Ottawa Prog Vibes 112 - July 31st 2021
Guest DJ: JFUN (Ottawa, Canada)

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TRACKLIST
UNDERHER & Midnight Workouts - Up to You (Fulltone Remix)
Simon Vuarambon – Lazos 
Lost Desert & Amand - Open Form feat. Reigan (Original Mix)
Be Svendsen – Bones (Original Mix)
Brunch (DJ) – Apparatus (Original Mix)
Maceo Plex - Conjure Drama (Original Mix)
Skat Brothers - Walk the Night
Milio – Goenavund (Original Mix)
Robert Babicz – Summertime (Original Mix)
Jay Shepheard - Break in Time (Original Mix)
JFUN - Be What You Wanna Be 


JFUN is the DJ/production project of Jordan David. His musical output combines funky rhythms and four on the floor beats that create a moving celebration of sound while playing a wide range of sonic soundscapes that resonate with the human soul.

JFUN has established a name for himself in his hometown Ottawa, Canada as a DJ, producer, performer, curator and general force of nature that displays a consistent growth and musical evolution. As both a DJ and a musician, JFUN has developed a unique sound, style and connection to the groove over many years of performing in DIY spaces, night clubs, galleries and festival stages. Sharing bills with international acts such as DJ Sneak, Niko Schwind, Djuma Soundsystem, Ollie K and local heavyweights such as Trevor Walker, Rick Laplante, BALU, Martin Villeneuve, Blake Sutherland, The TIMEKODE Crew, Jesse Zotti, Return of the Jaded and Rise Ashen just to name a few.

JFUN has embraced his ability to transfer a refined melodic and rhythmic perspective that captivates listeners and also lights up a dance floor. He has also managed to cultivate a path for his artistic expression that is taking form as he progresses on his musical journey. This being the result of a deep passion and love for dance music culture and community that is undeniable.

JFUN is currently focused producing his debut premiere mix series, ‘DIVISION’ which features a range of dance music from producers from around the world. He is also spending much time in his home studio exploring and crafting new sounds while also curating upcoming releases on his imprint: Music.Art.Ppl, a music, art and poetry label / collective that he co-founded alongside creative peers in Ottawa, Canada.

Ottawa Prog Vibes 112

JFUN's Soundcloud

Productor de eventos musicales. Especializado en DJs de alto vuelo. Solo música de CALIDAD. @tracks_vuelo_101.

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.

A music and art collective based in Ottawa, Canada. Find out more about us through our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/musicartppl/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/musicartppl/

Genocide, June 2025:
Israel is only the executioner, every nation which has armed that country in the past year is an accessory to that genocide, an accomplice, a facilitator.  We cannot talk about war crimes because when you target unarmed civilians, mostly women and children, we are talking about a massacre, like terrorists do, not a war. The people who orchestrated that massacre, in the US, the most duplicitous, followed by those of the UK, Germany, France, and probably a few lesser ones should be tried for crimes against humanity just as well as Netanyahu and his cabinet, because it has been going on for two years, generously reported by media of all kinds, so the enablers knew exactly how the arms were to be used, as a tool for revenge, domination, and humiliation of the Palestinian people.  The conflict has ceased to be about the defense of anything for months.

The parties responsible have made a mockery of decency, morals, fairness, proportion, or justice, not to mention empathy.  Of what little there was, these concepts will be a lot longer to come back than they were to be struck down.  

Is it 1984 already?!?!
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I have not been able to recover access to my other account [https://soundcloud.com/ha-kekong] for a couple of years.  I have tried a few times to get back into it but SoundCloud doesn't trust me.  Same phone number, same email addresses, and they still claim that they can't verify my identity.  I created that account about three years ago as a substitute to my regular account which SoundCloud temporarily closed.  They closed it as part of some upgrade procedure in their system, the result of a bug that affected many accounts, about two years ago.  Since SC did not inform its users I didn't know if that was permanent or not, so I created that other account which I can't access.  Don't be mad if I have not replied to your message in the past two years, that's because I never got them ; ) ... You can always reach me here though.
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This one here (957729823) is for regular folks.

I love you, both.

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You can't see it because of the angle with which I took the shot, aiming down, but beyond those blocks is the sea.  To the left is the Mediterranean, to the right is the Atlantic Ocean.  No it's not Gibraltar, but a little bit further West. ... Actually I checked recently and it is further North more than West, I thought I was facing South when in fact I probably was facing the Atlantic ocean, which is why I suppose the waves were of a decent size where we were.
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My face and the bike are a courtesy of Joël Vaudreuil
[https://vimeo.com/user8897093]  ... Merci Joe!
I then went ahead and butchered his work with a borrowed helmet.
... Sorry Joe. =(
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I'm trying to promote what I think is good music, so if you want to help out a bit I'd rather you [like] or [repost] my *playlists* rather than my field recordings, if you don't mind, unless you are a die hard fan of those things. Thank you ; )

I speak French, so if you send me a private message, and that you are a francophone, please write in French, thank you.  ... I mean, you don't absolutely have to, but I would prefer it. 

All my field recordings (except for when I record a person) are public, freely downloadable by anyone who is able to click on the button.  I encourage anyone interested to use them in any way whatsoever, on purpose or accidentally. No need for permissions or credits or any other kind  of administrative maneuvers.
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Anarchists give me hope.

I'm a big fan of EFF.  Love ya EFF.  (no connection with the above line)
... and of course Richard Stallman and Linux and all the others.  Bless yous.

Now don't be lazy, go find out what it is this "EFF" that I'm talking about.  I'll give you a hint: it has to do with computers.

You have a nice day now.  Hugs & Kisses.

Emerging from the vibrant depths of the Maltese techno scene, OBLX is a captivating force known for his darker, deeper sounds and pulsating bass lines. Skillfully navigating three decks, he delivers high-energy sets that keep audiences entranced and dancing from start to finish.

Though a newcomer, OBLX leverages his extensive clubbing experience to read the crowd's energy, crafting unforgettable musical journeys that resonate with every reveller. 

As the visionary founder of BLITZ events and co-founder of the Impulse Collective Events and collaborating podcast with Voltage Records Online Radio from Greece, he is committed to elevating the local scene and showcasing innovative talent.

OBLX has already shared the stage with renowned international artists such as LINDSEY HERBERT, NOT A HEADLINER, ALBERTO TOLO, SEMREH, PUSHMANN, UNBEKANNT, UMEK, NUSHA, and LUKAS MEUNIER and most of the local artists. 

His recent breakthrough gigs across Macedonia, Hungary, and Luxembourg highlight his relentless dedication and passion for techno.

As he continues to hone his craft and explore new sonic boundaries, keep an eye on OBLX—this rising star is set to leave an indelible mark on the hypnotic and groovy techno scene.