Balance Selections Podcast

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.

For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au @denseandpika Dense & Pika are a British electronic production/artist/DJ duo compromising of producer/DJ's Alex Jones (Hypercolour label boss) and Chris Spero, better known to many by his Glimpse alias.

For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au @satoshitomiie Satoshi Tomiie has been a pioneering and driving force within the global electronic music community since the early days of house music.

For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au @missmelera For the past decade, the Amsterdam based Miss Melera has been absorbing the essence behind traditional genres such as deep house, tech house and progressive techno, and twisting them into a melodic confection that is both fresh, timeless and completely her own.

For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au @nigel-dawson-548879887 Nigel Dawson is a DJ known for his definitive house sets varying from deeper and subtle music, to the full on progressive sound.

For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au @thomas-schumacher Already in the electronic music scene for more than two decades, Thomas Schumacher is known for his genre defining and highly personal take on techno music.

For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au @djdavi Growing up in Armenia, David Khanjian was deeply passionate about music during his childhood, but it wasn't until his move to Los Angeles that the magic truly began to unfold.

For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au @whoelseofficial Paulo Malde, aka WHO ELSE is an Argentinian artist who is well known by Melodic Techno, Indie Dance, and Afro House music fans for his quality music output.

For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au @weareanden Brothers Tom and Pete Cuppernull have spent the last decade applying their lifelong musicianship to their love of electronic music. Classically trained on the violin, cello, and trumpet, Anden's organic and warm productions have garnered cross-genre acclaim from Solomun, Above & Beyond, and Diplo, supporting their rise as New York City's breakout house and techno act.

For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au @dannybonnici Danny Bonnici is one of Australia’s most respected and dynamic electronic music producers and performers, renowned as a pioneer for his work...

For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au @marianomellino Born in Buenos Aires, a city that gave him his music experience, has seen him develop as a DJ and producer over the years, to become one of the leading artists in Argentina.

For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au @kiz_pattison @stupidexperts On this special edition of Balance Selections, Kiz Pattison and The Stupid Experts combine to deliver 2 hours of quality electronic dance music...

For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au @steveparrydj Quite simply, Steve Parry is one of the unsung heroes of the UK’s electronic music scene. With over two decades of experience under his belt, he is without doubt one of the industry’s most respected figures, not to mention one of the World’s most underrated DJ's.

For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au @gregnairo Greg Naïro is a Belgian producer, born and raised in Liège. He considers music as the mirror of his feelings, and whilst being versatile and elusive, he doesn't restrict himself to a unique musical universe. Since his childhood, he has been exploring various musical feelings according to his mood, leading him to start music production in 2009 as a beatmaker, and evolving into creating deeper house sounds by 2015. His influences are varied and surprising, and you can easily find references throughout his productions, which has led to labels such as Oleeva Records and Everything Will be OK having released his music. Gaining more and more attention over the recent years with his studio output, Greg Naïro has also showcased his talent during live performances, and you can discover his love for deep and organic sounds on his new EP for Dawn till Dusk...

For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au @gai-barone An esteemed career stretching over a decade has seen Gai Barone become one of electronic music’s most sought after artists. The renowned musician and Italian native has long been one of the industry's most fascinating producers.

For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au Italian talent Sasha Carassi, hailing from Napoli, is a DJ, producer and composer whose style spans eclectically across the electronic music landscape.

For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au International DJ, innovative producer, and founder of the Superfreq, Plink Plonk, and End Recordings imprints, Richard West aka Mr. C emerged as a pioneering force in the house music scene in 1987, and has continued to be instrumental in the dance music industry since its inception.

For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au Emiliano Folgar is an Argentinian DJ, producer, sound technician, and experienced music teacher. As a producer and DJ, he was part of the duo Interaxxis, which has seen him tour many different countries such as Holland, Spain and Israel, where he has shared the stage with artists like Hernán Cattaneo, Danny Howells, Nick Warren, Agents of Time, Guy Mantzur, Jeremy Olander, and Cid Inc. among others.

For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au Ian Carpenter is definitely one of Italy’s most exciting new artists, and after being chosen as the winner of Billboard Italia's Next contest, he has been a regular at some of the country’s biggest electronic music festivals such as Nameless, Movement Turin and Kappa Futur, where he has played alongside some of scene's biggest names.

For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au @stevemarx Sydney’ born and bred, Steve Marx has mastered his craft as a DJ over the last 25 years, moving to London in the mid 90’s, he was influenced by the huge brands of the time, such as Renaissance, Slinky, and Ministry of Sound. He quickly became a trusted name alongside the greats such as Nick Warren, Sasha and Hernan Cattaneo, who till this day insist on him for support whenever they tour Australia. Now co-managing and A&R for the onedotsixtwo label, with his cohorts Tripswitch and Gustin, he has become a renowned tastemaker of the progressive scene.

For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au @alfastate Music has the power to change; and is a way to communicate without judgement or bias.” These notions form the foundation of Alfa State’s creative process in the studio. Having established himself as a staple in the Canadian electronic music scene, the DJ & producer is making waves amongst the industries’ pioneers.

For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au @taglo Having always had a strange allure to music, Taglo found himself drawn to soundscapes from an early age. His experience of growing up living all over the world exposed him to such a wide array of music across different cultures, and eventually, this led him to pursue a fascination for music into something more.

For interview and tracklist: https://balancemusic.com.au @enamourmusic Enamour has become a definitive name of the dance-floor, creating masterful soundscapes with no boundary of range: his productions infuse dreamy melodies of deep house, the potent power of progressive house and the smouldering, alluring momentum of dark techno.

For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au A natural gift for a memorable vibe and a need to dance and make others dance best describes DJ/producer/musician Rashid Ajami’s music and sets; his talents cross artistic boundaries which include digital artworks, installations and cutting edge multi-media creations.

For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au @gadimitrani A long-time favourite in his native country, ​Gadi Mitrani​ has been representing the ​Turkish​ underground with esteem since first bursting onto the scene over 20 years ago.

For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au @alexorion Hailing from a long line of talented Dutch producers, Alex O'Rion has evolved into one of the most significant artists in the Electronic music scene.

For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au @savvas Chicago born, but now firmly ensconced in his adopted Greek homeland, Savvas Karabinos, has been involved in the dance music industry since the early 1990s. A renowned DJ and the host of numerous open-air parties, this talented artist has amassed over 200 production credits to his name since 2010, and has found his work valued by the finest modern underground imprints, which include labels like Anjunadeep, Magician on Duty, Particles, Dawn till Dusk, Hoomidaas and many more... All who continue to extol the virtues of this prolific producer…

For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au If a new generation of self-made artists is emerging within the electronic music scene, this is where we will certainly find the Argentinian Nicolás Rada, a DJ and producer who has created his own path towards success.

For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au @armenmiran Armen Miran’s love and passion for electronic music genres started at a very young age; spending the majority of his time in the underground music scene.

For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au @jonathankaspar Hailing from Bonn, Germany - Jonathan Kaspar is an integral part of the scene in Cologne. He is a resident at the city's renowned Gewölbe club, and also one of the current main figures at the legendary Kompakt label.

For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au @kered A great track is a great track, regardless of the genre. It is this philosophy combined with a profound love of sharing music that has allowed Kered to play for crowds on the sun-drenched beaches of Ibiza to the hedonistic clubs of Berlin, Los Angeles, Munich and more.

For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au @nickstoynoff The ‘jouneyman’ theory of taking crowds on a unique trip with his blend of deep, techy grooves and uplifting progressive styles is how Nick Stoynoff approaches performing sets for his audiences.