Ottawa Prog Vibes

Ottawa Prog Vibes 349 – Jares (Montréal, Canada)

OTTAWA PROG VIBES 349GUEST DJ: JARES (MONTRÉAL, CANADA)2026.02.14
TRACKLIST1. Underworld - Dark & Long (D-Nox & Emi Galvan Remix)2. Jares - Darkest Night (Berni Turletti Remix)3. Hrag Mikkel, Pambouk - Sound of Disco (Original Mix)4. Betoko, Haze-M - Raver Ever (Original Mix)5. Steve Parry - Be Happy (Original Mix)6. Oliver Koletzki - Der Muckenschwarm (Andhim 20yrs SVT Remix)7. Remcord - Entourage Effect (Original Mix)8. Tone Depth - Beirut (Original Mix)9. Animal Picnic, Novakk - Khokana (Original Mix)10. Jares - Sam's Voyage, Pt. 4 (Raul Suarez Sunset storm Mix)11. Jares - Sam's Voyage Pt III (Kamilo Sanclemente Remix)
After a memorable live performance with us at @ city_atnight last month, we welcome Montreal-based DJ and producer @jaresmusic back to the show for a Valentine’s Day session! His inspiration comes from a firm belief that deep progressive sonorities, combined with a detailing beat, can produce an inner state of euphoria and mindfulness.
His style blends ethereal, orchestral and progressive sounds that explore the deeper shades of the musical spectrum. With his dynamic sound and unwavering dedication to his craft, he released music on labels such as Katermukke, UV, Beatfreak, Harabe Steyoyoke and ICONYC. Furthermore, his unique music received recognition from renowned figures such as John Digweed, Hernan Cattaneo, Sasha, Øostil, and Markus Schulz, who showcased his tracks at esteemed events and clubs like Coachella, Burning Man and Stereo Afterhours. 
Jares' music is a reflection of his personal journey, and he aims to connect with his audience on a deeper level through his emotionally charged performances. His work enabled him to showcase his sounds in Canada's finest clubs including the world-renowned Stereo Afterhours, as well as playing alongside legends like ARTBAT, Adriatique, Oliver Koletzki, Eli & Fur, Hannes Bieger, Miss Monique, Soul Button, Henry Saiz and Dosem.
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Ottawa Prog Vibes 348 – Univ3rse (SL) (Colombo, Sri Lanka)

OTTAWA PROG VIBES 348GUEST DJ: UNIV3RSE (SL) (COLOMBO, SRI LANKA)2026.02.07 
TRACKLIST
Ivan Lozano, Brian Creao – Manantial (Intro Mix)
Sense IS, Shifrina - Ritual (Extended Mix) [SkyTop]
Matias Vega, Martin Di Sciascio - Eternal Dreams [SINCITY]
Hobin Rude - Seraph (Alpha21 Remix) [Pro B Tech Music]
Federico Cepeda - To Learn [AH Digital]
Agustin Herrera - Time Out [Fractal Noise Records]
Gonza Scarovsky - Resilliencie (Mailoh Remix) [Future Avenue]
O Rendu Prema Meghaalila (DUDU Remix)
Matur – Tuine (Extended Mix)
Cosmonaut, K Loveski - Jackelele (Tali Muss Extended Remix)
Atique – Buster [AH Digital]
Maze 28, Weird Sounding Dude – Passing Nights
 
This week we welcome @universe.officialsl, a visionary electronic music producer and DJ from Sri Lanka who embarked on his sonic journey in 2019. Over the years, he has honed his craft, gaining recognition with more than releases and remixes on prestigious international labels. Sharing stages with some of the biggest names in the industry, Univ3rse (SL) has proven his prowess in the realm of electronic music. Driven by a deep connection to music, he seeks to connect his audience with the universe through every beat, melody, and drop. His music spans across genres like Progressive House, Melodic House, and Melodic Techno, where he seamlessly blends emotion and rhythm to create anotherworldly experience.
With an ever-growing discography and an insatiable passion for exploration, Univ3rse (SL) continues to evolve, always staying true to his mission: “If I can connect my audience with the universe via my music, that is the biggest satisfaction in my journey.”
Currently, his music can be found on Proton, Beatport, Spotify, Apple Music, SoundCloud, and Mixcloud, with more tracks on the way as he continues to push the boundaries of electronic music.
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Mellow Prog Vibes 116 – Boraa (Ottawa, Canada)

