SoJune - House and Wine (Home Studio session)

EPISODE 018 — KOTSI & AHNERT
Lifelong Friends. Timeless Sound.

This week on MusicLab we welcome a powerful creative duo from the heart of Mexico City — Kotsi & Ahnert. Two professional actors by trade, but at their core: music lovers, sonic storytellers, and lifelong friends.

Their shared journey began back at the age of 12, bonding over a mutual passion for sound. From discovering the raw pulse of Front 242 and The Human League in their early years to diving headfirst into the world of electronic music, their connection grew stronger — eventually evolving into a collaborative music project that launched in 2019.

Kotsi & Ahnert bring a cinematic approach to DJing, blending the emotional depth of progressive house with the immersive energy of melodic house & techno. Their sets are carefully constructed narratives — filled with texture, tension, and release. Every transition tells a story. Every drop carries intention.

This exclusive mix for MusicLab showcases their refined taste, stage sensibility, and emotional awareness — shaped by both their artistic background and their deep friendship. It's more than music — it’s a reflection of shared history, emotion, and the beauty of creative synchronicity.

📍 Recorded in Mexico City. Delivered worldwide.
🎶 Welcome to the world of Kotsi & Ahnert.

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 EPISODE 019 — IVAN MARTINEZ (MEX)
Vinyl roots. Timeless textures. Deep electronic storytelling.

Our next guest on MusicLab is a true craftsman of sound — Ivan Martinez, a Mexico-based DJ and producer whose connection to electronic music goes back to the late 90s. His story begins in 1998, 
shaped by a fascination with atmospheric sounds, melodic layering, and percussive movement.

By 2000, Ivan became part of the influential Acid collective, making his debut at Club Lumina — where he immediately stood out for his pure vinyl sets, delivering an experience both tactile and immersive.
 This analog devotion earned him early residencies at Life Lounge and Bóveda Electronic, and led to invitations to some of the scene’s most iconic underground raves: Chorcha (1st Anniversary),
 Dreamers, Future Music, and Rave Night among them.

Fast forward to today, and Ivan has evolved into a refined producer with releases on some of the genre’s most respected imprints, including 3rd Avenue, Rynth, Future Avenue, Massive Harmony, Kitchen Recordings,
 Empty World, and BC2. His productions blend progressive, organic, and melodic house into rich sonic journeys that have charted on Beatport and gained support from Release Promo, Progressive Astronaut, and more.

Recent live appearances at venues like Estación C, Just in Case, Chemita Bar, Hakuna, and Sky Garden further prove that Ivan’s sound is equally at home on intimate floors as it is in open-air atmospheres.

This mix for MusicLab is a reflection of Ivan’s dedication to craft, rooted in analog warmth and elevated by modern finesse — a deep dive into soulful, textured, and emotionally resonant electronic music.

Tracklist:

1. Franco Arc - Children (Emmanuel Dip Remix) [Luum Records]
2. Gastón Sosa - Disco Toms
3. Fran Garay - Amplitude (Original Mix)
4. Fran Garay - Modularity (Original Mix)
5. Guido Giuliano - Rockit [Moussaieff Records]
6. Victor Crain - Wrapped Manga [Kodai]
7. Interstellar SL - Cosmic Voyage (ShemoW Remix) [Kodai]
8. Ion's Flow - Tripchain [Kodai]
9. Kandar - Astral (Carlos Bacchüs Remix) [Noise In Harmony]
10. Natiivo, Federico Cabrera - Dancing in the Sky (Mike Kohl Remix)

https://www.instagram.com/ivan_martinez_mex/

Tracks on Beatport

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EPISODE 019 — IVAN MARTINEZ (MEX)
Vinyl roots. Timeless textures. Deep electronic storytelling.

Our next guest on MusicLab is a true craftsman of sound — Ivan Martinez, a Mexico-based DJ and producer whose connection to electronic music goes back to the late 90s. His story begins in 1998,
shaped by a fascination with atmospheric sounds, melodic layering, and percussive movement.

By 2000, Ivan became part of the influential Acid collective, making his debut at Club Lumina — where he immediately stood out for his pure vinyl sets, delivering an experience both tactile and immersive.
This analog devotion earned him early residencies at Life Lounge and Bóveda Electronic, and led to invitations to some of the scene’s most iconic underground raves: Chorcha (1st Anniversary),
Dreamers, Future Music, and Rave Night among them.

Fast forward to today, and Ivan has evolved into a refined producer with releases on some of the genre’s most respected imprints, including 3rd Avenue, Rynth, Future Avenue, Massive Harmony, Kitchen Recordings,
Empty World, and BC2. His productions blend progressive, organic, and melodic house into rich sonic journeys that have charted on Beatport and gained support from Release Promo, Progressive Astronaut, and more.

