Ottawa Prog Vibes

Mellow Prog Vibes 72 – Boraa (Ottawa, Canada)

MELLOW PROG VIBES 72RESIDENT DJ: BORAA (OTTAWA, CANADA)2024.05.31
TRACKLISTSimos Tagias - Vortex (Original Mix)Taylan - Infatuation (STEREO MUNK Remix) TOKUMORI - Walking Taylan - Infatuation (Nacres Remix) Agustin Pengov - Luggi (Original Mix)Hideo Kobayashi & Alistair - Espiritualidade (Weird Sounding Dude & FM Dub)Estiva, Jess Ball - Carnal Emotion (Extended Mix) Khen - Homeboy (Original Mix)Moss (AR) - Autumn Tale (Original Mix)LADS - Kleine Nachtmusik (Original Mix)
 

Ottawa Prog Vibes 259 – Soulmade (AR) (Rosario, Argentina)

OTTAWA PROG VIBES 259GUEST DJ: SOULMADE (AR) (ROSARIO, ARGENINA)2024.05.25
TRACKLISTJohn Digweed & Nick Muir - FuturaScent (Intro Mix) Yonsh - Leventin (Soulmade (AR) Break Remix) Eichenbaum, Nacho Barcús - Delayed Senses (Original Mix) Cary Crank - The Next Day (Augusto Dassano Remix) Fernando Olaya - Felicità (Original Mix)JP Mantero, Gerardo Moro - Existence (Original Mix)Andrés Moris - Rust (Agustin Pengov Remix) Ray Ro - Aqui Y Alla (Michael A Remix) Sebastian Glazba - Love Again (Sinan Arsan Remix) Tyga vs Audion - Let's Go Dancing (Soulmade (AR) Rework)Hassan Maroofi, David Charpentier, Kooks - No Lemon (Federico Flores Remix) 
Another big treat for all you faithful OPV listeners! This week we welcome none other than @soulmade.ar from Argentina’s beautiful second city of Rosario! This guy needs no introduction, we’ve played dozens of his tracks and remixes over the years. He has an extensive catalogue of releases on top labels including Canada’s @modernagendamusic plus @droid9recordings, @soundteller_records, @balkanconnectionrecords, @ah_digital.label, @univackrecords, @manual.music… and to top it all off, a number of amazing bootlegs we’ve played for you right here in Ottawa! His tracks have been featured by @djhernancattaneo’s weekly show Resident. In other words we’re super stoked about this one!

Ottawa Prog Vibes 258 – Jeka Lihtenstein (Catania, Italy)

OTTAWA PROG VIBES 258GUEST DJ: JEKA LIHTENSTEIN (CATANIA, ITALY)2024.05.18
TRACKLISTSuitLine - Pass Life (Original Mix) intro Neuralis - Daydreaming (Ocean of Emotion Remix) Miguel Ante, Phillosopher - Ancient Planet (Original Mix) Facundo Sosa - Nightwalker (Dany Dz Remix) Dany Dz - Stolen Dreams (Dowden Remix) Kenan Savrun, Sinan Arsan - Penumbra (Donny Carr Remix)  NOIYSE PROJECT - About to Fly Away (Original Mix) Felipe Garcia (UY) - Foggy Days (Berni Turletti Remix) Amhain, EMPHI - Hallen (Original Mix) Neuralis - Daydreaming (Dany Dz Remix) Andy Frangi - Genesis (Original Mix) 
 

Mellow Prog Vibes 71 – Boraa (Ottawa, Canada)

MELLOW PROG VIBES 71RESIDENT DJ: BORAA (OTTAWA, CANADA)2024.05.17
TRACKLISTAlex O'Rion - Horizon (Original Mix)Ivan Aliaga - Scares (Original Mix)Agustin Petros - Transformations (Original Mix)Several Definitions - This Is Not a Rave (Tantum Remix)Dowden - Dryad (Original Mix)Hakan Ozurun - Got The Mood (Original Mix)Erich LH, Valen Gonzalez - On Board (Original Mix)V-Sag - Waterfall (Progressive House Mix )Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here (DJ Tarkan & V-Sag Remix)Roy Rosenfeld - Drop Of Wisdom (Original Mix)

Ottawa Prog Vibes 257 – Secretly Famous (Melbourne, Australia)

