fourth installment in my love song to the global underground era, the space ibiza era, the djs and sets of the late nineties and early aughts that made progressive house an art form and elevated it to a heavenly place.  darren emerson, john digweed, sasha, carl cox.. the list is endless.  

/tracklisting/ 

(one)               last95 // blood 
(two)               dowden // rost
(three)            supacooks // constellation 
(four)               rockka // spinner [nikola jovanovic RMX]
(five)               mike rish // flatline
(six)                mike rish // gt [kasper komen RMX]
(seven)            paolo barbato, lineki // plagio
(eight)              oniris // stand by me
(nine)               aphra, mr. tow // fractal drift [extended mix]
(ten)                 hernan cattaneo, franky wah // groovejet
(eleven)           redspace, unusual soul // white room 
(twelve)           malek mhedhbi, tadej jaki // al jarjaj
(thirteen)         emphi // locate
(fourteen)        hermanez // locate 
(fifteen)           redspace, dr. shamenkov // practice of silence 
(sixteen)          sasha // xpander [1999 original vinyl mix]
(seventeen)     space manouevers // stage one [space manouvers' total separation mix] 

recorded live using a pioneer opus quad in one take, 17 august 2025 in raleigh, NC

*** cover photo taken in the scottish highlands, UK, october 2018 // copyright j.b

j.b // balearic summer sessions // volume 4 // 124bpm

north carolina based dj of 30 years.  mainly focused on aggressive dnb and very seductive progressive house, depending on me mood.  i like to make extended mixes, for long motorcycle and bicycle rides.

Etharix is a DJ + Storyteller who specializes in Underground Atmospheric, Ambient, and Deep Rolling Liquid Drum & Bass. Think emotionally ethereal, deeply resonant, soul-saturated basslines, liminal space, and purpose-driven rhythms. Etharix blends hypnotic rhythms, lush pads, and fluid melodies — crafting immersive journeys that connect the listener to deeper emotional spaces. She delivers emotionally resonant journeys through Liquid Drum & Bass. With a passion for Liquid’s timeless beauty, her sets go beyond the music. Etharix creates each mix as an experience, weaving energy, emotion, vibe, liminal space, and flow into a seamless narrative.

💿 Her style leans toward:
• Deeper Liquid with cinematic layers
• Healing textures + low-end therapy
• Narrative forward, storytelling-driven sets / mixes designed to take listeners on a journey.

📻 Her Current Projects + Residency:
• 2024-Present: Resident with Subtle Radio
• 2024-Present: Annual Liquid Summer Mix
• As inspiration hits, working on her own mixes.
• More to come in 2026. 

Etharix looks forward to seeing where her journey leads. Connection with other artists, whether they are DJs, Producers or both, and listeners / followers is one of the most important aspects to her current success. Etharix is always seeking to grow as an artist, so
She enjoys this connection with others. Progress is progress no matter how long it takes.

Drop Etharix a line if you’re into the deeper side of Liquid — or just say hi 👋🏼 Let’s keep it raw, intentional, authentic, and high-frequency. Check out her social media and her website for more details and information to stay updated.

j.b // balearic summer sessions // volume 4 // 124bpm

jon brown