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Balance Selections Podcast

Balance Music•www.balancemusic.com.au
🚨 BALANCE CROATIA FESTIVAL 2026 🚨 Thursday 6th August - Monday 10th August 2026 FULL FOUR DAY FESTIVAL TICKETS SOLD OUT ✨LIMITED DAY TICKETS REMAIN✨ On sale now via https://balancecroatia.com. ========================== Line-up: Adam Freeland Aera Alex Banks Alex O’Rion Amonita Andrologic Anthony Pappa Atish Aubrey Fry Carina Lawrence Chicola Cristina Tosio D-Nox Danny Howells* Danny Tenaglia Dave Seaman DJ Ruby Dmitry Molosh Dobar House Dowden Eichenbaum Eli Nissan Elliot Moriarty Emi Galvan Ezequiel Arias Gai Barone GMJ & Matter Graziano Raffa Guy J Guy Mantzur Henry Saiz Hernan Cattaneo Hicky & Kalo Hyunji-A James Zabiela Jamie Stevens Jeremy Olander Jerpa Jody Barr Jody Wisternoff Joe Miller John 00 Fleming John Cosani John Digweed* Joris Voorn Kabi Kamilo Sanclemente Karl Pilbrow Kasey Taylor Khen Lee Burridge Lemon Lloyd Barwood Lost Desert Lost Miracle (Sebastien Leger & Roy Rosenfeld) Mai Lawson Marcelo Vasami Mariano Mellino Marko Felinger Marsh Martin Fredes Martin Roth Matthew Sona Maze 28 Mike Rish Miss Melera Nick Stoynoff Nick Varon Nick Warren Nicolas Rada Patrice Baumel Petar Dundov Peter Makto Pole Folder Powel Rocio Portillo Sasha Simon Vuarambon Simply City Spencer Brown Stereo Underground Steve Parry Tim Green Tonaco Zankee Gulati ========================== Head to https://balancecroatia.com to explore ticket and accommodation options. ==================================== Iconic electronic compilation series & music imprint Est. 2000 Flying the flag for ‘quality independent electronic music’, born and bred on a national and global scale in their homebase of Australia and beyond, Balance Music have been at the very forefront of underground house music since its inception, expertly guided by experienced director Tom Pandzic. Their revered Balance Mix Series (Established in 2000) has seen the likes of Max Cooper, James Zabiela, Kolsch, Hernan Cattaneo, Henry Saiz, Danny Tenaglia, Deetron, Joris Voorn, Patrice Baumel, James Holden, Agoria, Phil K (R.I.P.), and more step up to the plate for one of the most essential collections across the entirety of the electronica spectrum, whilst Balance Series, their showcase for expressive tech, progressive and wider variations of house music, is a focal point of the sound. The latter has nurtured top-drawer releases from quality artists encompassing a plethora of upcoming and established acts. As the brand continues to grow exponentially, their ever-expansive popularity shows no signs of letting up. - Juno
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Balance Selections 127: Niki Sadeki

For interview and tracklist goto: https://balancemusic.com.au @nikisadeki With her dedication and untiring perseverance, Niki Sadeki has managed to put herself on the map as an up and coming DJ and musical artist within a very short time. With music at the forefront, she has been travelling globally and playing in renowned venues in cities such as Berlin, Amsterdam, Ibiza, Paris, London, Beirut, and many more. With a focus on deep, melodic and ethereal dance music, Niki conveys her expression of...

May 01, 2020•2 hr 3 min

Balance Selections 126: Swann Decamme

For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au @swann-decamme Psychedelic, intoxicating, and unique grooves that surprise and transport. These are the main ingredients of the growing success of Swann Decamme Founder of the Parisian label Curiosity Music, this French DJ and producer shines with a tech house to minimal style, and a pronounced taste for hypnotic loops and sound waves.

Apr 23, 2020•1 hr 21 min

Balance Selections 125: Deborah De Luca

For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au @deborahdelucadj Widely acknowledged as one of the most prominent flag-bearers for Techno globally and a regular fixture inside the world’s most distinguished DJ booths, Deborah De Luca has the unique ability to transfix crowds with her electrically charged, technically nuanced sets, fusing hard techno with minimal grooves, and melodic soundscapes, to absorbing effect.

