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[2025-07-25] [BALKAN0840] ''VA - Connections, Vol. XXVI''

T R A C K L I S T

01) Surreal Self - Insomnia (Original Mix)
02) Dan W - Low End Theory (Original Mix)
03) goodkidmadcity, HAYAN (PK) - Primordial Passage (Original Mix)
04) M.SON - Goodbye, Pluto! (Original Mix)
05) Julian Luque - Time to Stop (Original Mix)
06) Shamika, Maithree - Colossal (Original Mix)
07) Thomas Ferell - Fire Surface (Original Mix)
08) Maxi Solo - Hoxton (Original Mix)

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Connections, Vol. XXVI

M.SON - Goodbye, Pluto! (Original Mix)

Dub Techno, Progressive House, Trance, Melodic Techno & TECHNO

I've been listening to electronic music since I was old enough to tune into the John Peel show on Radio 1. Peel first introduced me to Chicago House, Detroit Electro and Rap. I would listen to an entire show with my finger hovering over the record button of my 'tape-recorder' close to the radio speaker just to record whatever 3 electronic imports he would play each night. I wish I'd kept those recordings.
From the moment I first heard 'Roxanne Shante' I sought out everything I could ranging from Kraftwerk, Mike Oldfield, Kurtis Mantronik, Africa Bambata, Grandmaster Flash, Gorgio Morodor, Axel-F, Jean Michel Jarre and just about anyone who used a synth to make music! With the arrival of House in the mid-late 80's the likes of Marshall Jefferson, Frankie Knuckles, Farley Jackmaster Funk, Steve Silk Hurley, Adonis and many more American underground House producers, the music had developed into a new, seriously exciting phenomena.
Music progressed at pace with House and Acid imports driving change, the UK in particular underwent an epiphany of sorts in the 80's and 90's. From Break-Dancing to New Romanticism, the music developed, finally morphing into the early genres of Acid Trance, Techno and Progressive Trance. Heavily influenced by American and underground Dutch and German artists and with the advent of clubbing and non-speaking mixing DJ's, it opened up a Pandora's box of new music, influences, sounds and styles. What that amounted to for me (and most others like me) was an ever-growing range of electronic music that was continually breaking free from pigeon-holes and mainstream pop culture. Electronic music had become the new classical music of a generation.
I can only say that electronic or computer music has evolved beautifully in the past 40 years and I love it as much now as the day I first heard John Peel play fantastic American imports.
I'm not anything more than a bedroom DJ and electronic music enthusiast. I have the greatest admiration for those who DJ publicly and seek to build a following or career from DJing, but that’s not a path I’ve tried to follow. I do love to put together great tunes, so for me using this sort of platform for sharing music is perfect for me. I do mixes both on my decks and using Ableton, as sometimes I find it easier to create a journey through that medium. 
As for making music, I’m slowly finding my way around Ableton in order to bring life to the musical ideas rolling around my head. 
Anyway, I hope you enjoy the mixes I post, please give me some feedback and if nothing else, support the artists themselves and buy their music.

Angrish

Dan W is a Sri Lankan Producer now based in Canada, making waves with his dark, groovy, melodic, and eerie Progressive House tracks. Drawing inspiration from artists like Guy J, Dowden, Kyotto, Noiyse Project, and Brian Cid, he creates a unique blend of Progressive, Tech, and Deep House sounds that range from uplifting to hypnotic. Having kick-started his production journey with signings to BC2, Future Avenue, and Moussaieff Records, Dan W is steadily establishing himself in the industry. Though still building his presence, his exceptional DJing skills and authentic grooves capture the essence of the genre, making him a rising talent to watch.

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DJ K Loveski was born and raised in St Petersburg and is a pioneer of the Russian house music scene.   
He started his career in 1992 by playing at the most significant underground parties and events, since then K Loveski never looked back. His DJ talent has taken him to more than 20 countries across the globe. 

He was voted the best St Petersburg DJ 2001 by Night Life Awards, as well as the winner of the International Grandmaster DJ Contest of 1995 and countless other awards.   Since 2000 K Loveski has been a popular resident of the legendary Kazantip Festival. 

K Loveski has been hosting his own legendary radio show at Radio Record since 1997 for thirteen years being famous for its open-minded approach, not only playing house music but also a full range of electronic and non-club music genres: ambient, modern classical, shoegaze, folktronic, ethno, funk, nu jazz, soul etc. Since 2016 he runs Sever radio show on Proton with Ewan Rill.

Always busy in his homecity of St Petersburg, K Loveski has been and still is a resident in the top St Petersburg house clubs: Tunnel, Mama, Griboyedov, Par, Decadance, Red Club, Planetarium, Pravda, Bubble Bar, Music Hall, Igrateka, Jesus, Warpp etc. 

Loveski's sound sits somewhere between all of the funky and sexy forms of house music, always stirring great reactions on the dancefloor. Broad musical taste allows him to feel equally confident at large open air festivals, club nights and even jazz events.   

K Loveski is also currently one of Russia's most promising producers, one of his first productions in 2005 being released on the top UK house label Sumsonic. His productions have been published throughout the world on labels such as The Soundgarden, Balance Music, Stellar Fountain, Magnitude Recordings, Soundteller, MNL, Transensations Records, Bonzai Progressive, Balkan Connection, Strangers Beats, BCSA, Yang, aboriginal, LuPS Records, PHW Elements, Movement Recordings, Massive Harmony, Parallel Label, Alola and more with support from top DJs Hernan Cattaneo, Nick Warren, Guy J, Nick Muir, Andrea Cassino, Marcelo Vasami to name a few.

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Balkan Connection is a digital music label, based in Serbia, founded by Ogi Gee Cash  in 2007 and currently managed by Milos Miladinovic. Our aim is to release quality progressive house music from around the world.

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The idea of Balkan Connection was started in 2005. After several successful EP's and debut artist album on Proton Music, during the year's of 2006. and 2007. Ogi Gee Cash decided to launch label based on popular radio show, The Balkan Connection on Proton Radio. Since late 2009, label is being managed by Milos Miladinovic.

Balkan Connection is one of the best digital music labels on the planet, respectively the best Eastern European label too. Our aim is to unite talents of the progressive house sound from the Balkan region and the world over, from established names to upcoming talents, on the way to conquer the world stage of electronic music. Carefully selected music under the supervision of the Balkan Connection manager have made this label as one of the best and most established music brands worldwide!

Over the years, 530+ releases came out, featuring various artists and various genre's, with the biggest focus on progressive house.  We had a pleasure to work with over 800 amazing artists from around the world.

Our releases have been supported by top artists such as: Hernan Cattaneo, Eric Prydz, John Digweed, Nick Warren, Eelke Kleijn, Dubfire, Richie Hawtin, Armin van Buuren, Paul Oakenfold, Guy J and many others.

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