MELLOW PROG VIBES 116RESIDENT DJ: BORAA (OTTAWA, CANADA)2026.02.06
TRACKLIST1. Eli Nissan - You Dont Have (Original Mix) [Closure]2. Juan Yarin - If I Could Stop The Sunset (Roy Rosenfeld Remix) [MoBlack Records]3. Luka Sambe - More Love [For A Memory]4. Khen - Doda (Original Mix) [Closure]5. Sergio Villas - Sojourner (Emi Galvan Remix) [Friday Lights Music]6. Tonaco - Phantonym (Original Mix) [WARPP]7. Gai Barone, Cary Crank - You Are Becoming (Rauschhaus Remix) [Sunexplosion]8. Gorkiz, Mind Echoes - Holding You (Juan Ibañez Remix) [Transensations Records]9. Guy J - Everyday (Original Mix) [Bedrock Records]
 

Ottawa Prog Vibes 347 – Magnetic Seed (Mexico City, Mexico)

OTTAWA PROG VIBES 347
GUEST DJ: MAGNETIC SEED (MEXICO CITY, MEXICO)
2026.01.31
 
TRACKLIST
Kora (CA), .döb. - Aquaé (Saisons)
Madame Muguet - Dreamer (Electronic Youth Extended Mix) (Sexy Trash Records)
Return To Saturn - Shadows Of Odin (Cross Land Music)
Magnetic Seed - Welcome to Heaven (Voodoo & Prayers)
Booka Shade - Electric Birds (Sntre Extended Mix) (Blaufield Music)
Florian Gasperini - No Answer (BORJO Remix) (Camel VIP Records)
Modd, Voice of Babylon - Follow the Star (Extended mix) (Anjunadeep Explorations)
PAAX (Tulum) - Who Das (Hernan Cattaneo & Marcelo Vasami Remix)
Guy J - Worlds Apart (Early Morning)
Jamie Stevens - Tidings (Nick Warren & Nicolas Rada remix) (Music To Die For)
Paul Hazendonk & Return To Saturn - So Afraid (Alberto Hernandez remix) (90watts)
 
This week we are stoked to welcome a fantastic artist based in Mexico City. @alex_aguilar_mx aka Magnetic Seed began his music journey back in early 2000’s, DJ’ing at university parties in Cholula, Mexico. He first started making music under AAV, having released one of his tracks on a Perfecto records Compilation by Sandra Collings back in 2006.
Then he made music under his own name Alex Aguilar, and from 2022 began making music as Magnetic Seed, this time exploring the deeper sounds of progressive and organic house.
He started his own label, BIT Records Mexico, in 2006, releasing his own productions and those of other amazing artists like Marcelo Vasami, Nicolas Rada, Ziger, Paul AR, Ladies on Mars, Fernando Ferreira, to name a few.
Alex got support from many great DJ's & producers like: Hernan Cattaneo, Dave Seaman, John Digweed, Sandra Collins, Admin Van Buuren, Markus Schulz, Oliver Lieb, and many more.
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Ottawa Prog Vibes 346 – Alain M. (Ottawa, Canada)

OTTAWA PROG VIBES 346
RESIDENT DJ: ALAIN M. (OTTAWA, CANADA)
2026.01.24
 
TRACKLIST
Vadim Ketzky – Ten Seconds (Vote For Pedro Remix)
Juan Cruz F – Fractal Drift (Original Mix)
Kamilo Sanclemente – Airports (Original Mix)
Digital Mess, Astral Base – Pixelfish (Taylan & Solvān Extended Remix)
Digital Mess – Raspberry Porridge (Cosmonaut Extended Remix)
UNIV3RSE (SL) – Harmonic Dust (Original Mix)
Sade – The Sweetest Gift (Kyotto Remix)
Leandro Murua – Goddess (Ruben Karapetyan Remix)
Yohai Mor – Judgement Day (Original Mix)
Tojogo – Ukiyo (Ghume Remix)
 
 

Mellow Prog Vibes 115 – J Lauda (Buffalo, USA)

