughtful sounds of progressive house, with a particular fondness for Argentinian productions.

Over his 30+ years as a DJ, Alain has cultivated a signature melodic, danceable, and thoughtful style with enough surprises to keep even the most devout listeners on their toes. His live events, organized only a few times annually, are a hypotonic, transformational experience for attendees, putting the Nation’s Capital on the map for electronic music. He has organized and collaborated in a number of events including Levitar, Sunday Meet & Beat, Sit-Down Sessions, Shake my Thursday and Expeditions, attracting a thoughtful crowd who stay mesmerized by his melodic, danceable sets, always peppered with delightfully unexpected sonic elements.

Alain M. is also a guest DJ submitting regular sets to several radio and online outlets. He is a resident on X-Beat Radio (France, Belgium). He was a monthly resident on Abyss Sound Experience on QuestLondon Radio in 2021 and on UK-based Beach Radio between 2021 and 2024.

He has appeared as a guest on a number of shows in several countries including the UK, Argentina, Spain, Poland, Brazil, Sri Lanka, Peru, Turkey, Israel and the US. In Canada, he has been featured as a guest DJ at several events by Ottawa-based Music.Art.Ppl, on CHUO FM’s Vanguard Pulse Radio, on CKCU FM’s Lost In Bass and Mapped Out Radio, on Montreal’s Afterhour radio show and on Toronto’s ION radio show.

"actually quite pleasant as background music" - Mum
"what is this shit?" - Dad

Jay Function weaves sound into space, crafting unique sets and productions that challenge convention and explore rhythm, energy, and emotion. His work, shaped by a dynamic mix of influences and interactions with people and places, bridges the pulse of dance culture with a forward-thinking approach that pushes boundaries and discovers new textures.

Having honed his craft in DIY venues, as a resident in club spaces, festivals, and community radio, Jay brings a depth of understanding to every performance. Inspired by pioneers like David Mancuso and Larry Levan, he sees music as more than just sound—it's an experience, a connection, and a powerful force that transcends the moment.

As he shifts focus toward releasing bold and original work, his journey remains unpredictable, shaped by instinct rather than expectation. The destination? Only time will tell.

Follow me in Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5TIAKo8YMFDadsLlEQgsMa?si=nFA0-KyxTneh2oAql4c7gA

Contact & Info: godinbols@gmail.com

Supported: @tanzgemeinschaft

I was born, grew up and still living in Valencia, a city next to the Mediterranean in Spain. Its light, heat and its sea have permeated my skin since ever. Before learning to read I liked to play melodies with my toy piano or my guitar. I grew up in the 80's in love with the new age of music. First with bands like Pink Floyd, ELO, Bauhaus, Joy Division. After I was witness of the newborn electronic music explosion, the arrival of the synthesizers, enjoying with Jean Michel Jarre, New Order, Depeche Mode, Visage. From other bands like The Cure, Simple Minds, The Smiths, and so many others. And more underground music like Ann Clark, Propaganda, that starting German techno that was breaking through and fascinated me. But I have never stayed in a epoch. Each new decade has given me new proposals, some darker years but others full of fresh ideas. No time was better. That's my motto. I still enjoy more every day. Now, I feel very influenced by the melodic techno and progressive. People like Jeremy Olander, Cid Inc, Khen, Guy J, Cristoph, Dmitry Molosh ... and more. 

Therefore, one day, a few years ago, I decided that it was time to be part of this fantastic world that is the music. Technology has advanced enough to allow a passionate about non-professional musician will take all his creativity outside. And here I am. My city has a peculiar philosophy, different from other Spain cities. When winter ends, people burns everything old and explodes between fire and noise, color, music and flowers, reborning in a new spring. The essence of fire, the rebirth of the ashes like a Phoenix carried it in my blood. And all of it permeates my work. Make me who I am. And it enlightens me in this new way of my life. Music is the answer.
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Naci, crecí y sigo viviendo en Valencia, una ciudad junto al Mediterráneo en España. Su luz, su calor y su mar han impregnado mi piel desde siempre. Antes de empezar a leer me gustaba tocar melodías con mi piano de juguete o mi guitarra. Crecí en los 80 enamorado de la nueva era de la música. Primero con grupos como Pink Floyd, ELO, Bauhaus, Joy Division. Luego fuí testigo de la explosión de la recién nacida música electrónica, de la llegada de los sintetizadores y disfruté con Jean Michel Jarre, New Order, Depeche Mode, Visage. De grupos como The Cure, Simple Minds, The Smiths, y tantos otros. Música más underground como Ann Clark, Propaganda, ese techno alemán inicial que se abría paso y me fascinaba. Pero nunca me he quedado en una época. Cada nueva década me ha otorgado nuevas propuestas, algunos años más oscuros y otros llenos de ideas frescas. Ninguna época fue mejor. Ese es mi lema. Sigo disfrutando cada día más. Ahora, me siento muy influenciado por el tecno melódico y el progressive. Gente como Jeremy Olander, Cid Inc, Khen, Guy J, Cristoph, Dmitry Molosh...y muchos más. 

