Future Dates: April 12 - Lotus Full Moon Gathering - Borrego Springs From the desert to the Sunset Strip, Jess has been mixing underground music since 1999. The LA native and now San Diego based artist mixes a wide range of genres fusing old school with new school. Blurring genre boundaries, Jess likes to paint stories with music and take listeners on an emotional journey with ever changing sonic textures with meaningful music. Much of his style is on the darker end of the spectrum with worl ...
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To close out celebrating 25 years dj’ing and most likely alienating most listeners, Jess goes back to his roots of where it all began as Transit. Before Hard Style, there was Hard NRG, Freeform, and Hard Trance. Influenced by 90s warehouse raves, this high energy set represents the genres Jess first learned to play. Many have not heard these styles…
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Take a walk through a deep dark forest of mystical sounds from across the globe. Set List:Velvet Sun - Greg OchmanMove - NohanBreak Free From Me - Reb, ObbieSake (Frand Remix) - thinkinsoundsPlatypus - Fernando OlayaNo Future (Audioglider Remix) - Ben SummersNo Drama Dance - Maxi DegrassiEmpty - Doug CrawfordEmbrace - Juan Sapia, HasithClinken Haus…
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In a world where ID10Ts rule, we all live under the shadows of darkness. Set List:2001-02-27 - Sven AnderssonEphemeral - Federico AsensioBrain Seeds - Brann (AR)Without Legacy (Fernando Olaya Rmx) - East CafeTime Under Tension - TothOff - Damon JeeThe Beast from the East (The Darkside) - John 00 FlemingMind Behind the Ordeal - Fran GarayOm Om Om Do…
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No limits. No Boundaries.The Experiment is an art project I've wanted to do for some time breaking the boundaries of traditional mixes while staying true to the sounds of the underground. Explore the world of electronic music and enjoy the journey.Set List:Ven Gran Espiritu (Temple Step Remix) - RAIOBedouin - Walk:rDessert Ou Desert - T2'nShining -…
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25 years ago, I first laid my hands on some Technic 1200s and became addicted! To celebrate this huge milestone, I decided to produce some sets that made me fall in love with the scene in the first place. After going through over 7,500 tracks from the 90’s and early 2000’s, I came up with the White Doves and Green Triangles Mixes. I wanted it to re…
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25 years ago, I first laid my hands on some Technic 1200s and became addicted! To celebrate this huge milestone, I decided to produce some sets that made me fall in love with the scene in the first place. After going through over 7,500 tracks from the 90’s and early 2000’s, I came up with the White Doves and Green Triangles Mixes. I wanted it to re…
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About Decorum: Getting back at heart of where Jess is an artist today, Decorum bleeds deep dark sophisticated moods with grooves, at times euphoric, with a splash of funk blurring genres.Set List:Baseline (Visceral Mix) - NarelSucker Punch - James OrvisTribulations - LCD Soundsystem (Bootleg) Inertia - Rockka, Maze 28Playing With Foc... - Paco Osun…
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About Espacio:Commissioned in 2023 by top listener Calvin G., Espacio is part two of a series inspired by the exploration of space and also The Crystal Method's "High Roller” as a reference track.Jess originally created "Last Night on Earth" as part one in the series which is about an astronaut romanticizing about their upcoming launch to space. Th…
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Hear Jess live from LMG on 4.20.2024 with an epic trance set that twists and turns like a desert snake. Celebrating 25 years of DJ'ing, Jess takes you on a musical journey spanning decades of underground music.Visit our official site @ www.lotusmoon.orgIG: Instagram.com/lotusmoongatherings/Artist: Jess Van NessIG: @jess_van_nessSoundCloud: @jessvan…
