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For more info:  https://balancemusic.com.au
@philippstraub
International touring DJ, producer and consultant, Philipp Straub has been actively part of the dance music scene for nearly three decades.

Originally from Vienna, Austria, he started building his legacy in the early 90’s and has managed to become a well-known acts and personality within the underground music community.

Philipp continues to achieve many milestones with his career both as a DJ and producer, with his music being released on respected labels such as Bedrock, Ovum, Bar25, Knee Deep in Sound, Balance, and many more…

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INTERVIEW & TRACKLIST

Balance Selections 160: Philipp Straub

For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au
@listentoBEC

BEC is a energetic techno talent who has risen to the top in a very short space of time. She was scouted by Pan Pot for their influential Second State label from her very first release, then snapped up by Carl Cox's Intec, and also Adam Beyer's Drumcode imprint.

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Balance Selections 161: BEC

For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au
@dvdzwg

Based just north of Holland in the medieval city of Haarlem, Dutch artist Daniel van der Zwaag creates the kind of deep, sophisticated rhythms we love.

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Balance Selections 162: Daniel Van Der Zwaag

For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au
@dj-gustin

Hailing from Dublin, Ireland, Gustin is resident for The Soundgarden events series, and also co-manager and A&R for onedotsixtwo.
In 2015 he moved to Ibiza where he currently lives throughout the year, but he can regularly be found DJ’ing across Europe, the USA, and South America.
Gustin’s infectious sound makes a dancefloor move, with a unique blend of lush, pumping, tech-prog house music.

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TRACKLIST & INTERVIEW

Balance Selections 165: Gustin

For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au
@jonasrathsman

Since being named BBC Radio 1’s ‘Future Star’ a few years back by one of dance music’s most respected DJs - Pete Tong, Swedish born Jonas Rathsman has gone on to exceed all expectations with a string of first-class releases, remixes and an undoubted ability to work a dancefloor.

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Balance Selections 166: Jonas Rathsman

For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au
@jozef-k

Jozef K's illustrious career has seen him perform across the world, touring China, America, Indonesia & across Europe, alongside summer residencies in Ibiza.



His records have been played by Mano Le Tough, Michael Mayer, The Blessed Madonna, Joris Voorn, DJ Nobu, Sasha, Maya Jane Coles, Kim Ann Foxman and countless others - releasing across a plethora of labels such as Last Night On Earth, Lossless & Acid Test.

Upcoming releases are with Joris Voorn’s Spectrum label, Frau Blau, and a collaboration with Tin Man on Sungate. He is also starting a vinyl label this year, Dreaming Forever.

The mix features all unreleased music...

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Balance Selections 167: Jozef K

For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au
@simonvuarambon

Simon Vuarambon is a young producer from Geneva, Switzerland based in Buenos Aires who is exploring all shades of profound vibes.

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Balance Selections 170: Simon Vuarambon

For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au
@nickstoynoff
The ‘jouneyman’ theory of taking crowds on a unique trip with his blend of deep, techy grooves and uplifting progressive styles is how Nick Stoynoff approaches performing sets for his audiences.

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Balance Selections 171: Nick Stoynoff

For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au
@kered
A great track is a great track, regardless of the genre. It is this philosophy combined with a profound love of sharing music that has allowed Kered to play for crowds on the sun-drenched beaches of Ibiza to the hedonistic clubs of Berlin, Los Angeles, Munich and more.

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Balance Selections 172: Kered

With 13 years behind them as a creative partnership Anthony Middleton and Luca Saporito AKA Audiofly have accumulated unparalleled experience through their endeavours and continue to put everything into maintaining their careers at the highest level. After a chance meeting in 2002, the two men have established a creative empire, which includes two record labels, a global party brand and fashion. The first label, Supernature, serves as a platform to represent both their musical vision and their ability to discover and nurture new talent, while Maison D’Etre is evolving into a vinyl-only platform, embodying the more traditional aspects of Audiofly’s ethos, On top of that, their party, Flying Circus, remains the jewel in the crown at many of the world’s biggest music events; WMC, Sonar Week, ADE and more, with a firm emphasis on quality over quantity. They manage to create and find the sort of tracks which force you to dance and pay attention to the finer details. If there is one superlative which consistently run through Audiofly's discography, it is the word 'deep, and with tracks from Dorisburg, Doubtingthomas, Kassem Mosse and more, you can expect more depth on their Balance Selections podcast...

Interview + tracklist here:
https://www.balancemusic.com.au/news/balance-selections-031-audiofly/

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Swedish-born, but Berlin-based, La Fleur has been making waves in the dance world for almost a decade now. La Fleur is one of those individuals who excel at anything they put their mind to and as a result her career is now thriving. Her driving ambition to make music led to her hanging up the lab coat and leave her steady job as a pharmacist in order to pursue making people dance. She has a number of different ventures in motion, which, not only includes being a DJ and producer, but a label owner, fashion designer, radio host and a mixed media artist, all of which are seeing sustained levels of success.

Turning heads globally, La Fleur was recently named the #1 charted artist on Resident Advisor and won the P3 Guild award for ‘Best Electronic Act’. She has seen huge success from all of her releases, in particular 'Hedione' and her 'Flowerhead' EP which just received a 2016 rework and remixes from Cassy and Dana Ruh. As well as pushing out constant original releases, La Fleur has become a regular go-to producer for her remix skills: She’s recently remixed the likes of Andhim, Carl Craig and Ian Pooley, as well as being called upon to put together guest radio mixes for Pete Tong, B. Traits and Heidi. She is currently the resident at Watergate, featured at Panorama Bar and played for Boiler Room twice (most recently along side Richie Hawtin and Dubfire).