Por eso, un día hace algunos años decidí que era el momento de formar parte de este mundo fantástico que es la música. La tecnología avanzó lo suficiente como para permitir que un apasionado de la música no profesional sacara de su interior toda su creatividad. Y aquí estoy. Mi ciudad tiene una filosofía peculiar, diferente al resto de ciudades de España. Cuando acaba el invierno quema todo lo viejo y explota entre fuego y estruendos, color y flores, para renacer en una nueva primavera. La esencia del fuego, el renacer de las cenizas como un ave Fénix lo llevo en la sangre. Y todo ello impregna mi trabajo. Me hace ser lo que soy. Y me ilumina en este nuevo camino de la vida. La música es la respuesta.

Hello, my name is Jean Christophe Barroso aka Leo Baroso (France)
Founder & Owner, at Encyclopédia Groups and Co Owner at Encyclopedia Radio 

Bio Anglais
Encyclopedia was founded in 2021. Since its creation, the artistic direction has been driven by the design and creation of visual and musical supports. Encyclopedia's activity is mainly focused on the promotion and distribution of DJ artists in the world of progressive house Organic House & Progressive. In three years, more than 250 artists have emerged, totaling more than 600 mixes around the world (England, Germany, Italy, Hungary, Spain, Portugal, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Israel, Turkey, etc.) and great artists of Progressive House and Progressive.

Encyclopedia also deploys a wide range of artistic interventions, which aim to share the different facets and singularities of our concept. Initially, the ARAWAK project is part of this dynamic and made it possible to set up the first electronic digital festival, in collaboration with Bianco Vargas dj living in Brazil, with whom we had been working since the first season. ARAWAK is a very innovative concept, and counts among its DJs: Bianco Vargas, Marttinez, ZANELL, Carmee, Kaito Aman, Fabiano Feijô, Glamour's Joint, Luciano Scheffer, Marcelo Strega, Carlos Tk, Patrick Medina, Bohnen, Lenharo, Sebastian Portman & Rgn.
In the following seasons were guests (Korb, Grife, Isadora, Leozinho, Long Brothers, Caio Endi, Leila Scheiwe, Halaros, Tonaco, Murilo Damasio, Carla Cimino, Kotsi & Anhert, SARAH CHILANTI). Encyclopedia does everything possible to ensure that ARAWAK has incredible visuals and great promotion broadcast on all streaming platforms such as Spotify, Soundcloud, Mixcloud, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter & Youtube.

Encyclopedia as a broadcaster has put together other playlists like Voyager, Mesopotamia, Destination and Monophony that you can discover on streaming platforms. After 3 years of development in Montpellier in France, Encyclopedia is in full evolution and created with Aglaia Rave a solid and professional collaboration on the creation & cooperation of the Encyclopedia Edition radio.

Aglaia Rave & Leo Baroso have been working closely on the EDITION podcast for more than 2 years. Her knowledge and professionalism make Aglaia Rave a major element in the evolution of Encyclopedia and the various projects to come. Encyclopedia Radio is also keen to welcome residents for residency. Each artist belonging to this large Encyclopedia family brings cutting-edge and professional know-how to their work.
Encyclopedia always listens to artists so that they are presented, as best as possible, on our platforms. Please know of course that Encyclopedia will be happy to have you among us. If the desire tells you to make a mix or more, the choice is yours, you are welcome.

"Encyclopedia supports both artists and labels. We are happy and very honored to see the DJs' tracklists, with the most famous artists and labels from the Progressive House, Organic House & Progressive scene such as:

(Kamilo Sanclemente, odriguez Jr, Hobin Rude, Nick Warren, Hernan Cattaneo, Ezequiel Arias, Dj Ruby, Nicolas Rada, Maze 28, Leandro Murua, Julian Nates, Callecat, Ruben Karapetyan, Michael A, Jamie Stevens, GMJ & Matter, Redspace , Simos Tagias, Andre Moret, NOIYSE Project, Andrés Moris, Rocio Portillo, EKIS EKIS, Etc...)

(3rd Avenue, Balkan Connection South America, SLC-6 Music, Univack, Massive Harmony Records, Mango Alley, TheSoundGarden, Droid9, Sounds and Frequencies Recordings, La Cura de la Semana, RKP, Timeless Moment, Outta Limits, Polyptych, For Senses Records, Lost Miracle, Tale & Tone, Creatus Flow, Mystic Carousel Records, Sudbeat, Plaisirs Sonores Records, Musique de Lune Etc...)"
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Leo Baroso Founder & Owner at Encyclopedia Groups & Co Owner at Encyclopedia Radio
Our Collab and Aglaia Rave -DJ | Producer | Remixer
& Co Owner at Encyclopedia Radio
Organic House | Melodic House & Techno | Progressive House
Label Owner Molon Labe Records
Co Owner at Encyclopedia Radio
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Contact:
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Encyclopedia Radio (Official Facebook)
https://www.facebook.com/encyclopediaradio

Encyclopedia Edition Radio Show
https://www.aglaiarave.com/encyclopedia-edition
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Contact:
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Links Encyclopedia:
➡️: youtube.com/channel/UCgvnPJp5WanxAauHwMx0JWg
➡️: open.spotify.com/user/5iub3p6at3z1q6n28lt7fgeb6
➡️: soundcloud.com/leobarosoencyclopedia2022
➡️: facebook.com/groups/888309973161352
➡️: instagram.com/encyclopedia_music/
➡️: aglaiarave.com/encyclopediaradio
➡️: facebook.com/profile.php