We are proud to present you with the very first edition of the Balance Selections podcast series with which we'll aim to bring you some of the very best in up and coming, established and outright interesting artists working in the scene today. For the first edition of Balance Selections podcast we head to the Netherlands to feature one of the most promising underground producers to emerge from Europe: Navar.

When we recently spoke to Guy J (http://www.balancemusic.com.au/features/guy-j-interview-balance-presents/)  -who remixed Navar's 'Phases of Grief' track for his Balance Presents- we asked him who he would select to do a Balance Selections podcast: "I would choose Navar as i find his productions have its very own style and something unique to it. He can do dancefloor friendly tracks or deeper tracks and it will always have his sound on it. He is very talented producer and I have plans for him on my Lost & Found label."

Coming from one of the scene's most loved producers that is indeed a glowing endorsement - and we have to say that we agree with him. Navar's production style can fluctuate between grooves that pack a heavy punch ('Verbeeldingskracht') to more restrained and deeper melodic sounds ('Atemzüge'), and for his podcast Navar has delivered a deep and techy workout that sits somewhere in between those tracks. This podcast definitely showcases that there is more to Navar's musical range than what you might think....

Tracklisting can be found here: 
http://www.balancemusic.com.au/features/balance-selections-001-navar/

Balance Selections 001: Navar

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Mix info

EG SPOTLIGHT.267 Lexicon Avenue

UK-based artist and DJ Four Candles, whose real name is Kris Brown, is recognized for his innovative approach to dance music that avoids fleeting trends. After working with industry legend Nick Muir, his artistic break came on Bedrock Records. Follow up productions found their way onto some of the most respected imprints, from Selador to Afterglow and Tenampa.

His recent Balance release, ‘On the Fence' (featured below in Q+A), is one of the standout moments on the recent Balance presents Dave Seaman and Quivver compilation. It’s a unique production rooted in the prog of yesteryear but with a contemporary twist: it’s a sound borne from staying artistically true to oneself.

On this excellent mix, Four Candles builds the energy with artisanal ease. Alongside tracks from Donato Dozzy, Spence Brown and Kamilo Sanclemente, you’ll also find exceptional takes by Four Candles on tracks from Leftfield and Sasha.

@fourcandlesmusic

Balance Selections 281: Four Candles

INTERVIEW + TRACKLIST

Christian Nielsen, a Danish DJ and producer from Copenhagen, is known for a blend of melodic techno and house that is infused with Scandinavian minimalism. Launching his career in the early 2010s, he plays an energetic sound characterized by deep basslines, soaring melodies, and intricate rhythms, leading to releases on prestigious labels like Diynamic, Ellum, and Kompakt. Beyond the studio, Nielsen has made his mark performing at iconic venues such as Watergate, Fabric, Printworks, and Pacha for Solomun +1.

In this uptempo Balance Selections he dives straight in. Featuring tracks from Matara, Helsloot and Josh Samuel, this is a energetic mix of chunky house and main room techno that never strays from delivering dancefloor delight.

@christiannielsenmusic

Balance Selections 301: Christian Nielsen

TRACKLIST & INTERVIEW

To celebrate the two year anniversary of the show we welcome a true legend of the scene, Anthony Pappa, to Critical Elements with a very special 2 hour mix.

Tracklist:
01. Circulation - Twenty Eight Twenty Four (Plastic Fantastic Records)
02. Misha & Dangel Twins - The Symphony (Magnifik Music)
03. Hermanez - Eight Years (Bedrock)
04. Astrek & Adem Huskic - Attitude (Unsigned)
05. Mike Rish - Flatline (Vapour Recordings)
06. Fatima Yamaha - What’s A Girl To Do “Four Candles Reshape” (Not On Label)
07. Pole Folder & GMJ & Matter - Voyage Austral (All Day I Dream)
08. Patch Park - DSeep “Sweetmiller Remix” (MelodicLab Records)
09. ID - ID (White Label)
10. Mike Rish - Sunset On Mars (Meanwhile)
11. Rolasoul - Phoenix (Plastic Fantastic Records)
12. Chicola - Mr Pong (Early Morning)
13. Dez - Resonance (White Label)
14. Paul Deep - Rea (Sudbeat)
15. D. Diggler - Blue Beam (Lucidflow)
16. Black Space - Ambiguity (Isolate)
17. Hardt Antoine - Do You Want Me (HABITAT Records)
18. Paul Deep - Pulsa De Nura (Sudbeat)
19. Four Candles - Elusive “Nick Muir Remix” (Keep Thinking)
20. Larrosa (AR), Nicole Sparvieri, Sack (AR) - Hopes And Challenges (White Label)
21. Larrosa (AR) X Nico Sparvieri - Secrets (White Label)
22. Husa & Zeyada - Got It Bad “Hernan Cattaneo & Mercurio Remix” (Soundscool)


Mixcast 024 - Anthony Pappa (Two Year Anniversary Special)

One of Eastern Europe’s most in-demand selectors, Peter Makto channels a rebellious, spiritual energy into deep, organic dance music that moves both body and soul. Whether through his own Truesounds and Zenebona labels or releases on The Soundgarden and Einmusika, his music remains a vessel for deeper connection.

