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An iconic name within the electronic music industry, Jamie Stevens has been a renowned figure for over two decades, now making his Proportion debut with the "Crosses / Vale" EP. Through a refined and meticulous approach to his craft, the Australian artist has been the recipient of two ARIA awards with his live act, Infusion, before a solo career saw him become and esteemed and iconic figure within the underground dance fraternity.

From performances at Tokyo's Womb, London's Fabric and greeted with rapturous audiences in New York, Singapore and Moscow, Stevens has also found himself a regular performer in his Melbourne hometown and across Australia's East and West coasts. Contemporaneously, a production career has seen almost 400 credits find their way onto a stellar cast of imprints that include Dave Seaman's Selador, Guy J's Lost and Found and Hernan Cattaneo's Sudbeat Music. Always at the cutting edge of modern progressive house, the "Crosses" title track is a flowing rhythmic jewel that rolls effortlessly forward with its combination of strong beat and chunky percussive top-line. A huge sub-bassline adds depth aplenty as immaculately syncopated riffs and intricate effects blend seamlessly together. A stripped back breakdown provides a pause for breath and melodies to shine, before the third movement continues the relentless club groove and dynamic dancefloor knowhow.

"Vale" continues the seething club-friendly atmosphere of its partner track with powerful beat and offbeat snare/hi-hat combination. Quickly hitting its stride, a searing synth lead cuts through the rhythmic collage as it filters in and out of sonic range. Blending beautifully with a rasping bassline sequence, the two elements converge and diverge creating a unique aural identity. Flowing imperceptibly into a breakdown, the third movement once again provides an opportunity for the spine-tingling synth and bassline combination to flourish in a wonderfully unique and technically impressive offering.

A single remix comes from Tantum. A "forward-thinking" artist who operates within the constantly shifting borders between progressive house and melodic techno, the German producer has quickly risen to dine at dance music's top table with a half-century of credits notched up since 2018's impressive debut for EIN2. Music signed to Lowbit, Mango Alley and Lost and Found have since followed, not least in the twin-track "Call of the Void / Fixity" EP for the Guy J led imprint in September 2021. Making his Proportion debut, the Tantum remix takes "Crosses" in a deep and dark direction with is growling mass of effects and heavy bassline groove. Further gravitas is maintained with intelligent use of Jamie Stevens' original components which form a metronomic backdrop, while a newly formed cadence creates a sublime dancefloor interpretation that blends seamlessly with new motifs and melodic phrasing from Tantum's sizeable production credentials. The result is a stunning new version that resonates with the original while taking it on a magical new voyage of discovery.

As Jamie Stevens crosses dance music's rubicon, he once again forges a path to a bold new sonic future.

Text by James Warren
Mastered by Cid Inc Mastering

PREMIERE: Jamie Stevens - Crosses (Original Mix) [PROPORTION]

01. Joe Miller - Planet E Is Far Away “Extended Mix” (Anjunadeep Explorations) 
02. Elliot Moriarty - No FX In My House (White Label) 
03. Secret Factory - Lunar Lullaby (Rebellion) 
04. Massive Attack & Hope Sandoval - Paradise Circus “Four Candles Edit” (Not On Label) 
05. Danny Howells - Stereodrama “Aubrey Fry & Nick Stoynoff Renix” (Selador) 
06. Aikon X Dave Seaman - Promise You “Extended Edit” (Selador) 
07. Zuccasam - Come Home “Dowden Remix” (Nightcolours Recordings) 
08. FJL - Rare Wizards (Proportion) 
09. FJL - Alter Ego (Proportion) 
10. Taylan - Summer Of 95 “Gai Barone Remix” (Manual Music) 
11. Architectural - Vapours (Turbo Recordings) 
12. Gian Luka - Fortress (Keep Thinking) 
13. FJL, Deek & Franco Giacusa - Polaroid “Aubrey Fry ‘Vortex’ Remix” (Mango Alley) 
14. Guy J - Everyday (Bedrock) 
15. Guy J - Stranger In A Strange World (Bedrock) 
16. Gian Luka - Mindtaker (Keep Thinking) 
17. DCLVIII OFC - Last Moment (Sudbeat Music) 
18. Sam Rose - Echoes Of Resolve (Infinite Depth) 
19. Ezequiel Arias - Love Rhythm “Extended Mix” (Anjunadeep) 
20. M83 - Laura “Nick Stoynoff’s Warp Speed Bootleg” (Not On Label) 
21. Aubrey Fry & Nick Stoynoff - Clouds Like Dreams (White Label) 
22. John Monkman -Modwonk “Extended Mix” (Anjunadeep) 
23. Florian Kruse & Dilee D - Clockwork Mind (Last Night On Earth) 
24. Florian Kruse & Dilee D - Mother Nature (Last Night On Earth) 
25. Ezequiel Arias - Perfect Dream “Extended Mix” (Anjunadeep) 
26. Stereo Underground - Dopamine (Songspire Records) 
27. Fordal - Arts Pleasure (Plastic Fantastic Records) 
28. Qess Feat. Andrew Edward Brown - I Keep Coming Back “Josh Wink Interpretation Dub” (Ovum Recordings) 
29. Harry Romero - Danny’s Groove (Rekids) 
30. Sasha & Artche - Hold On (Last Night On Earth)

