Balance Selections Podcast

Matthew Sona's connection to music runs through every part of his creative process: from the thoughtful way he builds atmosphere to the emotional flow that defines his sets and productions. With releases on respected labels from The Soundgarden to  Clubsonica, Matthew brings a distinct emotional depth to the progressive landscape. Beyond his own productions, Matthew is the founder of All That Is., a label built on the idea of freedom in sound: a space for artists to explore, connect, and share music that speaks from emotion rather than expectation. On this Balance Selections mix, the rising talent delivers a beautifully crafted two-hour journey filled with emotion, texture, and subtle movement. Featuring music from Peter Makto, Simon Vuarambon, John Cosani, and others, it's a confidently curated mix that showcases a depth and sensitivity far beyond his years. Tracklist: https://balancemusic.com.au/balance-selections-345-matthew-sona @matthewsona ------------------------------------- Follow: Instagram: www.instagram.com/balance_series Facebook: www.facebook.com/balanceseriesmusic Youtube: www.youtube.com/@balancemusicofficial

For over two decades, OXIA has stood as one of France's most respected DJs and producers in electronic music. His iconic track Domino, first released on Kompakt in 2006 and reissued on Sapiens in 2017 with a new remix package, has since surpassed 150 million streams. Two years later, his Cercle live performance gathered over a million views within days, reaffirming his status as a global force in electronic music. His latest release, Aelle, is a finely crafted 12-track album that bridges the energy of the dance floor with the intimacy of personal listening.  On this Balance Selections mix, the veteran selector keeps the energy alive from start to finish with a blistering 17 tracks in one hour. Featuring music from Nicolas Masseyeff, HotLap, Simone Vitullo, and more, it's a powerful set of big-room sounds that effortlessly bridges the space between underground house and techno. Tracklist: https://balancemusic.com.au/balance-selections-344-oxia/ @oxia-official ------------------------------------- Follow: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/balance_series Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/balanceseriesmusic Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@balancemusicofficial

Recording of Walter Juan's set at Balance Croatia 2025. @walter-juan ======================================== Tracklisting Pete Lazonby - Sacred Cycles (Healing mix)
 The Moody Boyz - July
 Depeche Mode - Policy of Truth (Pavlov's Dub)
 Brynjolfur - Time (Kasper Bjorke Remix)
 Cass. - Red Atlantic
 Headman - Be Loved (Daniel Avery's Divided Love Remix)
 Mytron, Ofofo - Aircraft One
 Moo Monster - Disco Fiasco
 Kimshies - Sexual Desire feat. S:Rose (Alan Dixon Love Attack Remix)
 Midnight Magic - Beam Me Up (Jacques Renault Remix)
 Moscoman, Red Axes - Dikembe Manutu
 Rampa, Keinemusik, Chuala - Les Gout
 Alex Kassian - Leave Your life
 The Chemical Brothers - Come With us (H-Foundation Remix)
 Grace - Not Over Yet (Kango & Tache Remix)
 Tunnelvisions - Culture Shock
 Alej Ch - Floating
 Lost Desert - Play with the Dalay
 Gadi Mitrani - Gone (Alex O'Rion Remix)
 Anfisa Letyago - Orizzonte (1979 Remix)
 Pardon Moi - Power To The People (Damon Jee Remix)
 Back From The Wave, Endrik Schroeder - Rave
 Future Sound of London - Cascade (Saso Recyd Remix)
 Oniris - All Over Me

Oniris found his calling in the mid-'90s club scene, where house and techno first took hold of him. Years of experimentation and self-taught production across far-flung islands like Mayotte and New Caledonia honed his melodic, emotive sound. His breakthrough came when Laurent Garnier championed his tracks, propelling Oniris onto the global stage with a debut EP on Bedrock Records that cemented his place as one of France's most compelling techno exports. With his All Over Me EP on Balance Music, Oniris proved his knack for sculpting hypnotic, melody-driven house that resonates on both the dance floor and the heart. On this Balance Selections mix, the veteran French producer threads that same theme through an hour of soothing, afro-prog energy. Featuring tracks from Oxia, Ian O'Donovan, and Beckers & D-Nox, it's a solid-gold session of deeply affecting house. @oniris Tracklisting: https://balancemusic.com.au/balance-selections-343-oniris

Recording of Peter Makto's set at Balance Croatia 2025.