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Less Than Zero (>0) is filled with deep dark moody vibes from Jess Van Ness mixed with sounds from across the globe. This euphoric and opiate like set will transcend a journey of the mind and feelings. Set List:Thula Thula - Tabia, G-Wash10Into The Sun (Major League Djz Remix) - Damian Lazarus, Jem CookeMugham - Vusall InsunGitano - DerunReminisenc…
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Jess is back to kickoff 2024 with a massive progressive set! intricately mixed with deep, atmospheric, and groovy sounds. Just close your eyes and let it take you on a journey.Don't miss Jess live 4/20 in the San Diego desert with @lotusmoongatherings IG: @jess_van_nessSet List:Occult - Second SineStorm Front (Mike Rish Remix) - Jamie StevensWide E…
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Happy New Year ; )Set List:Syamisen (Original Mix) DJ JuriVirus (Luke Fair Remix)- Satoshi TomiieRhythm Moves Tribal feat. Violet Snow (Red & Blue Mix) - DJ Paulo, Todd DutkevitchMughal - GlenderSeres Cosmicos - Beyond HorizonsOliphants - JC DelacruzHolding Me (Diezel Remix) - D-Mention, Maria MariaInfiel - Angel HerediaEx Acid Machina - NarelBlocr…
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Hear Jess play some dark tribal progressive with elements of psy, techno, and EBM to close out the night at Lotus Moon Gathering 2 Year anniversary 12.9.2023!Set List:Mortise - FluenteSakura - GeliosEverything Is Shiva - Kay MallaniNot in My Road - NOIYSE PROJECTSomebody Loves You (Paul Thomas Extended Remix) - Aly & Fila, Paul Thomas, PlumbJungle …
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About Last Night on Earth:For top 2022 listener @calvin-gluck with over 300 listens, thank you for your inspiration in creating "Last Night on Earth!" The first part of a two part series, LNoE tells a story of an astronaut dreaming and romanticizing about and up coming mission to space. A deep dark introspective journey through melodic grooves and …
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Jess is back with another emotional set from under a full moon in the California desert, live from @lotusmoongatherings ! With waves of energy, this set explores the deeper and more meaningful side of electronic music.Set List:Sombra (Gabo Martin Remix) - Kenan SavrunSpirals - Tristan DiorFinnish Kiss - OrkideaMerlion Portraits - Horizons (IT)Fenix…
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Take a journey with "ANIMA" as it explores the connection of all things dark and vibrant in a melodic landscape. Jess is back with a dark progressive set filled with melodic grooves and atmospheric rivers of sound. A big thanks to producers for their amazing tracks! Set List: Journey to the Unknown (Haen's 'Yaen' Remix) - Madloch, SubnodeNo Words (…
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Hear Jess' 3 Hour set from Made in Tulum @ Skybar LA! Packed full of Afro, Organic, and Progressive from deep in the jungle brought to the Sunset Strip. Photo Credit: instagram.com/artphanganinstagram.com/photophanganSet List:Army Of Angels - Thee SukaIpanema (Juan Galvis Remix)- DJ LuceroxUzobuyela Kum (EyeRonik Remix)- Room 806, BukekaNha Manera …
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Hear Jess Van Ness live at LMG on the Yang Stage with a desert trance and Goa set from 6/17/2023!Artist: Jess Van NessIG: @jess_van_nessSoundCloud: jessvannessSet List:Dreamstate - Robert BabiczCivilizaciones Perdidas - Forever HeavenLoop In Control (Son Kite Remix)- SandmanAnamara (Extended Mix)- ActivaFlight To Jupiter - Median ProjectGhost - Bat…
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Jess Van Ness Live from the LA desert at Lotus Moon with Social Desert 01.17.2023. This PEAK TIME set is full of energy from start to close with techno, acid, and elements of psy. @Carl-Cox let's goOooOo!Set List:If You Like to Move part.2 - Gianni B, DENNI DEMALDE'If You Like to Move part.1 - Gianni B, DENNI DEMALDE'Acid Storm - Robert BabiczHalft…
