Balance Selections Podcast

For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au @gabrieli Over the years, Gabriel I has become one of the most in demand and leading representatives of Mexican electronic music culture around the world. This recognition has made him appear on the radar of electronic music connoisseurs worldwide, getting wide reception to his DJ gigs due to his attention to detail and dedication to his craft.

For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au @tonacomusic The young and talented Brazilian DJ & producer Tonaco, presents his musical style floating between Melodic Techno and Progressive House.

For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au @madben Considered by Trax Mag to be techno's last hope, Madben has set fire to the top dance floors throughout France and Europe, including Berghain (DE), Awakenings (NL), Kilometre25 (FR), Berns (SWE), and Printworks (UK) to name but a few...

For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au @ditian Avant-garde producer, and eclectic DJ Ditian, captured the global scene with several releases on Innervisions, including music on Secret Weapons, Transmoderna, and Compilations, showing the extensive support from Âme and Dixon.

For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au @charlesolivermusic Through the incorporation of heavy industrial beats, glitchy abstract percussion, laced with evocative melodies; Charles Oliver's eclectic style and dynamic production continues to turn heads from artists such as Jon Hopkins, Max Cooper, HAAi, Rebūke, Laurent Garnier, and more.

For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au @liam-sieker Liam Sieker's music has received great support from many of the scenes leading DJ's, lighting up dancefloors worldwide with his unique and mature approach to performing, whether it be as a DJ or playing a live set.

For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au @rickyryan Ricky Ryan's sounds is distinguished by a broad variety of musical styles, from beautiful warm House and deep Techno to driving dance floor anthems, always guiding the listener through a spiritual soundscape by his silky smooth mixing and impeccable programming.

For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au @zerotolerancerecordings Depth Institute is a collaboration between Stuart Mckeown, Darius Bassiray, and Gab Oliver. The trio bonded over a mutual love for moody and hypnotic Progressive House & Breaks as well as re-launching the much loved Melbourne label Zero Tolerance.

For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au @katesteinnyc A nascent purveyor of house and cutting-edge disko in all its forms, Australian born DJ/producer and visual artist Kate Stein is grooving her way into the good graces of underground circles everywhere with an experiential sound that's all her own.

For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au/podcast/balance-selections-242-nolan/?v=3a1ed7090bfa @n-lan Drawing on a vast array of influences from Disco to House, Funk to Breaks & Dub to Techno, NOLAN remains a forward thinking & innovative producer & DJ. His studio prowess has landed him record deals with some of the most respected & influential labels around the world including Mobilee, Bedrock, Circus Recordings, Stil vor Talent, Renaissance, & Get Physical.

Fore more info: https://balancemusic.com.au @creamdj Cream, also known as Krzysztof Kupczakiewicz, was born in Krakow, and currently lives in Jaroslaw. During the period of 20 years that Cream spent in Jaroslaw, playing in almost all of it's clubs, and working simultaneously as a sound engineer, has led him to be one of the most celebrated DJs in Poland.

For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au/ @lukebrancacciodj Luke Brancaccio is a DJ and producer of global experience and escalating renown. His musical evolution has lead him from frontman of the British band Suicide Sports Club and the chart-topping production partnership of Brancaccio & Aisher to headlining international events and featuring on the cover of DJ Magazine. A perennial of Bedrock, with whom he has had more releases than any other artist, he has also signed with Circus, Selador, Crosstown Rebels, Lost & Found, Mobilee, Sudbeat, and his cutting-edge tracks have swept the charts, generating several number ones. Widespread critical acclaim has lead to collaborations with Nick Muir and John Digweed.

For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au @ceejay1 Lexicon Avenue, originally featured the DJ and production team made up of Scott Bradford, Mark Armstrong, and Chris Scott. The trio have been keeping the North of England's clubbers moving for over two decades with their close involvement with the legendary Shindig club night, the Newcastle based team also spin the world over and produce tracks and remixes for a multitude of labels. Including Scott's Forensic label which was founded in 1997 and has been going from strength to strength since the first Lexicon Avenue release, 'Hear I Am'. How many record producer / DJs can be found today that have made some of the most respected, quality and upfront house music in the world for 28 years? Growing in the scene with a passion as fresh today as it was at the start? If you’re going to make a list then Chris Scott would have to be on it. His productions and remixes have featured on many of the best, and most revered major and independent labels in the world.

