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

🚨 To commemorate 20 years of Balance 006, Anthony Pappa compiled a special 2 hour mix, a 2024 rendition if you like of his revered Balance entry: one hour of lush prog breaks and one hour of hypnotic 4/4. 🚨

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Few DJs capture the imagination of prog punters like Australia’s Anthony Pappa. Known for his technical proficiency and ability to mix tracks with surgical precision, he is a generational talent who rightfully became a pivotal scene figure.

With a sound rooted in darker, rebellious tones, he fully embodied the underground at a time when the term still held weight.

Achieving what Pappa did requires a life filled with experiences. Given the way social media, marketing, and promotion have transformed the scene, his story is unlikely to be replicated.   

A pivotal part of our story, we dived deep with Anthony Pappa to discuss his career and his peerless Balance 006. 

Check Balance website for full article and tracklist.

Balance Extra: Anthony Pappa

Balance Extra: Anthony Pappa (20 years of Balance 006)

On July 6th, Progressive visionaries Dave Seaman & Anthony Pappa, joined forces at the one and only Stereo Montreal for an all-night long b2b of incredible proportions. This week, we bring you the full mix - a stunning showcase of musical prowess from two of the industry's most respected artists. Enjoy! 

Read more: https://whenwedip.com/2024/08/when-we-dip-155-dave-seaman-anthony-pappa/

Follow: @daveseaman / @anthonypappa 

Connect: When We Dip on Spotify - open.spotify.com/user/whenwedip

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Dave Seaman & Anthony Pappa - When We Dip 155 (Live @ Stereo Montreal)

This week, visionary and veteran, Josh Wink, takes over the Main Mix with a masterclass in rhythm and groove, where he lets his eclectic expertise shine, and celebrates 30 years of his imprint, Ovum. Enjoy!

Read more: https://whenwedip.com/2024/08/when-we-dip-158-josh-wink/

Follow: @joshwinkofficial

Connect: When We Dip on Spotify - open.spotify.com/user/whenwedip

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Josh Wink - When We Dip 158

Cendryma - Era Mobilus 
Tripswitch - Node Module (Gai Barone Remix)
ID
Max Graham & Second Sine - Hypercube (GMJ & Matter Remix)
Mike Rish - Cloudbreaker 
D-Nox & DJ Zombi - There Is Hope (Mike Griego PsychoFunk Remix) 
ID
Graziano Raffa - Sparking Plugs 
Noise Generation - Time To Up
Dave Seaman - Two By Two
Arodes x Redd - Use Somebody

Patterns 614 - Live at Captured Festival (Malta)

Renaissance welcomes back their most cap’d mixologist for the 82nd episode of their Radio series - Dave Seaman!

With more physical compilations under his belt than any other DJ throughout the brand’s history, it’s safe to say Dave always delivers that magical blend of curation, mixing and programming, which they’ve both become synonymous with. The set includes many an upfront heavyweight including MEDUZA, Frankey & Sandrino, Dear Jade, AIKON plus more… It really is a pleasure to see him back on the Renaissance ones and twos!

1. TMPLE - Guessing Game (Kasango) 00:00:00
2. MEDUZA  x Hevolve x Beanfield feat. Bajka - Tides 00:05:46
3. Fabricio Mosconi - Influenza 00:10:34
4. Frankey & Sandrino - Intrinsic 00:15:17
5. Super Flu & Malive - Loira 00:19:13
6. Dear Jade - Firmament 00:23:26
7. AIKON - Say 00:28:08
8. EdOne - Motherboard 00:31:56
9. Durante feat. HANA - Hot Night (Khen Remix) 00:37:11
10. Sebra Cruz - Invisible Karma 00:42:11
11. Upercent - Mapa Resona (Aikon Remix) 00:45:36
12. Jamie Stevens - Stay (Golden Version) 00:51:22
13. Henri Bergmann & Wennink - Guardian Angel 00:56:20

Ren' Radio #082 - Dave Seaman

My latest mix. 
Some newer and older melodic house tracks. Enjoy!

Track list to come.

Progressions 079 - a melodic techno mix

Creators and curators of music for the closed-eyed-dancers, Sum Over Histories heads, Frankey and Sandrino, are a duo whose passion for their craft radiates through every track selected and shared with the world. 

This week, we warmly welcome them to our Main Mix with a masterful All Night Long from Zukunft in Zurich. It's a spectacular ride rife with their signature nuance, niche, and sincerity. Enjoy!