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From the shores of San Diego, hear Jess' closing set from Lotus Moon on 5.5.2023! A dark melodic journey through deep dark progressive house, trance, acid and techno. Set List: Trancentral Journey - SubtaraAirtight - Max GrahamPrisoner - ISMAIL.M, RedspaceCanyon - KazukiNever Lose Hope - Chris OblivionMarmalade Skies - Renato Cohen, Steve ParryAsk …
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Commissioned from our friends @AjabTaal comes a deep dark journey through the Mystic Desert. Heavily influenced by eastern and tribal vibes, this set delivers a melding of cultures demonstrating that we are all human, we are all one.Tracklist:Nubra - Liquid Bloom, PereDreams Within a Dream (Derun Remix) Desert DwellersLeylum - Collectif Medz Bazar …
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Ever wonder what a caterpillar dreams of? A transformation and metamorphosis in the dancing butterfly of life. Take flight in a melodic tribal journey deep within the dream of a caterpillar. Set List:Closed Eyes in a Dust Storm (Djuma Soundsystem Remix)- Desert DwellersFrost Hollow - Cloaked1001 Nights Stories (Part 1) - Domased ElectronicaSad Scre…
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Dedicated to my friend Alok.Set List: Sikhanyisele (Sparrow & Barbossa Remix)- Toshi, Leo GuardoMatama feat. Alpha Baba (Club Mix) - Souldynamic, Alpha BabaTammurriata (Lannka Interpretation)- B.o.TUyakhuluma Feat. Tabia - Simone GladRinga feat. Nes Mburu - Nüur, Nes MburuMano Mano (Drumetic Boyz Remix) Thee SukaJama ft. Idd Aziz - David Hopperman,…
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Hear Jess @ Lotus Moon Anniversary gathering take us through a journey of time and space with some big tracks spanning decades of Trance.Set List:Eroctra (Original Mix)- The Source ExperienceBanshee (Thirsty Amigo Remix)- Christopher LawrenceThe Weeping Willow (Facade Remix) - The Digital Blonde, Splattered ImplantDark Skies, Part. 2 - Gianni B, DE…
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Take a dark journey through some of the finest underground progressive tracks.Track List: Bon Voyage (Rise and Fall Extended Remix)- Alexey SonarKetatonik (Subandrio Remix)- Aman Anand, Forty CatsEastCliff (Original Mix)- ZehvNomad (Original Mix) - MarwaySignals (Original Mix)- James HarcourtDeep Point (Original Mix) - DJ BirdSettle for More (Haen …
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For my top listener of 2021, Calvin G. from Texas requested a culmination of Poem for Paz and Tormented. Renegade brings a fusion of Psy, Acid, Trance, Hard Techno, Hard Style and UK Hard House. At 140-145BPM, Renegade is hard charging, banging, and somehow melodic at times, this set is packed with dark driving energy. Definitely a peak-time rave/w…
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Welcome to the lost files of Jess Van Ness. Moods for the Moody was actually the first draft of “The Last Breathe” originally recorded in 2020, but the impact of George Floyd changed the course of this release. Devastated, Jess changed almost the entire project based on what he was feeling at the time as a tribute to those that tragically lost thei…
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Dance of the Butterfly is a super vibey mix that takes you through a journey of Organic, Afro, and Progressive moods. Set List:Lost in Time - KokiyoVirya (Original Mix) - The MuhammadsTake Me Back (Hernan Cattaneo & Lonya Remix)- Giorgia AngiuliEna - Dabeat, Kamilo SanclementeFar from My Homeland - TINYgiantSiboney - Mario Bianco, Gianluca ViscovoP…
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Hear Jess Van Ness go big @ Lotus Moon Gatherings on 5/21/2022!Progressive House . Trance . Techno . Tribal The Owl & The Butterfly (Original Mix)- FacadeRazor Crest (Slam Duck Remix) - FacadeRelinquish (Original Mix) - NarelHula (Original Mix) - The Digital BlondeFly-By-Wire (Lutzenkirchen Remix) - Koen GroeneveldMythical (Julian Millan Remix) - A…
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Recorded LIVE September 2021 for Deep Black Sheep in Ocotillo, CA. Will the official video ever be released? Who knows….Big thanks to Martha, Clay, and Lauren for production assistance! Through sand and hills, we made it!Track list: Timekeeper - Bram VankLust - Leo Baroso, InnerphonicAkasha - E-ClipSouvenir - GeliosEpitome - Pranay RyanYan Yan - Se…