Apr 17, 2020•1 hr 1 min

Balance Selections 124: Fur Coat

For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au @furcoatmusic Hailing originally from Venezuela, Fur Coat have been heavily influenced by their exploration in Europe over the past decade, developing their sound from their Spanish base in Barcelona. Their story is one of passion for techno and electronic music, it’s a tale of deep, dark driven beats, and rolling grooves that both encapsulate the mind, and move the feet. It was this love of music that in 2004 brought Sergio Muñoz and Israel Sunshine to...

Apr 10, 2020•1 hr 40 min

Balance Selections 123: Gregor Tresher

For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au @gregortresher In the trend-driven universe of electronic dance music, Gregor Tresher is the rare artist who transcends such cycles. His secret? A relentless focus on melody and timbre, timeless musical elements that other producers often undervalue. Just as a painting or a photograph appears to move if one stares at it long enough, close listening to the stratified grooves and melodies in Tresher's music reveals an organic universe of shifting sound.

Apr 04, 2020•1 hr 6 min

Balance Selections 122: Wehbba

For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au @wehbba Hailing from Brazil’s main techno hub, São Paulo, Wehbba has long been considered one of the country’s premiere electronic music producers and DJs, with regular appearances on labels like Kompakt, Soma, Systematic, 2020Vision, and Tronic. And, now, he unveils his long-awaited first album Straight Lines and Sharp Corners on Drumcode. This expertly configured montage of instrumental offerings not only showcase Wehbba’s refined skill set in the stu...

Mar 28, 2020•1 hr 4 min

Balance Selections 121: Gui Boratto

For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au @doc_records If you had to choose just one driving force behind the rise of Brazilian electronic music in the past 15 years, it would be difficult to look beyond the genius of Gui Boratto. A pioneer in the art of production and live performance, Boratto is at the heart of the electronic scene in Brazil with an influence that reaches across the globe. With 5 full-length albums to his name, frequent high-profile remix and production credits - Massive Atta...

Mar 24, 2020•59 min

Balance Selections 119: Death on the Balcony

For more info: www.balancemusic.com.au @deathonthebalcony For some time now, the combined forces of Mark Caramelli & Paul Hargreaves have been causing quite a stir under their guise, Death on the Balcony. The duo’s style fuses a range of influences from Disco through to House, & Deep Techno depending on the time, space and environment. Years of dedicated musical passion and an appreciation of numerous genres have led to their sound receiving popularity across the board... Death on the Ba...

Mar 07, 2020•2 hr 46 min

Balance Selections 118: Dubfire

For more info: www.balancemusic.com.au @dubfire From global success in the commercial domain, to equal accomplishments within the underground scene, Dubfire (aka Ali Shirazinia) is an artist whose drive, talent, and intuition have placed him in the top tier of electronic music artists in the world. He maintains this position within the industry with an unrelenting work ethic and a determination to innovate, evolve, and entertain. Whether it’s his involvement with Deep Dish, his solo performances...

Feb 21, 2020•1 hr 33 min

Balance Selections 117: Alan Fitzpatrick

For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au @alanfitzpatrick Already a universally respected DJ and producer, there can be no doubting Alan Fitzpatrick’s position, as one of the most influential electronic artists of the moment. Highlighted by another series of head-turning productions and DJ sets over the last twelve months, the Englishman’s profile continues to transition rapidly from the techno underground to the electronic music main stage, attracting significant attention from BBC Radio 1, M...

Feb 14, 2020•1 hr 3 min

Balance Selections 116: Öona Dahl

For more info: www.balancemusic.com.au @oonadahl The past decade has seen Öona Dahl solidify her status as one of underground dance music's most refreshing artists. As a producer, she has steadily built her repertoire, with a penchant for experimentation that's guided by an innate understanding of what makes a great song. Punctuating those musical attributes, her debut album “Holograma" on the Hallucienda label, further revealed the emergence of a songwriter hinting at influences ranging from th...

Jan 23, 2020•1 hr 8 min

Balance Selections 115: Victor Ruiz

For more info: www.balancemusic.com.au @victorruiz For quite a few years now, Victor Ruiz has been known for his high quality productions, which has made him a highly sought after artist in the Techno scene. His “unofficial edits” of classic songs, are a huge part of Victor’s performances, with the most popular being “Breathe” by The Prodigy, “Children” from Robert Miles, “Everything Counts” from Depeche Mode (in collaboration with Thomas Schumacher), and his latest edit of “Teardrop” from Massi...

