Tomorrow never comes until it's too late

For info and booking: balancingunit@gmail.com 

First and foremost comes aesthetic. Balancing Unit, a researcher of pure artistic forms which can give freedom to diverse needs of self expression.

Music and visual arts constitute the pillars for the constant seek of a balancing point, the fulcrum. The sonic architectures of his productions and dj performances set the scenery for this inner research, leaning towards a spiritual and meditative approach when conceiving his narratives.

Born on 1983. Starts djing in 1999 mixing underground rap records and due to this first love he gets a strong curiosity to deepen his culture about black music, extending his passion to funk, soul and jazz. From here he falls in love with electronic grooves and since the 2000's the roundness of house music and the rough textures of techno contribute equally to balance his artistic personality. 

Under his alias Cruel Sushi he releases in 2014 his first vinyls on State Of Grace, independent label founded together with a close circle of friends. 

Among his maximal influences: Rødhåd, Robert Hood, Ben Klock, Marcel Dettmann, Luke Slater, Dj Pete, Francois X, Function, Steve Rachmad, Donato Dozzy, Freddy K, Oscar Mulero, Exium, DVS1, Jeff Mills, Dj Deep, Ost Gut Ton, Drexciya, Trax Records, Global Underground, Plastic City Records, Levon Vincent, Carl Craig, Juan Atkins, Kevin Saunderson, Moodymann, STL, Theo Parrish, Fred P, Mr G, Maurizio & Basic Channel, Ame & Innervisions, Omar S, Big Strick, Dj Qu, Aybee, Dj Jus Ed, Aphex Twin & Warp Records, Boards of Canada, Howie B, Kruder & Dorfmeister, Compost Records, Mo' Wax, Ninja Tune, Dj Shadow, Piero Umiliani, Italian easy listening, James Brown, The JB'S, The Meters, Miles Davis, Mandrill, Cymande, Jimmy Castor Bunch, Incredible Bongo Band, Wu Tang Clan, Dj Premier, Epmd, Gang Starr, Rakim, Nas, Mos Def, Common, Rawkus Records.

Bookings: schanzenbach.bookings@gmail.com
Contact: leon.schanzenbach@gmail.com

Leon Schanzenbach is a DJ and producer known for his percussive, groove-driven sets and deep-rooted passion for vinyl culture. With a sharp ear for rare finds from the '90s and early 2000s, Leon curates dancefloor experiences that blend oldschool energy with modern and progressive sounds. His commitment to crate-digging and his appreciation for classic and contemporary records define a style that is both timeless and forward-thinking. Whether in a dark club or open-air setting, Leon’s sets aim to captivate, move, and leave a lasting impression.

Upcoming Dates:

06.06. Surge @ Rote Sonne, Munich
02.08. Praxis 13.5 @ Axxon Club, Leipzig
22./23.07. Wicked Waste Festival, Colditz
15.10. tba., Berlin