Guest DJ's - Ottawa Prog Vibes - 2021

Zero Gravity - July 28th 2021 Podcast
Resident Matias Ocaño
www.xbeat.org
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TRACK LIST:
01. Ramiro Drisdale - Kaduna 
02. Alessio Serra - Flight of birds
03. Nukreative - Melodia
04. Hermanez, Volen Sentir, Lost Desert - Jinx (Volen sentir puré magic healing)
05. Nufects - Aventuras
06. Matias Ocaño- The last light
07. Stereo Underground - Space Fields
08. GMJ - Rite of passage (Matter remix)
09. GMJ - Precipice (Sebastián Sellares remix)
10. Mike Griego - Dysbiosis

Zero Gravity - July 28th 2021 Podcast - Resident Matias Ocaño - www.xbeat.org

Listen the 7th episode of my resident show "Lost In Sound",
which can be heard every second wednesday of every month on the most sympathic label "Saturo Sounds" 

Tracklist coming soon

Saturo Sounds - Biffson (BFSN) pres. Lost In Sound #07 - August 2021

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Spotify: https://bit.ly/FA104_Spotify
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Founded in 2020 Future Avenue is an electronic music imprint which operates under the Sound Avenue umbrella. Sitting alongside fellow subdivisions 3rd Avenue and Crossfade Sounds, Future Avenue looks to provide a home for new and rising talent. With an ethos centred around progressive music and its surrounding derivatives, the label is a platform which gives up and coming artists a chance to showcase their music alongside established veterans as they carve out their own musical identity.

The 104th release welcomes Hyunji-A from Montreal ,Canada to the label with her 3-track "Memories In Sepia EP". Last month she released an EP on sister label 3rd Avenue with a huge remix from Jamie Stevens.

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(Only Private Soundcloud links)

Memories in Sepia

Beatport

Hyunji-A - This Too Shall Pass [Future Avenue]

Ottawa Prog Vibes 115 - August 21st 2021
Guest DJ: Joe Juarez (Ottawa, Canada)

Facebook: www.facebook.com/DJAlainM | www.facebook.com/ott.prog.vibes | https://www.facebook.com/joevelvet
Instagram: www.instagram.com/dj.alain.m/ | www.instagram.com/ottawaprogvibes/ | https://www.instagram.com/aztech_love/

TRACKLIST
Datar - B (Danny’s B Cappella)
Tunnelvisions - Guava (Night Mix) 
Sasha & Kolsh - The Lights
Joe Rowe - The Pursuit Of Loneliness
Laroz - Close Feat. Hellogoodbye (D Formation Remix) 
Fabrication - Hot Foot 
Makanan - Limber
Guzzk - Passion
Dj Chus, Tosz, Rosewell - Who (Haze M Remix) 
Guy Mantzur - Homecoming
Alex Kennon - Blinding Lights (Joris Voorn Remix)
Space Motion, Kashovski - The Sun Can’t Compare
Budakid - Silent Summer
Schiller - Ruhe (Humate Remix)
Killahurtz - West On 27th

Our guest DJ this week is one of the giants of electronic music in our city and has a national and global presence built over the last two-plus decades of tireless quality work on a sound signature that is very much his own.

Mexican Canadian house music guru Joe Juarez (@aztech_love) broke into the Canadian electronica scene in the mid 90’s. Playing international and national parties with top residencies and gigs at legendary venues and events including Atomic, Velvet @ Icon, Stereo, Black & Blue, Industry, Cirque du Soleil to name a few. He has played and formed amazing friendships with many of the world’s top talents such as Chus & Ceballos, Deep Dish, Sasha & Digweed, Angel Moraes, D Formation, John 00 Fleming, Roger Sanchez, Hector Romero, Sydney Blu and many more.  

Currently he has launched a new project with fiancee Laura Austen called RZN8, a next level DJ -VJ series with over 10,000 views! The episodes can be seen on YOUTUBE on the AZTECH LOVE page or on the website where sets and episodes are available. Stay tuned for RZN8 LIVE events coming soon.

Joe is also the guy who gave me some of my own early opportunities as a DJ by letting me open some of his legendary Velvet @ Icon parties. If the scene in Ottawa is as vibrant as it has become, it’s thanks to guys like Joe who planted the seeds and did all the heavy lifting right from the early days and never stopped loving the music. 

It’s an honour to welcome him on OPV with this exclusive set he gifts us this week.