Ric Niels is a producer defined by mood, movement and narrative intent. His atmospheric sound has found a home on respected labels and earned him long-term support from influential DJs and producers across the global scene. Despite launching his career only a few years ago, Niels has already performed across major cities in South America, North America, Europe, and Australia, steadily building an international presence both as a producer and performer. Do yourself a favour and go listen to his numerous live recorded sets available on his Soundcloud: they are impressive proof of his club performance credentials. On this Balance Selections, the Argentine delivers a tempered session focussing on a patient build. Featuring tracks from Guy J, Tantum & Hyunji-A, Kabi and more, this mix reveals a more deliberate and introspective approach from a DJ building a reputation for high-energy sets. @ricnielsmusic

Recording of Tim Green's set at Balance Croatia 2025. @timgreen IG: @timgreen_music FB: @TimGreenMusic

Recording of Pips's set at Balance Croatia 2025.

From the coastal town of Hastings, UK, Darper blends melody and texture into moving shades that defines his cinematic style. Having played from London to San Francisco, Berlin to Burning Man, Darper brings the same storytelling sensibility to his Electric Fiction mix series and his immersive DJ sets. His releases span respected labels such as Anjunadeep, Culprit LA, Sound Avenue, Balance Music, and The Soundgarden, and he has featured alongside artists including Brian Eno, Matthew Dear, and Nick Warren. On this Balance Selections, the producer delivers an organic touch that arrests attention. Featuring tracks from Fort Romeau, Rival Consoles, Luca Bachetti and more, this is a colourful journey documenting the deeper corners of progressive house. @darpermusic

The brooding ‘Driftor' is designed to nudge any DJ set in the right direction. An off-beat bass drives the engine, allowing you to comfortably sit in the pocket of its inviting narrative. Steely drums and percussion form a cohesive frame, while a bag of tasteful effects, samples, and stabs fill the remaining spaces. Once the breakdown hits, in all its subtlety, you know you're in the hands of professionals. This is essential prog, designed for any occasion. @haftmusik

Filled with depth, ‘Prism' shimmers and shakes as synths and stabs perpetually morph. The result is a continuous stream of sonic moments to lose yourself in. Thankfully, the dense bassline and drums bring you back from the edge of hypnosis, filling the space with an elastic energy as buoyant as a trampoline. Then comes the breakdown: bells dissolve into minor-key haze, half beautiful, half surreal: an inviting dream-logic that is hard to deny. @haftmusik

From music journalist to radio show host, Yohai Mor has been immersed in music for over 20 years. During this time, he has cultivated a distinct musical vision that has earned support from leading names such as Nick Warren and Deep Dish, with releases on respected labels including Univack and Balkan Connection. In this Balance Selections mix, he channels his rich experience into a set rooted in progressive fundamentals: groove and melody. Featuring tracks from Solis, DJ Ruby, Guy J, and more, it's a captivating two-hour journey through emotional dancescapes. @yohai

Recording of Henry Saiz's set at Balance Croatia 2025. @henry-saiz

Recording of D-Nox's set at Balance Croatia 2025. @d-nox_official

Rising from Argentina's underground, Analog Jungs are the duo of Claudio Cornejo and Gustavo Ruarte. Since their 2015 debut, they've honed a sound rooted in dance-floor fundamentals, inspired by artists like Cid Inc, Guy J, and Henry Saiz. In 2019, Nick Warren brought them into The Soundgarden fold, while Antrim's Or Two Strangers became a steady home. By 2021, a breakout remix catapulted them into Beatport's progressive top ten. More recently, their Mango Alley streak has delivered an impressive run of productions, highlighted by ‘Solar Symphony': a depth charge of a track that grooves with infectious drive.  In this Balance Selections mix, Analog Jungs stay true to form with another engaging underground outing. Featuring tracks from Patch Park, Fran Garay, EMPHI and much more, this is deep 2 hours of quality progressive that never lurks too far for the shadows. @analog-jungs

Recording of Dave Seaman's set at Balance Croatia 2025. @daveseaman

Recording of Death on the Balcony's set at Balance Croatia 2025. @deathonthebalcony

Recording of Niki Sadeki's set at Balance Croatia 2025. @nikisadeki

Moving from Sri Lanka to Canada, Dimuth K has been quietly shaping a career defined by momentum and mood. His sets are deep and driving, often unfolding into hypnotic territory that lingers long after the lights come up. It's no surprise he's become a fixture at Canada's finest institutions (Coda, Stereo, and History) regularly stepping into booths that have also hosted the artists who shaped his path: Sasha, Eric Prydz, Danny Tenaglia. In the studio, that same forward motion carries through. His productions have landed on Sudbeat, The Soundgarden, and Consequence of Society, labels that champion both emotion and precision. His recent collaboration with Simply City, Resonance on Balance Croatia, underscores his ability to craft moody, powerful tracks that never lose their intimacy. For this Balance Selections mix, Dimuth delivers 80 minutes bristling with underground current. Featuring music from Gespona & Djolee, Zehv, and a series of his own collaborations, it's a statement set from one of the scene's most quietly underrated artists. @dimuth-k

Recording of Adam Freeland's set at Balance Croatia 2025. @adamfreeland

Recording of Hicky & Kalo's set at Balance Croatia 2025. @hickykalo

Recording of Māntà's set at Balance Croatia 2025.