Read more: https://whenwedip.com/2024/10/when-we-dip-161-frankey-and-sandrino/

Follow: @frankeyandsandrino / @sumoverhistoriesrecords

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Frankey & Sandrino - When We Dip Mix 161 (Live @ Zukunft, All Night Long)

Long-time radio host at Bloop London with her 'Urban Soundscapes' show, and a core resident of London's Free From Sleep brand, Redfreya is emerging as a standout talent in London's deep house and melodic scene. Drawing inspiration from labels like Drumpoet, Kompakt, Best Works Records and Innervisions, her eclectic mix of deep, melodic, afro house, indie dance, and progressive techno is fast becoming her signature sound—one that is as reflective as it is danceable.

Already making waves internationally, she’s played for Burning Man's iconic Mayan Warrior, and shared stages with the likes of Damian Lazarus, Sasha & John Digweed, Mano Le Tough, and Âme.  Having graced iconic UK venues like E1 and fabric, as well as playing across Europe, with recent ADE appearances at Selador and WhenWeDip showcases, Redfreya’s journey is only just beginning—and the dancefloors are already taking notice.

Across this two-and-a-half-hour mix, Redfreya takes listeners on a deep ride, emphasizing the power of the journey over the satisfaction of a destination. Featuring tracks and remixes from Chaim, Jonathan Kaspar, D-Nox & Beckers, and more, this dynamic set demands your full attention.

Redfreya will perform at the upcoming Balance Croatia Festival.

@redfreya

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Balance Croatia 2025
Fri 8th Aug - Mon 11th Aug 2025
The Garden Resort, Tisno

Head to www.balancecroatia.com for more info.

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Tracklist & Interview

Balance Selections 307: Redfreya

My latest mix. A little more techno vibes, but with some great vocals as well. Enjoy!

Track list
01. Petar Dundov - Around One (Original Mix).
02. Mulya - Mundu Fires (Original Mix).
03. Djolee, Gespona - Malabares (Original Mix).
04. Around Us, Messier - Skywalker (Kazko Remix)
05. Sinisa Tamamovic - Autumn Colours (Original Mix).
06. Cocho - twirl (Extended Mix).
07. Harry Diamond, ChangedFaces - Exodus (Dave Seaman's Sunrise Mix).
08. Trikk - Luxo (Original Mix).
09. Chumbita, FOLGAR - Meltdown  (James Harcourt Remix).
10. Liva K - You Can Dance Now (Original Mix).
11. Antix - Manta (Beckers Remix).
12. Danny Howells - Mama Loves You (Original Mix).
13. Daniel Curotto - Mediterraneo (Gai Barone Remix).
14. Antix, Beacon Bloom - Moses (feat. Beacon Bloom) (Öona Dahl remix).
15. Michael Ritter, Felix E - Listening Now (Original Mix).
16. Johannes Klingebiel - Elevate (Original Mix).
17. Meera (NO) - Grevling (Original Mix).
18. Arina Mur - One Day In Muscat (DSF Remix).
19. Budakid - Lovin' Sun (Original Mix).
20. Jamie Stevens - Stay (Golden Return Mix).

Progressions 080 - A progressive house mix

Anton Borin is a rising name in the global progressive house scene, though he's already a well-established name in his hometown of Moscow. With regular performances at iconic local  venues such as Propaganda, Gazgolder, and Community, Borin has become a familiar name in the city's scene. That reputations sees him tour regularly across the continent and the CIS, from St. Petersburg to Yerevan.

Borin’s recent productions have been released on labels like Mango Alley, WARPP, and Juicebox, earning spots on Beatport charts and gaining attention from major figures in the scene, including John Digweed, Guy J, Hernan Cattaneo, Nick Warren, and Sebastien Leger, who have featured his tracks on their playlists. It's clear that Borin is beginning to make his mark on the wider scene’s consciousness

In this carefully crafted 90-minute set, Borin demonstrates his ear for telling compelling audio narratives. Featuring tracks and remixes from Stelios Vassiloudis, Mike Rish, Tunnelvisions and more, his credentials as a seasoned veteran are clearly on display.

@anton-borin

Balance Selections 308: Anton Borin

Second summer of love...

Music is the answer to your problems!

"Work like you don't need the money,
love like you've never been hurt and 
dance like nobody's watching" 

Hopefully you enjoy the mixes as well as the music:)

Progressions 079 - a melodic techno mix

Fischer Delight