DJ, producer, radio broadcaster, label owner, mentor, and mother, Anja Schneider continues to create, reinvent, and reinvigorate. After co-founding, and running Mobilee Records for just over a decade, a new chapter began for the German native when she moved on from Mobilee to start a new label by the name of Sous Music. Her skills as a talent scout are highly regarded, and in her time at Mobilee she played a pivotal role in nurturing a roster of artists that included Pan-Pot, Sebo K, Rodriguez J...
Jun 05, 2019â˘1 hr 3 min
The Berlin based Iranian DJ, producer, and âUbersee Musicâ label figurehead has had a number of heavyweight releases throughout the years on labels such as âKompaktâ, âSystematic Recordingsâ, and âKling Klongâ, and his ascendance to relevancy was finally confirmed, when his ground-breaking album 'Letting Go', hit the number one spot on Beatport towards the end of 2018. The lead single, a collaboration with Ruede Hagelstein, was widely regarded as one of last year's best tracks, with Joris Voorn,...
May 24, 2019â˘1 hr 1 min
Italyâs Luca Bacchetti has in some shape or form been involved in the music industry since 1992. His experience is evident in the professionalism, and unique sound that he pushes. His earlier EP releases on labels like Tenax, Wagon Repair, and Ovum, have led to signings for other quality imprints that include Crosstown Rebels, All Day I Dream, and Bedrock. In 2013 Luca started his own label, and created the now highly respected ENDLESS Recordings, which boasts tracks from buzz artist like Trikk,...
May 09, 2019â˘2 hr
Following in the footsteps of fellow countryman Roy Rosenfeld, who did the most recent Balance Selections mix, we welcome yet another established producer from Israel. An illustrious career stretching over two decades has seen, Chico Shuella, become one of Israelâs most respected and sought after DJs and producers. Operating under his Chicola production moniker, he has transformed the underground house scene in his homeland while making giant strides on a global scale. He is a skilled DJ, and pr...
May 01, 2019â˘1 hr 2 min
Read the interview https://www.balancemusic.com.au/podcast/balance-selections-093-roy-rosenfeld/ Roy Rosenfeld is DJ/producer who is part of a long line of esteemed artists to hail from Israel. He started his career playing in small bars before working his way up to bigger dance clubs, and outdoor festivals around his home country. These days, with bookings from all around the world, Roy can truly call himself a global citizen... This is in no doubt due to his beautiful and emotive sounds, which...
Apr 18, 2019â˘1 hr 2 min
With releases on labels such as Rebellion, Crosstown Rebels and Saved, Alex Kennon is a name you've probably encountered by now. Alexâs brand of rolling house and techno has seen him travel the world from Europe to North America and across to Brazil. Alex is also no stranger to the clubs in his home base of Ibiza, where he can regularly be seen playing at Ushuaia, Pacha, Destino, and Privilege. It was also here during the 2018 DJ Awards that he won the title of âBest Breakthrough DJâ, which was ...
Apr 11, 2019â˘1 hr 1 min
D-Nox is an internationally renowned performer, respected by DJs, and clubbers alike for his highly creative, and innovative sets. The style of his DJ sets varies through progressive and tech house while incorporating aspects of techno, and trance. His skill with the turntables, excellent choice of tracks, and unique charisma combine to provide an exceptional experience. Aside from DJing, D-Nox is head of the Sprout and Plastik Park record labels with many of these releases finding their way int...
Apr 05, 2019â˘1 hr 2 min
An uncompromising passion for a contemporary, cutting edge sound is what Cid Inc brings to electronic music. Swedish producer Henri aka Cid Inc began his journey into music production in the early 1990s. Based in his home of Sweden, and soon after relocating to Finland, Cid Inc always had an affinity for cutting edge electronics. Itâs an enthusiasm that ultimately led him to electronic dance music - and more specifically, house and techno. Henri always aimed for an innovative approach to his stu...
Mar 28, 2019â˘1 hr 7 min
Luka Sambeâs musical universe is an enlightening place, where a diverse palette has filled his sonic journey with innovative creations. Discovering house music was a life-altering moment for the Australian artist; its adrenaline and poignant spectrum changed him forever moving forward. In a career highlighted by releases on Lost & Found Records and long-standing German imprint Traum Schallplatten, the Guy J favourite has now carved out a unique place in the electronic underground. For Luka m...
Mar 18, 2019â˘1 hr
Sydney-based artist Made in Paris is most certainly one of technoâs most promising rising stars. The DJ, producer and record label owner, has earned a sterling reputation in her short spanning career, boasting a resume that holds guest mixes on BBC Radio 1, Mixmag, and Triple Jâs Mix Up. A creative visionary in her own right, her original productions released under Motorik! and Unknown Record Label have garnered support from industry icons such as Richie Hawtin and Oliver Schories. Having spent ...
