In his second contribution to the Just Add Sunshine series, Ben's sublime taste in music really shines. This is electronica at it's most beautiful, lie back and soak it in.
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Full Tracklist
1. Hidden Orchestra - Reminder [ Long Arm Remix ]
2. Das Rheingold Vorspiel [Interpretation]
3. Helios - Portraits Part 2
4. Ferrein - Meeting Sea
5. Oathless - Morning Dew
6. Unknown Artist - Depteres
7. Sebastian Tellier - La Ritournelle [Lulu Rouge Bootleg]
8. Bonobo - First Fires [ Instrumental]
9. Hidden Orchestra - Fourth Wall [ Kelpe Remix ]
10. The Q4 - One Of These Days
11. M83 - She Stands Up
12. Gold Panda - The Most Liveable City/S950
13. Tycho - Ascention [ Rob Garza Remix ]
14. Ruxpin - As We Exhale We Enter/We Will Reach There In Time
15. Boards Of Canada - Sick Times
16. Iketa - Waves/Machine/Time

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Ben Andrews - Just Add Sunshine - July 2013

By the mid-’90s, while peak-time anthems dominated global dancefloors, Melbourne started developing its own dialect—a darker, more hypnotic sound rooted in restraint. At its core was a small community of DJs and producers, united by a shared refusal to chase trends.  The sound they conjured was haunting: progressive but with a sparse architecture which created ample space for atmosphere. Indeed, a Zero Tolerance track spilled across the dancefloor with the tension of a coming storm. Uncompromising, yet cerebral.

To supplement our deep dive with Gab Oliver (see link above for full feature), the label head compiled an exclusive mix filled with fresh label cuts released on the label since its 2021 relaunch. 

No nostalgia, just fresh pressure.

BALANCE EXTRA: Zero Tolerance mixed by Gab Oliver

TRACKLIST & INTERVIEW

Nick Muir Live at Stage One - May 25

This night was quite mellow with scattered clouds and a medium wind.  Not as hot as previous weeks.  I bought loads of new music the night before so most of  this was all fresh to me.  I really enjoy playing new music, even if they may have been released a few months ago or maybe more.  Had quite a few compliments as people were leaving which always makes it worth the effort.  The hours of preparation that goes into play long 5 hour set always pays off once you are in front of an audience.  Foot tapping, little babies grooving and dancing makes it such an amazing vibe to see and perform for.

No. 8 Phil Thompson Sunset Boathouse Set Aug 1st 2025

UK producer Four Candles is back in the mix this week for the Selador Sessions after his collaboration with Steve Parry 'Mysko' featured on the label's 200th release project courtesy of a wonderful Hernan Cattaneo & Mercurio remix 
So without further ado, let's get into it, and enjoy Four Candles exclusively in the mix..

Tracklist..
1	Serge Devant, Camille Safiya	Solace (Seth Troxler & Nick Morgan Dub - Extended Version)
2	Larrosa (AR) x Nico Sparvieri x Sack (AR) - Milestone [Keep Thinking]
3	Slusnik Luna - Sun (Four Candles Reshape) [NoL]
4	Four Candles - Stick With This [Keep Thinking]
5	Steve Parry - Waterfloor (Stereo Underground Remix) [Selador]
6	Zehv - Ooze [Keep Thinking]
8	Danny Bonnici - From Within (Original Mix) [Vapour]
9	Zuccasam - Ask Acid (Original Mix) [Keep Thinking Unreleased]
10	Nick Stoynoff - The Road Back (Danny In Space Remix) [NOFF!]
11	Zuccasam - Comincia (Original Mix) [Keep Thinking Unreleased]
12	Martin Iveson - Leave Me Here (Jimpster Remix) [Lazy Days]

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Selador Sessions 328 | Four Candles

Magnetic Mix 269: Hermanez

August '25 Mix

1, Chopstick & Johnjon -  Roots Feat. Signaljacker (Cornucopia Remix) 
2, Cristina Lazic, Francesco Mami, ABEL -   Ceremonial (Original Mix) 
3, Island Hill feat. Panthera Krause - Landslide (Braxton Remix) 
4, Pig&Dan & Siavash - Bunny 
5, ALIIRA - Escucha (NILU (DK) & Phonique Remix) 
6,, Ultraworld - Northern Piano (UnbrokenOne Remix)
7, Helmut Ebritsch  - Fantasme (Nadja Lind Acid Remix) 
8, Cristina Lazic -  Fuoco Spento (Original Mix) 
9, Jasper Fioole -  Nature (NTFO Remix) 
10, Jamie xx  -  Dream Night 

John Digweed -Transitions 1096

just a 100 bpm journey ------ enjoy the ride

Recording of Quivver's set at Balance Croatia 2025.

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Quivver: Live from Balance Croatia 2025

Recording of Death on the Balcony's set at Balance Croatia 2025.

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Death on the Balcony: Live From Balance Croatia 2025

As a kid from the UK growing up in 1980s Manchester, I was privileged to live through the Factory records era and enjoy the booming music scene as It reshaped the city's image from 'dirty old town' to the global mecca of nightlife and creativity it is today.
While the warehouse and club scene was beginning to bubble away, I spent my early teens listening to mixtapes from the likes of Sasha (who began his career down the road and has curated the soundtrack of my life ever since), the DJs of the Thunderdome and Hippos (Jay and Moggy) and the legendary 808 State Show - at the age of 16 I was invited down to the Sunset studios to play a live  guest mix on the show and was booked to play my first club gig in the city, warming up at Parliament Nightclub.
I spent many years clubbing and DJing around Manchester and the City Centre, developing my DJ style taking influence from the DJs of the Hacienda, Bugged Out and Tangled and became hooked on the Progressive House scene led by Sasha, Digweed, Renaissance, Cream and the Global Underground mix series.
After a summer DJing in Cyprus in 1999, I returned to Manchester and held several residencies in bars and clubs around the City; Dry Bar, Joshua Brooks, South, the wonderful sweatbox where I'd spent my twenties bouncing, Tangled and more recently Soundcontrol.
I've been lucky to DJ with many of my idols such as Nick Warren and Jody Wisternoff, Hybrid, Ashley Casselle.
30+ years on, now living in Cairns, Australia, I'm still hunting new sounds to share with anyone who will listen to this veteran of the bedroom DJ scene.
Big love to all the producers and DJs who continue to inspire and make us dance, and to everyone who stops by for a listen, encouraging me to carry on x

Ben Andrews - Just Add Sunshine - July 2013

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