Ottawa Prog Vibes 265 – July 6th 2024
Guest DJ: Castro (London, Canada)

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TRACKLIST
Luka Sambe - Linseed (Original Mix)
Gai Barone, Giancly Nativo - Via Fermi (Original Mix)
Mike Rish - Summer Hearts (Original Mix)
Jamie Stevens - Kanlan (Original Mix)
Nicolas Viana - Becoming the Observer (Original Mix)
André Sobota, Felipe Novaes - Prescience (Alex O´Rion Remix)
Connor Mac - Kopfino (Original Mix)
The Temper Trap - Sweet Disposition (Gorkiz & Gugga Rework)
EMPHI - Stockholm Syndrome (Original Mix)
Cher - Believe (Erich LH Unofficial Remix)
Forerunners - Strange Days (Original Mix)
Depeche Mode - My Favourite Stranger (Martin Fredes, GEØVHÄN Remix)


This week’s episode showcases a brilliant Latin American artist that we’re lucky to have now living in Canada.

Castro is a Colombian DJ, born in the city of Pereira, currently based in London, Ontario. Influenced by progressive sounds, he made his first shows on the scene at the beginning of 2017, recognized by his great style as he led a musical journey through Progressive House, Melodic House, Organic House and Deep Trance, getting with this an enveloping atmosphere and a real connection with the crowd.

In recent years he has sharing the stage on the scene, with great national artists including: Fernando Olaya, Giovanny Aparicio, Juan Pablo Torrez, Juanes Mesa, Julián Cardona, Leghet y Nosssia.

Ottawa Prog Vibes

Ottawa Prog Vibes 265 – Castro (London, Canada)

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🇨🇦 Montreal DJ 🎧🤩

Elle J fell passionately in love with House Music in 2022 after being introduced to Montreal’s vibrant underground scene. This discovery opened the door to an entirely new world that quickly captivated her, evolving into a profound obsession.

By early 2024, simply attending music events and listening to DJ mixes was no longer enough. She realized she needed to take the plunge and learn the art of mixing herself, driven by a desire to share her passion with the world.

Deeply inspired by Montreal’s dynamic music scene, Elle J likes to incorporate tracks from local talent into her sets. With a minimalist and fluid approach, her mixes aim to transport listeners to another dimension, creating an immersive and transformative experience.

Close your eyes, let go, and enjoy the journey! 🚀

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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.

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