Balance Selections Podcast

For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au @marshmusician Some artists exude total and unapologetic passion for their craft. Full immersion, absolute dedication and complete commitment; a calling much more than a career, a love much more than a labour, the realisation of a lifelong ambition. An ambition like Tom Marshall’s. A fan favourite on the roster of renowned UK label Anjunadeep and one of the breakout stars of the melodic house scene, Marsh has sculpted a distinctly warm, emotional sound since he first emerged in the mid-2010s. Inspired by his teenage love of the emotionally rich, early 2000s trance sound and the musicality of crossover drum & bass acts like Pendulum, he’s distilled these disparate influences into a captivating and soulful signature style.

For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au @fede-pals Raised in the historic city of Buenos Aires, Fede Pals is a DJ and producer currently based in Europe. Fede has been honing his DJ skills for several years, not only in his hometown but also in countries as diverse as Italy, Spain, Australia, and New Zealand. His mixes defy genre boundaries, seamlessly transitioning between downtempo, electronica, deep house, organic house, and progressive.

For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au @oliverandtom "Music transcends us all," that's what Oliver & Tom, composed by Andrés Martynowicz and Mauricio Infiesta, is all about. This duo’s symbiosis originated in their childhood. Growing up together, they shared diverse musical experiences in rock and pop bands, where Andrés excelled in the electric guitar and Mauricio in the acoustic drums. A few years later, both continued their studies but now choosing the piano and synthesizer as their main instruments of production and giving rise to the creation of the electronic music group Oliver & Tom.

For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au @eichenbaumofficial Andres Eichenbaum aka Eichenbaum is an electronic music artist born in 1989 in the city of Buenos Aires, Argentina. Since his early years of life, he was exposed to different music genres that a big city offers, leading into his own journey through electronic music, with Progressive House being the main driving force.

For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au @henry-saiz Created over the span of two years, Balance 032 marks a creative high point in the career of Madrid-based artist Henry Saiz, and this marks his third appearance for the hallowed compilation series. Spread over an expansive three discs, it has given him the space to curate a truly stunning odyssey of creative expression, one influenced by everything from AI to his recent ADHD diagnosis. As ever, he has gone above and beyond to ensure that the mix is crammed full of exclusive, unreleased material, with nearly 75% of the music included, both from himself, and many of his favourite producers and collaborators, from unknowns through to household names like Röyksopp.

For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au @vonda7 DJ, producer, and label owner, Polish born VONDA7 is a true musical explorer – not afraid to take risks, where she has built a glowing reputation based on bold moves and crossing over genres. VONDA7 grew up on hip-hop and R’n’B, soon discovering French house and techno. During time spent in the UK she soaked up garage and Caribbean sounds, and later dived head-first into disco in Amsterdam. She draws on all that when turning out multifaceted tracks, from Euphoric techno bangers, high tempo disco reworks, to heartbroken and acid-laced downtempo pop – she’s done it all.

Henry Saiz & Imalgi - Kickboxer [PREMIERE] by Balance Music

For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au @kamilosanclemente Kamilo Sanclemente is a very talented and prolific electronic music producer/DJ based in Cali, Colombia. His unique progressive house sound has gained worldwide recognition.

https://balancemusic.com.au @lostdesertmusic Lost Desert is a frequent collaborator with Lee Burridge and All Day I Dream, as well as running his own Souksonic label.

For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au @bus-records Matthieu Delepau is an electronic music producer evolving across many artistic projects. Humble, passionate and actively part of the underground electronic scene for decades. D-sens is main musical project and DJ moniker, spread on stage a wide spectrum of deep progressive and technoid hypnotic beats blended with lots of love, warm energies, smiles and a little bit of acid twist. Hailing from the 90ʼs Electronic French scene, Matt is now a Melbourne local by heart.

For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au @ruben-karapetyan Ruben Karapetyan is a proud Armenian born in Yerevan & raised in LA, California. A veteran DJ who got his first pair of decks 3 decades back, he has been influenced by the '90s rave movement, as well as top notch pioneers of the Electronic Music industry such as Sasha, John Digweed, and Nick Warren amongst others. Ruben is now definitely considered as one of the heavy hitters in the Progressive House community worldwide.

For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au @shlomiaber Shlomi Aber, DJ and Producer since 1994, the owner of the well respected 'Be As One' Imprint. Born and raised in Israel, Shlomi’s personal approach, married with years of production experience and as a DJ, takes influence from Jazz, Funk, Minimal, Acid, and in particular the old Techno movement. Aber has created some of the most recognisable and Highlighted underground dance music tracks of the modern times for the world’s most prestigious labels on his ever-expanding CV, which include Cocoon, Ovum, R&S, Nonplus +, Figure, Renaissance, and his own 'Be As One' Imprint, one of the most established and leading labels of the underground dance music scene, with its broad range of quality and forward - thinking underground house and techno.

