Two hours of some of my favorite tunes from over the years. Live from Clive Barker's fictional, dark, fantastical world of the Nightbreed, aka my house. However, it is recorded live and improvised. 

Some of these tracks are over 20 years old. I always like to point out that Progressive House is a newer term. Back in the day this is what was being played at lot of historic underground clubs. Trance falls into this category as well. It could be considered mainstream by some in it's modern form, and that's not completely wrong. Though, it's only because this music has persevered through decades while retaining it's inner core, growing fans as the years go on. 

   Perpetuity is the real spirit of this music. Most of our idols are still DJing in their 60's right now. True pioneers and dedicated to the craft. And the new blood is carrying that torch too.  There's new twists and by definition the genre is always going forward. It's limitless. To me its the music I've been listening to since high school. Its just tunes to us prog and trance fans. I hope you enjoy.  

TRACKLIST:

Robert Babicz - Dreamcore (Dr Manhattan Mix)
Roberto Bosco - Sonorous Waves  Part 2
Quivver, Angel Heart - Ain't Nothing Going On But The Rent (Original Mix)
Andy Woldman, Liam Sieker, Wilma (AU) -Orenda feat. Wilma_(Weekend Heroes Remix)
Anorre, REBRN - These Days (original mix)
Teklix- Yage (original mix)
James Harcourt- Signals (Original mix)
K Loveski - Blaugamma (Original mix)
QuiQui - Transmutate (Qbical Club Mix)
John Creamer, Stephanie K - I Wish You Were Here (BlueAnt Islandlife Extended Remix)
Guy J - Million Years from Now (Original Mix)
Fluke - Bullet (Bullion) (Original Mix)
Quivver- Tweak The Train (Original mix)
Guy J- Lost & Found (Original Mix)
NUFECTS, PAUL (AR) - Something Different (Jamie Stevens Remix)
Four Candles - Inner (Extended Mix)
Audioglider - Just Open Your Eyes (Original Mix)
Magdalena - Recycle (Original Mix)
Dance Spirit - Going Strong (Original Mix)
Joe T Vannelli, Csilla - Play With The Voice feat. Csilla_(John Digweed & Nick Muir Twisted Vocal Extended Mix)
Alex Breitling - Heaven (Original Mix)
Orphix - How We Change (Original Mix)
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Space Dimension Controller - Exostack (Original Mix)

Obsessive//Progressive Vol.3 - Live From Midian (extended set)

Cenobyte got his start in the Los Angeles club scene in 2012, transitioning from the crowd to interviewing DJ's and reviewing shows in the city under his House of Acid Reviews website. From there he began doing professional artist spotlights across the northeast, working with acts like Norm Talley, 4mplify, Ichisan, and being published with the Eskimo Recordings label. 

Finally making his way into Denver's underground, he immediately found himself working with crews like Sorted, CoClubs, Invisible City, Nocturnal, Gloom, and Mother Earth Sound System. Since then he's hit the decks and has been playing events alongside some of the best talent in the city; from iconic locals to international acts like Daniel Avery. 

The name Cenobyte is inspired from novelist Clive Barker; a man who specializes in peeling back the safe veneer of society and exposing the otherworldly. More importantly, a true ambassador for the things that go bump in the night. The oddly oppressed, and the strange. Whether Cenobyte is weaving through progressive belters, hypnotic blends of techno and house, or curating dark fantastical themes like the novelists he adores, you can always count on a journey through the unknown. A story each it’s own. 



"Demons to some, angels to others. "
-Clive Barker, The Hellbound Heart

IG:@cenobates

Welcome to House of Acid_Reviews, your integral source for finding truth in Denver’s electronic music culture. This is the sanctuary for Mile High residents who crave more than the mediocre acts of mainstream; a place where the true potential of electronic music is seen and heard almost daily. We know what it means to live here. It’s the best kept secret in the scope of contemporary live American dance music. You all know and love this scene much more than most, and we’re the people you can trust to leave the cookie cutters at home. HOA is for the fans, by the fans. We won’t bother posting any Beta shows, because frankly, we assume you know. We’re here to discuss everything worth discussing in a fanbase comprised of veterans. 
 
