the sound behind dark desire
Meet the DJs Guiding Us Through the Night
DASA · MARÈVA · JAY FUNCTION · JOSEPH JULIEN
DASA
DASA
DASA is a DJ, event promoter and budding producer based in Ottawa, Ontario. Coming from a musical family, he started playing bass in rock and progressive metal bands while growing up in the 90s. His influences draw from a wide range of sounds that filled his home growing up - including disco, rock & roll and heavy metal. He is a multi-genre artist that aims to seamlessly blend light/dark through warm, meditative and emotionally moving soundscapes with the goal of bringing people together, making them move and making them feel.
He is also the co-founder of the House of Kink and SpaceCamp - two of Ottawa’s premier community dance events/raves, both of which aim to capture the essence of some of their favorite festivals, creating welcoming experiences where people feel free and safe to dance, express themselves and make genuine connections.
He has graced the stage at several nightclubs across Canada and festivals including Summerdaze, Black Rabbit, Sonic Springs Front Republic, and AIM.
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Marèva
Marèva
Marèva is a genre-fluid DJ with a wide-ranging musical palette, known for her atmospheric, emotive, and dance-driven sets that blend melody with organic textures. Her performances flow seamlessly, keeping the crowd engaged and grounded in movement and connection on the dancefloor. She brings her underground sound to audiences across Montreal, Toronto, Ottawa, and beyond, often performing on custom-built sound systems at intentionally curated events that celebrate the deeper side of electronic music.
Beyond performing, Marèva is involved in cultivating community-driven events that center intention, sound quality, and creative expression. She has co-produced events and sound stages throughout Ottawa and Ontario, including WNDR, Bodysync, and the PRSMTC sound camp for Sideburn. She is also the co-founder and a member of the B4CKROOM collective, an emerging Ottawa series dedicated to grassroots dance culture and raw, immersive sounds aimed at shaping and expanding the local scene.
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jay function
jay function
Jay Function is an artist who transforms sound into immersive experiences, crafting distinctive sets and productions that challenge convention while exploring rhythm, energy, and emotion. His work—shaped by a dynamic blend of influences and deep connections with people and places—bridges the pulse of dance culture with a forward-thinking approach that pushes boundaries and uncovers new sonic textures. Having honed his craft across DIY venues, club spaces, festivals, and community radio, Jay brings a rich depth of understanding to every performance. Inspired by pioneers like David Mancuso and Larry Levan, he views music not just as sound, but as an experience—a powerful force of connection that transcends the moment. Jay is a co-host of Mapped Out Radio on CKCU-FM, airing weekly on Fridays. He’s also the co-founder and one of the driving forces behind Music.Art.Ppl—a collective, event production company, and boutique label that champions innovative music, poetry, and collaboration.
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Joseph Julien
Joseph Julien
Joseph Julien is a Canadian progressive house and melodic electronic music producer from Ottawa, Ontario. Known for emotionally driven productions, cinematic atmosphere, and deep late-night club energy, Joseph blends progressive house, melodic techno, and underground electronic influences into a signature sound that feels both festival-ready and intimate.
As the founder of KRE-81 Records, Joseph has independently built a growing international audience through releases, live performances, and visually driven branding. His music has gained support from respected names within electronic music and has been featured across major dance music publications and platforms.
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