Ottawa Prog Vibes 120 - September 25th 2021
Alain M.

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TRACKLIST
VAUBAN – Ayampe (Original Mix)
Corei, Neurat – Theorema Zero (Original Mix)
Mario Neha – Lights on Mars (Maximo Gambini & Q.A.T. Remix)
BT – Dreaming (Kamilo Sanclemente Bootleg)
Sous Sol – Blurred Strings (Original Mix)
Kosala B – Heaven Voices (Yudi Watanabe Remix)
John Cosani – Bootes (Hicky & Kalo Remix)
Ozgur Ozkan – Try to Remember (Larson AR Remix)
DOMA – Lucero (Original Mix)
Weird Sounding Dude – Wonderlife (Original Mix)

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GAEO's Grip was the first step for Stellar Limited to take, as it started the label's journey into more electronica based releases. The highly acclaimed original of GAEO deserved a pack of remixes with a focus of keeping the main vibe in these version. Yöurr worked brilliantly with the subtle, dark atmosphere lifting the piano line in the center. Blue Cell gave a harmonic boost in their chilltronica rework, which can be a cool stater in any forward thinking dj's sets.

Release date : October 22, 2021
Beatport : https://www.beatport.com/label/stellar-limited/91533
Youtube : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNapHTKxBCCT0rIFezAiLDQ

GÆO - Grip (Blue Cell Remix) [Stellar Limited]

A relative newcomer to the progressive and melodic house scene, Blanka Barbara makes her Particles debut with the twin-track "Amabie". Polish born but London based, Blanka has already carved out a growing reputation with a slew of releases on the likes of Duenia, Mango Alley and her own Rabbit Records. As comfortable behind the decks as she is making music, her monthly "BBHour" on Point Blank Radio and "BBBoiler Welcomes" on Data Transmission Radio, have afforded her the opportunity to create a new platform to showcase her growing skillset as DJ, interviewer and producer. Blanka Barbara's opening salvo on Particles finds "Amabie" a driving gem, fuelled by rolling bassline groove and heavy beat. Referencing a mythical Japanese mermaid, searing melodic flourishes sit across the mid-range as they cut through the mix with laser precision. Textured pads add to the atmosphere as a stripped back breakdown paves the way for a club-friendly second half where rhythm and melody combine to powerful effect. "The Black Lagoon" continues the rich melodic narrative as a filtered motif wends its way across the 8-minute piece. Anchored by deep, resonant beat and off-beat percussion, a seismic bassline adds weight aplenty in an evolving, multi-faceted soundscape track of pure emotion that rises from subterranean depths to a paradise from whence no one can return.

Juan Deminicis is no stranger to the Proton Music catalogue. A regular since 2012 with a quarter-century of remix and original production material, the Argentinean has sparkled with such celebrated releases as 2013's "Behind the Sun", 2019's "Life on the Moon", 2020's "Synchronicity" and July 2021's "Water /Rebellion". A clutch of remixes for GMJ, Michael A and Mark Slee have shone a spotlight on another side of Juan's production talent as he returns to remix Blanka Barbara. Taking on "The Black Lagoon", a trademark rolling groove and deep luscious soundscape filters to the fore as familiar melodies from the original flow across the stereo spectrum. A glorious syncopation of rhythm and melody follows before a new cadence opens up in the second half to mesmerising club-friendly glory as white-noise effects and sub bass complete the picture.

Another artist with a long Proton Music history is Michael A. Prolific and talented, the Belarusian's work has seen almost a half-century of credits grace the label, not least in a raft of original EPs that began with 2017's "Bright Hope" and have since included another 5 original releases. September 2020 saw the beginning of a new chapter as the "Fantasy" series took shape, now about to enter its third instalment. Remixes for James Warren, James Monro and Pole Folder have also lit up the Michael A portfolio as he now remixes "Amabie" with typical aplomb. A rich bassline and shaker-driven percussive line create an immediate groove while a new chord progression and familiar elements from the original create a stunning new vibe. The scorching lead line from the original adds to the sonic collage at the mid-point as the second half explodes in a striking combination of rhythmic force and melodic character.

With a silky flow, Blanka Barbara's "Amabie" swims in elegant fashion, escorted by remixes from Juan Deminicis and Michael A.

Directed by Jay Epoch
A&R by Marina Gerardi
Mastered by Blanka Barbara, Cid Inc.
Design by Ben Mautner
Text by James Warren

Amabie

Amabie (Michael A Remix)

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PREMIERE: East Cafe - Enter The Woods (Haen Remix) [SUPERORDINATE MUSIC]

Ottawa Prog Vibes 124 - October 23rd 2021
Alain M.