Peter Makto will perform at Balance Croatia 2025.

@petermakto

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BALANCE CROATIA FESTIVAL LAUNCH PARTY
Barbarellas Discotheque, Pirovac, Croatia
feat. Deep Dish & Khen

Thursday August 7th 2025
(Friday August 8th morning finish)
12:00am - 5:00am

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BALANCE CROATIA SOLD OUT!
Limited daily tickets remain.

Balance Croatia 2025
Thu 7th Aug - Mon 11th Aug 2025
The Garden Resort, Tisno

Head to www.balancecroatia.com for more info.

IG: www.instagram.com/balancecroatia



Balance Croatia 034: Peter Makto

Balance Croatia

I am so honoured and grateful to have performed the opening set on the Olive Grove stage at the inaugural Balance Croatia, 2025. Whilst this set itself was one of many personal weekend highlights, I am most humbled by the global progressive house community coming together as one, as well as the overwhelming love and intention that was poured into this historic event overall 🙏

Thank you Tom, Walt, Zee and the team at @balance-series for this pinnacle life experience and thank you to the global prog community for your pure and abundant love of music! ❤️

Tracklist:

1. Fatoumata Diawara - Nterini
2. Geju - Niv (Original Mix)
3. Marsh - Prospect (Extended Mix)
4. Grance, Soulmac - Happy Incident (Original Mix)
5. Chris Isaak - Wicked Game (Shai T & Serge Proshe Mix)
6. Lee Burridge - Satellite Girl (Tim Green Remix)
7. Kamilo Sanclemente - Evergreen (Alex O’Rion Remix)
8. Massive Attack - Teardrop (Simon Doty Remix)
9. Moby - Why Does My Heart Feel So Bad (Claudio Cornejo Remix)
10. Mike Griego - Robabass (Original Mix)
11. GMJ - Precipice (Sebastian Sellares Remix)
12. N-TCHBL - Southern Storm (Moshic Remix)
13. Yudi Watanabe - Gaia (Original Mix)
14. Anthony Attalla, Dqwon - Nuestra Tribu (Original Mix)
15. Ric Niels - Ikigai (Original Mix)
16. Monkey Safari - Safe (Joris Voorn Remix)
17. Brina Knauss - Births (David Mayer Remix)
18. Gai Barone - Lumia (Original Mix)
19. KYOTTO - Finding Estrella - Analog Jungs Remix)
20. Guy J - Airborne (Original Mix)
21. YOTTO, Something Good - Love Shop (Extended Mix)
22. Amonita, Makebo - Back To The Roots (Extended Mix)

LIVE at Balance Croatia 2025

Live set from our event at Cova Santa, Ibiza, opening for Nick Warren, performed by our great artists Martin Fredes b2b Not Demure

@martin_fredes
@notdemure

Martin Fredes b2b Not Demure - Warm Up Nick Warren The Soundgarden Cova Santa, Ibiza

Recording of Niki Sadeki's set at Balance Croatia 2025.

@nikisadeki

Niki Sadeki: Live From Balance Croatia 2025

#DesertInMe13 August 25 2018
Recorded Live by WeMust.tv
#NicolasRada #PoleFolder #WarmUp
Youtube Video > https://youtu.be/RAQwqOtMqUE

Desert In Me Pole Folder, Nicolas Rada August 25 2018

Covsky - Rainbow Serpent Submission 2020

DJ and Producer - Releases on Meanwhile Horizons, Onedotsixtwo, Massive Harmony, 3rd Avenue, NYLO & Future Avenue.

Hailing from Sydney, Australia, Sam Cooke has acquired an impressive reputation in a short space of time with his Covsky production moniker.
 
Marking his first release with an appearance on 3rd Avenue’s “Three of a Kind #05” in July 2020, productions signed to Forward Music, Future Avenue and Massive Harmony Records followed before “Whole 9” featured on Steve Marx and Tripswitch’s onedotsixtwo in December 2021.

Now the Australian boasts another first with three new original tracks on Meanwhile Horizons. A confident and assured debut, Covsky ventures out into the deep with an inspiring “Space Walk”.

Social links:
www.facebook.com/Covskyy
www.instagram.com/samcovsky

Influences/Favourite Artists & DJ’s
- Hernan Cattaneo
- Simon Vuarambon
- Kora
- Kasper Koman
- Ricky Ryan

Favourite Sydney Based DJ’s
- Bligsy
- Mesan
- Andy Ef
- Amháin
- Dan Baartz