Ottawa Prog Vibes 115

Joe Juarez' Soundcloud

Ottawa Prog Vibes 116 - August 28th 2021
Alain M.

Facebook: www.facebook.com/DJAlainM | www.facebook.com/ott.prog.vibes
Instagram: www.instagram.com/dj.alain.m/ | https://www.instagram.com/ottawaprogvibes/

TRACKLIST
Waxman – Deep Blue (EANP Remix)
Husa & Zeyada – A Little Fun (Sasha Carassi Remix)
Yashar – Mandinga (NOIYSE PROJECT Remix)
MBER – Take Me (Original Mix)
Ar-Men da Viken – Taksim Voice (Christian Monique Remix)
Gaston D. – First (Original Mix)
Sebastian Weikum – Nibiru (Extended Mix)
James Holden & Julie Thompson – Nothing (Kenan Savrun Rework)
Coldplay – Midnight (Federico Monachesi Bootleg)
Mattias Herrera – Ango (Original Mix)

Ottawa Prog Vibes

Ottawa Prog Vibes 116

Alain M. on Instagram

Ottawa Prog Vibes 117 - September 4th 2021
Guest DJ: PTRCK D (Ottawa, Canada)

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/djptrckd | www.facebook.com/ott.prog.vibes
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ptrck_d/ | https://www.instagram.com/ottawaprogvibes/

TRACKLIST
Brigado Crew & Crisstiano - Zulu
Pele - Belladonna
Chaim - Sun Tease
Nacho Varela & Cruz Vittor - Underworld feat. Nauel (Volen Sentir Remix)
Pedro Aguiar &Nuno Ramos - Crystal Clear (Original Mix)
Martin Roth - Alacati (Original Mix)
Fnx - Sun Shower
Sous Sol - Blurred Strings (Original Mix)
Love Over Entropy - The Whisper
Gab Rhome - Do Not Gill Inside
Pablo Fierro - Tel Aviv to Casablanca


The Ottawa talent pool is deep indeed. Our guest this week is PTRCK D (Pat Desjardins), born and raised in our city. A talented DJ and all-around underground dance music enthusiast, he feels an affinity for spinning everything from deep house to progressive, to techno, and is always digging for those special ID’s to get your feet movin'.

PTRCK D's played at the top dance destinations in Ottawa, City At Night, Mercury Lounge and Barrymore's, including multiple appearances at various DNA Presents events, Sunday Sessions and White Rabbit. He's had the honour to share the stage with international artists such as Nora En Pure, Rezz, Danny Avila, Return of the Jaded, Elephante, and local Ottawa house heroes like Joe Juarez, Brink, MAC, Quake, and many others.

Get your headphones ready for a musical treat!

Ottawa Prog Vibes 117

PTRCK D's Soundcloud

Krafted Underground by Shemsu Episode #26 with Pedro Mercado.

Pedro Mercado is an international artist based in Belgium. He is a very experienced & passionate DJ, Producer, Radiohost & Label Manager. His style of music is a unique blend ranging from deep-, organic, afro-, melodic- & progressive-house to ethereal techno.

As a Producer Pedro Mercado is one of the most succesful Belgian artists in this style of music, reaching regularly the Beatport Top 100 on many highly regarded international labels which gets him gigs all over the world. Pedro Mercado is also hosting many radio shows, including residencies on Proton Radio & friskyRadio.

In 2017 Pedro started up his own label Chrom Recordings together with his Ibiza mate Mike from Planet Ibiza. In a a few years time Chrom has grown into a very credible label & brand with great artists, many followers & important support, hosting label showcases all over the world.

Pedro Mercado released already on labels such as Krafted, Chrom Recordings, Parquet Recordings, Kling Klong Records, Bonzai Music, Frequenza Records, Deeperfect, Natura Viva Music, DEAR DEER MUSIC, Beatfreak Recordings, Manual Music / MNL, Submarine Vibes, Awen Records and many more...

