Ottawa Prog Vibes 168 - August 27th 2022
Guest DJ: Waxman (Toronto, Canada)

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TRACKLIST:
Waxman - Arrival (Original Mix) 
Scabeni - Swank & Somber (Extended Mix)  
Alex O’Rion & Ezequiel Arias - Solis
Emi CA, Luman - Arcanum (Original Mix) 
Marcan Liav - Bloody Heart (Jamie Stevens Remix)  
Modera - Angel’s Envy (Extended Mix) 
Invisible Sounds - Hygge (Original Mix)  
Flowers and Sea Creatures - Better Tomorrow (David Granha Remix) 
Tinlicker ft. Nathan Nicholson - Always Will (Mees Salome Extended Mix)
Rokazer - Conviction (Balad Remix) 
Waxman & Haen - The Only Thing I Need (Original Mix) 


We’ve been looking forward to this for a long time and here it finally is! One of Canada’s top dogs in the progressive scene, @waxmanmusic takes over the decks for our next episode!  

Jacob Waxman is a Melbourne, Australia-based Canadian producer, DJ, composer, and mixer who crafts rich and vibrant, forward-thinking dance and ambient music under the moniker Waxman. He also works as a composer focusing on atmospheric and ethereal scores for TV, commercials, and film. 

With recent releases on Pure Progressive, Maldesoule, Where The Heart Is Records, ICONYC, Magnitude Recordings, and plenty more on the horizon, he’s carving out a niche for himself amongst the up-and-comers in the progressive and melodic house scenes of Australia and the world.

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Ottawa Prog Vibes 168 - Waxman (Toronto, Canada)

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.

Even as a 12-year-old, I was deeply fascinated by electronic music. At first, I secretly experimented with my older brother’s (one part of @microtrauma) DJ setup, completely captivated by the beats and melodies. When I finally confessed my passion, he didn’t mind—instead, he introduced me to the art of DJing, showed me how to use the mixer, and shared essential tricks. That moment sparked a lifelong love for mixing music.

Over the years, I’ve refined my style, focusing on deep, flowing transitions and storytelling through sound. For me, DJing is more than just blending tracks—it’s about creating a journey, building an atmosphere, and evoking emotions through carefully curated sets. My passion lies in Deep and Progressive House, as these genres allow me to craft immersive and hypnotic experiences. I love creating long, seamless transitions that let the energy evolve naturally, keeping the flow alive.

While Deep and Progressive House are at the core of my sets, I also enjoy blending in elements from other styles, adding unexpected twists and fresh dynamics to the journey. On Twitch, I share this passion with a wider audience, exploring the depths of electronic music and creating unique, engaging musical experiences.

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