For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au @djgarance Mixing a unique blend of melodic and progressive house, Garance quickly found her distinctive music signed to a plethora of high-profile imprints that include Einmusika, Beatfreak Recordings, Tulipa Recordings, along with the 3-track EP ‘Extatique’ on Balance Music in collaboration with the iconic Jamie Stevens.

For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au @wolfearandfassbender Wolf Ear & Fassbender are a duo comprised of indigenous artist Bryan Wolf Ear and German Torsten Fassbender. Both based out of thriving cities for underground electronic music, Montréal for Wolf Ear and Berlin for Fassbender, they aspire to blur the borders between melodic and progressive house, delivering gems ready to inflame any dancefloor, whether that be in a dark sweaty room or on a festival’s stage.

For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au @realdjpaige Paige's artistic evolution in the electronic scene is one fueled by passion, purpose, and desire. With numerous releases and collaborations under his belt, the Tulum-based (New York native) artist continues to elevate his sound, on highly-respected DJ imprints such as Purified, REALM, and Odd One Out. His recurring teamwork with fellow producer and friend, Nihil Young, has revealed a unique force to be reckoned with, bound by ultra-creative sound design and emotional melodies that are impossible to anticipate. Blurring lines of deep house and melodic techno, the ethos of Paige’s sound has ultimately secured him as a guest DJ on Sirius XM Chill, where he revitalises airwaves on a monthly basis across the US and Canada.

For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au @nickberrry It was an infatuation with electronic music from a young age that sparked the beginning of Nick Berry’s DJ career in the Sydney scene back in 2014. Since then, Berry has made a name for himself through his acute deviation from what is expected, playing uniquely melodic music punctuated by an eclectic mix of deep house and techno - influenced by the 90’s rave and progressive trance era. Fast forward to present day and Nick Berry has shared lineups with DJ Koze, Oliver Koletzki, Andhim, and Gerd Janson to name a few.

For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au @sincaofficial Sinca is a Montreal-based artist with a deftly-crafted dance-floor sound, fusing hypnotic grooves, powerful baselines and lush, uplifting synth-work. The fast emerging DJ and Producer is a dedicated proponent of the city’s thriving underground, rising through the ranks to garner support from tastemakers across the globe, with releases on Anjunadeep, and XYZ.

For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au @hickykalo Hicky & Kalo are a DJ and Producer duo born and raised in Montreal, Canada. Both classical musically trained and both having a diploma in electronic music at the University Of Montreal, they have gone on to craft a stellar reputation for their inimitable edge, commitment to the scene and penchant for deep melodic grooves. The young pair, resident of the famous (((Stereo Montreal))) club and founders of budding imprint records label Plaisirs Sonores Records are now firmly placed among the vanguard in dictating the new sound of the underground melodic scene worldwide.

For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au @dowdenmusic Praised for diversity in his DJ'ing and musical writing, Dowden presents a deep, yet charging energy, full of Melodic atmosphere. Ranging from high octane gritty Progressive, to enchanting Deep House hymns, all with a subtle tone of darkness and mystery.

For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au @julianwassermann The Munich based producer Julian Wassermann is currently one of the most respected within melodic house and deep techno.

For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au @cinthie Berlin based DJ and producer, label owner of 803 Crystal Grooves, Beste Modus , Unison Wax, Beste Freunde, and we_r house, along with being a host at Fritz Radio, a record store owner of Elevate, and a proud parent, Cinthie has grown to become one of the most revered and respected figures in contemporary electronic music in recent years both in her hometown and across the globe.

For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au @malandra-jr Malandra Jr.'s wealth of classical music experience makes him able to shape electronic music with an incredible result of melody, harmony, rhythm, with shades of bucolic, tradition and innovation. His sophisticated productions are on labels such as Diynamic, R&S Records, Stil vor Talent, Atlant, and of course Tenax recordings.