Pedro Mercado Playlist:

01. Jimi Wouta - Marine [Krafted Underground] 

02. Pedro Mercado & Rosé Sunset - Bandana [Krafted Underground] 

03. Leandro Murua - Essential [Krafted Underground] 

04. lopamusik - Dämonen Aus Der Kindheit [Krafted Underground] 

05. North South Project - Memories Fade (Pedro Mercado Remix) [Tanzgemeinschaft] 

06. Cowlam music - Stranger ( Pedro Mercado & Karada Remix) [Chrom Recordings] 

07. Qarrassa - Chivy (OCLUM Remix) [Chrom Recordings] 

08. IRALI - Marselias [Chrom Recordings] 

09. Ghazi - Rise of Titans [Chrom Recordings] 

10. Pedro Mercado & Rosé Sunset - Bandana (Amir Telem Remix) [Krafted Underground]

🇧🇪 Tune in: www.di.fm/progressive 🇧🇪

Krafted Underground by Shemsu Episode #26 with Pedro Mercado.

Ottawa Prog Vibes 119 - September 18th 2021
Guest DJ: Paul Honey (Plymouth, UK)

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melodicbeatspodcast | www.facebook.com/ott.prog.vibes
Instagram: https://www.facebook.com/melodicbeatspodcast/ | www.instagram.com/ottawaprogvibes/

Tracklist
Fultone – Love in space
Kazko – Nightmare
Daniel Helmstedt – Luv (Djimboh remix)
Around Us – Utopia (Sinan Arsan remix)
Nichols – Mystical (Weird Sounding Dude remix) 
Audiostorm – Defender
Mindform – Everything Changes
Keiran J – Astraland 


It’s back to the UK for our next guest DJ, none other than Paul Honey from @melodicbeatsmusic!

Paul first started to DJ in 1990. He experienced the early dance culture and movement which developed into the music scene of today. He played alongside some of the biggest names in the game, including Carl Cox, Timo Maas, Nick Warren to name a few. For that decade, he was resident at the two most prominent southwest clubs, The Warehouse and The Academy, which welcomed world-renowned DJ’s, and travelled the length and breadth of the UK guesting at various nights. He also promoted his own nights in Plymouth along with working with record labels including Urban Collective.

After a break to concentrate on family and career, contact with a local influential figure got Paul back into the music and the inception of the Melodic Beats podcast. Paul enlisted the help of @timfrenchdj and Apostille then formed the Melodic Beats Recordings label to put out the music he was passionate about, and this is now an outlet for established artists.

The missing piece was putting on events, which was something Paul knew well, so Melodic Beats Events was born. Even with the world turning upside down in 2020, their first event, hosting @anjunadeep’s @jodywisternoff, was a sell out and now 2021 is well and truly getting planned out.

Melodic Beats Music’s growth has surpassed expectations and support from some influential figures in today’s industry has been humbling. The love and passion for all new music of things deep, melodic and progressive has been fully re-ignited!

Join Paul in his first Canadian appearance with an exclusive set he gifts us on Ottawa Prog Vibes.

Ottawa Prog Vibes 119

Melodic Beats' Sndcld

Nebula Melodies

Laura CressUp -  Wonky Couple of Nights

Show me your love

Ottawa Prog Vibes 082 - January 2nd 2021
Guest DJ: Jordi Giménez (Sitges, Barcelona - Spain)
Instagram: instagram.com/jordigimenezdj
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dj-Jordi-Gim%C3%A9nez-224721202351

TRACKLIST:
Jad, Andre - Fada
Distic - Moon Rocket
Goraieb, Luciano Scheffer, Sarah Chilanti - Believe (Andre Moret Remix)
TEELCO - Angels of the Morning
Juan Sapia - Baham (Parallel Universe Remix)
Space Fish - Silhouette (The Stupid Experts Remix)
Maxim Lany - Renaissance (Rodg Extended Remix)
MartyOn & Jorgk - Red Lights (NAHS Remix)
Nathan Nicholson, Nico Morano - Blackout (Moonwalk Extended Remix)
SparroX - Vortex
Alone - Alien (Original Mix)
Jens Lonnberg - Last Breath (Jerome Isma-Ae Remix)

We are starting the new year with a very special guest.

Jordi Giménez was born in Barcelona and currently lives in Sitges. His DJ experience goes back to 1994 and he immediately came under the influence of the sounds that defined Eastern Spain in those days.
Throughout his journey, Jordi has experimented with a wide range of genres. He dabbled with the “harder” sounds of the mid- to late-90’s, then evolved through trance, techno and tech house before arriving at today’s progressive sounds. The style that most influenced him was early 2000’s trance.

In addition to his long track record as a DJ, Jordi was also a key collaborator in one of the most prestigious electronic music radio shows out of Valencia, MDT (La Máquina del Tiempo). His sets were broadcast all across Spain multiple times.

