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This week we continue in the company of Tribu Sessions, and today we visit one of the founder members of the collective. After last week's blistering breaks bonanza from Lynsey, our DJ offers us deep progressive rhythms and sinewy melodies, all wrapped up in one sumptuous mix. PFG give it up.... for Dave Nico!

Like so many others Dave’s love for dance music began in the early 1990’s but it was 2000 when he first bought a pair of Technics 1210's, which he still owns to this day. Dave practiced for many hours, perfecting the art of mixing vinyl and eventually playing at the local club on Saturday nights.

He would avidly follow the top trance DJs like Tiesto, Armin Van Buuren and Above & Beyond at venues across the country and as his passion grew so did his collection of vinyl.
As the digital age become more popular, he reluctantly put his 1210’s to one side and bought a pair of CDJ's and also made the transition from trance to progressive house music.
In 2019 he was invited to join a newly formed group of DJs based in Manchester. So along with an incredibly talented producer and DJ Steve Adams aka "Land Mammal" and the equally gifted Lynsey, they formed the “Tribu’ Collective".

In early 2020, Dave and Steve started their own radio show Tribu’ Sessions which currently has its home on Saturo Sounds.

Dave is continually tracking down the very latest sounds and has recently turned to deep progressive house and techno as he looks for new inspiration. 
Since April 2021, Dave has appeared on Plethora Muzik’s Alchemy Show broadcasted on Istreem Radio showcasing his take on deep progressive house music form labels such as Balkan Connection, Droid9, Mango Alley, Meanwhile, Movement Recordings, Soundteller, Superordinate Music, Transensations Records. ENJOY THE MIX!

Kenan Savrun, Sinan Arsan - Vernalagnia [Droid9]
Tru Funk - 4am (The Lucid Phase - Oliver & Tom Remix) [The Soundgarden]
Yashar	 - Running Down the Lake (Shayan Pasha Remix) [Balkan Connection]
Alfonso Muchacho - Forest Fires (Original Mix) [Above The Storm]
Esteban Ikasovic - Dreamstate [Future Avenue]
Dublew - A Star Within (Original Mix) [Nature Rec]
Etherwave - Leonids (Subandrio's Reboot Remix) [Clubsonica Records]
Ric Niels - Misty (Original Mix) [Symmetric Records]
Rudra (SL) - Kalutara (Original Mix) [Balkan United]
Matt Lange - Rift (Alex O’Rion Extended Mix) [Anjunabeats]
Yonsh - Arange (Original Mix) [BC2 Records]
Soulmade (AR) - Separate Ways [Droid9]

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PFG  The Progcast - Episode 76 - Dave Nico

Dave’s love for dance music began in the early 90’s and in 2000 he bought a pair of Technic 1210's which he still owns to this day. Dave practiced for many hours, perfecting the art of mixing vinyl and eventually playing at the local club on Saturday nights. He would avidly follow the top trance DJ’s like Tiesto, Armin Van Buuren and Above & Beyond and as his passion grew so did his collection of vinyl.
As the digital age become more popular, he reluctantly put his 1210’s to one side and bought a pair of CDJ2000’s. He also made the transition from trance to progressive house music.
In early 2020 Dave and Steve started their own radio show Tribu’ Sessions currently aired on Saturo Sounds.
Dave is continually tracking down the very latest sounds and has recently turned to deep progressive house and techno as he looks for new inspiration. 
Since April 2021, Dave has appeared on Plethora Muzik’s Alchemy Show broadcasted on Istreem Radio showcasing his take on deep progressive house music form labels such as Balkan Connection, Droid9, Mango Alley, Meanwhile, Movement Recordings, Soundteller, Superordinate Music, Transensations Records.


https://www.facebook.com/djdavenico
https://www.mixcloud.com/davenico
https://www.instagram.com/davenicodj/
https://soundcloud.com/davenico
https://linktr.ee/davenicodj

Shaun has been in love with progressive house music since the early 1990s. Having taken some time off during the 2000s to raise his family Shaun has since re-ignited his passion for hypnotic rhythms and enchanting melodies.
In 2016 Shaun began curating his own deep progressive radio show called “Quarks & Quaaludes – an Epic House Journey” to showcase the music that he loves: deep melodic progressive vibes that move the mind, body, and soul.

The radio show has provided an amazing opportunity to connect with like-minded up and coming artists in the industry - and has featured many top talents who have since gone on to achieve even greater heights.

@quarksandquaaludes #EpicHouseJourney airs exclusively on @saturo-sounds Radio every 4th Saturday of the month @ 9PM UK // 4PM NYC // 1PM LA - www.saturosounds.com

Shaun's passion & dedication to developing Saturo Sounds Radio as A&R Manager has seen the station go from strength to strength in recent years - with the acquisition of many global artists alongside up and coming DJs & Producers.

