2021 Prog Sets

For our 50th edition and almost a year since the inception of this mix series we are ecstatic to have one of the undisputed legends of the house and techno scene to celebrate this milestone: @djnickwarren.

You can tell when Nick Warren is on the decks. The music emanating from the DJ booth is that perfect club mix of driving percussion and soaring musicality, bursting out of the speakers, soaking everyone in melody, drenching them in sound.

To this day, Warren remains at the forefront of club culture: he packs clubs and arenas worldwide from London to Buenos Aires to Burning Man, transfixing dancefloors with his distinctively forward blend of credible progressive sounds, deeper tunes, atmospheric layers and any other grooves Warren deems appropriate for his turntable.

Nick Warren became one of the first so-called "superstar DJs" in the mid-to-late '90s, holding down a high-profile residency at Cream in England, touring around the world, and appearing on several DJ mix albums before they became commonplace. Though he spun an eclectic array of dance styles in the late '80s and early '90s, he eventually championed the late-'90s trance sound of labels like Hooj Choons and joined the ranks of other superstar DJs like Paul Oakenfold, Sasha, and Tall Paul.

Warren moved to Bristol in the 1980s after having just turned 20. By the early '90s, he was one of the city's top DJs, spinning upstairs at Vision, one of the city's first super-clubs. At the time, Warren spun everything from dub and hip-hop to house, which became his preferred style.

When fellow Bristol artists Massive Attack left to tour America in the wake of their early success, they invited Warren to accompany them on tour as their official DJ, a testament to his turntable skills as well as his reputation at the time. Eventually, Warren began a massively successful stint as the resident DJ at Cream in Liverpool.

The years that followed saw Nick Warren enjoy a whirlwind of success. Through a combination of providing acclaimed mixes for Mixmag, DMC, and the hugely successful Global Underground series, and releasing a string of club-smashing solo singles, Warren found himself catapulted into the electronic and house big leagues; and, by continuing to release acclaimed albums, singles, and remixes with his Way Out West partner-in-crime, Jody Wisternoff, and remixing tracks for the likes of Lana Del Rey, he firmly established himself as a truly multi-faceted producer of top-quality dance music.

Having already graced the decks at every self-respecting super-club on the planet and made his name as a superstar DJ, the late Noughties saw Warren turn his hand to the business side of the music industry. Now, as the A&R of Bristol-based Hope Recordings, he spends his time seeking to hone and promote the next generation of club-smashing DJ and production talent; and, through the expansion of his label The Soundgarden into a globe-straddling international events and entertainment brand, set in stone his already firmly-established reputation as a giant of electronic, techno, and house music.

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/djnickwarren
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NickWarrenDJ
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/djnickwarren/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7aY9PtsNws5AdwbdktfbaN
Web: https://www.djnickwarren.com/

Flow Sessions 050 - Nick Warren

moments move us... moments connect us... moments inspire us 🚀🎇✨

Next up in our moments series we are very proud to share an amazing recent LIVE set from our label bosses GMJ & Matter at the Morning After presents: Enchanted Garden Homegrown Edition from April 2021! 

This set saw the boys premiering a number of new tunes alongside many live effects & synths in the moment! 

We hope you enjoy these moments!!


Melbourne’s GMJ (Gavin Martin) and Matter (Matty Doyle) joined forces in late 2015, a triggered recognition and magnetism for their shared perspectives and love for deep atmospheric music leading to the formation of the GMJ & Matter collaboration.
Already drawn by a respect for each others unique sound, their first meeting soon saw them in the studio crafting the acclaimed “Superposition” EP for Proton music, which was debuted at Rainbow Serpent Festival 2016 and released afterwards to big success, supported by industry heavyweights including Hernan Cattaneo and Cid Inc. This was followed by the “Osmosis / 11 moons” EP in 2017, and the “Interscope / To the Stars” EP in 2018 which further highlighted the pair's distinct and accomplished sound.
A natural synergy and seamless understanding has seen works constantly flow, with remixes for Pete K, Andre Sobota, Juan Deminicis, Nopi, Donny Carr, DJ San & Rudy UK, as well as fellow Aussies Funkform, Pantheon and David Leckenby. 2019 raised the bar higher as the duo joined forces with Funkform for a highly anticipated debut EP for the esteemed Balance Music.
Studio success translated into demand from a constantly growing number of respected festivals and clubs both locally and abroad. A debut performance at Dragon Dreaming Festival 2017 was followed soon after with support gigs for Nick Warren and Dezza, leading towards a fully live performance for Wildwood events, then on to their debut European tour in late 2019, with gigs for Progressive Astronaut in London and Replug Records 10 year anniversary at ADE in Amsterdam.
2020 has seen the conception and constant growth of the pairs “Meanwhile Recordings” imprint, which has opened to high regard throughout the industry, both as a platform for their own signature sounds, and as a home to some of the world’s finest. With many amazing artists and releases on the horizon, Meanwhile is already on the way to establishing itself as a premier force in the world of global deep progressive house.
With constant inspiration raising the heights in reflection, the future is to the stars!

