The Bright Side Podcast Series

Plato said, “Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything”. This set by @julya-karma does exactly that. 

Based in NY, with roots extending from Lebanon to California, Julya consistently shows us her passion and talent for music in her podcasts and live performances, which allow audiences to unite together to transcend beyond time and enter a higher level of consciousness. Julya finds mixing to be the perfect format for creating an atmosphere of deep, moving melodies, eclectic sounds and stimulating progressions.

With this set, she takes us on a hopeful journey where our spirits can exist as one. A journey that immediately transports us to a state of euphoria, blurring the lines between dreams and reality. 

Follow the Artist: @Julya-karma
Follow us on SC: @hotsituations

The Bright Side #07 | Julya Karma |

There is always a sign of hope or a positive aspect in an otherwise negative situation. In the past few months, when we were all apart, music brought us together like nothing else would in these circumstances. We decided to show our appreciation and continue this unity through our new podcast series called "The Bright Side".

Immediately struck by the feelings we experienced from @oddchapters' other podcasts and his productions, we wanted to continue the journey on the Bright Side. Playing since the 1997, @oddchapters take us back to some of our fondest memories and tunes us straight into the right mood. 

Don't forget to check out his latest releases "Dim" on @polaroitofficial's label Norr and "Vein" on @thisneverhappenedlabel

Hope you all enjoy the ride!

Follow the artist: 
SC: @oddchapters
IG: instagram.com/oddchapters
Follow us on SC: @hotsituations

The Bright Side #08 | oddchapters |

Taking us to the Bright Side this week, we have the very talented duo @wilddark. Making us dream outside the box, they take storytelling to a different dimension inspired by a wide spectrum of electronic music and a warm organic approach. 

Merging house, techno, and vocals into a cohesive concept, you will find yourselves on a soulful ride you never want to get off of. 

Let this amazing podcast take over your senses and make sure to check out their productions and other podcasts <3

SC: @wilddark
IG: https://www.instagram.com/wild_dark/

The Bright Side #09 | Wild Dark |

Making us feel human love through the exchange of music, you will feel that @Nhiimusic offers something like no other with this podcast. The nicest soul, who never seizes to amaze us with his productions or DJ Sets, we are very excited to welcome him to the Bright Side for an experience that knows no limits. 

Follow the Artist: @nhiimusic and make sure to check out his latest releases on @kindish!

The Bright Side #10 | Nhii |

We are very excited to welcome @nico-tober for this episode of the Bright Side. Founder of @Katahaifisch, he brings together various Artists from all continents and presents “electronic art” to a wide range of music lovers from around the world. With his exceptional podcasts influenced by his passion for downtempo, melodic house and deep house mixes, he affects his listeners in unanticipated ways that resonates long after it ends. 

Follow the Artist: @nico-tober

The Bright Side #11 | Nico Tober |

Based in Paris, the DJ/producer @jaalexmusic shares his passion with an energizing and dynamic set that will take you straight to the dancefloor.

He is known for communicating his music through uplifting beats and an atmosphere influenced by his ethnic sound. With his releases on @cosmicawakenings, he has shown great success and we're very excited to host him on the Bright Side. 

Follow the Artist: @jaalexmusic

The Bright Side #12 | Jaalex |

Happy to share this exciting set by kośa - a soundsmith and the alter ego of Tarun Jakhodia. 

Bringing us a flavorful mixing consisting of downtempo, electronic yet organic tunes, deep hypnotic meditative grooves and solid kicks infused with Indian, Arabic and other Ethnic influences.

For kosa, This network gives space to connect ideas of various forms to do art for art's sake - not for social recognition, to break the rules of systematic exploitation of the artist's energy and to feel the soul in synchronicity.

there are no limits, as there is no mind.

Enjoy the ride!

Follow the Artist: @kosh-a

The Bright Side #13 | kośa |

Leaving us in awe with every one of his productions and live performances, we are very excited to welcome the very lovely and  talented @sarkis_mikael to the Bright Side. 

