Deep Dark Progressive, Tribal, Techno, Psy, & Trance Mixes by Jess Van Ness
by Jess Van Ness
Future Dates:To Be Announced Raised in the undercurrents of Los Angeles, Jess Van Ness has always gravitated toward the fringes of society. After years of traveling the world and absorbing underground cultures across continents, Jess is now based in San Diego—continuing to channel that global influence into his art. His earliest obsessions were with music that lived in the shadows: the rebellion of punk rock, the raw edge of industrial, the haunting textures of dark wave. Even in the ‘80s, when he was breakdancing on concrete floors, rhythm was already a way of bending reality and defying the ordinary.By the time the ‘90s rave movement erupted, Jess was immersed in it—captivated not just by the beats but by the way DJs sculpted experiences that transcended the dancefloor. In 1999 he stepped behind the decks himself, cutting his teeth under the alias Transit, channeling the fierce energy of Hard Trance, Euphoric Trance, Tech Trance, Goa, and NRG. It was never about recognition—it wa
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Amygdala - Deep Dark Progressive House & Techno
After a brief hiatus, Jess returns with a massive progressive mix with a dark, groovin, atmospheric, rich textures and underlying tribal elements. Explore the complexities of the Amygdala through a sonic soundscape. ***DOSE 45 MINUTES BEFORE PLAYING*** Set List: Departure - Monojoke, Amaare Sick…
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Airborne - Ambient Meditation Mix
Set List: Whales (Framewerk "A Moment Between Breaths" Mix) - Norman H, Ranj Kaler RetroSyn - Airwave Fading Memories - Warmth, Human Is Alive Indigo (Electronica Mix) - Artche Modul Octagon (Ambient Intro Version) - Hedustma Zooland - Lostworld Disproportionate Response (Crimes Against Humanity...
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Lost Highway - Liquid Drum & Bass
A long overdue project from Jess Van Ness, in nearly 30 years this is the first full Drum & Bass mix ever released to the public. This liquid d&b set is melodies, moods, and magic perfect for a sunset or sunrise. Set List: Pictures - Nelver Raindrops - Alpha Rhythm, Nelver Triangle Shift - Invold...
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Ultraviolet - Dark House Club Mix
Jess is back for 2026 with a long overdue house mix with this stanky banger! Inspired by Rubs the Zebra Set List: God Gave Us - Chris Micali Pleasure (Bambounou Here to Please Remix) - Jennifer Loveless Wave (Jun Yagi & SS Machine Remix) - SpiritMindster Ritmo Y Tambores (DJ Paulo's LA 2 Lisbon...
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Mojave - Psygressive Trance Mix
Take a trip with this slow burning and hypnotic psygressive trance mixes by Jess Van Ness. The Mojave desert was an epicenter for this captivating sound and almost forgotten sub genre of trance. Set List: Concur (Original Mix) LAARS Warm Notes (suki Remix) WILLEM Lux (Original Mix) Bliss Inc,...
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Spectrum Radio Episode 21 - The Alchemy of Sound w_ Jess Van Ness (SD) - Techno Mix
Hear my latest release on Spectrum Techno and big thanks to Byrd for the invite! Be sure to check out Spectrum Radio @byrdmp3 as they provide a spotlight on talented artists from the underground dance scene including many of my local brothers and sisters from the San Diego dance community.…
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Jess Van Ness Live @ LMG 08 . 09 . 2025
Hear Jess Van Ness live from LMG on 08 . 09 . 2025 with a massive dynamic tech trance set! Set List: Giant Intro - Robert Babicz Vicious Circles (Remastered Max Graham Remix) - Poltergeist Ellipse - Vast Vision The Timelord - Signum Acid Is My DNA - CLOSE PROXIMITY Two Full Moons & A Trout...
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Sycophancy - Deep Dark Progressive Trance
Take a trip with this edgy mix full of dark grooves, tribal undertones, and euphoric vibes just in time for Halloween. Set List: Journeys - Adam Freemer Hypnotic - Venao Driftified - Monojoke, Amaare Lost Poeam - IshaN D, Noise Generation Feed You Soul - EANP Karnage - Subandrio Deep Desire…
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Jess Van Ness Live! @ LMG 2025-04-12 - 90s Trance
Recorded live @ Lotus Moon Gatherings on 4/12/2025, this set took about 5 months to put together digging through about 10k tracks looking for hidden gems of the 90s. This euphoric trance set includes some of my favorites as well as some lost treasures. Good luck with Shazam ; )
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Grains of Sand - Deep Dark Organic & Afro House
One of the most important projects for my warrior friend battling cancer. Together we worked on this release where I would play tracks and watching Alok's responses to the music with delight. Born in India from humble beginning, Alok is one of the most gentlest souls I've ever met, with are…
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Lizard Brain - Progressive House & Deep Trance
Welcome to Lizard Brain, a powerful primitive instinctive force of consuming all your emotions. This mix is packed with some monster tracks that will take you on an emotional roller coaster. Set List: Arrival - Exotek Nano Man - Facundo Leiarz Emergency - Alex O'Rion Knowhere - Dylhen Tribal...