Jan 17, 2020•1 hr 3 min

Balance Selections 114: Dee Montero

For more info: www.balancemusic.com.au @deemontero Dee Montero, The Belfast-born house-head, has gone from listening to mix-tapes and digging in vinyl crates to becoming a global music selector – supported by some of the industry’s biggest players from Lee Burridge, and Behrouz, to Tale of Us. At the end of 2017, he received his biggest accolade yet: Pete Tong’s Essential Tune of The Year on BBC Radio One, for the string-fueled, epic end-of-nighter ‘Halcyon’, which was released on Solomun’s accl...

Jan 11, 2020•1 hr 30 min

Balance Selections 113: Josh Butler

For more info: www.balancemusic.com.au In just a few years, Josh Butler has firmly established himself as one of house music's most revered talents. Following the unexpected success behind his debut ‘Got A Feeling’ in 2013, Josh soon went on to pick up multiple industry awards from Beatport and DJ Mag, whilst releasing on Cajual, Madtech, VIVa and Noir, to name just a few. Boasting remixes for Fatboy Slim, Carl Cox, and Joris Voorn, warming up for the multi-grammy award winning Nile Rodgers and ...

Dec 29, 2019•1 hr 3 min

Balance Selections 112: Sidney Charles

Both as a DJ, and a producer, Sidney favours rough, dirty sounds that defined the old school pioneers, but, with a modern, full, and punchy approach, and with this style, has seen him play numerous times at DC10 Circo Loco, and Do Not Sleep events. His signature releases ‘House Lessons’, and ‘Warehouse Romance’ established his heavy house sound early on, and since then, the artist has released irresistible rhythms on key labels such as Truesoul, Hot Creations, and Saved. His upfront, dark, hard ...

Dec 16, 2019•1 hr 1 min

Balance Selections 111: Hoj

Like the mix? Please click the ▶︎Repost◀︎ button so more people can hear it! Interview & Tracklist: https://balancemusic.com.au/podcast/?v=6cc98ba2045f @hoj For over two decades, Hoj has delivered cinematic sets filled with deep house landscapes. Born in Iran, and raised in the USA, his passion is undeniable, a point which definitely resonates with his global audience.

Nov 29, 2019•1 hr 3 min

Balance Selections 110: Matter

Like the mix? Please click the ▶︎Repost◀︎ button so more people can hear it! Interview & Tracklist: balancemusic.com.au/podcast/?v=6cc98ba2045f @matter Melbourne’s Matty Doyle aka Matter, can rightly be considered a veteran of the Australian scene. It makes sense that his productions have been signed to labels including Proton Music, Joof, Aura, and Replug, with the purist nature of his tracks being tailor-made for those imprints. His passion goes deeper than just a love for music, and his p...

Nov 21, 2019•1 hr 1 min

Balance Selections 109: Shaun Reeves

Like the mix? Please click the ▶︎Repost◀︎ button so more people can hear it! Interview & Tracklist: balancemusic.com.au/podcast/?v=6cc98ba2045f @shaunreeves Shaun Reeves is an internationally-acclaimed DJ, producer, and label owner, and alongside best friends Ryan Crosson, Lee Curtiss, and Seth Troxler, they formed Visionquest, a genre-busting DJ collective, and live act, that also turned into a record label of the same name. Since his move to Berlin, Shaun Reeves has been enthralling audien...

Nov 13, 2019•1 hr 7 min

Balance Selections 108: Nitin

Like the mix? Please click the ▶︎Repost◀︎ button so more people can hear it! Interview & Tracklist: balancemusic.com.au/podcast/?v=6cc98ba2045f @djnitin With two decades of experience within the house and techno industry, Nitin Kalyan’s depth of knowledge, and work ethic is second to none. The Canadian artist has not only established himself as a highly-skilled and polished DJ, but he also runs the esteemed No.19 record label alongside Art Department’s Jonny White. On the production front, h...

Nov 01, 2019•1 hr 1 min

Balance Selections 107: Powel

Like the mix? Please click the ▶︎Repost◀︎ button so more people can hear it! Interview & Tracklist: balancemusic.com.au/podcast/?v=6cc98ba2045f @powel An expert at creating harmonious illusions of sound, Germany’s POWEL produces music which threads natural elegance, with tasteful patience. He continually explores this duality in sounds, not only throughout his deep discography, but in his performances around the world. Famously, this includes annual pilgrimages to Burning Man to play atop th...

