Cortona, the alias of UK/Italy-based producer Enzo, channels decades of eclectic listening into atmospheric, groove-heavy club tracks. A formative night seeing Primal Scream with Andrew Weatherall lit the fuse for his dive into electronic music, eventually leading him to become a founding proponent of Plastic Fantasticâone of the sceneâs most influential progressive house labels. That legacy pulses through Cortonaâs work, with his recent releases finding homes on imprints ranging from Bedrock to...
May 23, 2025â˘2 hr 46 min
GMJ & Matter are fast becoming one of Australiaâs most potent exports â deep, emotive, and unapologetically true to their roots. Launched mid-pandemic, their Meanwhile imprint alongside collabs with the likes of Alex OâRion have carved out a corner of the progressive universe thatâs unmistakably theirs. GMJ & Matter will perform at Balance Croatia 2025. @gmj-fulcrum @matter __________________________________________________ Balance Croatia 2025 Thu 7th Aug - Mon 11th Aug 2025 The Garden ...
May 21, 2025â˘1 hr 24 min
From the storied streets of Hamburg and Berlin to the deep-rooted house culture of Chicago, Florian Kruse and Dilee D bring together two musical journeys into one creative partnership. Their paths converge in a shared passion for emotional, forward-thinking electronic music and a healthy respect for the sceneâs colourful past. With solo releases spread across imprints like Mobilee and Idyllik Records, theyâve each carved out distinct identitiesâbut now unified through their collaborative Clockwo...
May 16, 2025â˘2 hr 1 min
Amonita crafts lush, transportive electronic music that fuses live instrumentation with organic textures, creating a dreamlike sound that feels both intimate and expansive. Since debuting in 2017, sheâs quietly built a global following through hypnotic releases on labels like All Day I Dream and Anjunadeep, and with the launch of her Rubicunda imprint, sheâs carving out a space entirely her own. Amonita will perform at Balance Croatia 2025. @amonitamusic _________________________________________...
May 13, 2025â˘2 hr 6 min
By the early 2000s, when much of the electronic world was chasing trance highs and vocal hooks, Moshic Shlomiâknown mononymously as Moshicâwas charting a darker path. His take on progressive house was not just brooding; it was cinematic, steeped in tension, mood, and layered melancholy. Releasing early work as Argonout, Moshic made his mark with tracks on Cyber Records and appearances on compilations from Global Underground to In Search of Sunrise, showcasing a sound both atmospheric and emotion...
May 09, 2025â˘1 hr 39 min
Argentinaâs Ezequiel Arias sculpts widescreen soundscapes built for both intimate moments and long nights on the floor. Shifting seamlessly between progressive textures and rolling low-end, he delivers a sound that feels tactile and alive. Here he delivers an hour of peak-time fireworks, balancing weighty grooves with moments of pure release. Ezequiel Arias will perform at Balance Croatia 2025. @ezequiel_arias __________________________________________________ Balance Croatia 2025 Thu 7th Aug - ...
May 06, 2025â˘1 hr 1 min
Aubrey Fry is a rising force in electronic music, blending progressive house, techno, and breaks with a raw, hypnotic sound. With releases on Last Night On Earth, Bedrock, and The Soundgarden, and support from legends like Sasha, Digweed, and Guy J, he recently added Balance Music to that esteemed list with the fantastic St John EP, a collaboration with Nick Stoynoff. Not to be outdone in the live arena, his high-energy DJ sets and growing global presence are cementing his reputation as one to w...
May 02, 2025â˘2 hr 2 min
Lost Desert is a producer whose journey through solitude, self-reflection, and deep listening to the natural world â from the whispers of sand in the White Desert to the melodies of birds above bustling cities â has shaped his unique, textured sound. Blending ambient, deep, and organic elements, he crafts sonic journeys that capture lifeâs subtle beauties and invite listeners to lose themselves in vivid, story-rich soundscapes. Lost Desert will perform at Balance Croatia 2025. @lostdesertmusic _...
Apr 29, 2025â˘1 hr 2 min
Ignacio Torne is a DJ and producer from Buenos Aires, Argentina, with over a decade in electronic music. His passion began early, waking up to bolero records and later playing bass in a teenage garage band. A friendâs trance-heavy DJ sets introduced him to electronic music, eventually leading him to Progressive House. Influenced by Cattaneo, Digweed, Warren, and Sasha, heâs developed a signature sound that continues to evolve. In that time he has played in top Buenos Aires venues like Crobar, Je...
Apr 25, 2025â˘1 hr 3 min
Long associated with the deep, dark, and the hypnotic, Dutch duo Patch Park has impressed with a string of impressive releases on their own imprint, District, alongside labels like Meanwhile Recordings and Vapour Recordings. For this Balance Selections mix, the duo turns down the lights for a dense, heads-down session. Featuring tracks from Sean Harvey, Maxi Degrassi, and a slew of Patch Park productions, itâs a deep dive into the more hypnotic corners of progressive. @patchpark
Apr 18, 2025â˘1 hr 59 min
With a decorated past and a track record of high-voltage achievements, Tim Green has been riding a steady wave of creative momentum since the mid-2000s. From headlining global festivals to sculpting euphoric jams in his studio, his music hums with a raw, unfiltered connection to the craft - a feedback loop that pulses through every mix, including his fantastic Balance 031 compilation. Tim Green will perform at Balance Croatia 2025. @timgreen IG : timgreen_music __________________________________...