Jordi’s style is instantly recognizable. When creating and mixing a set, his dynamic transitions, fader play and blend of genres and styles to create stories and musical narratives all combine into a unique signature sound.

More recently, Jordi won the 2020 World Championship of Progressive House DJ’s, which has raised his global visibility.

He currently plays in the broader range of progressive house and melodic techno. His sessions leave no one indifferent. This one he prepared for Ottawa Prog Vibes is a memorable one, check it out.

Ottawa Prog Vibes 082

Jordi on Hearthis.at

Ottawa Prog Vibes 083 - January 9th 2021
Guest DJ: George Vargas (Athens, Greece)

TRACKLIST:
Rowee - Empire Of The Sun	                        
Navar - The Slowbeq Paragraph (Scotty.A's Bali Mix)	
Khen - Closing Doors	                                
Spieltape, Dave Pad - Space Chants (Mike Spirit Remix)	        
Simply City - Thrive to Survive (Original Mix)	        
Nishan Lee - Dusty Bees (Matias Chilano Remix)	        
Cazap & Boskis & Niko Rizzo - Personal Space (Black 8 Remix)	                
King Unique - Yohkoh (Rodrigo Mateo Remix)	                
Yotto - Chemicals (Original Mix)	                
Chicola - Yoav (Original Mix)

We continue our guest series with another exceptional DJ.

George Vargas is a DJ and producer born in Athens in 1984. He has performed at several cafes and clubs in Athens (Buzz, Mamacas, Mikro, PIXI, Island, Bronxx, Akanthus, Hive, Aroma) and has shared decks with Henry Saiz and Nick Varon. He has toured internationally, playing clubs and events in Argentina, Egypt and Denmark.

His sound, varying from chill-out and lounge to deep house, tech house, melodic techno and progressive house, has always been something special for his listeners. His sets are played by radio stations across the globe, including as Monkey Radio in India, Prime FM in Hungary, Innervisions & Deepin Radio in the UK, ClubMu in the USA, BIN Radio in Romania, MUV in Mauritius, Golden Wings Music Radio, Nube Radio and MixOne FM in Argentina (where he hosted monthly radio shows called "Wobble" and "Relentless" respectively), BeRadio & Radio Must in Greece and many more. 

As a producer, in 2011 he did a remix for Michel de Hey’s "Curly Wurly" track, in 2012 a remix of the track "Grasshopper" from dPen & Nick Varon as bootleg and a remix of "Russian lights" for Kenneth Thomas's remix contest. In 2014 he got his first track released, a remix of @manuf_producer’s "My Paradise" on @greensnakemusic, to great feedback.

Along with his devotion to music, his musical inspiration originates from the sounds of Hernan Cattaneo, Nick Warren, Guy J and Henry Saiz, as well as other Greek and foreign DJs, giving his sets and productions a special and unique sound.

I have been following George’s music for several years and have been a fan of his from day one. This is an exclusive set he has prepared for Ottawa Prog Vibes and it is a special thrill to have him as our guest this week.

Ottawa Prog Vibes 083

George's Soundcloud

Ottawa Prog Vibes 085 - January 23rd 2021
Guest DJ: Amber Long (Toronto, Canada)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmberLongMusic
// https://www.facebook.com/ott.prog.vibes
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/amberlongsays/
https://www.instagram.com/dj.alain.m/ | https://www.instagram.com/dj.alain.m/

TRACKLIST:
Around Us – El Camino (Belms Remix)
RJ Pickens & Brian Boncher – Astral Dream (Original Mix)
Govinda – Novena (Michael A Remix)
Djimboh – Undertow (Original Mix)
Monastery and the Beast – Harmonize feat. Sugar B
AxeLara – Orion (Original Mix)
Foglight – Engage (Original Mix)
Biotech Patagonia – Iceland (Hacobb Remix)
Audionoble – Nevermore (Toni Manga remix)
MVMB & EMOK – Pathfinders (Green Lake Project Remix)

We are thrilled and extremely blessed to welcome Canada’s biggest name in progressive to our show. 

Performing live for decades, Toronto-based DJ Producer Amber Long has trademarked a sound that is svelte and uniquely her own. Sought after globally and supported by big name artists like Armin Van Buuren, Above & Beyond, Aly & Fila, John Digweed, Hernan Cattaneo and Nick Warren, her lyrics, voice and productions are well known amongst the Underground Music Community. Passionate and animated, Amber is the living demonstration of an artist who loves her work passionately and intensely and continually tears up dance floors across the world.