Mar 06, 2019â˘1 hr
Those who have been in and around the dance music scene for any given amount of time, have definitely come across the name of Kasey Taylor. Not only did he compile the second Balance Series compilation, but to date, his career resume is an impressive read, ticking off gigs and residencies at almost every big show and club in his native Melbourne, before he moved to Portugal for a ten-year stint which included shows across the globe. Now in his 32nd year of DJing, Kaseyâs career began in earnest ...
Feb 13, 2019â˘1 hr 58 min
Hailing from Melbourne Australia, GMJ is well known in the local & international progressive scene. With a passion for deep and emotive electronic music, and a love of spatial atmospheres and organic rhythms, GMJ melds a sonic palette that shifts, opens & expands to deeper states. The GMJ project has been received and supported worldwide by luminary artists such as Hernan Cattaneo, John Digweed, Nick Warren, Dave Seamen, Cid Inc, Dousk, Jeremy Olander, Gui Borato, Kasey Taylor, James Mon...
Feb 06, 2019â˘1 hr
Robbie Lowe is undeniably one of Australia's finest and most influential DJ's for the past two decades. They say if you love what you do, do what you love, and heâs always out to better himself and his art. Robbie loves to DJ, openly pledging to play forever, a pledge that has been in effect for 25 years now. Good quality house music is what he loves to play. Robbieâs consistently a selector of superior, non-commercial electronic sounds and he is considered world class by fans and peers. His set...
Jan 25, 2019â˘1 hr 1 min
Solvane's activities are moved by passion. Keeping his style versatile and emotional allowed him to play the big stages around the globe; from Burning Man Festival to Fusion, from European capitals like London, Paris and Istanbul to Australia, Asia and the USA. The connection to his chosen home Berlin is alive and kicking: he not only plays regularly at his Ritter Butzke residence but also has been creating tracks that have been supported by top league acts like Claptone, Kollektiv TurmstraĂe an...
Jan 13, 2019â˘1 hr
We finish the year with a thumping techno mix from one of the rising stars of Melbourneâs thriving melodic techno scene. The Scottish-born Mha Iri has been turning heads with her uncompromising brand of techno which has seen her become a resident and regular at some of the city's best clubs and nights. 2018 could easily be seen as her breakout year, and next year is set to be even bigger with festival bookings including Rainbow Serpent Festival, Where The Wild Things Are and Babylon Festival. On...
Dec 22, 2018â˘59 min
For anyone who has been paying attention to the global underground scene since the turn of the millennium, the name of Dousk should be a very familiar one. Known for his very dance-floor-friendly releases on scene mainstay labels including Bedrock and Vapour, the Greek producer can easily be called a scene veteran - and a revered one at that too. He has 3 successful albums under his belt, embracing a variety in musical styles ranging from progressive house to tech house and techno and more... an...
Nov 30, 2018â˘1 hr 1 min
Marco Faraone is a prolific and versatile producer whose incendiary live sets have earned him the attention of all the right people. As his style developed, Marco became fascinated with the 90s house championed by Masters At Work and Todd Terry, whilst admiring Laurent Garnier for his ability to effortlessly play diverse sets. Having earned his stripes as both trusted resident and a travelling headliner and with many high-profile dates behind him and the support of some of the most respected nam...
Nov 23, 2018â˘1 hr 26 min
Over the last decade Sahar Z has emerged as one Israelâs finest DJ and production talents. (His prodigious skills led to Deep Dish saying that Sahar âis the best kept secret of the Middle Eastâ). Alongside being a resident at Haoman 17 (one of the biggest and most prestigious clubs in Israel), the Tel Aviv-based DJ is also a long time veteran of the global techno and house scenes. Not limited by any genre or style, Sahar Zâs influences come from a variety of directions: deep melodic sounds and f...
Nov 12, 2018â˘1 hr
The enigma that is Township Rebellion will be heading down under for their debut Australian appearance. The German-born duo, who have been working collaboratively since 2013, has been flying under the radar for years now, but recently they have started to turn some heads with their carefully executed main room sound that has found favour with a global audience. Already this year they have worked their magic on punters at Fusion and Unterholz Music Festivals, and their latest EP, the deliciously ...
Nov 01, 2018â˘1 hr
Michael and Daniel from Munich invented Innellea in 2014 to accommodate their new sound. Both coming from other projects, they wanted to combine their talents and create something new. Influenced by melodic trends in the electronic music, they found their way to combine it with the roots of Techno in a very creative way and came up with their own abstract sound. Rewarded by Groove Magazineâs readers as one of the best newcomers in 2017, they fulfilled listenerâs expectations. Earlier this year t...
