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Deep Dark Progressive, Tribal, Techno, Psy, & Trance Mixes by Jess Van Ness

by Jess Van Ness

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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 was about devotion to sound, movement, and the underground. His restless creativity soon pushed further. From 2000 to 2006, Jess ran Electrofusion Radio, an internet pirate station broadcasting the pulse of the underground to whoever could find the signal. His palette expanded into progressive and organic grooves, dark techno, raw breaks, drum and bass, and psychedelic trance. Genres became tools, not boundaries. Each set unfolded like a labyrinth: dark yet hypnotic, primal yet refined, industrial yet human. An introvert at heart, Jess lets the music speak louder than spectacle. Two decades later, he remains deeply committed to the underground, carrying that ethos forward as a founder of Lotus Moon Gatherings. For Jess, there are no limits, no gimmicks, no ego—only the alchemy of sound, mystery, and the unspoken connection between DJ and dancer. Never bound by genre and always guided by energy and emotion, his sets are hypnotic odysseys: enigmatic, layered, and deeply human.

Latest episodes

Amygdala - Deep Dark Progressive House & Techno

September 22, 2026 · 57 min

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…
Airborne - Ambient Meditation Mix

April 12, 2026 · 58 min

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…
Lost Highway - Liquid Drum & Bass

March 29, 2026 · 56 min

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…
Ultraviolet - Dark House Club Mix

February 16, 2026 · 1 hr 5 min

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…
Mojave - Psygressive Trance Mix

December 30, 2025 · 1 hr 6 min

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…
Spectrum Radio Episode 21 - The Alchemy of Sound w_ Jess Van Ness (SD) - Techno Mix

November 28, 2025 · 56 min

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…
Jess Van Ness Live @ LMG 08 . 09 . 2025

November 21, 2025 · 1 hr 33 min

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…
Sycophancy - Deep Dark Progressive Trance

October 4, 2025 · 1 hr 1 min

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…