Amber Long broke into the international DJ scene playing at Ministry of Sound in London, followed shortly thereafter with gigs in Qatar, Greece, the Netherlands, Israel, Argentina, the USA, Mexico, Jamaica, and Spain - with more countries added to the growing tour list each year. Amber’s live vocals at Ministry of Sound set her apart from other DJs on the scene as one of the only female producers to perform live vocals during a set. ADE 2016 and 2017 and in Bahrein Buenos Aires were treated to this one of a kind performance her fans have come to know and love. Long sings live for what she deems special occasions.

Aside from DJing globally, Amber Long runs Toronto-based independent labels Modern Agenda, Modern Architect and Honey Drops – all brands that focus on giving back to their large roster of artists. Modern Agenda is rapidly becoming a go-to label for music lovers and artists alike and Honey Drops carries a different flavor, encouraging artists to share their ambient and down tempo creations.

This exquisite mix by Amber, exclusive to Ottawa Prog Vibes, is ready for your headphones!!

Ottawa Prog Vibes 085

Amber's Soundcloud

Ottawa Prog Vibes 087 - February 6th 2021
Guest DJ: Godinbols (Valencia, Spain)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/godinbols
// https://www.facebook.com/ott.prog.vibes
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/godinbols/ 
https://www.instagram.com/dj.alain.m/ | https://www.instagram.com/dj.alain.m/

TRACKLIST:
Godinbols - Twisted Waters
Marc Depulse - Manolito
Jeremy Olander - Summit
Kenan Savrun - Meliora
Francesco Pico & Paul Hazendonk - Nifty Fifty (Analog Jungs Remix)
QDream & Bondarev - Amathusia (Dmitry Molosh Remix)
Julieta Kühnle - Out of Mind
Tiefstone - Sauron
Fabrication - Hot Foot (Jamie Stevens & Anthony Pappa Remix)

This week our guest series features a spellbinding set by a very talented DJ and producer from Spain’s third largest city, Valencia.

Growing up in the 80’s, @godinbols spent hours and hours listening to opera and classical music records from his parents. Going through the new wave phase and now, at a much later age, very much influenced by the melodic & progressive techno.

In addition to being a prolific and talented DJ, Godinbols released his debut EP on Belgium’s renowned label @tanzgemeinschaft in 2020, a compilation with fabulous work. Now, in 2021, he rejoins the family with “The Endless Journey” debut EP with a three-tracker backed by a super remix of Madd Rod.

We are proud to present his exclusive set for Ottawa Prog Vibes that I know you will enjoy. It is rich in melody and groove and shows a musical sensibility that speaks volumes about the warm Mediterranean vibes that soak throughout this journey.

Ottawa Prog Vibes 087

Godinbols' Soundcloud

Ottawa Prog Vibes 089 - February 20th 2021
Guest DJ: Lastveek (Rostov-on-Don, Russia)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ott.prog.vibes
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lastveekdj/
https://www.instagram.com/dj.alain.m/ | https://www.instagram.com/dj.alain.m/

The underground electronic music scene in Russia is alive and kicking, well beyond Moscow and St-Petersburg. Our guest this week, @lastveekdj, hails from Rostov-on-Don, a city about the size of Ottawa and an important port just east of the Ukrainian border. It was one of the host cities of the FIFA 2018 World Cup.

Lastveek’s acquaintance with electronic music began with the compositions “Ethnicolor” by Jean Michel Jarre & “We Are The Robots” by Kraftwerk in the early 90’s. Over the years he developed an even greater interest in electronic music and discovered many musicians, the greatest influence on him during that period was Tijs Michiel Verwest as Tiesto, Nigel Dawson with his project “Dominion” & John Digweed. Lastveek began to attend various events and private parties in the 2000's continuing to form his taste of music, started mixing in 2008. Currently continues as a dj in clubs & radio stations.

His mixing is particularly skillful and his ear for progressive is truly global in his range of tastes. His sets have been featured on @friskyradio and on @proton_radio. We are very happy to present this fantastic and exclusive mix on Ottawa Prog Vibes

Ottawa Prog Vibes 089

Lastveek's Soundcloud

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.

Ottawa Prog Vibes 115

Alain M

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