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Released under Jess' original alias Transit, this is a project that is long overdue and highly anticipated! Back to the roots of rave, Midnight Space Dust brings you big sounds of desert skies pumping 145 BPM for those late night hours. Set List:Boundless (Skizologic Remix)- PranaWind of Change (Original mix)- E-ClipAlien Treat - CoredataEarth's Ca…
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In case you missed out on OrganiCali presented by We Are Muxic @ Pina, here's the set performed by Jess Van Ness. An eclectic mix of Afro & Latin House. Set list:11211 (Original Mix) - The Martinez Brothers, Soul ClapRise Yourself (Afro Tech Dub) - B-LivCry No More (Original Mix) - The Deepshakerz, Black SavanaExpell (Original Mix) - Gifted Fire, S…
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Celebrate the darkness.Track list:Vasudevaya (Original Mix)- Radical Fantasy, Amir TelemSo It Goes (Original Mix) - Armen MiranWoman In The Window - (Red Axes Club Mix) feat. Jim Morrison (Original Mix)Red Axes, Perry Farrell, Jim MorrisonKara (Original Mix) - M.O.S.Spirals Inflections (Original Mix) - Kamilo Sanclemente, Carol BrownLandscape Cloud…
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Going back to the roots of rave, welcome to Planet Plur. A note from Jess: This has been one of the most emotional sets for me to record as there was a moment I thought I my life would change forever due to a health scare. I am so grateful for the producers that help allow me to enjoy my passions, I am thankful to be alive, and I am back! Enjoy the…
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Welcome back to the deep dark sounds of the desert. Just close your eyes. Forget your name. Forget the world. Forget the people. And dance to the global beats.Navigation - Guy MaayanPrimal Link - Tapasya (IND), RockkaHabbibi - Jose Alves, Junior AvilaShamanism (Ewan Rill Remix) Kade B, Les InsoumisesMescaline - HocusMozaiku - Leo BarosoKrishna (Nac…
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20 Years ago I released Missing M, a twisted love story of loss, euphoria and joy. Recorded in Huntington Beach under my alias Transit, this trance based set has had a special place in my heart beyond the nostalgia, especially the first 20 minutes. Recorded on vinyl, notice tracks 2 and 3 constantly overlapping to smooth the blend. While it's not p…
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Que Pasa Locos Familia!?!? We are pleased to bring you a heavily latin infused house mix with some uplifting summer vibes. Peruano en Sierpes - Dany CohibaEl Tamborilero (Mucho Drums Mix) - Narf ZaydLa Playita (Extended Mix)- Yulia Niko, Bombossa Brothers, Totó La MomposinaCaracas Way - ManybeatLa Puerta Del Cielo - DerunTakkye Taky - M. RodriguezS…
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After taking time away for underground events, Jess Van Ness is back with a solid progressive set that twists and turns through dark melodic tones. A long awaited project influenced by desert parties of the 90's, this set will be sure to please the OG's of the party scene. Artwork inspired by the silly people.Touching the Sky (Fabri Lopez Remix) - …
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Back with the first release of 2021 and is long overdue! But we have been busy with launching a new official website, Instagram account, and live underground performances around San Diego. That said, we are pleased to present you with the progressive builder with help from some great producers! Cielo (Original Mix)- Double Touch, Bross (RO)Feléa (O…
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En Las Dalias (Original Mix)- Los SurubaTraversing the Endless Road (Alvaro Suarez Remix) - Desert DwellersEmpty Space (Wild Dark Remix) - HraachOne That Shows the Way (Unders Remix) - Desert DwellersDeadline (Nebula Remix) - ChappanoTales of Kashmir (Original Mix) - Nebula (AR)Road to You (Eli Nissan Remix) - NohanThe Last of Us (Original Mix) - N…