Oct 21, 2019•1 hr 34 min

Balance Selections 106: Butane

American producer/DJ Butane is no stranger to the underground dance music scene. He boasts an impressive discography released on some of the most highly regarded labels in the business, from Crosstown Rebels to Get Physical to Dubfire’s Sci+Tec. As a label owner, he’s the founder of three influential underground dance music imprints of his own: Alphahouse, Little Helpers, and his new Extrasketch project. His recent rework of Uone’s ‘Karnival Dreams’, showcased his engineering skills with a remix...

Oct 15, 2019•1 hr 2 min

Balance Selections 105: Joe Miller

Joe Miller is an English-born beatmonger, influenced in equal measure by heaving clubs, and the earthy melancholy of forests. He grew up in Australia, where he learned to craft sets that are whimsical and left-field, evoking a sense of place. In 2013 he delivered us one of the most exquisite mixes you will ever find, a beautiful pastiche of tracks new and old expertly weaved together. Since then Joe has released music on labels ranging from All Day I Dream (alongside Jamie Stevens) to Manual Mus...

Oct 08, 2019•1 hr 2 min

Balance Selections 104: Stereo Underground

Earlier this year Stereo Underground released his debut album ‘The Art of Silence’, through Balance Music. It was an 11-track journey exploring ambient, progressive, and deep techno. The album received wide-spread media attention, with the highly regarded Progressive Sounds calling it ‘aural meditation’. He even broke new ground with his custom-built ‘Space Controller’, a unique MIDI device designed to control every aspect of his live performance. All of this has really highlighted just why Ster...

Sep 20, 2019•1 hr

Balance Selections 103: Gab Rhome

Like the mix? Please click the ▶︎Repost◀︎ button so more people can hear it! Gab Rhome has an innate sense of rhythm, emotion, and groove. Both as a producer, and as a DJ, the Montreal artist sparks an unavoidable connection with the soul, whilst conveying exceptional personal style, and a sense of fun. Since launching in 2013, the 28-year old’s career has taken off, with releases on All Day I Dream, Anjunadeep, Last Night on Earth, and Kindisch, and over the last few years he has consistently t...

Jul 31, 2019•1 hr 2 min

Balance Selections 102: Nicko Izzo

With over 15 years of experience working in event promotions, Nicko is no stranger to the world of electronic dance music. In particular, he has been honing his skills at Barcelona venue LaTerrrazza for the last 13 years, where he has been a DJ resident, and an event manager. With that in mind, the impact he’s had on the international scene in such a short time, makes even more sense - and with music already released on Hope Recordings, and Global Underground, you can expect the Argentinian born...

Jul 19, 2019•1 hr 5 min

Balance Selections 101: Eli Nissan

An artist blessed with innumerable musical gifts, Eli Nissan, has been at the centre of Tel Aviv’s creative hub for well over two decades, as a DJ, musician, and producer. Israel is home to some of underground dance music's most exciting talents, and Eli is the latest artist to emerge from a production line that includes Guy Mantzur, Khen, Guy J, and Stereo Underground. Eli Nissan’s work in the studio delights, and astounds in equal measure, with his productions having featured on labels such as...

Jul 12, 2019•1 hr

Balance Selections 100: Guy J

Like the mix? Please click the ▶︎Repost◀︎ button so more people can hear it! The 100th edition of Balance Selections features one of the world’s finest DJ and producers; Guy J, who arguably is the leader of a whole new generation of progressive music fans, and his label Lost & Found keeps redefining the genre through consistently amazing releases, so you definitely cannot discuss the state of progressive electronic music, without mentioning the Israeli maestro. In 2013, his Balance Presents ...

Jul 05, 2019•1 hr 15 min

Balance Selections 099: Bebetta

The German artist from Bremen likes to inject a sense of fun into everything she does, even her DJ name is loosely taken from the English words ‘be better’. Her famous live session, ‘Bebetta in Bed’, sees her live streaming in her pyjamas from her bed alongside guest acts like Super Flu and Florian Kruse. The majority of her productions can be found on the Monaberry label, but you will also find her work on Get Physical, Sincopat, and Anjunadeep. Her productions are full of inventive ideas, hook...

Jun 26, 2019•1 hr 4 min

Balance Selections 098: Tara Brooks

The North American scene has had a massive resurgence, and Tara Brooks has cemented her place at the forefront. Having become one of the new breed of iconic DJs, she inhabits that musical place where dark, and light intertwine, finding a niche where she can express herself creatively. From being announced as Desert Hearts, and Subtract Music’s newest resident, to playing at festivals like Rainbow Serpent in Australia, and Envision in Costa Rica, the California-native’s sound is finding favour in...

Jun 12, 2019•1 hr 1 min
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