Meanwhile Moments 012 - GMJ & Matter [LIVE]

Nick Warren live at las Palapas Mendoza March 2021 part 1

Full live recording of my set at the infamous Playa del Ingles open air beach party, under the guidance of the gigantic zodiacal machine clothing the heavens.
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LIVE All Night Long @ Playa del Ingles || November 2022

LIVE All Night Long @ Playa del Ingles // 2022 YearMix

Hey everybody! We are really proud and happy to share this mix at the end of a big year that was 2022!

The year has felt like many years in many ways with the rollercoaster of challenges as well as highs.
Musically we were able to travel and build and expand our Meanwhile brand, and amongst that find new inspiration for the music we love.

Our intention is always to connect with the cosmic within us to be the bridge to manifest the sound that comes through us.

With that in mind, we wanted to bring forward a deep and introspective journey for this mix that reflected and resonated with our path as both artists and music lovers.

We really wanted to do something different; our intention and feeling was to create something timeless that listeners will want to keep coming back to… a listening experience more than a pure dancefloor set.
Most of our mixes these days being label owners and producers contain a lot of the freshest music we have access to which is always exciting, but for this we wanted more of a journey over a wider span of time and to present a flow that remains deep and reflective, with timeless tunes that fit no matter when or where they were written.

Of course there is some fresh stuff there from our labels and ourselves, as well as a few edits we have made especially for this mix.

We hope you all enjoy this journey; we poured our heart and soul into it and we are honoured to share this as the last 333 mix for the year that was 2022. 

Cover art by Nick Behrman

333 Sessions 065 - GMJ & Matter

Hyunji-A Opening Set for Sasha [Toronto 30.12.2023]

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This is my warm up set for Hernan Cattaneo at SUNSETSTRIP (Mendoza, Argentina) on december 9th of 2023. 

Production by Buena Productora & Folck Producciones.

Photo by Gonzalo Lopez.

Enjoy!

• Ezequiel Arias - Limbo #035 Live At SUNSETSTRIP Mendoza w/ Hernan Cattaneo

Nowadays, finding a good full-length album is challenging, which is a real shame. For decades, the LP was a beacon of artistic intention, but streaming platforms like Spotify have reshaped the way music listeners engage with music. To hold attention, it needs to stand out. It needs dynamics. Thankfully, 'Nostalgia,' the new Alex O'Rion full-length, does just that. We had an illuminating conversation with the producer about what makes this album such an essential listen.

To celebrate the release, the high-flying Dutchman provided us with an exclusive mix stamped with his usual seal of quality. 

Full tracklisting and interview: https://bit.ly/4br0zeZ

@alexorion

Balance Extra: Alex O'Rion

Interview & Tracklist

BALANCE EXTRA: Alex O'Rion

in anticipation of the release of his new summer track 'inner growl', khen is back in the mix with 3.5 hours from the bow in buenos aires, argentina.

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closure radio 005 presented by khen (live in buenos aires)

Warm Up live set for Hernan Cattaneo b2b Nick Warren in ADE 2024 mainstage Westerunie

Tracklist: 

J.FIZ - Intro 
Hraach - Focus
Hraach - Reality Shifting
Agustin Ficarra - Levita
Dunadry - Cristal Lake
Geroge Alhabel - Sense of Nonsens (Molac Remix)
Nikola Jovanovic - Oblivion
P1lgr1ms - Take it Easy
Luis Damora & Da - Luna (HAFT Remix)
Kalima - ID
Callecat & Meeting Moly - Unified Formulas
Daniel Testas - Bending Light ( Evergreem Remix)
Montw - Conjure
Not Demure - Horabaix
Tinga - ID
Hobin Rude - Symphony of The
Meeting Molly - Glade
Fraser Rix - Windswept
EANP - Vector
HAFT - Life in Motion
KYOTTO - Machines
UNIV3RSE - Guardian Wolf
Taylan - The Omen

Martin Fredes Warm Up Set for Hernan Cattaneo b2b Nick Warren - ADE 2024 @Watt

Deemkeyne - Summer Night (George Kostopoulos Rmx) [Superordinate Dub Waves]

Beatport - https://www.beatport.com/artist/jason-still/17974

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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 compilation was a statement from an artist on the rise, and six years later he has kept up that momentum to become one of the world’s most popular electronic music artists. 

On this mix Guy J features productions from the likes of Frankey & Sandrino, Guy Mantzur, Brian Cid, and of course a few tracks, and edits from the legend himself. With Balance Selections we’ve been privileged to release some fantastic DJ mixes over the years, and we thank you for your support, and hope that you enjoy this milestone mix as much as we do…

For more: www.balancemusic.com.au
@guy-j

Balance Selections 100

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@gmj-fulcrum @matter

Melbourne’s GMJ (Gavin Martin) and Matter (Matty Doyle) joined forces in late 2015, a triggered recognition and magnetism for their shared perspectives and love for deep atmospheric music leading to the formation of the GMJ & Matter collaboration.

Balance Selections 155

INTERVIEW & TRACKLIST

Balance Selections 155: GMJ & Matter

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https://soundcloud.com/gmj-fulcrum
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EG.824 GMJ & Matter

Infected with a deep passion for electronic music at a very young age. In love with house/electronic music since 1989. Nothing has changed since that moment.
Been a resident DJ at ETN.fm from 2006 till mid 2013. Love the freedom of mixing tracks I am deeply passionate about on a recreational basis and without feeling bound to a specific (sub)genre.

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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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