For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au @lodemann Berlin based André Lodemann has been a DJ for more than 20 years. In 2001 he started to produce music releasing 12-inches and remixes on Moods n Grooves, Simple Records, G-Stone, Room with a View, Z Records, Freerange, Buzzinfly, DFTD amongst others. His tunes ‘Where are you now?’ and ‘The Light’ became hugely popular with the worldwide underground DJ circuit. Other highlights include remixes for Tracey Thorn, Omar, Akabu, Phonique and Vakula to name a few. Citing his greatest influences as Masters at Work, Mateo and Matos, Kerri Chandler and François Kevorkian, Lodemann’s musical vision is to create atmosphere, arouse emotion and touch people musically.

For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au @captainmustache Captain Mustache is a French music producer and DJ from Paris. Since 2020, he has releases on some of the greatest labels of the scene: Kompakt, Exploited, Mobilee, Permanent Vacation, Helena Hauff's Return To Disorder, and a full album on John Digweed's Bedrock Records, with a constant support some of the best DJ's in the world.

For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au @simply_city_music Chilean-born DJ/Producer SIMPLY CITY began his music career embedded in clubs and raves in his native city of Santiago under the alias Cesar “Bass” Romero. After developing a reputation as one of the most in-demand DJ’s in his home country, Cesar left Chile to begin touring across Latin America, Asia, Europe, and North America in the pursuit of launching his DJ career.

For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au @noiyseprojectofficial Sri Lankan artist NOIYSE PROJECT has long been touted as one of his country’s fastest rising progressive acts. Making his debut in 2018 he has since gone on to showcase his music on top labels such as SUDBEAT, The Soundgarden and on his own imprint Till the Sunrise records. Over the past few years he has released over 80 tracks across 40 + record labels with no signs of stopping.

For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au @nopimusic Vlady Romanenko, otherwise known as Nōpi, has firmly cemented himself as an artist to watch with his dreamy melodies and quality production.

For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au Olga Misty first discovered her love for electronic music during her later school days. A simple passion naturally evolved into the foundations for her journey into DJ'ing from 2008. Olga prefers emotional and heart touching music, with the rich & colourful tones of deeper progressive house at the core of her mixes & style.

For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au @michaelandlevan @stivenrivic Since first appearing together on the progressive house scene back in 2008 on their Mistique Music label, Michael & Levan and Stiven Rivic's productions have evolved immensely. Although still widely regarded for their signature sound, more than ever the trio explores a variety of stylistic blueprints, often cross pollinating genres with an effortless ease. Besting yourself with each successive outing is no easy task but Michael, Levan and Stiven seem to find a way to continually push the creative envelope and always looking to diversify portfolio.

For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au @samhopgoodmusic Blurring the boundaries between melody, groove and sound design, Sam Hopgood’s music weaves through genres creating spellbinding and intricate worlds for the listener. For the last four years, Sam’s profile in the underground electronic music scene has been steadily on the rise. With a string of releases on some of the of the world’s most sought after labels like The Soundgarden, Perspectives Digital, and Particles, Sam’s music is supported by A-list DJs around the globe. And, as a DJ himself, Sam has been a regular in Melbourne’s dance scene supporting international and local acts. 2022 has seen Sam release music on labels such as Selador, Balance Music, Sprout, Laika Sounds, AH Digital, along with new productions on the horizon, the future is looking bright for this talented Australian artist...

For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au @djruby DJ Ruby is one of the most prolific dance music artists that has loomed from the party island of Malta, amassing a worldwide fan base that follows him unconditionally. A devoted ambassador of the underground progressive house scene, mostly renowned for delivering flawless hypnotic journey sets with a solid groove and a positive party vibe wherever he performs.

For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au @madebypete Born and raised in London UK, Made By Pete is an artist who can count mavens of the electronic music scene like Damian Lazarus, Sasha, and Kolsch as big fans of his sound. After confirming himself as one of the finest producers and DJ's around, he has seen his work snapped up by taste-making labels such as Crosstown Rebels, The Soundgarden, Rebirth and Radiant to name but a few.

For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au @awesomesoundwave Currently touring Europe and just coming off the back of an 8 week live residency at DC-10 Ibiza, Christopher Coe has been delivering his sometimes blistering, sometimes deep and always innovative live sets to ever growing fans of live electronic music and, with shows coming up at Fabrik, Madrid, Toremolinos, Manchester, Leeds and in the mighty Ziggo Dome for Awakenings during ADE Coe is set to continue to grow his audience alongside his label partner Carl Cox and fellow label artists at ASW.