Originally developed by Cody Bates in 2012 to publish performance reviews of artists who deserve more attention, now it is becoming an integral source of mature musical acts of all tastes. It doesn’t stop at the decks either. If it makes you boogie, then we’re going to cover it. We’ve set out to find the most unique, honest, and respectable artists out there, and bring them straight you. Featuring artist interviews, exclusive music, and concert reviews, you’ll find all your music needs met under one roof. 
 
Swarms of talentless producers and DJs have seeped through the cracks of criteria and diluted the standards of what can be called music. The venal effigies of unplugged turntables and faux-production have become too closely associated with the underground. There is a vast and humble community of true music-lovers behind the circus stage. A community that hasn’t forgotten its roots. People like you know there’s more to the electronic realm than neon lights and arena concerts. The true beauty of this world lies in its limitless potential to evolve. For every infinite emotion or feeling that a human being might experience, there is a sound out there waiting to be created to match it. Everything done here is for the sole and soul purpose of embodying that philosophy. House of Acid_Reviews is dedicated to delivering fresh, original, and revolutionary music from around the world to the audience that demands it. 
 
-CB

You might wonder what profound artistic outlook might lead a DJ to mix as masterfully as Denver artist Peter Vaughan. Believe it or not, he always steps behind the decks with a simple intention: to smile and have fun.


Peter ignores fleeting trends, sticking instead to the soulful style of deep house that has remained his calling card over the past decade. He’s well versed nonetheless, equipped to play everything from techno to drum and bass on the spot if the setting calls for it. Recent years have seen him grow even more deeply rooted in the underground. He’s a repeat booking at Denver clubs like 1134 and Bar Standard.


Music lay in the cards for Peter Vaughan Stimson from day one. Growing up down the street from the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, it was only a matter of time he dove into the arts headfirst. His first concert was The Beastie Boys at Red Rocks, and electronic musicians like Fatboy Slim and Dirty Vegas shaped his budding music taste. 


Peter first experienced dance music in its proper context when The Crystal Method played the newly opened Beta Nightclub. He immersed himself in the nascent sounds of early dubstep pioneers like Skream and Benga thanks to the gatherings organized by influential Denver bass music outfit Sub.mission. Before long, West Coast festivals called his name, opening a world of music to him during a pivotal time in his life.


It also happened to be a pivotal time for dubstep itself. A rift had formed between the genre’s dreamy, contemplative roots and its in-your-face Stateside incarnation. Peter Vaughan remained loyal to the former. Taking such a stand helped him forge a deep personal connection to underground music as a whole — be it dubstep, drum and bass, techno, breakbeat or house.


As immersed as he was, it was only a matter of time before Peter Vaughan started DJing himself. His debut 2012 gig saw him warm up the decks for drum and bass DJ and producer Nu:Logic at the now-defunct Denver venue Casselman’s Bar & Venue. DnB wouldn’t remain at the core of his repertoire for long, though. He soon arrived at his dynamic yet nuanced deep house sound signature, getting booked to open for the likes of Till von Sein and Julio Bashmore.


Peter doubled down on DJing more than ever before during the pandemic. He put in work, practiced, and even managed to build his brand, treating his time away from clubland as an opportunity to invest in his passion. By the time live events turned back on, all his hard work paid off. Peter Vaughan re-emerged as a permanent fixture of the Denver nightlife landscape.


Clubs like Bar Standard and 1134 routinely play host to Peter’s DJ sets, which have grown to blend deep tech and minimal with his time-tested flavor of deep house. He’s also no stranger to performing at local staple Club Vinyl and maintains a residency at upscale cocktail bar The Goldfinch. Outside of clubs, music lovers can also hear Peter’s selections via his Perspectives mix series on SoundCloud.


Peter Vaughan surpassed an exciting milestone in 2024. After spending considerable time toiling away in the studio, he released his first-ever music recording: the You Knew This Was Coming EP. It encapsulated a fusion of the style heard in his DJ sets with a flavor all his own. It would be the first of many. Once Peter opened the floodgates, the ideas kept on flowing.


A track plays that will freeze the current moment in your mind as an immortal snapshot of the night. You didn’t even notice it come in — but now that it’s here, it commands your full attention. Glancing at the booth, you see Peter bobbing casually to the rhythm, a knowing grin radiating from his face. The groove is his heartbeat and soul is his guiding star. It’s plain to see, and even easier to hear.


For a sample of the Denver underground, look no further than Peter Vaughan. Trends come and go with the ebbs and flows of dance music, but rest assured he’s not going anywhere.