Balance Selections Podcast

Berlin-based DJ and producer POWEL channels his background as a classically trained pianist into electronic music marked by delicate emotion: a space where subtle percussion and ghostly textures drift between introspection and movement. We can’t wait to welcome POWEL for his debut appearance at Balance Croatia this August. @powel ________________________________________________ BALANCE CROATIA 202...

Emerging from Washington D.C. before relocating to the island energy of Koh Phangan, Aaron Suiss has built a career defined as much by emotional connection as dancefloor momentum. Now based in Thailand, the DJ, producer and label figure channels a melodic progressive sound rooted in feeling rather than functionality. That philosophy extends beyond the studio. Whether overseeing A&R duties for his...

Orbital – Halcyon + On + On The Spirals – X Rozzo – Blue (Reloaded) Moloko / Killing Joke – Cannot Contain This / Love Like Blood Dave DK – Crush The Bits Dealer’s Choice – Bomb This Place Wize – Again (AN-2 Remix) Hong Kong Micros – Time For Change (Start Your Revolution) Coburn – We Interrupt This Program (Raul Rincon Remix) Ramsay – Dirty Delicious (Dub) Joey Negro – Make A Move On Me (Joey Neg...

Mike Rish is one of the more singular voices operating today. With productions that shine with a nocturnal glow, Rish is locked in on a frequency that is deeply enticing. We can’t wait to host the Australian this August in Croatia. @mikerish ________________________________________________ BALANCE CROATIA 2026 FULL FOUR DAY FESTIVAL TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT LIMITED DAY TICKETS REMAIN On sale now via B...

‘Mera’ straddles the fine line between contemporary and classic. Driven by pumping drums and a dense bassline, the production feels engineered with precision. A shimmering, static-charged melody teases throughout before fully unfurling in the breakdown. An uplifting slice of progressive house that takes the strongest elements of past and present and turns them into something fresh.

The screws are tightened for a more forceful outing on ‘Blush’. The low end surges with the kick, working tighter with the power of an oil refinery. Ethereal vocals are woven throughout, acting as signposts toward an elegant breakdown that feels peaceful in execution. Yet that sense of serenity gives way to a dynamic drop that fires on all cylinders. Perfect for main-room moments that call for a t...

Lisandro’s rise has been shaped by a deep connection to melodic and progressive electronic music. Emerging from Buenos Aires, the DJ and producer has built an international presence through a steady stream of releases on respected underground imprints from The Soundgarden to Perfecto and performances stretching from Ibiza to Miami. As both an artist and label curator through his Flug Lab platform,...

The Beatless version of ‘Mera’ strips the drums away, allowing that exquisite melody to breathe in full. It’s a beautifully judged piece of music that can function anywhere in a set, from opener to closer, or as a mid-set palate cleanser.

Amonita weave live elements and natural textures into deeply atmospheric productions. Her work is both personal and far-reaching—drawing listeners into melodic worlds. With releases on labels like All Day I Dream and Anjunadeep, she has built an international following, and through her own imprint, Rubicunda, she continues to define a creative path that is entirely her own. That immersive world is...

Tracklisting 1. Will Saul – Mbira 2. Dusty Kid – Jerry Cala 3. Clashing Egos featuring Jelle Paulusma – Love Sweet Love (Sterac Electronics Dub) 4. Williams – Love Crisis (Kevin on the Beach Dub) 5. Chelonis R. Jones – One on One (DM Edit) 6. Babak Shayan – Flowers 7. Rene Amesz – Cabilla 8. Mark Clement – The Tunnel (Francois K Visions of Saturn Remix) 9. The Visitor – A Month of Sundays 10. Dust...

Active since 2004, Will DeKeizer has developed a sound anchored in a classical piano background: melodic restraint and hypnotic flow. His approach leans on structure and atmosphere, with tension that builds in its own time. While early breakthroughs came via support from Nick Warren and Hernan Cattaneo, his more recent work has maintained that trajectory, circulating consistently within DJ sets an...

From his award-winning days with Infusion to collaborations with legends like John Digweed and Nick Muir, Jamie Stevens has consistently delivered unforgettable moments. One of Australia’s most dependable and finely honed producers, he remains a defining presence in progressive music, and we can’t wait to welcome him back to Croatia this August. That craftsmanship is on full display in this exclus...