Apr 18, 2025â˘1 hr 31 min
Jamie Stevens has spent over twenty years shaping sound into storyâfrom the cult acclaim of Australian supergroup Infusion to his evolution as a solo force in electronic music. Known for his deep, immersive productions, Stevens blurs the line between dancefloor and dreamscape. With his debut solo album Beginnerâs Guide to Floating on the horizon, he drops a rare mix loaded with main-room energy: a sharp reminder that the Australian is a quiet titan of progressive. Jamie Stevens will perform at B...
Apr 15, 2025â˘1 hr 31 min
Portugal-based producer Fran Garay is quietly becoming one of the undergroundâs most compelling voices. With releases on tastemaker labels like Balance Series, Mango Alley, and Univack, his sound balances deep emotion with sleek, club-focused production. Once a dubstep-obsessed kid recording radio hits on his momâs phone, Garay has evolved into an artist with a clear sonic identityâshaped by mentors like Eze Arias and driven by a hunger to create music that sticks. âWhen I fall in love with an a...
Apr 11, 2025â˘1 hr 11 min
With a trailblazing career spanning decades, Quivver has carved out a presence thatâs unmistakably his own. Last yearâs Balance Series compilation (alongside Dave Seaman) showcased an artist that is only getting more refined and compelling with each passing release. Quivver will perfom at Balance Croatia this coming August. @quivver_john_graham __________________________________________________ Balance Croatia 2025 Thu 7th Aug - Mon 11th Aug 2025 The Garden Resort, Tisno Head to www.balancecroat...
Apr 05, 2025â˘1 hr 31 min
Alice Iguchi, a Tokyo-born DJ now based in Brooklyn, channels a lifetime of cross-cultural influences into her hypnotic, shape-shifting sets. Since arriving in New York in 2015, she has carved out a space in the cityâs underground house and techno scene, emerging as a quietly distinctive voice. Early encounters with jazz, teenage years playing guitar in Tokyo rock bands, and a deep affinity for the experimental soundscapes of Radiohead and BjĂśrk have all left their imprint on her approach. The r...
Mar 27, 2025â˘1 hr 2 min
Around the turn of the millennium, Adam Freeland played a pivotal role in shaping the then-burgeoning breakbeat sound into a tight, forward-thinking package infused with cutting-edge futurism. Flying in from an off-the-grid lifestyle in the Mojave Desert to join us in the Mediteranean climate of Croatia, we are beyond thrilled to host this pioneering artist for an extremely rare performance. @adamfreeland ________________________________________________ Balance Croatia 2025 Thu 7th Aug - Mon 11t...
Mar 26, 2025â˘1 hr 59 min
Alex Banks is a Brighton-based DJ, producer, and multi-instrumentalist known for his intricate yet dancefloor-driven sound, inspired by the dense electronica of artists like Jon Hopkins and Max Cooper. Blending jungle, broken beat, and dubstep rhythms with techno textures and IDM melodies, his music is defined by masterful sound designâan expertise that has made him an in-demand engineer, composing for film, TV, and global brands like Nike and Honda. His latest Impermanence EP, released on Last ...
Mar 20, 2025â˘2 hr 1 min
Itâs hard to believe that Balance Music has been around for 25 years. When we first started, there was no grand planâjust a love for electronic music and a desire to share it. We never imagined that what began as a small project in Australia would grow into something that reaches people all over the world. Later this year, weâll mark this milestone with a huge venture as we travel to Croatia to host Balance Croatia Festival, the first-ever music festival dedicated to progressive and melodic hous...
Mar 19, 2025â˘1 hr 4 min
Niki Sadeki is a high-spirited creative driven by the diverse sounds and ideas that surround her. As the founder of Deep House Vancouver and a seasoned radio host, she explores music as a shared language, blending melodic, indie, progressive, and deep techno into woven narratives. Niki Sadeki will perfom at Balance Croatia Festival this August. @nikisadeki __________________________________________________ Balance Croatia 2025 Thu 7th Aug - Mon 11th Aug 2025 The Garden Resort, Tisno Head to www....
Mar 18, 2025â˘1 hr 31 min
Rooted in the vibrant cultural mosaic of San Francisco, Spencer Brown has emerged as a bright beacon within progressive house and techno. While navigating his academic path at Duke University, Spencerâs musical talents caught the ears of artists like Avicii and Above & Beyond, catapulting him onto a trajectory that would see his albums, Illusion of Perfection (2018) and Stream of Consciousness (2020), soar to the apex of the progressive house charts. In 2022, Spencer added his own label, div...
