
Episode 015 — PromoDJ Podcast
Guest Mix by Tom Oven (Manchester, UK)

This week’s episode features an immersive set from Tom, a 23-year-old DJ and producer based in Manchester, UK. Despite his young age, Tom has already released his first original track in 2023, showing not only ambition but a solid sense of musical direction.

Coming from the same city that gave rise to legends like Sasha, Andy Cato (Groove Armada), and Mark Bell (LFO), Tom inherits Manchester’s deep-rooted connection to electronic music. His sound draws from the city's legacy—melodic, hypnotic, and club-ready.

With a deep love for progressive house and techno, Tom gravitates towards music built around consistent 4-to-the-floor rhythms, layered with lush synths and subtle transitions. It’s the kind of music you can truly get lost in—transportive, emotional, and precise. His mixes are a journey rather than a destination, with clean transitions, evolving moods, and carefully curated energy.

This guest mix is a testament to Tom’s refined ear and dedication to quality. Expect driving grooves, melodic tension, and a seamless flow that will hold your attention from start to finish.

Tracklist:

Rick Pier O'Neil, Paul Hamilton – Heaven's Gate

Guy J – Modulator

Marsh, Volen Sentir – Ascension

Maze 28 – Eternal Now

Bondarev, Anton Borin – Multiverse (DJ Ruby Remix)

Michael A, Seyah – The Last Day

Scorz, Malou – Hope

Lisandro (AR) – Swirls

Because of Art – Lost In The Sun (ft. Ruth Royall) (Simon Doty Night Mix)

Matter – Sundial

Thomas Oven – ID

Sasha, Marsh – Dead Synthy

Dreamcast – Reversed Signals

 Get ready for a powerful blend of melodic depth and club energy.
 Stay tuned, follow Tom, and don’t miss this journey.

https://soundcloud.com/thomas-oven
https://www.instagram.com/thomasoven/

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Episode 016 — MusicLab PromoDJ Show
 Guest Mix by Peter Smyth (Belfast, UK)

This week, we welcome a true veteran of the underground scene — Peter Smyth, a DJ and producer from Belfast who has been behind the decks since 1995. Formerly the A&R of the legendary Tranceformer label, Peter brings decades of experience, taste, and deep musical intuition.

Hailing from the same city that gave rise to electronic pioneers like Bicep, David Holmes, and Phil Kieran, Peter continues to carry Belfast’s legacy forward — with a sound that’s both rooted in tradition and sharply tuned for modern dancefloors.

His sets are marked by hypnotic, driving grooves, skillfully weaving house, techno, and trance into deeply immersive journeys. A devoted Cubase user, Peter is currently in studio mode, with several fresh releases and live dates scheduled for 2025.

His music has been released on respected labels such as EKABEAT MUSIC, Trip Records, and Electric Eden Records — gaining support from international DJs and tastemakers. You can find and support his tracks on Beatport.

This mix is raw, refined, and full of soul — the unmistakable sound of an artist who’s spent decades living and breathing electronic music.

 Plug in and let Peter Smyth take you deep into his world.
 Only on the MusicLab PromoDJ Show.
 Find his music on Beatport now.

https://linktr.ee/petersmythmusic

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EPISODE 017 — Oleksandr Moojev
Sound Without Borders

This episode of MusicLab features MOOJEV — a producer and sound engineer whose experience speaks for itself. His journey in electronic music began in the early 2000s and has since evolved into a diverse portfolio of performances, collaborations, and initiatives that have shaped the scene in and beyond Ukraine.

First gaining wider attention with a standout appearance at the legendary Kazantip Festival in 2006, MOOJEV went on to become a regular presence at key events, including as a resident within the Ukrainian Burners Community, a key organizer of Precompression/Decompression series in Kyiv, and the official musical ambassador for UEFA Euro 2012 Poland–Ukraine.

His sound blends melodic techno, progressive, breaks, and indie electronic — never bound by trends or genre limitations. MOOJEV creates from instinct, which is why his music remains fresh, relevant, and deeply resonant.

His set for MusicLab isn’t just a mix — it’s a cohesive audio narrative: atmospheric, precise, and emotionally tuned. A sound with no borders — stylistically or geographically.

