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French-Canadian DJ/Producer Matt Cerf first made his mark in dance music as one-fourth of the group Second Sun. In 2001 his track, Empire, caught the attention of mega producer/dj Paul van Dyk and was immediately signed to Vandit Records landing the group instant notoriety and a spot on Quebec’s own Music Plus.

After moving to Los Angeles, however, Matt and the group parted ways. Matt took off in a new direction with originals like “Clearwater”, “Bent”, and “Miami Vice”. In 2004, he met producer/dj partner Shawn Mitiska and the two started remixing tracks for other producers, including Serge Devant, Eelke Kleijn, and Lange.

In 2005 Matt met singer/songwriter Jaren and the two joined forces with Shawn to create masterful originals like: “Light The Skies”, “Saved Again”, “Me & You”, “Down To You”, and “Let Me Breathe”.

“Light The Skies” (Baroque/Armada), which caught the attention of Armin Van Buuren thanks to the pumping Electrobounce remix by Retrobyte, climbed to 2 on the Dutch Dance charts and was the second most requested track on Holland’s SLAMfm radio station.

Besides being listed on more than twenty different compilations, the track ultimately rated as one of the top tracks of 2007! Since then, every track released from the trio seems to have made a mark on the industry. “Saved Again” was given the title of 2 track of 2007 by Armin Van Buuren!

Matt Cerf

Residing in a city more renowned for its arty noise raves than its electronic dance nightlife, Circus Afterhours bats for the more nocturnal of Montreal's clubbing population. Starting around 2am, it's a common feature for night owls looking for beats but unwilling to settle for the R&B fodder offered elsewhere in the city. Those patient enough wait to do so because they know the best is yet to come, packing themselves into this burrow of debauchery to throw shapes to the likes of Digweed, W&W and Orjan Nilsen until midday. Spread over two rooms and fitted with a Funktion One soundsystem loud enough to register on the Richter scale, Circus Afterhours proffers one of the greatest club shows on earth.

Circus After Hours

Ville-Marie

FEEL

Jaren

Leave The Light On

Leave The Light On - Suncatcher Radio Mix

Evelio

Various Artists

Blueprints - Mixed By Filo And Peri - A Decade Of Trance Classics And Future Anthems

Walk Away - Feat. Jaren, Lange Remix

Bissen

Let Me Breathe

Let Me Breathe - Bissen Remix

Mitiska

At 29 years old, Jody Wisternoff is something of a seasoned veteran. With an impressive career that spans 14 years to date, Jody has achieved commercial success and critical acclaim as a producer, remixer and DJ. In the late 80's, legendary Bristol duo Smith and Mighty opened up their studio to two very young kids who went by the name of Tru Funk Posse (Jody and little brother Sam). These two self-taught, pre-pubescent hip hoppers had already produced a hefty handful of tracks utilizing a ZX spectrum computer, casio keyboard, and 4 track tape recorder. With a modified belt-driven record deck, the older member of TFP (not yet a teenager) learned to imitate the hiphop DJs of the time who were still inventing and mastering the art for themselves.

Under Smith and Mighty's ‘Three Stripe’ label, the two youngsters released their first single - ‘Break the Beat’ (playlisted by Westwood), as well as accepted gigs anywhere the bouncers would let them through the door.

Breaking through to the finals of the DMC hiphop championships, they received national notoriety from mags such as The Face, Hip-Hop Connection, and I.D. Who was responsible for the musical side of the operation? None other than a pre-teen Jody Wisternoff who, as well as filling the world's most illustrious dancefloors, is also one half of the pioneering dance act Way Out West. During the early 90's, Jody became immersed in the free-party scene and scored regular slots at huge raves such as Universe and World Dance. A brief partnership with DJ Die resulted in a slew of underground releases under the moniker ‘Sublove’. However, it was ’4 AM’ (a bass-heavy, saxophone led house track recorded several years earlier and released on Smith ‘n Mighty's Three Stripe, under the name Tru Funk) which caught the attention of one Nick Warren. It wasn't until a good few years later, during Jody's disillusionment with the increasingly aggressive hardcore/jungle scene, that a brief meeting between Nick and Jody (orchestrated by Jody's father), resulted in the birth of Way Out West.

The mid nineties brought a regular slot on Bristol's Galaxy Radio. By this time Jody's DJ style had become predominantly house/techno, and as a result residencies at London's Club UK and Bristol's Lakota were secured. As Way Out West became more established DJ work went from nationwide to international. Jody released Two mix cd's on Kickin Records (E-scension 1 & 2), and one on Bliss recordings (Way Out There). Regular trips to the US, South America, Asia and Australia have ensured that Jody's current blend of enticing dance music is always heard. He also plays various one offs across the country, as well as residencies at Bristol's Empathy and TimeLapse. Juggling WOW production, remixing, live shows, and DJing. Constantly at the cutting edge, embracing the exciting and new sounds, whilst shunning the populist/lowest common denominator floor fodder, Jody's passion for music keeps him ahead of the game.

Best Matt Cerf Songs of All Time - Top 10 Tracks

Best Matt Cerf Songs of All Time - Top 10 Tracks

Upcoming Events

1. Leave The Light On - Suncatcher Radio Mix

2. Walk Away - Feat. Jaren, Lange Remix

3. Let Me Breathe - Bissen Remix

4. Me & You - Jody Wisternoff Dub Remix

5. Together Soon (Mixed) - Beatsole Remix

6. Sometimes - Matt Cerf Remix

7. Who I Am - Yang Remix

8. Me & You - Original Mix

9. Together Soon - Original Mix

10. Leave The Light On - Suncatcher Remix

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