For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au @fortycats Forty Cats, also known as Christina Gavrilova, is a talented artist from Russia who's tracks have garnered impressive support on the world stage over the past several years. With successful international gigs as a DJ under her belt and a continuous stream of original tracks and remixes being released on quality labels such Sudbeat, Mango Alley, Manual Music, and Kindisch, Forty Cats has established herself as an artist to watch.

For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au @jodybarrmusic Jody Barr is a name you’ll no doubt find familiar. Whether through his music electrifying the dance floor in a Sasha or Laurent Garnier set, through the airwaves via George Fitzgerald on Radio 1, or at one of his own gigs at the likes of fabric’s Room 1, Space Ibiza, Bunker in Derry; the Welsh producer has already carved his mark deep into the musical landscape.

For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au @satoshi-fumi Influenced by the 90's Detroit, Chicago and New York house/Techno scenes Tokyo native Satoshi Fumi has managed to create his own unique style over the years by providing the world with a variety of electronic music styles.

For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au @simina-grigoriu Romanian-born, Toronto-bred Simina Grigoriu has been steadily racking up a plethora of accolades during her esteemed decade-long career. Starting off as a DJ, she quickly made the transition as a producer and kicked off her own label Kuukou; a home for techno forward productions where she calls all the shots. In this time she’s also transplanted to Berlin, a place she now calls home and the major source of her creative inspiration, a source as diverse as her influences.

For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au @rich-curtis It’s through Rich Curtis' unique designs and creations that we learn the true meaning of emotional electronic music - giving back to the traditional clarity of the genres of House and Techno by delicately pushing the long-established boundaries. A stimulating and driving persona and output that is recognised as one of Australia’s top electronic music exports. Tracklisting: 1. Relatvty - Ascend 2. Anton Kubikov - Dekka 3. Henry Saiz - Someone Is Here (Mikemeraki Remix) 4. Rich Curtis - Cling Wrap Killer 5. Dialoque - Sorry Eyes (Madmotormiquel Remix) 6. Len Faki - Don't Be Stupid Day 7. Sasha - View 2 (Colin Benders Remix) 8. Jobe - Saturate 9. Rico Puestel & Michael Skopnik - SMMR 10. Weval - Don't Lose Time 11. Duyster - Zaakje 12. Jeremiah McKnight - Seasons (Callumcantsleep Remix) 13. Losless & Roman Kyn - Ubiquity 14. Alan Dixon & Bugge Wesseltoft - Edge of Forever (Prins Thomas Remix) 15. Eric Lune & Juan Sapia - Diamonds (Eran Aviner & Hermanez Remix) 16. Maps - Fever Dream (Counter Mix) 17. Amadeo Acqua - Nobody Brings (Medway Breaks Mix) 18. Luke Garcia - Cluve 19. Maps - Thru Lights 20. Avidus - We Know 21. Royksopp & Alison Goldfrapp - The Night 22. Ichisan - Tip Top (Prins Thomas Remix) 23. Emitr - Homologic (Gui Boratto Remix) 24. James Harcourt & AFFKT - Parabola 25. ORISS & Adam Sellouk - Stellar 26. Brame & Hamo - Waves Reach (Voiski Remix) 27. Guy J - On The Go 28. Thodoris Triantafillou - Leave Them Kids Alone 29. Daft Punk - Alive 30. VNTM - Momentum 31. Applescal - Lift! 32. Laurent Garnier - Give Me Some Sulfites 33. Vince Watson - Subversion 34. Slacker - Your Face (In the Mirror) 35. Sam Goku - Lotus Drive 36. Reid Willis - Haunted Fool 37. Max Cooper - Unspoken Words 38. Murtagh - Leaving

For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au @julianewolfmusic Whether it's Fusion Festival, Berlin's Ritter Butzke, Sisyphos, Kater Blau, or Amsterdam Dance Event, these performances have taken DJ, music producer, and label owner Juliane Wolf to many places. She has shared stages with the likes of Guy J, Marc Romboy, Andreas Henneberg, Joris Delacroix, Darin Epsilon, and many more.

For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au @antontumas A driving force in the Southern California underground, Anton Tumas is known for his impeccable, genre spanning DJ sets, his flawlessly executed parties in previously uncharted locations, and Subtract, his cutting edge record label. He has played alongside Hernán Cattáneo, DJ Tennis, and Danny Howells, on Burning Man's Mayan Warrior, and Robot Heart, as well as Lightning in a Bottle, Desert Hearts, and Further Future festivals, each time enhancing the reputation of his ability to play sets perfectly suited to the vibe of the party.

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...