OTTAWA PROG VIBES 257GUEST DJs: SECRETLY FAMOUS (MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA)2024.05.11
TRACKLISTOliver & Tom, Lupe Republic – ArticKebin Van Reeken – Invisible (Gorkiz Remix)Michael A – Pulstar (Fabreeka Remix)Secretly Famous – IDSecretly Famous – ID Karol XV11 & MB Valence – Waterfall Drops (Guy J Remix)Secretly Famous – IDBruno Andrada – Modern AparatAnton Ishutin, Popesses – Remembrance
SECREYLY FAMOUS BIO
Secretly Famous has swiftly risen to prominence globally. In Belgium, they’re creating a substantial impact across the nation's most respected music labels such as Sound Avenue, 3rd Avenue, and Future Avenue, not to mention their association with the acclaimed Forward Music and numerous compilations. This notable Belgian footprint underscores their impressive growth from an emerging production duo to a force to be reckoned with in just a little over two years.
Their music, characterized by its infectious beats, captivating grooves and unique melodies, has beautifully converged with the ethos of Argentina's Massive Harmony Records & Any Colour You Like. Their international reach is further evidenced by their upcoming dynamic collaborations with Electronic Groove Records and Ray of Light Records, showcasing their adaptable and ever-expanding musical footprint.
Secretly Famous' influence isn't confined to Belgium's and Argentina’s borders. In Amsterdam, they've forged a connection with Sommersville Records. In Ukraine, their distinctive sound has been interwoven with Freegrant Music and Big Toys Productions. Furthermore, their artistic footprint extends to Russia, collaborating with 3xA Music and BQ Recordings.
In addition to their original productions, Secretly Famous has made significant strides in the realm of remixing, injecting vibrant new life into tracks by eminent artists such as Stan Kolev, Alan Cerra, Kris Dur, Figueras, among others. Their expertise in remixing has attracted reinterpretations of their own productions from talents like Poli Siufi, Luman, Rockka, Mind of Us and Blanka Barbara to name a few. Their consistent chart presence on platforms like Beatport and Release Promo’s Hype Charts speaks volumes of their dedication and influence. As they continue to resonate on global stages and airwaves, Secretly Famous skillfully honors musical legends while carving a unique path in the progressive house scene. Dive into a world where the sound is unmistakably and irresistibly Secretly Famous.

Ottawa Prog Vibes 256 – Alain M. (Ottawa, Canada)

OTTAWA PROG VIBES 256RESIDENT DJ: ALAIN M. (OTTAWA, CANADA)2024.05.04
TracklistRicardo Piedra – Interstellar Brotherhood (Darren Bray Remix)Luca Abayan – AsymmetryCarsten Halm – Dark Light (Analog Jungs Remix)Pig & Dan – Set Me FreeKebin van Reeken – Sound ParticlesDowden, Essco – Submerge (Original Mix)Emma Lemus – Beautiful Place (Zstimer Remix)Paul Thomas – Emotional Landscapes (Ezequiel Arias Extended Mix)Pat H. – Star ChaserGiddyhead – William Burroughs’ Advice for Young People
This is a very special set, suitably on May the Fourth, as it marks the 5th anniversary of the Ottawa Prog Vibes podcast! In this half-decade, nearly 3,000 individual tracks, dozens of top-notch guests from all over the world, thousands of plays have been a thrill and a ton of fun – so much so that we have never missed a weekend in these five years!
Thanks to all of you who tune in every Saturday to take in each new episode, and this week in particular, a huge shout out to our residents Steve Finney and Boraa who have joined into this crazy venture to keep nurturing and sharing the sound in Ottawa and across the airwaves!
If you fancy a trip down memory lane, check out all the old episodes – all the way to Ottawa Prog Vibes 001 which you will find on Soundcloud and Mixcloud!

Mellow Prog Vibes 70 – Weird Sounding Dude (Bangalore, India)