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Resurrection - Rave Mix
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...
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Mystic Forest - Deep Dark Organic & Progressive House
Take a walk through a deep dark forest of mystical sounds from across the globe. Set List: Velvet Sun - Greg Ochman Move - Nohan Break Free From Me - Reb, Obbie Sake (Frand Remix) - thinkinsounds Platypus - Fernando Olaya No Future (Audioglider Remix) - Ben Summers No Drama Dance - Maxi Degrassi...
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Ignoramus - Deep Dark Progressive House & Techno
In a world where ID10Ts rule, we all live under the shadows of darkness. Set List: 2001-02-27 - Sven Andersson Ephemeral - Federico Asensio Brain Seeds - Brann (AR) Without Legacy (Fernando Olaya Rmx) - East Cafe Time Under Tension - Toth Off - Damon Jee The Beast from the East (The Darkside) -...
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The Experiment
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)…
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White Doves Mix - 90s Trance Euphoric Mix
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…
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Green Triangles Mix - 90s Trance Rave Mix
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…
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Decorum - Deep Dark Progressive House & Melodic Techno
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) - Narel Sucker Punch - James Orvis Tribulations - LCD Soundsystem (Bootleg)...
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Espacio - Trance, Psy, & Breaks
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...
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Jess Van Ness Live! @ LMG 2024-04-20 - Trance & Techno
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.org IG: Instagram.com/lotusmoongatherings/...
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>0 - Deep Dark Organic & Afro House
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-Wash10 Into The Sun (Major League Djz Remix) - Damian Lazarus,...
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Alkaline - Deep Dark Progressive House & Melodic Techno
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_ness Set List: Occult - Second...
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Lördag - Tribal Progressive & Tech House
Happy New Year ; ) Set List: Syamisen (Original Mix) DJ Juri Virus (Luke Fair Remix)- Satoshi Tomiie Rhythm Moves Tribal feat. Violet Snow (Red & Blue Mix) - DJ Paulo, Todd Dutkevitch Mughal - Glender Seres Cosmicos - Beyond Horizons Oliphants - JC Delacruz Holding Me (Diezel Remix) - D-Mention,...
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Jess Van Ness Live! @ LMG 12.9.2023 - Deep Dark Progressive & Trance
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 - Fluente Sakura - Gelios Everything Is Shiva - Kay Mallani Not in My Road - NOIYSE PROJECT Somebody Loves You (Paul...
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Last Night on Earth - Deep Dark Progressive
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...
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Jess Van Ness Live! @ LMG 9.30.2023 - Deep Dark Progressive & Trance
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 Savrun Spirals - Tristan Dior...
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Anima - Deep Dark Progressive
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…
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Made in Tulum - Live @ Skybar LA 07-02-2023 - Afro & Progressive House
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/artphangan instagram.com/photophangan Set List: Army Of Angels - Thee Suka Ipanema (Juan Galvis Remix)- DJ Lucerox...
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Live! @ LMG 6.17.2023 - Trance & Goa
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 Ness IG: @jess_van_ness SoundCloud: jessvanness Set List: Dreamstate - Robert Babicz Civilizaciones Perdidas - Forever Heaven Loop In Control (Son Kite Remix)- Sandman Anamara...
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Live! @ Lotus Moon 1 . 17 . 2023 - Techno, Acid, & Psy
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 -...
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Live! @ Lotus Moon 5 . 5 . 2023 - Deep Dark Progressive
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 - Subtara Airtight - Max Graham Prisoner - ISMAIL.M, Redspace Canyon - Kazuki Never Lose Hope…
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Mystic Desert @ AjabTaal - Afro & Organic House
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, Pere Dreams Within a Dream...