Recording of Eelke Kleijn's set at Balance Croatia 2025. @eelke-kleijn

Recording of Quivver's set at Balance Croatia 2025. @quivver_john_graham

Recording of Forty Cats's set at Balance Croatia 2025. @fortycats

Recording of Tom Bug's set at Balance Croatia 2025. @dj-tom-bug

Recording of Nicolas Rada's set at Balance Croatia 2025. @nicolasrada

Recording of Fish56Octagon's set at Balance Croatia 2025. @fish-octagon TRACKLIST 1. Felix Da Housecat - What Does it Feel Like (Royksopp Return To The Sun Remix) 2. James Hurr - Jungle Man 3. Because of Art - Desire 4. B.I.R.DD (Ar) - You Killed Me First 5. Dusky - Squeezer 6. WAHM x Amine K - Kill the Anger (Rodriguez Jr. Remix) 7. Fauxplay - Unchained (Ranj Kaler's 2nd Separation Remix) 8. Declan Knapp, Kloe Hunt - Coming Down (Unreleased) 9. Hooked On Infinity 10. Aubrey Fry & Jimpy - ACiDEM 11. Lange - Dial Me Up 12. Royksopp - Sordid Affair (Fehrplay Remix) 13. Declan Knapp - Violet (Unreleased) 14. Luke Chable - The Shepherd 15. Fish56Octagon - Simple Song (Unreleased) 16. Kelly Reverb, Chad LeMans - Balance 17. Medway Vs. Pete - Geno Sequence 18. Lange - Wind Farm 19. Meat Katie, Ben Coda - Just Quiet 20. Robin Thurston - Expeditions (Unreleased) 21. Mike Shiver - Arise 22. Hoxton Whores, James Hurr - De Nero 23. Plump x Motion Unit (Unreleased) 24. Meat Katie - Rotton Dot Com

Recording of Mai Lawson's set at Balance Croatia 2025. @mailawson

Brazilian duo ANONIMAT, the brainchild of Gaba and Atticus, channel a sound that's equal parts hypnotic groove and raw instinct. Their sets are already fixtures at iconic clubs from Warung Beach Club to D-EDGE and Soundtuary, performances filled with an ability to push beyond the dancefloor into deeper, cerebral territory. Their recent collaboration with George X on Balance Music, the main-room weapon “Telezar,” stands as a calling card for that boundary-blurring approach. On this Balance Selections mix, the duo lock in on a sound that's immersive and kinetic, threading a journey that's as heady as it is physical. With cuts from Mike Rish, GMJ & Matter, and Ezequiel Arias, the mix lands as a statement of intent from one of Brazil's most compelling rising acts. @weareanonimat

Recording of Kasey Taylor & Gai Barone's set at Balance Croatia 2025. @kaseytaylor @gai-barone

Recording of Nick Warren's set at Balance Croatia 2025. @djnickwarren

Recording of Jeremy Olander's set at Balance Croatia 2025. @jeremyolander

Recording of Anthony Pappa's set at Balance Croatia 2025. @anthonypappa

Recording of Kamilo Sanclemente's set at Balance Croatia 2025. @kamilosanclemente

Recording of Martin Fredes's set at Balance Croatia 2025. @martin_fredes

Recording of Graizano Raffa's set at Balance Croatia 2025. @graziano-raffa

Recording of Petar Dundov's set at Balance Croatia 2025. @petardundov

Recording of Danny Howells's Beach Stage set at Balance Croatia 2025. @user-175274758

Recording of Rocio Portillo's set at Balance Croatia 2025. @rocioportillo

Recording of Armen Miran's set at Balance Croatia 2025. @armenmiran

Recording of DJ Ruby's set at Balance Croatia 2025. @djruby

Recording of Fur Coat's set at Balance Croatia 2025. @furcoatmusic

Recording of Gustin's set at Balance Croatia 2025. @dj-gustin

Recording of Jerpa's set at Balance Croatia 2025. @jerpamusic

Recording of GMJ & Matter's set at Balance Croatia 2025. @gmj-fulcrum @matter

Recording of Jamie Steven's set at Balance Croatia 2025. @jamiestevens

Recording of Mariano Mellino's set at Balance Croatia 2025. @marianomellino

Recording of Marko Felinger's set at Balance Croatia 2025. @marko-felinger

Recording of Simply City's set at Balance Croatia 2025. @simply_city_music

Recording of Eichenbaum's set at Balance Croatia 2025. @eichenbaumofficial