Tracklist:
Brunello - Archie Marshall  [Mellow Circus Records]
Electricano - B2 Let Them Go VINYL ONLY  [Satya]
Trik, Osvit - Champagne (Original Mix) [Re.Face]
Switchbox - 3Moogetiers (Rennie Pilgrim's HUM Mix) [Lowering The Tone]
Moby & Anfisa Letyago - You & Me (Extended Mix) [Defected]
Digital Base, Andy Vibes - The Magician of Finesse (Original Mix) [Old Skool Records]
The old skool boys - Cautar (Original Mix) [Nocturnia Records]
Colombo - A Sound Journey (Original Mix) [333Frequency]
Human Movement - Freaker (Original Mix) [Gallery Recordings]
Hankook, Citybox - Rave In The Moon [Distorsion Records]
Electricano - B2 Let Them Go VINYL ONLY  [Satya]
Digital Base, Andy Vibes - Realness (Original Mix) [Old Skool Records]
Eztereo - Broken Signal [Banana Club]
Apres - Now (Extended Mix) [Night Mayors]
Theon Bower - Seize The Day (Extended Mix) [DistroKid]

https://www.instagram.com/moojev/


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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.

https://www.instagram.com/kotsi.ahnert?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=enpuMjkwNTlpenBm

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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/

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🎙 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
https://linktr.ee/ChrisCargo?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=78dfdbc1-b1d9-4253-8810-37dfce5abaf1

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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/
https://linktr.ee/picoboulevard?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=be88d021-0033-48ef-878c-cd3b80d7c43a

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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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MusicLab PromoDJ Show — Episode 023

This week we welcome Subtractive (Alex Hunt), a dedicated producer and DJ whose story stretches across more than two decades of electronic music. Currently based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Alex first discovered his passion for sound design and rhythm in 2003, quickly immersing himself in the French House movement. His musical curiosity and evolving taste later carried him through the raw energy of Techno and Minimal between 2012 and 2018, before ultimately finding his home in the lush atmospheres of Progressive House and Melodic Techno.

Subtractive’s career is marked by a constant search for balance between precision and emotion. His sets are crafted not just for the dancefloor but as immersive journeys that reflect his wide-ranging influences and refined technical skill. Over the years, his music has resonated at clubs and festivals across North America and beyond — from Detroit and Chicago to Windsor and Tulum — building a reputation for deep, powerful, and hypnotic performances.

Along the way, Alex has shared stages with an eclectic mix of artists who define the global underground, including Tinlicker, Justin Martin, Kenneth Thomas, J Phlip, Kyle Watson, Emma Hewitt, Omar Labastida, and many more. Each collaboration and encounter has shaped his artistry, adding layers of depth to his sound and presence behind the decks.

With nearly twenty years of experience, Subtractive continues to push boundaries, blending melodic storytelling with driving energy. Episode 023 captures the essence of his vision — a sound that connects, evolves, and moves both body and mind.

Tracklist:
1.	Subtractive - Beach Club (Original Mix) [Chrome]
2.	Dusky - Seagulls (Extended Mix) [Anjunadeep]
3.	Jamie Stevens - Rivers (Mike Rish Remix) [Late Night Music]
4.	Patch Park, The Wash - Ignition (Original Mix) [Music To Die For]
5.	Subtractive - Beach Club (Qarrassa's The Beach Club is Closed Remix) [Chrome]
6.	Subtractive - Trimotor (Original Mix) [Chrome]
7.	Yulia Niko, Saigo - The Only One feat. SAIGO (Extended Mix) [Sweat It Out]
8.	Ekis Ekis, Mono Colman - Rhythm Flight (Hully Che Remix) [Sounds and Frequencies Recordings]
9.	Gai Barone, Berni Turletti - Amethyst (Original Mix) [Plaisirs Sonores Records]
10.	Darin Epsilon - Ikaria (Original Mix) [Ame Records]
11.	Mrak, Asal, Braev - Nobody (Original Mix) [Afterlife Records]
12.	D-Nox, Ed Steele - Embrace Me (Original Mix) [Einmusika Recordings]
13.	Eleene - Sine Qua Non (Original Mix) [MIR MUSIC]
14.	Ginchy, Tellur, Steve Blaik - Never Win (Nihil Young Remix) [UV Noir]

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/alexhunt_subtractive
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/subtractivemusic/
Website - https://www.warmthlab.com/artist-bio.html

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