Ottawa Prog Vibes 232 - November 18th 2023
Guest DJ: Adnan Jakubovic (Stuttgart, Germany)

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TRACKLIST
Blue Cell - Beringstrasse (Frømme Remix)
Elliot Moriarty - Hidden Behind Reality
Zone+ - Labyrinth (Hermanez Remix)
Dark But Gray, Pandhora - Signs (Extended Mix)
Diego R - No Drama
Eugenio Sanchez Moreno - Memories
Randle - Emotional (Shanil Alox Remix)
Rivvo, Matt Oliver - The Fields of Dreams
Tomas Garcia - Duality 
Rikken - Prototype (Maze 28 Remix) 

This week we have the pleasure to welcome Adnan Jakubovic, a music producer, DJ, owner of Big Bells Records, and resident DJ at Proton Radio from San Francisco. Born in Bosnia and Herzegovina and now living in Stuttgart, Germany, he has been active as a music producer since 2011 and so far has over 80 different releases on labels from Argentina up to New Zealand.

In 2012 Adnan was invited by world-famous Mahmut Orhan to make an official remix of Mahmut's track "There Is No End". Also Adnan's track "The Lizard King" has over 260,000 plays and Spotify and his profile monthly have over 2,000 plays.

His track "Afraid of Happiness" was the soundtrack for the movie "Electronic Heart" recorded in Los Angeles, USA.

In 2017 prestigious Mixmag Adria selected his track "The Lizard King" in the Top 20 best releases for 2017 and his remix Chris Sterio & Alex Y's track "Different Direction" was selected in the Top 15 best remixes for 2019 by Mixmag Adria.

Up till now, Adnan released his music on labels such as Bonzai Progressive,  DAR Digital, Mistique Music, OLD SQL Records, Balkan Connection, AH Digital, Suffused Music, Another Life Music, Just Movement, Big Bells Records, Modern Agenda, and many others.

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Ottawa Prog Vibes 232 - Adnan Jakubovic (Stuttgart, Germany)

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DJ Cantona z Polski, obecnie mieszkający w Belgii.  Członek kolektywu LUCID. Rezydent DJ w Saturo Sounds. Muzyka elektroniczna zawsze mnie fascynowała. Pierwsze kroki w DJingu stawiałem w 2012 roku. W granie na poważnie zaangażowałem się 2 lata temu, sukcesywnie pokonując kolejne poziomy. Mój osobisty podcast PRESS PLAY, wydawany co dwa tygodnie, znajdziesz na SoundCloud. Muzyka, którą tam gram, to głównie progresywny, melodyjny house, ale także głęboki, organiczny house. Moje sety również znalazły sie w podcastch tj. Artist of the Week on Fryski Radio, Progresivna Suza, Ottawa Prog Vibes, Deep House Point France, DJ LEX GREEN, MUSICUNEED, 8day_Montreal czy w radio Beach-Radio.co.uk,  Radio ZENO Deep Awakening. W 2023 roku  uczestnik garden Festiwal na scenie Technobusu w Polsce.

Hailing from Poland and now based in Belgium, DJ Cantona is a dynamic force in the electronic music scene and a proud member of the LUCID collective. Resident DJ at Saturo Sounds. His passion for electronic music has been a driving force throughout his life, leading him to take his first steps into DJing in 2012. Over the past decade, DJ Cantona has honed his craft, creating immersive experiences that captivate audiences.
His dedication took a serious turn three years ago, marking a significant milestone in his musical career. With each set, he has steadily ascended the ranks, captivating audiences with his unique sound.
DJ Cantona shares his musical journey through his bi-weekly podcast, PRESS PLAY, available on SoundCloud. Here, listeners can enjoy his signature sounds, which primarily include progressive and melodic house, as well as deep and organic house. His sets have earned him spots in renowned podcasts such as Artist of the Week on Fryski Radio, Progresivna Suza, Ottawa Prog Vibes, Deep House Point France, DJ LEX GREEN, MUSICUNEED, 8day_Montreal, and airplay on Beach-Radio.co.uk and Radio ZENO Deep Awakening.
A highlight of DJ Cantona’s career came in 2023 when he performed on the Technobus stage at the prestigious Garden Festival in Poland.

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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Worldwide booking: adnan.jakubovic@gmail.com
Press / Info / Remixes requests: contact@bigbellsdigital.com

Adnan Jakubovic is a Bosnian-born DJ, music producer, and the visionary founder of Big Bells Records, now residing in Stuttgart, Germany. With a career spanning nearly two decades, Adnan has established himself as a prominent figure in the electronic music scene, specializing in Progressive & Melodic House, Organic House, and Melodic Techno.