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TRACKLIST
ARTN – Birdbox (Corei Remix)
Modulon & Freaky Chakra – Yo-Yo (Tripswitch Remix)
Tali Muss – Yalla (Highjacks Remix)
Sebastian Leger – Son of Sun (Original Mix)
Sotela, Javier Portilla, Emalaine – Your Eyes (Hernan Cattaneo & Lonya Remix)
APNITUS – Magic Time (Alberto Hernandez (MX) Remix)
Carl OS – Without You (Guido Elordi & Juan Erbin Remix)
Ivan Aliaga – Parallel (Original Mix)
Facundo Navarro – Renacer (Original Mix)
D.J. MacIntyre & Lorely Mur – Cold Water Army (Kenan Savrun Remix)

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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 latest release welcomes Kokiyo from Mexico to the label with his three-track EP "Angels".

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Angels

Kokiyo - Over the Sky [Future Avenue]

Beautiful Life

Seba GS - Beautiful Life (Original Mix)

@yarik-yarky Y.Y - DJ, sound producer and music lover from Kharkov, Ukraine. Currently is a resident of the Z.CITY project, co-founder of the Z.CITY MUSIC label and the Z.RESIDENTS Showcase community. Author of ADEQUEWATT music community, co-author of TechART radioshow (Garage FM).
Released on labels such as Chuvstvo Ritma (Sense of the Rhythm), Sempai music, TRASH SOCIETY , PRISON ENTERTAINMENT, CALLOTE, MOVE RECORDINGS, BRISK, ULYSSE, VERKENNER, EXUDING, RELENTLESS and others.
Next release 'Y.Y - Agat EP' will be on Like That Underground label (Berlin, Germany). It's coctail of Indie Dance, Melodic Techno & Tech House.

Tracklist:
1. GidoR - Superstition (Original Mix)
2. Hot Oasis - Bedouin Joy (Original Mix)
3. Niv Ast - Chutney Mayhem (Original Mix)
4. AFFKT - Tarambana (Y.Y Remix)
5. Samir Kuliev feat. Derrick L. Carter - Were U At
6. Léo Diniz (BR) - Clouds (Original Mix)
7. Redspace, UNWA - Samura (Original Mix)
8. CAIN., VORA - Nfn (Original Mix)
9. Eli & Dani - Timeless (Original Mix)
10. Dub Pepper - Andalaa (Original Mix)

Metanoia Radioshow pres. Y.Y [Exclusive Guestmix]

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Steve Sibra is no newcomer to the French electronic music scene. Active since 1999, he has already released several albums and around forty EPs. 
Originally from Paris but now based in Montpellier in the south of France, Steve is a radio man. For many years, he hosted Laboratoire Sonore on Montpellier 91 FM, where he welcomed the cream of international artists to his show. 

Steve joined the Brique Rouge team in 2022 and, in just a few releases, has risen to become one of the core artists shaping the label's sound. He brings his inimitable touch of melancholic deep techno and melodic, cinematic soft house, sometimes infusing it with a strong electro influence and a few experimental touches. The quality of his productions having won over everyone who listened to them, it was only natural to (finally) offer an album that allows listeners to enter Steve's dancefloor universe.  

And what an album! With 21 tracks, it's more than an adventure, it's a huge sonic trip that draws you in from the very first track and takes you on a rollercoaster of emotions, vibrations, and sensations that doesn't let go until the very last track. It's a coherent universe, where every note is weighed for a minimalist approach to a melodious groove. 

Sometimes leaning towards “sunset music,” sometimes towards a slightly darker melancholy, Telepath Voodoo leaves no one indifferent, and each listen brings its own set of details and surprises.  So listen to it loud, listen to it on headphones, listen to it while dancing or meditating, but let yourself be carried away on this long journey that Steve Sibra offers you.  Undoubtedly one of the most important French House and Electronic artists of the moment.

Created in 1999 by David Duriez, the independent French label Brique Rouge continues to promote the electronic sound that David has always believed in and defended. Far from the formatting and excessive vulgarity of the current electronic scene, the label promotes an eclectic electronic sound that remains rooted in the underground and, above all, in a clubbing vibe.  In general, the artists on the team are given carte blanche, and it is above all the spirit that counts. The label does not seek success; it is a success. The success of being able to release music without compromise. With one release per week on platforms since 2020, the label (and its divisions RZ Muzik & Obliqu3) is seen as a key player in the French underground electronic scene due to its activism. 


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Solace in Sound

Midnight Aurora

A journey through shadowy groves and hidden light, where every sound drifts like mist between ancient trees. Layers of reflection and memory intertwine, revealing fragile yet enduring paths. In the forest, silence and resonance coexist, shaping a world at once mysterious, tender, and timeless.

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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.