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Follow me on twitch.tv/jessvanness for live performances. Nada Brahma (Robert Babicz Remix) - Juliane WolfArbitrary (EKDK Remix) - Marco BediniMegacities (Extended Mix) - DosemThe Sinner (Original Mix) - Rick Pier O'Neil, Stiven Rivic, Michael & LevanKomodo (Original Mix) - Alex O'RionPlectrum (Nico Parisi Remix) - Analog JungsFifth Element (Extend…
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Welcome to the underground world of tribal beats. Heavily influenced by Latin & Brazilian percussion, Attack of the Pendejos is a compilation of dark and euphoric original tracks, remixes and mashups building its progressive tribal energy into a solid summer banger. Hotline Intro (Psycho Mix)The Brazilian Rainforest (Dj Paulo & Todd Dutkevitch) vs …
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Welcome to Deep Waters, a sonic journey and masterful use of progressive energy. Rooted deep in progressive house, Deep Waters also includes elements of minimal techno, melodic techno, progressive trance and underlying tribal sounds. Track List: Premonitions (CJ Peeton Remix) - Andrei NiconoffSintra (Original mix) - Del FondaDucktape (Original Mix)…
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If you're not angry or saddened with what's going on, don't listen to me and you're part the problem. This is not for you. This is dedicated to my sisters and brothers of color. Keep fighting! I GOT YOUR BACKS! May the families of George Floyd, Ahmaud Abrery, Breonna Taylor and all the other victims that were not fortunate to have a camera around, …
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First off, F#CK COVID-19! A lot of us are isolated and frustrated with the whole situation. From the overwhelming stupidity and selfishness of others, to our personal battles and tragic losses. There is also a certain irony of being tormented in our own homes when there are many in the world that are facing much dire consequences. While we enjoy fo…
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Welcome to Solitude. Inspired by the emotional rollercoaster of the pandemic, this set will take you on a dark journey of deep house, progressive trance, acid breaks, and electro beats. Get ready for the last half of the set as it blasts off! Big thanks to Pablo & Clay for title inspiration....No thanks to Apple as Catalina has been a nightmare for…
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A dark euphoric mix with mysterious vibes and underlying elements of tribal infused. This set takes you on a cerebral journey to wide open spaces and transcendental grooves. Welcome to the Underground....Density - Rise and FallClaro (Miir Omar Remix) - Dan NusdeoMovements (Kip 5 Remix) - Itwo5Melodic Circus (Priya Sen & Aman) - Ninesh BabuMagam (RI…
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To celebrate an end of the decade and new beginnings, we are pleased to present you with Masquerade. This is a strong progressive trance builder with a massive ending of trance tracks. Trip to Red by AntrimPerth to San Diego by AirwaveNuit Blanche by WoraklsTulips Grow In Space by DeepfunkFok It by James MonroVenom by Larsson (BE)Synchronicity by F…
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A heavy tribal influenced gone off the deep end by JVN. Cross-pollenated with deep house, afro house, melodic techno, minimal and progressive, this set is one of the most technical live recordings from JVN. Real You/Abrio - LIVE MASHUP - Rudy UK, Kato Change & Winyo Origen - Hraach (Giman Remix)Dreamcatcher - Danito & AthinaTribalistic - Night Shif…
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After a brief hiatus, we are pleased to bring you this deep dark progressive set. This deep builder twists and turns through track after track @ 125 BPM slightly increasing in rhythmic and melodic patterns. This beautifully blended live mix set delivers solid harmonies with elements of tribal, trance, techno & deep house but never really committing…
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