Active as a DJ since 2006 and a producer since 2010, Adnan has built an impressive catalog of over 100 releases on renowned labels worldwide, including Bonzai Progressive, Soundteller Records, Balkan Connection, DAR Digital, Mystique Music, Big Bells Records, and many others. His productions are celebrated for their unique blend of energy, emotion, and genre-defying creativity, incorporating elements of techno, house, and melodic depth.
In 2013 Adnan started his music podcast series Big Bells Podcast on Tenzi.FM Radio from India and later on Frisky Radio from New York and now since 2020 active on Proton Radio from San Francisco. His podcast series has garnered a global following, further cementing his reputation as a tastemaker in the underground electronic music community. His music has earned critical acclaim, with tracks like “The Lizard King” and remixes such as Chris Sterio & Alex Y’s “Different Direction” making top charts in mighty Mixmag Adria magazine. Notably, his track "Afraid of Happiness" was featured as the official soundtrack for the 2017 film Electric Heart made in Los Angeles. 

Adnan’s performances have graced stages at festivals and clubs across Europe, including the Amsterdam Dance Event in 2017. He also played in cities such are Berlin, Amsterdam, Sarajevo, Stuttgart, Leipzig, Luxembourg, Novi Sad, Velenje, Alanya, and others.

Adnan Jakubovic founded Big Bells Records in 2019, an independent electronic music label dedicated to showcasing innovative and emotionally resonant sounds. The label focuses on genres like Progressive House, Organic House, and Melodic Techno, with a strong emphasis on high-quality productions that connect with listeners worldwide.
Adnan Jakubovic’s enduring passion for music and dedication to his craft have positioned him as a leader in the Balkan and global electronic music scenes. Through his label, radio shows, and performances, he continues to inspire and innovate, pushing the boundaries of electronic music.

Demos: bigbellsrecords@gmail.com
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Big Bells Digital | Records | Podcast
Founded by DJ & producer Adnan Jakubovic, Big Bells is a global hub for underground electronic music, blending a record label, a monthly radio podcast, and a creative promotion and DJ agency under one roof.

Big Bells Records has been releasing quality underground sounds since June 2019 in Stuttgart, Germany. Partnered with the Proton Sound System, we focus on Progressive House, Melodic House & Techno, Deep House, and Electronic, while embracing all shades of underground music. 

Big Bells Podcast has been broadcasting since 2014 and now our resident radio is Proton Radio from San Francisco. 

Big Bells Digital is our music and promotion service, dedicated to supporting producers, DJs, and labels. We promote our label music and the stories behind our artists. Our service is also open to other artists and labels. 

Soon, Big Bells Digital starts with a DJ live studio mix series, where we will invite other DJs to join us in our studio in Sindelfingen, Germany and play and share their music. 

Love, Peace & Unity — from the underground to the world.

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Beautiful music will save our world✨🎶🖤

This account is for my demos/mockups.
Esta cuenta es para mis demos/maquetas.

DJ Andy de Gage' is a DJ and producer of melodic house and techno. He hails  from Germany.

Already as a small boy he became interested in the disco sound of the 1970s. As a teenager he was fascinated by Italo Disco Music and in the meantime breakdance conquered the world with his music and DJ Andy de Gage' moved as a breakdancer to the sounds of Grandmaster Flash, Herbie Hancock, The Rock Steady Crew, and Afrika Bambataa, at that time hat he cut the music onto cassettes and gave them to all his friends, but later switched to turntables and vinyls. He was also inspired by the synth pop that emerged in the 80s. Acid, Chicago House, House and Techno. 
He has been  a DJ in regional clubs, bars and discotheques and was a guest at the greatest Hessian Radio Station. At last he was on the ADE in Amsterdam at the Labelshow from Tanzgemeinschaft, Chrome Records, EMA.
His repertoire today includes deep house, classic house, melodic and progressive house and techno.

DJ Andy de Gage' started producing house and techno music himself in 2015. At first just as a hobby, but the enthusiasm kept growing, so that the first publication took place in 2019. He appeared on the labels: Sunexplosion, 200 DB, Datatech, Sounds of Meow, Melodic Tunes, MEGAO, Krafted Underground, Tanzgemeinschaft, QR Sound Records, Vorwärts Musik, LIKE THAT UNDERGROUND,  Reckoning.records, City of Drums, Hexagonal and Klangrebellion.

Welcome to Deep Devotions. Dedicated to Progressive House & Melodic Techno. 

Xbeat Radio residents - our monthly show is broadcasted the last Monday of each month. Also, we release two hour rides on our own channel whenever the set feels ready. 🔥🚀😍 

Deep Devotions is managed by longtime friends Agusta & Spetz.

We do not pay for play or promotion and have no need for fake accounts to follow us. 

With that said, we LOVE all our real followers and share their passion for the music that unites us all! ❤️