With this podcast, he takes us to yet another ride where we experience peak emotional moments and to a place where we can truly connect with ourselves through his music like no other.

Hope this set touches your heart in ways imaginable and not.

🌻 Explore the Artist>> @sarkis_mikael

The Bright Side #14 | Sarkis Mikael |

"Passionate about music and sounds since always.

My first musical influence was undoubtedly Symphonic Rock. From a very early age I discovered that I was in love with fusions, the combination of genres, vocals with deep feelings, synthesizers, electric guitars.
A perfect balance between the strident and the subtle, originality without rules, innovation with class, the kind that will endure over time.

I believe Music is a powerful tool, due to the power of deliver happiness and deep emotions, making it my favorite one to apply."

• MARIN •

Special thank you for a very special set <3 

Follow the Artist: @marinjavier

The Bright Side #15 | Marin |

Very excited to share this special podcast by @maria-theresia-von-eberg, who never seizes to amaze her listeners with her perfectly curated podcasts that are constantly on repeat. Her amazing soul and beautiful personality always reflects on her music and takes you to a brand new musical atmosphere that we call home. 

Thank you @maria-theresia-von-eberg for another special journey.

Mastered by: mastered@Rauschmusik44.1 

Follow the Artist: @maria-theresia-von-eberg

The Bright Side #16 | Maria Theresia Von Eberg |

Excited to share this week's podcast by our resident, the one and only  @nicosanmusic. Always bringing the bestest of energies and lifting up the vibes, he takes us to yet another ride with this spectacular podcast that tells a story like no other. 

Hope this set touches your heart in ways imaginable and not.

Follow the artist: @nicosanmusic

The Bright Side #17 | Nicosan |

Excited to welcome @bambastik, the Co-founder and A&R of Washington D.C. based record label ''@downtemporituals'' to the Bright Side. 

As an avid downtempo lover, he intuitively hypnotizes and lures his listeners on to his slow journey in a profound and powerful manner.

Hope this set touches your heart in ways imaginable and not.

SC: soundcloud.com/bambastik 
iG: www.instagram.com/bambaspace/ 
FB: www.facebook.com/sayhitobamba 
WEB: downtemporituals.com/

The Bright Side #18 | Bamba |

Super excited to welcome one of our resident DJ's @memosmusic to the Bright Side. With his perfectly curated sets and amazing track selection, he always brings up the energy and lights up the room. Not only are we a huge fan of his DJ Sets, but we're also absolutely obsessed with his production. 

Make sure to check his music out @memosmusic!

The Bright Side #19 | Memos |

The Bright Side #20 | Manuka |

There is always a sign of hope or a positive aspect in an otherwise negative situation. In the past few months, when we were all apart, music brought us together like nothing else would in these circumstances. We decided to show our appreciation and continue this unity through our new podcast series called "The Bright Side". 

We discovered the very talented artist Ollie Mundy at the beginning of quarantine in our deep journey on Soundcloud and his sets have been on repeat ever since. His sets released on Lost in Sound every Friday became something we looked forward to every week. We are very excited to have him as our first DJ to start this new podcast series.

🌻 Follow us on - SC: https://soundcloud.com/hotsituations 

You can dig deeper into Ollie's sets here > @olliem
Artwork by instagram.com/potusartwork

The Bright Side #01 | Ollie Mundy |

There is always a sign of hope or a positive aspect in an otherwise negative situation. In the past few months, when we were all apart, music brought us together like nothing else would in these circumstances. We decided to show our appreciation and continue this unity through our new podcast series called "The Bright Side".

Seeing Natalie perform in different cities across the globe and experiencing her immersive performances, this podcast holds a very special place in our hearts, reminding us of the power of love and togetherness. A special thank you to Natalie Jane for making us tap into a reality beyond our consciousness.