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Dreams from a Caterpillar - Deep Dark Afro Progressive
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 Dwellers Frost Hollow - Cloaked…
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Medicine Man - Afro & Organic House
Dedicated to my friend Alok. Set List: Sikhanyisele (Sparrow & Barbossa Remix)- Toshi, Leo Guardo Matama feat. Alpha Baba (Club Mix) - Souldynamic, Alpha Baba Tammurriata (Lannka Interpretation)- B.o.T Uyakhuluma Feat. Tabia - Simone Glad Ringa feat. Nes Mburu - Nüur, Nes Mburu Mano Mano…
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Jess Van Ness @ Lotus Moon Anniversary Gathering 11 . 19 . 2022 - Trance
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 Experience Banshee (Thirsty Amigo Remix)- Christopher Lawrence The Weeping Willow (Facade Remix) - The Digital...
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Voodoo - Dark Progressive House & Trance
Take a dark journey through some of the finest underground progressive tracks. Track List: Bon Voyage (Rise and Fall Extended Remix)- Alexey Sonar Ketatonik (Subandrio Remix)- Aman Anand, Forty Cats EastCliff (Original Mix)- Zehv Nomad (Original Mix) - Marway Signals (Original Mix)- James…
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Renegade - Techno, Acid, & Hardstyle
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…
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Moods for the Moody - Deep Dark Progressive & Deep Tech
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...
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Dance of the Butterfly - Deep Progressive & Afroganic House
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 - Kokiyo Virya (Original Mix) - The Muhammads Take Me Back (Hernan Cattaneo & Lonya Remix)- Giorgia Angiuli Ena - Dabeat, Kamilo Sanclemente Far from My...
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Jess Van Ness @ Lotus Moon - 5 . 21 . 2022 - Progressive House & Trance
Hear Jess Van Ness go big @ Lotus Moon Gatherings on 5/21/2022! Progressive House . Trance . Techno . Tribal The Owl & The Butterfly (Original Mix)- Facade Razor Crest (Slam Duck Remix) - Facade Relinquish (Original Mix) - Narel Hula (Original Mix) - The Digital Blonde Fly-By-Wire (Lutzenkirchen...
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Ocotillo Express - Dark Progressive House & Melodic Techno
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 Vank Lust - Leo Baroso, Innerphonic Akasha -...
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Midnight Space Dust - PsyTrance (Transit NYE Special)
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)- Prana Wind of Change...
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Extra Anejo - Afro & Organic House Set @ OrganiCali - Pina 12/18/21
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 Clap Rise Yourself (Afro Tech Dub) - B-Liv Cry No More (Original Mix) - The...
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Solstice - Dark Deep House & Organic
Celebrate the darkness. Track list: Vasudevaya (Original Mix)- Radical Fantasy, Amir Telem So It Goes (Original Mix) - Armen Miran Woman In The Window - (Red Axes Club Mix) feat. Jim Morrison (Original Mix)Red Axes, Perry Farrell, Jim Morrison Kara (Original Mix) - M.O.S. Spirals Inflections...
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Planet Plur - Dark Progressive, Melodic Techno & Tribal
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…
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Under A Desert Moon - Deep Dark Organic & Progressive House
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 Maayan Primal Link - Tapasya (IND), Rockka Habbibi - Jose Alves, Junior Avila Shamanism (Ewan Rill Remix) Kade B, Les...
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Missing M (20 Year Anniversary) - Trance
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...
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¿Qué Pasa? - House Music
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 Cohiba El Tamborilero (Mucho Drums Mix) - Narf Zayd La Playita (Extended Mix)- Yulia Niko, Bombossa Brothers, Totó La Momposina Caracas Way…
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Propaganda - Dark Progressive House, Trance, & Tribal
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...
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Provocateur - Dark Deep House & Progressive
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!...
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Future Dates:To Be Announced Raised in the undercurrents of Los Angeles, Jess Van Ness has always gravitated toward the fringes of society. After years of traveling the world and absorbing underground cultures across continents, Jess is now based in San Diego—continuing to channel that global influence into his art. His earliest obsessions were with music that lived in the shadows: the rebellion of punk rock, the raw edge of industrial, the haunting textures of dark wave. Even in the ‘80s, when he was breakdancing on concrete floors, rhythm was already a way of bending reality and defying the ordinary.By the time the ‘90s rave movement erupted, Jess was immersed in it—captivated not just by the beats but by the way DJs sculpted experiences that transcended the dancefloor. In 1999 he stepped behind the decks himself, cutting his teeth under the alias Transit, channeling the fierce energy of Hard Trance, Euphoric Trance, Tech Trance, Goa, and NRG. It was never about recognition—it wa
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