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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.
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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 BEFOR
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 - Lost
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
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) -
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 No
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 brothe
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
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 F
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 los
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
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 Lei
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
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 (Audiogl
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 O
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
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 trac
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 trac
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 Pun
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 Ear
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
>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-Wash1
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 @lotusmo
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 Olipha
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
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 rom
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 (Gab
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
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 Ang
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
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.