@nataliejanewalker for more journeys to follow..
Artwork by instagram.com/potusartwork

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The Bright Side #02 | Natalie Jane |

There is always a sign of hope or a positive aspect in an otherwise negative situation. In the past few months, when we were all apart, music brought us together like nothing else would in these circumstances. We decided to show our appreciation and continue this unity through our new podcast series called "The Bright Side".

With an excellent ear for details, floating melodies interweaved with melancholic and uplifting sounds, @muisca_music never seizes to amaze us with what he delivers both in his live sets and podcasts. An amazing soul who made us experience what we would call our most memorable nights in New York and around the world, we feel very lucky to share with you his set for the Bright Side. 

Let this set take you on a ride through a place only where our wildest dreams exist.

For more magic follow @muisca_music <3

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Special thank you to https://www.instagram.com/potusartwork/?hl=en for the artwork:)

The Bright Side #03 | MUISCA |

There is always a sign of hope or a positive aspect in an otherwise negative situation. In the past few months, when we were all apart, music brought us together like nothing else would in these circumstances. We decided to show our appreciation and continue this unity through our new podcast series called "The Bright Side".

With an authentic passion for music, our dear friend @yuseffff draws his inspiration from his Tunisian roots and has created a timeless journey for us conveying his exceptional personal style and great taste in music. After listening to this set, you will understand how the creative mind behind the artwork for the Bright Side, Yṳsĕf, transmits his creativity into carefully curated sounds that drift between deep and melodic beats.

Let go on this dreamy adventure together and experience the magic that Yusef has created for us.

Soundcloud:  
@yuseffff

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artwork>>> instagram.com/potusartwork

The Bright Side

The Bright Side #04 | Yṳsĕf |

There is always a sign of hope or a positive aspect in an otherwise negative situation. In the past few months, when we were all apart, music brought us together like nothing else would in these circumstances. We decided to show our appreciation and continue this unity through our new podcast series called "The Bright Side"

With every one of his sets, @joep-mencke transports sweeps us away to an experience in the past, allowing our minds to revisit a deep memory that we may not have thought about in quite some time. 

A resident of @klassifiedrecods, and having released on great labels such as @happycamperrecords, Joep is inspired by exotic cultures and nature and his music can be described as melodious, deep and spiritual. 

We are very excited to share with you this set that will carry life forward and sustain us through the sometimes gloomy days of our own evolution. 

Hope this set touches your heart in ways imaginable and not.

🌻 Follow us for more on The Bright Side:  @hotsituations
<3 Explore the Artist>>  @joep-mencke

The Bright Side #05 | Joep Mencke |

There is always a sign of hope or a positive aspect in an otherwise negative situation. In the past few months, when we were all apart, music brought us together like nothing else would in these circumstances. We decided to show our appreciation and continue this unity through our new podcast series called "The Bright Side".

@im-sander has been active in the Paris scene for years, with his crew @hordeparis and then through his own events named “Ayahuasca”. He successfully spread his highly emotional DJ sets all across the city, allowing the public to discover a new side of electronic music and a different vision for their surroundings. 

On this very special edition of the Bright Side, Sander creates a story that stirs powerful emotions and memories - an experience almost everybody can relate to, where you are transported back to a particular moment in time just like stepping into a time machine. You can feel everything very strongly, as if you were actually there.

A set that strikes all the right chords, allowing the rise of dopamine to take your body on a physiological joyride – triggering a sensation that gives you the so-called “chills”. An unpredictable story that teases your brain and memory. 

Let’s meet in a place where we no longer are and listen to what we feel. 

Follow the artist: @im-sander
Follow us on SC: @hotsituations

The Bright Side #06 | Sander |

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“After silence, that which comes nearest to expressing the inexpressible is music.” ― 

Hot Situations is an event organization and community based in New York City. Collaborating with talents from all around the world, our aim is to create feelings of togetherness, unity and euphoria in one place and form through our uniquely curated events. 

Follow our IG page & join our mailing list to learn about our upcoming events. 

We can't wait to be on the dancefloor with our family soon.. 

Until then, please enjoy our new podcast series "the Bright Side" featuring some of our favorite artists across the globe.