MELLOW PROG VIBES 70GUEST DJ: WEIRD SOUNDING DUDE (BANGALORE, INDIA)2024.05.03
TRACKLISTDP-6 - Wildflower (Original Mix) Peter Makto - Shaman Dance (Original Mix) Los Cabra - Classical Plane (Original Mix) Kabi (AR), Agustín Ficarra - The Return (Original Mix)  Around Us - Invisible Time (Eichenbaum Remix) Tonaco - Avalon (Original Mix) Bondarev - Meteora (Digital Mess Remix) Marc Lenz - People Are People (Original Mix) Cornelius SA - Existence (Extended Mix) Dave Walker, Keltik - El Verano Lexicon Avenue RemixVegaZ SL - Not In Never Falling (Original Mix) D-Nox, DJ Zombi - There Is Hope (Madraas Remix) 
"One of India’s most intriguing progressive house artists, with productions that stretch much further than the traditional scope of the progressive house" - Progressive Astronaut
Weird Sounding Dude is a Bangalore-based music producer/DJ. Drawing his influences from the likes of James Holden, Extrawelt, and Nathan Flake. Weird Sounding Dude's trademark chuggy grooves, squelchy rhythms, and winding melodies are sure to satisfy his listeners but there are always a few surprises along the way.
Life is about evolving and as it happens with a lot of artists, only DJ’ing wasn’t enough for Weird Sounding Dude's musical odyssey, so he embarked on a journey to prove his worth as a self-taught music producer. In a very short span of time, Weird Sounding Dude became a regular on the Beatport charts, and his music went on to gain continuous support from some of the top renowned artists such as Tony McGuinness (from Above & Beyond), Above & Beyond, John Digweed, Hernan Cattaneo, Nick Warren, Guy Mantzur, Guy J, Nick Muir, Marsh, Armen Miran, Lost Desert, Cid Inc., Roy Rosenfeld, Khen and many more.
Weird Sounding Dude continues to make a mark in the underground circuit by having releases on some of the most prestigious record labels in the dance music industry such as Anjunadeep, Sudbeat, The Soundgarden, Hoomidaas, Souksonic, Kindisch, Everything Will be Okay, Plattenbank, meanwhile, Perspectives Digital, Laika Sounds, Mango Alley, onedotsixtwo, Juicebox Music, Eat My Hat Music, Balkan Connection, 3rd Avenue, Tarnished Tracks, If You Wait Music, Strangers Beats, Strange Town Recordings, Stripped Recordings among many others. Well-known music blogs such as Progressive Astronaut, Change Underground, Release Promo, Underground Tel-Aviv, When We Dip, Nie Wieder Schlafen, Melodic Deep, Bespoke Music, Husa Sounds have shown regular interest in his tracks. Weird Sounding Dude was also nominated for the MyFav Awards for the years 2014-15 and 2015-16. Weird Sounding Dude's 'Hyper Dream' track was picked as track of the year by Above & Beyond's Tony Mcguinness during his interview with Sky News for the year 2021.
Weird Sounding Dude has always enjoyed a place in the underground dance music culture with performances at music festivals such as Anjunadeep Open Air, Vh1 Supersonic, Sunburn, Satellite Beachside, R.E.S.E.T., La Foresta (Sri Lanka), Voodoos Fest (Sri Lanka), Ctrl Alt Dance, Krank, Locals District, Lost & Found Showcase (Goa, India) and played at some of the most celebrated venues across India. Weird Sounding Dude has had the privilege to share the decks with Ben Bohmer, Cristoph, Jody Wisternoff, Guy J, Yotto, Nick Warren, Sebastien Leger, Cubicolor, Nils Hoffmann, Nox Vahn, Mind Against, Braxton, Khen, Enamour, Jerome Isma-Ae, Stan Kolev, Jimpster, Vaal, Dauwd, BOg, to name a few. 2023, is off to a great start for Weird Sounding Dude as he is all set for his first tour of Australia and New Zealand.
Weird Sounding Dude also hosts two radio shows. The first show is called 'sinetone' a monthly curated podcast that airs exclusively on Proton Radio every second Monday of the month. The second show is a very special bi-monthly curated podcast exclusive for Spotify and Apple Music called "Orbis". Weird Sounding Dude's guest-mixes have been featured on Deeper Sounds (Emirates In-Flight Entertainment), Melodic Deep (NL), Wildwood Podcast (Aus), Indivibe (Ind), The Park Hotels (Ind), Juicebox Radio (Ind), Distant Grooves - CME (Ind), So It Goes (USA), Bloop London Radio (UK), InstitutionYWG (Can), among many others.
It's safe to say that, Weird Sounding Dude's musical expedition has slowly started to take shape with no intention of slowing down.

Ottawa Prog Vibes 255 – Karly K. (Cornwall, UK)

OTTAWA PROG VIBES 255GUEST DJ: KARLY K. (CORNWALL, UK)2024.04.27
TRACKLISTDa Luca, Electric Dada - Rubikon (Forty Cats Intro Remix) Canato, 2Stroke - Blooming (Alex Efe, Diego Berrondo Remix Will Konitzer, MeowWow - Moon Dance (Forty Cats Remix) Miliano - Agent 007 (Gonzalo Sacc & Lapena Remix)Amir Telem - Went Too Deep (Kamilo Sanclemente Remix) Kamilo Sanclemente - Whale Voices (Original Mix)Weird Sounding Dude - Hands Of Dawn (Original Mix)Forty Cats - Nocturne (Original Mix)Dylhen - Reset (Shayan Pasha Extended Remix)Sunlight - Hypermotion (Original Mix)Hideo Kobayashi, Alistair - Espiritualdade (Weird Sounding Dude & FM Dub) Dieter Dressler - Secret Garden (Original Mix) Balad - Zenith (Original Mix) Outro
Karl would first like to thank Alain M. & Ottawa Prog Vibes for the opportunity to showcase his sound. His number one aim, is to create a vibe that feels like an event to the listener. This exclusive mix embodies the Karly K - Future Existence sound, pushing boundaries to create an unforgettable journey, featuring an eclectic blend of tracks  that will transport you into a hypnotic state of movement.
Karl's musical journey began in the mid-eighties, heavily influenced by synth-pop, leading to his love for electronic music. Then came the nineties & the rise of the rave generation which he embraced fully, acquiring decks & lots of vinyl he started playing at beach parties & oudoor events in his native Cornwall. Sasha, Digweed & Oakenfold quickly became Karl's main source of inspiration & musical style. They still are to this day.
At present, he is actively nurturing his musical brand through the 'Future Existence' series. If you have a penchant for progressive, melodic beats, and breaks with a nostalgic twist, look no further—Karly K has got you covered. Karly extends heartfelt appreciation to all his supporters and fellow artists on Soundcloud. Their unwavering support serves as a perpetual source of inspiration, fuelling his creativity and enabling him to craft unique sonic journeys into sound for us all to savour.