Recent live appearances at venues like Estación C, Just in Case, Chemita Bar, Hakuna, and Sky Garden further prove that Ivan’s sound is equally at home on intimate floors as it is in open-air atmospheres.

This mix for MusicLab is a reflection of Ivan’s dedication to craft, rooted in analog warmth and elevated by modern finesse — a deep dive into soulful, textured, and emotionally resonant electronic music.

Tracklist:

1. Franco Arc - Children (Emmanuel Dip Remix) [Luum Records]
2. Gastón Sosa - Disco Toms
3. Fran Garay - Amplitude (Original Mix)
4. Fran Garay - Modularity (Original Mix)
5. Guido Giuliano - Rockit [Moussaieff Records]
6. Victor Crain - Wrapped Manga [Kodai]
7. Interstellar SL - Cosmic Voyage (ShemoW Remix) [Kodai]
8. Ion's Flow - Tripchain [Kodai]
9. Kandar - Astral (Carlos Bacchüs Remix) [Noise In Harmony]
10. Natiivo, Federico Cabrera - Dancing in the Sky (Mike Kohl Remix)

www.instagram.com/ivan_martinez_mex/

Beatport tracks

We have the pleasure to introduce the eighteen artist of our mix series, the talented artist @Fedo

Fedo is an electronic musician with a deep sense of rhythm and a love for the raw energy of live music. His work blends minimalism, the deep atmosphere of deep house, and the freedom of live improvisation.

Each track by Fedo is not just a composition but a meditation, where space is built through long textures, warm sub-basses, and a naturally flowing groove.

Fedo creates music in Ableton Live, favoring live jams over traditional studio work. His sets are built around a flexible template that allows a perfect balance between spontaneity and structured arrangement.

Fedo’s music invites listeners to dive in, to dance, and to take an inner journey. His main goal is to create tracks that spark real emotion and make people move with their hearts.

“I write a track and release it into the Universe,” says Fedo about his creative process

Get ready to immerse yourself in this musical journey, enjoy this masterpiece

Fedo - mnml.escu series #18

🎙 MUSICLAB PODCAST 020 — CHRIS CARGO [UK]

We’re proud to mark our 20th episode with a true pioneer of the underground — Chris Cargo, a name that’s been synonymous with quality progressive and melodic house for over three decades.

Since the early ‘90s, Chris has built a reputation as both a world-class producer and a seasoned selector. With more than 200 production credits across legendary labels like Renaissance, Global Underground, The Soundgarden, UV, Intec, and his own respected imprint If You Wait, Chris’s work continues to define and evolve the modern progressive sound.

His DJ career has taken him across 60+ countries and countless dancefloors — from iconic European clubs to vibrant scenes in Mexico, Malaysia, the USA, and beyond. Always elegant in delivery and focused on storytelling, his sets reflect a deep understanding of groove, structure, and mood. Chris knows exactly how to build tension, create space, and bring the dancefloor to life.

In this exclusive mix for MusicLAb, Chris delivers a refined journey that blends deep textures, emotive layers, and powerful energy — with his own productions and unreleased remixes, including cuts from Suza Records, Sudbeat, Pro B Tech, and Plastic Fantastic.

This isn’t just a guest mix. It’s a statement.

🎧 Tune in and celebrate two decades of episodes with one of the genre’s true craftsmen.

Tracklist:

Jamie Stevens – Tell You Later (GMJ & Matter Remix) – Music to Die For

Chris Cargo – Future Elements – If You Wait

Chris Cargo – Spiral – If You Wait

EANP – Karim (Chris Cargo Remix) – Suza Recs

Dilby – Lost – Sudbeat

Chris Cargo – Cool Waters – If You Wait

Unusual Soul, Redspace – White Room – Proportion

Björk – Hyperballad (Chris Cargo Remix)

Gowzer – Cosmos – Plastic Fantastic

Fraser Rix – Strawberry Cake – OneDotSixTwo

Paganini Traxx – Zoe (Chris Cargo Remix)

Oflex & Jozar – Meridional – Pro B Tech

https://www.instagram.com/chriscargomusic
https://www.facebook.com/ChrisCargoMusic/about
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Bandcamp

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What a wonderful day this is! Why? Because our Long-awaited collaboration: Juuz and Friends 3: Dubøka arrived !

Dubøka Records – one of the oldest and coolest families in the underground scene – joins forces with us for a release that feels as natural as it is exciting. Our musical styles not only align, but many of our artists have released on both labels over the years. This project is a celebration of that shared history, built on mutual respect and a love for timeless grooves.