Now on the eve of her debut Australian tour which includes a highly anticipated set for Piknic Électronik in Melbourne (https://www.facebook.com/events/1313101602043820/), and with new music on the way in the form of a remix for Francesca Lombardo (to be released on Echoe) alongside a remix for Hot Since 82’s Knee Deep In Sound imprint, she has taken some time out of her busy schedule to deliver an excellent Balance Selections podcast. Enjoy!

Interview and tracklist: http://www.balancemusic.com.au/news/balance-selections-033-la-fleur/

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Balance Selections 033: La Fleur

Looking back at 2016, Jeremy Olander could make a case that it was his biggest year so far...

He launched his new label Vivrant which saw 4 out of the first 5 releases make it to number one on Beatport, and he also took the brand on a label tour across 5 continents which included a sold out hometown gig to 1200 people alongside Henry Saiz, Finnebassen and Charlie Don’t Surf. His Talespin EP on Suara made it to number one on Beatport's Top 100 Releases chart, and the B-side, ‘Panorama’, sat at number one on the Progressive chart for impressive 35 days straight. On the remix front, Olander notably reworked  ‘LETTERS’, the Sailor & I and Eekkoo collaboration released on Big Beat/Atlantic - a remix which is quickly approaching 1 million streams on Spotify.

2017 is well set to be even better: The ‘Damon’ EP is out now on his own imprint (the first release from Olander this year); upcoming is an collaboration EP with past Balance Selections compiler Cristoph, and a non-stop tour schedule is ensuring the Vivrant label owner is taking his sound globally.

For this podcast the Swede has delivered a mix which feature an exciting amount of new Jeremy Olander productions: 'I’ve included a lot of unheard stuff to make it stand out and show people what I’ve been working on lately.’ Olander told us, 'Most of these I haven't played at any shows so I'm excited to try and gauge what people might like by the reactions’. And we can only think the reactions will be positive. Jeremy Olander has gone above and beyond to deliver something special.

Interview & tracklist: http://www.balancemusic.com.au/news/balance-selections-039-jeremy-olander/

Soundcloud: @jeremyolander
Facebook: www.facebook.com/jeremyolander

Balance Selections 039: Jeremy Olander

For podcast number 44, Mantzur has stayed true to form with another blinder of a mix which showcase his attention to detail: 'I'm taking my mixes and everything else I do really seriously, putting lots of effort into finding the right music that can complete the journey and express who I am and how I feel at the moment'. Featuring tracks from Dee Montero, Adam Port, and of course Mantzur himself, this is a masterclass from one of the game's top players.
For more info: www.balancemusic.com.au

Balance Selections 044: Guy Mantzur

You pay attention when industry heavyweights like Sasha and Guy J name check an artist as a potential ‘one to watch'... and Khen is definitely worthy of that.

Through a consistent stream of high quality releases on labels like microCastle, Lost & Found, Sudbeat, Bedrock and Vivrant, the Tel Aviv-native has earned himself a rightful place as an equal in the the group of highly talented artists coming from his home country of Israel (Guy J, Mantzur, Shlomi Aber, Sahar Z). The fans have showed their support too, his ‘One Day of Independence’ debut LP on said Lost & Found went on to peak at number 1 on the Beatport top 100 progressive and overall releases charts. And his tour dairy is becoming increasingly busier, booking requests filtering in from all corners from the globe.

There is a lot to like about this podcast, from his own productions to tracks from artists like past Balance Selections compliers Stelios Vassiloudis, BOg and Guy Mantzur, all flawlessly presented in way that should win over a lot of listeners.

Interview + tracklist: https://www.balancemusic.com.au/news/balance-selections-058-khen/

Soundcloud: @khenmusic
Facebook: www.facebook.com/KHENMUSIC

Balance Selections 058: Khen

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 has seen him sign with a wide variety of record labels including All Day I Dream, Lost & Found, and Systematic. And, who can forget one of 2015’s greatest anthems, ’Epika’, a co-production with Guy Mantzur released on the highly regarded German label Kompakt.
You will also find his productions from those labels, alongside artists like Lee Burridge, Khen, and Sebastien Leger on this Balance Selections mix. 
With many high charting tracks, and collaborations with some of the worlds most respected electronic music artists, you know you will be in good hands with Roy Rosenfeld.

For more info: www.balancemusic.com.au

Interview

Balance Selections 093: Roy Rosenfeld

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 all corners of the globe. Her music is signed to the some of the world’s best labels, with everyone from Bedrock, to Get Physical, to Katermukke signing her productions. 
If you are into deep grooves, hypnotic rhythms, and haunting melodies, then you are in for treat, Tara’s Balance Selections mix is a perfect document of an artist in full control.

For more info: www.balancemusic.com.au
@tarabrooksmusic

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Balance Selections 098: Tara Brooks

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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.

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Balance Selections 111: Hoj

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 the ambient vocal stylings of This Mortal Coil, to the electronica offerings of Bjork, without ever sounding like anything other than herself.  

Öona Dahl continues to develop her versatility as both producer, and DJ by effortlessly weaving through electronica, ambience, and cosmic warehouse grooves.

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Balance Selections 116: Öona Dahl

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 Balcony’s release schedule is continually active with them releasing & remixing for the likes of All Day I Dream, Kindisch, Anjunadeep, Do Not Sit, Akbal Music, & many more...
Whether it’s disco inflected fuel or emotive house & techno rhythms, these eclectically deft producers will juxtapose anything they lay their hands upon, mixing the beat of the drum, with the melodic buzz of a hazy brain!
As their range of musicality continues to evolve they consistently deliver a unique, well-timed narrative of the best sounds around...

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Balance Selections 119: Death on the Balcony

For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au
@ryanmurgatroyd

Ryan Murgatroyd is starting to see the benefits of an entire lifetime consumed by, and immersed in, electronic music.

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