Oct 22, 2018â˘58 min
For our next mix, we head to Tomorrowland, one of the biggest, if not the biggest, electronic music festivals in the world. Nakadia and Fred Hush are widely considered two of the fastest rising artists in the global scene today. Fred Hush hails from Belgium and is known for his releases on labels like Cajual and Relief. Nakadia might well be the most well-known DJ to hail from Thailand, but currently, she is based in Berlin from where she produces music for labels including Bedrock and Heinz Rec...
Oct 15, 2018â˘2 hr 1 min
It's easy to assume that New Zealand's Out Of Sorts came out of nowhere when their spirited first remix made its way into the hands of Kompakt Records, gaining attention from some of electronica's most favoured selectors. Something about their productions showcased that they weren't just one trick ponies, but seasoned studio professionals. In fact, Out Of Sorts has always been there. And now, after huge international success under a different moniker, they have embraced a sound that's difficult ...
Oct 05, 2018â˘1 hr 1 min
Terr is the project of Daniela Caldellas, a Barcelona-based DJ-producer who grew up in Brazilâs Belo Horizonte. After spending her earlier years playing guitar in several punk bands, she asked her friends to teach he the basics of âcomputer musicâ only to unearth an infatuation with electronic production at the age of 19. Born in 2016 as Caldellasâ first solo project, the TERR moniker stems from the the 1970âs film âFantastic Planetâ: It is the name of the main human character. The debut release...
Sep 21, 2018â˘1 hr 3 min
As a DJ, Harvey McKay has an exceptional skill to read the crowd and has played at some of the biggest clubs around the world: Space Ibiza, Awakenings, Ultra Music Festival, Fabric, Space Miami and many more. He recently closed the first night of Loveland Weekender and has shows coming up at Intec's Sonar party, headlining the Elrow Stage at 18hrs Festival and also, of course, an Australian tour. With 3 Beatport Techno No.1âs to date, 9 top 10 releases Harvey was also Beatport technoâs 4th best ...
Sep 06, 2018â˘1 hr
Originally from Chicago and now based in Berlin, Darin Epsilon is undoubtedly one of the most reliable artists within the progressive scene, a fact that has been displayed in his offering to Balance. Dominating music and life in general, Darin has played at venues and festivals all over the globe and signed his work to the likes of Warung Records, Einmusika and his own imprint Perspectives Digital. To put the cherry on top, his work was also recently remixed by scene legend SĂŠbastian LĂŠger. In p...
Aug 24, 2018â˘1 hr 20 min
Audiojack are the Leeds grown, Ibiza based duo who have built a solid reputation over the last decade as DJs, producers, remixers and label curators. Their original releases can be found on leading house and techno labels like Crosstown Rebels, 2020Vision and Hot Creations. Their remixes on labels such as Moon Harbour, B-Pitch Control and Diynamic, whilst Underworld, Groove Armada and Hot Since 82 are amongst the artists to have enlisted Audiojack for remixes. The duo have been mainstays on Ralp...
Aug 15, 2018â˘59 min
DJ, producer, graphic artist and A&R manager for the Lauter Unfug label, the multi-talented Pascal Augner AKA Beatamines keeps himself busy. Constantly booked up with gigs, Beatamines colourful and melodic sound has helped him to reach the upper echelons of artists in Germany. In 2016 Pascal started as A&R for the label Lauter Unfug which brought him directly to Luxembourgâs club, Studio 21, where he is a resident for with the `rememberthevibe` parties. In the past few months Pascal has ...
Aug 07, 2018â˘1 hr
When it comes to DJs and producers, Glasgow provides. Yet another one of their favourite sons Gary Beck has reigned as one of the dance communities best since his inception in 2007. Racking up a list of achievements grand enough for any pool room, Gary has shows his worth time again with an Essential Mix, Boiler Room and by signing his music to many genre-leading labels including Drumcode, Soma and his own institution BEK. His big-room sound has had dance-lovers positively drooling for years and...
Jul 17, 2018â˘58 min
Seven Villas label boss Pablo BolĂvar has been releasing music for well over a decade. Taking his first steps toward the electronic music world shortly after his teacher at school played him a Jean Michel Jarre record, Pablo began studying sound engineering, and then went on to begin working in the field in 1998. As well as releasing a conglomerate of releases of his own, BolĂvar has also drawn on his skills as an engineer to assist in producing a number of different musicians including Miyamoto...
Jul 10, 2018â˘58 min
Mannheimâs Nick Curly has been educating club-goers for over a decade. His own brand of tech house and techno is expertly displayed via his record label 8bit, as well as his era-defining imprint Cecile Records. Nick's productions have always been a key factor in his success, where he's signed his work to a multitude of leading labels including Truesol, Hot Since 82's Knee Deep In Sound and Adam Beyer's Drumcode. His touring schedule has him playing hundreds of shows per year which includes slots...
Jul 03, 2018â˘1 hr 7 min