After years of supporting each other from afar, we decided to go arms-in-arms and create something special – together. And to make it even more meaningful, we're meeting this summer in the beautiful city of Barcelona, Spain, the place that also inspired the album cover.

The Various Artist LP includes 10 tracks – five from each label – and a Bandcamp exclusive by the minimal maestro Fedo, who will also headline our release event in Barcelona. Hit https://soundcloud.com/dubokarecords for side B !

This is more than just a release – it’s a moment.
Come be part of it.

Fedo - Ethiopia Orquestra (Original Mix)

🛒 Buy / Download the track  
►https://fedosound.bandcamp.com/album/transients-ep

🎧 Artist: Fedo
📅 Release Date: 2025.07.29
Mastered by Silat Beksi

👤 Follow the Artist:
• https://soundcloud.com/sergeyfedorov
• https://www.instagram.com/fedo.music
• https://fedosound.bandcamp.com/

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PREMIERE: Fedo - Stuby Dubby

Episode 021 – Pico Boulevard [South Wales, UK]

Since 1995, music has been a lifelong journey for Pico Boulevard, a progressive trance producer from South Wales, UK. What began as self-taught experimentation in FL Studio evolved into a full-fledged passion, eventually leading him to earn a degree in Sound Engineering and a master’s in Music Production and Engineering, with a specialization in Spatial Audio.

After a reflective hiatus in his mid-twenties, Pico returned with renewed clarity and intent. His debut releases on JOOF Recordings — including "We’re All the Same" and "Bandersnatch" — marked a powerful re-entry into the scene. His hypnotic and emotionally charged sound quickly earned recognition and support from legendary artists like John 00 Fleming, Paul Van Dyk, Solarstone, Ferry Tayle, and Suzy Solar.

Notable tracks such as "Another Time" (featured on Pure Trance Vol. 9), "Close Your Eyes", "Oblivion", "Xenomorph", "The Time Tripper", and "Retroplex" reflect Pico’s deep-rooted philosophy: that every track is less a performance and more a personal sonic journal.

His recent collaboration with Malaysian artist Su San on "The Sun" introduced a fresh blend of Progressive House and Deep Trance, offering a refined soundscape at 124 BPM. Beyond his studio work, Pico co-hosts Sound Escape Radio with Sean Furlong, curating the DEEP mix series — an introspective sonic journey that values emotional resonance over formulaic presentation.

Recent standout releases like "Everybody’s Nobody" on Forescape Digital and "Entheogen" (with Deestopia, released on JOOF Recordings) showcase his affinity for textured atmospheres and cinematic depth, continuing his mission to push the boundaries of Progressive and Trance sounds.

https://www.instagram.com/picoboulevarddj/
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After a vibrant season of summer holidays, we return to Toronto — the city where rhythms never sleep — and in this episode, we introduce a fresh yet already captivating talent.

Meet ARJ (IR) — a young DJ and producer born in Toronto with Iranian roots, whose sound is a seamless fusion of progressive and organic house, enriched with subtle Middle Eastern textures. Shaped by a childhood surrounded by both traditional Persian melodies and the global heartbeat of electronic music, ARJ’s artistry is a bridge between cultures and emotions.

Since diving deeper into production in 2018 and officially sharing his sound with the world in 2025, ARJ has quickly become a rising figure in Toronto’s underground scene. His sets are atmospheric journeys — melodic yet powerful, reflective yet driving — resonating with a growing community of passionate listeners. Inspired by icons like Hernán Cattáneo, Guy J, Sebastien Leger, John Cosani, and beyond, ARJ channels influences into a uniquely emotive and forward-looking sound.

Episode 022 captures not only his technical craft but also the spirit of a young artist transforming personal roots into universal resonance. A new name, but one that already feels destined for bigger stages.

Socials: 
Instagram.com/arjir_ofc
soundcloud.com/arjir_ofc 
linktr.ee/arjmusic

Tracklist: | AWiTA - Anxiety (Original Mix) | Michael A - Neon Pulse (Original Mix) | HAFT - Life in Motion (Original Mix) | goodkidmadcity, Gaston Rodriguez (AR) - Mushrooms (Sabrina Rivas Remix) | Nick Miur, John Digweed, Spencer Brown - Relentless (Original Mix) | Gaston Sosa - Natura Naturans (Original Mix) | Dave Shtorn - Space Odyssey (Yonsh Remix) | Will Daley - Justified (Original Mix) | Matthew Sona - Mystiko (Original Mix) | Scippo - Strato (Fabricio Mosoni Remix)

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