MELLOW PROG VIBES 115GUEST DJ: J LAUDA (BUFFALO, USA)2026.01.23
TRACKLIST1. Ranj Kaler – Bound 2. Dowden, Mazayr – Avalon 3. Khen – Steady Move 4. J Lauda – The Frequency5. Pierre Sebastiano – Madrugada (J Lauda Remix)6. Kamilo Sanclemente, Yudi Watanabe, André Moret – Paradox (Extended Mix)7. Quivver, Mike Rish – Another Storm (Mike Rish Remix)8. J Lauda – Astir 9. J Lauda – Libertas Arp pt II10. Tom Baker – Natural Intelligence 2.011. Sebastian Sellares, Greta Meier – Benevolence (Extended Mix)
Raised in Buffalo, NY, J Lauda developed his sound at the intersection of two worlds: Buffalo’s raw electronic underground and Toronto’s thriving, world-class dance music scene just across the border. Exposure to both environments at an early age helped shape a musical identity rooted in deep atmosphere, emotional storytelling, and dance-floor precision.
That foundation has led to a steady output of well-received original productions and remixes on respected labels including Univack Records, Mango Alley, Odd One Out, Manual Music, Pangea Recordings, SLC-6 Music, Massive Harmony, Soundteller, AH Digital, Slideways, MK837, Polyptych, and Mistique Music, among others.
A standout moment in Lauda’s catalog came with his Univack Records release “Lifeline,” which was featured by Hernán Cattáneo on his Resident Podcast. The track later received official remixes by Hernán Cattáneo & Simply City, with Hernán supporting the record globally in his sets, including performances at major events such as Balance Festival.
His follow-up Univack release, “The Frequency,” not only climbed the Beatport charts but also caught the attention of progressive house legend Dave Seaman, who featured it on his Selador Radio show—further extending Lauda’s reach within the international progressive community.
Musically, J Lauda’s sound blends hypnotic, emotive melodies with punchy, driving drums, designed to lock listeners into a deep, evolving groove. His productions have received radio and playlist support from artists and tastemakers including Chicane, Yotto, Hernán Cattáneo, Dave Seaman, Sebastian Busto, Mateo Paz, Alec Araujo, Tim Penner, and others.
As a DJ, Lauda brings the same philosophy to the booth—focused on journey-based sets, controlled energy, and long-form storytelling rather than quick peaks. He has shared the stage with and supported artists such as Paul Oakenfold, Above & Beyond, Seb Fontaine, Judge Jules, Josh Gabriel and many more.
 

Ottawa Prog Vibes 345 – Juls (Montréal, Canada)

OTTAWA PROG VIBES 345GUEST DJ: JULS (MONTRÉAL, CANADA)2026.01.17
TRACKLIST1. Madioch, Subnode – Bariloche (Original Mix)2. Kostya Outta – Storm Shine (Pedrada Remix)3. Paul Kardos – Lying Prophet (Original Mix)4. Kenan Savrun- Meliora (ThinkDeep Remix)5. Benja Molina – In My Memory (Extended Mix)6. Forerunners, RNX – Atlas (Extended Mix)7. Weird Sounding Dude – 76 Stars8. Da Luka – Chiron (Marcelo Vasami Remix)9. Hicky & Kalo – Moving Auras (Darin Epsilon & Paul Kardos Remix)10. Guaiyaru – Silent Checkmate
This week we are thrilled to welcome Julian Vasquez aka DJ Juls, born and raised in Colombia and now based in Montreal. He began his journey into music in 2017, and since then has dedicated his time to refining his mixing techniques and building a music collection drawn to progressive and deep sounds, always guided by melodies that envelop the listener.
He actively collaborates with local collectives and events throughout Montreal and the surrounding areas, contributing to the city’s vibrant electronic music scene.
Experimentation and play are central to his sets. Each performance is designed to create a sense of progression you can feel through your body, keeping you moving and fully immersed on the dance floor.
Watch this guy, he’s going places. No doubt one of Montreal’s most promising rising talents.
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Ottawa Prog Vibes 344 – Kayla Shams (Buenos Aires, Argentina)

OTTAWA PROG VIBES 344GUEST DJ: KAYLA SHAMS (BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA)2026.01.10
TRACKLIST1. AstroVoyager x Marco Grenier – In That Flash (Mission SuperHabitable)  2. Chistopher Ivor – Glistening (Matias Carafa Remix) 3. Davi – Forbidden City 4. John Creamer, Vivian Sessoms – White Powder Dreams (Anhauser Dub)5. Juan Deminicis – Virtual Escape (Cosmonaut Remix)6. Teclas, Rivvo – Vedic Sojourn (Desert Nomads Remix) 7. Rockka – Puzzle (Influence (IN) Remix)8. Juan Pablo Torrez, Deviu – Inefable (Extended Mix) 9. Wukah – Maybe, In Time (Extended Mix) 10. Klinn Marlow – Fury Groar (Original Mix) 11. Fabian Argomedo – Ruta 78 (Original Mix)
 
Our first guest of the year is @dj_kayla_shams from Buenos Aires (Argentina), a talented DJ passionate about progressive house, melodic techno, and other organic genres. With a solid background in the local music scene, Kayla is part of the staff at PH Bar House and has played at renowned events such as Downtempo Rooftop and Melt Underground.
She has shared the booth with prominent artists like Aldo Haydar, Sergio Almada, Tony Smooth (USA), John Creamer (New York), and Fernando Ferreyra (Rosario, Argentina). She has also collaborated with acclaimed producer Martín Gardoqui, with whom she was studying production techniques. Kayla has released tracks like her edit of Avicii’s “Feeling Good,” and this year also launched “Duele”.
In September 2025, she had the honour of performing warmup duties with Fernando Ferreyra; in October hosting Tony Smooth (first time in BA via Shams Producciones), and in November working with John Creamer. Currently, she's enhancing her skills through coaching classes with Nicolás Sánchez of Family Group and is part of Pete Tong Academy's student roster, consolidating herself as a promising figure in the electronic scene.
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