Shaped by the marathon dance floors of early-2000s New York, Yonit channels the spirit of the city’s club era. Drawing from both nostalgic and contemporary sounds, she moves through groovy, melodic and rhythm-led territory, often landing somewhere between deep house, subtle tribal textures and emotional late-night moments. With a selector’s mindset and an open-ear approach, Yonit digs across style...

At our debut event last year, Kasey Taylor and Gai Barone delivered a masterclass in deep, cerebral progressive. Before their return to the festival this August, we’re lucky to get a rare mix from the duo in the form of a massive three hour plus mix. @kaseytaylor @gai-barone ________________________________________________ BALANCE CROATIA 2026 FULL FOUR DAY FESTIVAL TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT LIMITED DA...

The title track, ‘Hopefulness’, delivers everything required for a complete experience. A driving bassline surges forward with intent, underpinned by a warm, inviting percussion section. A bubbling melodic motif emerges in spectral form, hovering above like a star-filled cosmos, while icy synths slowly fade in to wrap the track in a hazy glow. All signs point toward a breakdown that lands with max...

Hailing from Egypt and shaped by a clear affinity for melodic and progressive house, Das Pharaoh has quickly developed into a project with genuine international traction. Releases on labels such as UV and Siona have delivered multiple chart successes, while wide-ranging support from selectors include Hernan Cattaneo to  Solomun points to broad dancefloor appeal. Beyond the studio, the act has expa...

The energy shifts with ‘Forever Mover’, an impressive and dynamic dancefloor cut. Its first half leans into deep, rolling grooves, building momentum with precision. The introduction of top-line keys in the breakdown then elevates the track into full main room territory, ensuring a lasting impression.

Nicolás Ruiz emerged from Argentina’s Misiones province with a sound shaped as much by local grounding as global ambition. Releases on Renaissance, Hope Recordings and Plattenbank have placed him firmly within the progressive continuum, with support from figures like Hernán Cattaneo and Nick Warren reinforcing his steady ascent. Having shared booths with names from John Digweed to Guy J, and appea...

Few artists bridge the gap between circuitry and soul as seamlessly as Spencer Brown. The California-born producer has the uncanny ability to craft long-form journeys that pulse with organic life. In this exclusive mix the producer highlights why he's so undeniable. We cannot wait to host Spencer Brown this August for his debut Balance Croatia set. @spencerbrownofficial ___________________________...

Paul James Nolan approaches electronic music as a tool for transformation, using the booth not just to perform, but to hold space and guide a shared, immersive experience. With a background in high-end audio engineering alongside artists like Sasha and Junkie XL, his technical precision underpins a sound that feels both tactile and emotionally charged. With releases spanning Bedrock Records to Whe...

Few artists can claim to have shaped the very birth of dance music while continuing to drive its evolution over three decades. Even fewer have left their mark on both the club and pop scenes, with timeless moments that echo in conversations long after their release. Dave Seaman is undeniably one of these rare figures. We cannot wait to host Dave this August in Croatia. @daveseaman ________________...

Giovanny Aparicio links with Olaya for ‘Eternal Grace’. Driving low-end and crisp drums form the backbone while a graceful melodic figure drifts in and out of view. The arrival of orchestral strings adds an emotional dimension, turning what could have been a straightforward club tool into something more reflective. @fernando-olaya @dj-giovanny-aparicio

On ‘You Are Sweet’, Julian Millian teams with Olaya for a darker turn. Synthetic textures circle austere drums as acid-laced synths gradually rise through the mix. The tension builds steadily before releasing in a dramatic breakdown and full-throttle drop. @fernando-olaya

‘We Were Never Lost’ opens as a delightful slice of vintage prog. A thick, enveloping bassline anchors the track, providing a reassuring familiarity. A ghostly vocal drifts across the groove while a melody slowly takes shape in the background, swelling through the breakdown before resolving in a euphoric main-room drop. @fernando-olaya

Kamilo Sanclemente joins Olaya on ‘Renascence’, a Latin-flavoured outing that’s difficult to ignore. Sparkling keys and warm synths combine into a swooning melodic line, while a constantly shifting bassline keeps the track buoyant. Midway through, elegant strings lift the arrangement into something celebratory, a reminder of why progressive house continues to resonate on dancefloors worldwide. @fe...