Ottawa Prog Vibes 118 - September 11th 2021
Guest DJ: Alex Efe (Montevideo, Uruguay)

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

TRACKLIST
Oxia, Yannick Baudino - Shadows (Original Mix)
Edu Schwartz - Kissed by Fire (Tibor Dragan Remix) 
Mango Cult - Sequoia (Mass Digital Remix)  
Jaanh - Secrets of the Heart (Original Mix)
Kasey Taylor, Karl Pilbrow - Edify (Hernan Cattaneo & Marcelo Vasami Remix) 
Hot TuneiK - Snake (2K21 Mix) 
Nahue Sintes, Fourni - U Don't Know (Alex O'Rion Deep Dub Mix)
Deeparture - Propellor (GMJ Remix) 
Ric Niels - Encounter (Juan Deminicis Remix)
Tonaco - Angle Renovation (NOIYSE PROJECT Remix)
Imran Khan - Horizonz (Simos Tagias Remix) 


The global electronic scene has generated a generation of artists with identity, and @alexefe_uy is among those as a DJ / Producer in constant growth and global recognition. 

His musical influences are in rock, synth pop and new wave, which come through in his characteristic sound. In each session, he transmits his experience and musical knowledge. His eclectic and versatile style allows him to venture into different soundscapes, with the freedom of not being framed in a unique style, one of his main attributes as a DJ.

Alex Efe’s music has been released on labels like Electronic Groove, Faraway Scope, Transensations Records, Melodic Beats, Box4Joy, Droid 9, SLC-6 Music, AH Digital, Ekabeats Music, Nube Music, BBR Records. His tracks and remixes have the support of important references such as Hernán Cattaneo, Sahar Z, Emi Galvan, Cream, Ricky Ryan, Nishan Lee, Baunder, Mariano Mellino, Darin Epsilon, Simply City, Nick Warren, Ezequiel Arias, Aluria, Marcelo Vasami, Fernando Goraieb, Lucas Rossi, Christ Malvin, among others. 

He’s had the opportunity to appear in various countries in his region, with great expectations of travelling around the planet. He is currently on the FP Beats Agency Artist roster alongside artists such as Analog Jungs, Norman H, Gustin, Juan Pablo Torrez, Ewan Rill, Nishan Lee, Cream. 

In his country, he is considered one of the main exponents of the Progressive House genre, participating in the main clubs and festivals. He is co-owner with his friend and colleague Diego Berrondo of Clubbing MVD & Progressive House Uruguay, and teacher at Kultur Music Academy.

Ottawa Prog Vibes 118

Alex Efe'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.

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With over 30 years of musical enjoyment FUTURE BEATS UK are seasoned maestros of immersive journeys through sound. Born out of the early rave and underground scenes, he’s been at the pulse of music’s most electrifying eras, from old skool hip-hop and acid house to the rise of drum and bass, breakbeat, and trance. Not just music—they’re storytelling experiences, they expertly blend nostalgia with a forward-thinking sound that keeps tunes alive with energy.

Over the decades, FUTURE BEATS UK have developed a distinctive style that merges deep, hypnotic basslines, rapid-fire breakbeats, and soaring trance synths, delivering a sonic experience that’s both nostalgic and futuristic. `The signature sound bridges past and present, paying homage to the golden days of rave while pushing boundaries with fresh, innovative twists. Known for his seamless transitions and genre-defying mixes, he creates an atmosphere that feels simultaneously raw and refined, nostalgic and cutting-edge.

In the booth, FUTURE BEATS UK command attention—not just through track selection but with an intuitive understanding of the crowd, drawing them into his world and guiding them through an electrifying journey that spans generations. Whether the DJ's are spinning in intimate clubs or on major festival stages, they bring authenticity, passion, and unparalleled skill, ensuring every set is one for the books.

As a true veteran of the scene, FUTURE BEATS UK remain trailblazers, continuously evolving and inspiring audiences with a sound that stays true to the roots while looking boldly toward the future.

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