Mar 13, 2025â˘1 hr 3 min
From music journalism to producer/DJ, RocĂo Portillo is completely immersed in the world of music. Part of a new generation of Argentinean artists making big waves, a RocĂo Portillo set is filled with energetic main room progressive bombs that will ignite any dancefloor. RocĂo Portillo will perfom at Balance Croatia Festival this August. @rocioportillo __________________________________________________ Balance Croatia 2025 Thu 7th Aug - Mon 11th Aug 2025 The Garden Resort, Tisno Head to www.bala...
Mar 11, 2025â˘1 hr 17 min
From the untamed landscapes of Western Canada to iconic venues like Red Rocks and labels like Anjunadeep, it's safe to say that Simon Doty, a self-taught maestro known for his gritty analog synths and poignant melodies, has become a mainstay in progressive house playlists and a notable figure in the global scene. Simon Doty will perfom at Balance Croatia Festival this August. @simondoty __________________________________________________ Balance Croatia 2025 Thu 7th Aug - Mon 11th Aug 2025 The Ga...
Mar 06, 2025â˘1 hr 9 min
Praveen Achary stands out in the progressive house music landscape, not just for his captivating DJ sets that span the globe but also as the juice inside the respected label Juicebox Music. Since launching in 2013, the label has been a launchpad for both emerging and established artists, fostering a rich community around its distinct sound. Achary's own musical contributions have earned him spots on heavyweight international record labels and a regular presence on Beatportâs Top 100 Progressive ...
Mar 06, 2025â˘2 hr
Nick Warren has shaped club culture with a distinct blend of atmospheric and progressive sounds, legendary residencies, iconic mixes, and expanding global influence through his label, The Soundgarden, which is also an official Balance Croatia brand partner. Nick Warren will perform at Balance Croatia. @djnickwarren ________________________________________________ Balance Croatia 2025 Thu 7th Aug - Mon 11th Aug 2025 The Garden Resort, Tisno Head to www.balancecroatia.com for more info. IG: www.in...
Feb 28, 2025â˘1 hr 29 min
Focusing on deep, progressive, and techno, Second Sine crafts productions that resonate within the global scene. He has gained recognition through well-received releases and support from DJs who champion a darker, more serious sound. With an energetic palette, he seamlessly shape DJ sets driven by his passion for techy vibes, infectious drums, and long, smooth transitions. By blending diverse emotional shades, he crafts narratives that transcend specific subgenres while staying rooted in deep em...
Feb 28, 2025â˘2 hr
A staple of the US Midwest progressive scene, Shell Robinson spins immersive, extended sets that skillfully balance light and dark. Through her local residencies, sheâs shared the stage with icons like Paul Oakenfold, John Digweed, and Behrouz. Now focusing her energy on production, sheâs released on respected labels such as UV Noir, Juicebox Music, and Schallmauer. She also hosts the HouseCall podcast, a series in which she dives deep into the lives and music of fellow artists. On this Balance ...
Feb 21, 2025â˘2 hr 3 min
Anthony Pappa is one of Australiaâs most renowned electronic music exports and a global icon. Celebrated for his technical mastery and bringing a signature darker edge to the underground scene, he has firmly established himself as a leader in Progressive House. Anthony Pappa will perform at Balance Croatia. @anthonypappa __________________________________________________ Balance Croatia 2025 Thu 7th Aug - Mon 11th Aug 2025 The Garden Resort, Tisno Head to www.balancecroatia.com for more info. IG...
Feb 18, 2025â˘5 hr 38 min
Luis Damora is a key figure in the Spanish electronic scene. Influenced by music from a young age, he began DJing at 16 and soon became a resident at top Madrid clubs like Circus and Space of Sound. Seeking fresh inspiration, he spent years in Miami and London before returning to Spain with a refined style, leading to releases on labels like Sudbeat and Armada, as well as remixes for artists such as Wally Lopez and Chris Cargo. His recent Lose Kontrol EP, a collaboration with Nila on Balance Mus...
Feb 14, 2025â˘1 hr 32 min
With production work for artists from David Bowie to New Order and U2, Dave Seaman has firmly established himself among the industryâs elite. But beyond the studio, he has spent over 30 years moving dancefloors across more than 80 countries, from Ibiza to New York and Berlin to Buenos Aires, playing at the worldâs most iconic clubs and festivals. This August, we welcome the legend to join us in Croatia. @daveseaman __________________________________________________ Balance Croatia 2025 Thu 7th A...
Feb 12, 2025â˘1 hr 33 min
Scippo hails from the windswept landscapes of Rio Gallegos, Patagonia, where his love for electronic music first took root. A move to Buenos Aires at 17 only deepened his obsession, and by 2019, his hypnotic, groove-heavy sound found a home on Sudbeat. This was followed by standout releases on Hope Recordings and The Soundgarden, alongside an inclusion on Nick Warrenâs Balance presents The Soundgarden compilation. Today, Scippo channels much of his energy into Flown Records, a label he co-owns a...
Feb 06, 2025â˘1 hr 31 min