For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au @habischman Habischman likes to tell musical stories that bring back memories, whether real or imagined. To do so, the Iran born, London based artist draws on the beauty and blessings of life, the ups and downs of the every day, and puts them into his own cinematic soundtracks that encourage you to get lost in your own feelings.

For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au @just-b-4 As an accomplished DJ, radio show host, vocalist, producer, published writer, & promo label head, with no shortage of curveballs in her repertoire, juSt b has shared decks with some of the industry’s finest including Anjunadeep’s Martin Roth, Cubicolor, Sebastien Leger, Roy Rosenfeld, & Edu Imbernon, as well as Miss Melera, Tim Engelhardt, Sascha Braemer, BLANCAh, & the legendary Sasha & Digweed at Montreal’s Igloofest.

For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au @jamesharcourt UK producer borne out of the energetic UK club scene of the late 90's making contemporary electronic music for both dancefloor and mind. Now inspired by a love of characterful, classic synthesizers and the fusion of these machines with the seemingly limitless possibilities of modern production software to create memorable music that engenders a strong emotional response in a modern landscape of throwaway product and short-attention spans.

For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au @doppelau Doppel is a healthy blend of organic beeps influenced in equal parts by the unique textures of life on the Australian east coast, the surging sunset to sunrise sounds of global house and techno as well as everything in between jazz, metal and hip hop to the blues.

For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au @joshwinkofficial Philadelphia born and based Josh Wink is one of the true pioneers of techno, house and allied styles - blurring the definitions. Taking trends, making trends and breaking trends, Josh Wink’s music has always experimented and influenced. The sound of Josh Wink today remains one of a man unafraid to walk the border between stylistic boundaries. His remix discography of over 25 years includes seminal artists such as Radiohead, Moby, Sting, Depeche Mode, Radioslave, and Dave Clarke, to name a few. Wink also runs his own label, Ovum Recordings, which is in its 28th year of existence.

For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au @sarkis_mikael Sarkis Mikael is a music producer, multi-instrumentalist and DJ who creates eclectic electronic music. The Los Angeles based artist has taken crowds from across continents on journeys of physical abandon and inner discovery via his therapeutic, globally-influenced rhythms and melodies.

For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au @weirdsoundingdude Weird Sounding Dude is a Bangalore-based music producer/DJ. Drawing his influences from the likes of James Holden, Extrawelt, and Nathan Fake. Weird Sounding Dude's trademark chuggy grooves, squelchy rhythms, and winding melodies are sure to satisfy his listeners but there are always a few surprises along the way.

For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au @nick-varon Dedication, commitment, passion. These characteristics have defined Nick Varon since he started his journey into the world of electronic music...

For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au @frankywah A truly contemporary artist, Franky Wah’s music epitomises the exhilarating power of club culture. Born and raised in Yorkshire, in the north of England, Franky has an intuitive understanding of emotion, dance floor energy and catchy hooks culminating in a sound that resonates with both the underground and commercial ends of the dance music spectrum.

For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au @zankee-gulati From under warm Southern Hemisphere skies, Zankee Gulati is a rising star in the Australian electronic music scene. With his distinctive brand of underground house, and a dash of techno thrown in for good measure, the Sydney based artist continues to develop a growing fanbase comprised of fans and DJ glitterati alike.

For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au @deetron Deetron has remained a stalwart of contemporary house and techno for more than two decades.

For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au @djnila Scottish-born, Nila now calls Auckland in New Zealand home. A DJ first and foremost, his break into the scene came back in the 90s in his hometown of Edinburgh playing radio shows and club gigs across the country.

For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au @avidus_ofc Within the last years, the two gentlemen behind Avidus, Marc Wolf and Fritz Wagner, have been able to build a reputation within the international music industry out of their hometown Kiel.

For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au @graziano-raffa A background consisting of a fusion of styles where the common thread is the true, unconditional, and consistent passion towards electronic music and its evolution. This is the foundation of the artistic career of Graziano Raffa, the Italian born DJ and Producer, and label manager of the Sudbeat imprint.

For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au @josephashworthmusic For the last few years Joseph Ashworth has been crafting a unique sound within the realms of house and techno.

For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au @olingofficial The 25-year-old from Sweden, has carved out an intriguing sonic and aesthetic niche with melodically infused house and techno.