Now an exciting new chapter begins with #SyntheticDreams on the legendary @Proton Radio - every 1st Monday of the month @ 7AM EST // 12PM GMT
www.protonradio.com 

Deep melodic space flight vibes to transport the listener into a #dreamstate ☁️

++ October 2021 Update ++
Super thrilled to join the #ProtonRadio #Curator mix series for #Spotify & #AppleMusic!
https://open.spotify.com/artist/6x7MGKhQ4axed0rd9qJVIn?si=zVesgu61Rd64NIJGjFGGIQ

"Nebulae Emissions" will be released every quarter - premiering on Spotify and Apple Music before airing on Saturo Sounds a few weeks later and then being added to my Soundcloud page.

🚀🚀🚀

Progressive House & Techno DJ from Birmingham England, one half of the Plethora Muzik DJ's
Plethora Muzik Data Transmission Show every 1st Thursday of the month and a monthly Live at the Wall Show
 
Biography

Craig Pailing – DJ from Birmingham, UK & Co-Label Manager of Plethora Muzik, Digital Deep Progressive House and Tech imprint.

 After 25 years Craig is still hunting down the best music in the industry and, the music he sources has progressed from the early days of piano house and trance, now into a deeper progressive house and techno sound.
 
March 2018 saw Craig take on the responsibility as joint promoter for the ‘Alchemy’ event in Birmingham – an album launch event of the Blue Amazon & Zak Gee ‘Interpretations Album’ in association with (Se-Lek Musik) Plethora Muzik (Birmingham) at the renowned Tunnel Club (Birmingham).
 
Further associations during the past year include established UK brands such as Basement 77 (Birmingham) which saw Craig billed alongside influential local artists, as well as featuring on guest mixes for the label, on the Plethora Muzik Radio Show – DNA Radio (Argentina) & many more.
 
2019 has seen Craig undertake further collaborations with circle. Ibiza in Birmingham & as a resident DJ for the digital label imprint Craig has featured alongside Jimi Falconer every month on the highly acclaimed Plethora Muzik Alchemy Data Transmission Radio Show.
 
Further bookings are also on the horizon in August where once again Craig and Jimi will team up, this time with Up Close & Personnel Manchester supporting none other than the legendary Dave Seaman.
 
Craig has also moved into producing, his debut track ‘F-Bomb’ will be available for download later this year.
A set from Craig today includes Deep Melodic Progressive House with deep base undertones.
 
Being a perfectionist he aims to seamlessly transport the crowd from one track to the next. As a fan of the music as well as a being a DJ, Craig understands the crowd in front of him and aims to not only take the crowd on a journey but to join them.

Progressive, Deep, Ambient, Downtempo, Breaks 🎶🎶

Tasman is a DJ and Producer based in New Zealand. Making progressive tinged soundscapes to move you. With a growing list of musical releases and an ear for a great tune. Dive in.

From early childhood car rides soundtracked by Jean-Michel Jarre to headlining underground club nights across the UK, Erik’s journey through electronic music has always been one of deep connection and evolution. Based on the South Coast of England, his love affair with sound began in the most organic of ways — through the speakers of his family’s car, where electronic music first captured his imagination.

“Music was always playing at home, but it was those long holiday drives with Jarre that really imprinted something on me. That’s where it all started.”

By the early ’90s, Erik had taken to the decks, diving headfirst into the UK’s vibrant club culture. What followed was a decades-spanning path through residencies, raves, and underground venues — including standout stints at Bournemouth’s flagship progressive and techno night Terminal, as well as the Twisted Global parties that defined a generation of South Coast dance music lovers.

Erik’s sound is fluid yet unmistakably his own. His DJ sets move seamlessly between deep house, progressive trance, atmospheric breaks, and driving techno — built on a foundation of lush textures, haunting melodies, and tightly wound grooves. Whether warming up a room or closing it down, Erik’s sets are more than just selections — they’re sonic narratives crafted for the dancefloor.

As a producer, Erik brings the same storytelling sensibility into the studio. His productions have caught the ears of a diverse group of global tastemakers, earning support from legends such as Nick Warren, Umek, Cristian Varela, and Meat Katie. With releases on respected imprints like Lowering the Tone, Prognosis, Krafted Records, AH Digital, Gibbon Records, and Wight Label Records, Erik has built a discography that balances depth, energy, and emotional resonance.

Now serving as the President DJ for Bournemouth-based Revibe Emotions, Erik continues to contribute to the scene — not just as a performer or producer, but as a curator, mentor, and ambassador for the underground. Whether on stage or in the studio, his mission remains the same: to create meaningful musical experiences that move bodies, stir emotions, and stay with listeners long after the final beat..

Welcome to Il Modo. Supporters of quality underground electronica, specialising in Progressive House and all related genres. Follow us for Exclusive DJ sets from around the world, both weekly and monthly. Plus our monthly radio shows on DIFM & Subcode! 

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Head open always for unknown so far (for me) new DJ's playing my lovely kind of sounds!

PFG The Progcast - Episode 76 - Dave Nico

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