Anthony Pappa | Black Label Series 046

Portugal-based producer Fran Garay is quietly becoming one of the underground’s most compelling voices. With releases on tastemaker labels like Balance Series, Mango Alley, and Univack, his sound balances deep emotion with sleek, club-focused production. Once a dubstep-obsessed kid recording radio hits on his mom’s phone, Garay has evolved into an artist with a clear sonic identity—shaped by mentors like Eze Arias and driven by a hunger to create music that sticks. “When I fall in love with an artist, I dive into their story,” he says—something clearly reflected in his own ever-evolving journey.

On this Balance Selections podcast, Fran delivers a dense 60 minutes of progressive sounds squarely aimed at the dancefloor. Featuring tracks from Simón Vuarambon, Ric Niels, and a host of Fran’s own productions, this is the sound of an artist with a truly singular sonic identity.

@frangaraymusic

Balance Selections 321: Fran Garay

TRACKLIST & INTERVIEW

Tracklist

1. Bob James-Shamboozie 1982
2. Arrested Development-People Everyday 1992
3. New Edition-Mr.Telephone Man 1984
4. James & Bobby Purify-I'm Your Puppet 1966
5. Curtis Mayfield-Give Me Your Love 1973
6. Tommy James & The Shondells-Crystal Blue Persuasion 1968
7. Gwen McCrae-Funky Sensation 1981
8. Men Without Hats-The Safety Dance 1982
8. Shinehead-Jamaican In New York 1992
9. Chantay Savage-Betcha'll Never Find 1993
10. DJ Quik-Tonite 1991
11. De La Soul-Eye Know 1989
12. George Benson-Give Me The Night 1980
13. The Jackson Sisters-I Believe In Miracles 1973 
14. Mary Wells-You Beat Me To The Punch 1962
15. KC & The Sunshine Band-I'm Your Boogie Man 1976
16. Jungle Feat.Channel Tres-I've Been Love 2023
Victamone Edit
17. Angie Stone-I Wish I Didn't Miss You 2001
18. Chic-My Forbidden Lover 1978
19. Coffee-Casanova 1980
20. Mouzon-I'm Glad That You're Here 1981
21. Fatback Band-Spanish Hustle 1975
Joey Negro Remix 2017
22. Cerrone-Supernature 1977
23. Björk-Human Behavior 1993
24. DJ Koco aka Shimokita-World Famous 2024
25. France Call-Ella Elle L'a 
Folamour Edit 2021
26. Apelsin Feat.Tõnun Aare-Igatsus 1978


RETRO MUSIC CHANNEL DJ MIX Mixed by DJ Henry

Stasis (Original Mix) - ELECGROUND
Remember The Time (Original Mix) - Moe Turk
Elyseum (Weird Sounding Dude Extended Remix) - Kamilo Sanclemente, Zalvador	
Reflections (Juan Ibanez Remix) - Redspace & Shell Robinson
Groove Slap (Extended Mix) - Deeplomatik
Zemer (Hobin Rude Remix) - Montw, Moodintrigo
Something Different (Jamie Stevens Remix) - PAUL (AR) & NUFECTS
Lunchbox (Greenage Remix) - ALURIA
Thwip (Extended Mix) - Dave Walker, Kiz Pattison
Rivers (Mike Rish Remix) - Jamie Stevens, Mike Rish
What You Do To Me (Dub Mix) - Newman (I Love)

Guest Mix for R2 Klubi Jan. 31, 2025

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Argentina’s Ezequiel Arias sculpts widescreen soundscapes built for both intimate moments and long nights on the floor. Shifting seamlessly between progressive textures and rolling low-end, he delivers a sound that feels tactile and alive. Here he delivers an hour of peak-time fireworks,  balancing weighty grooves with moments of pure release.

Ezequiel Arias will perform at Balance Croatia 2025.

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

Head to www.balancecroatia.com for more info.

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BALANCE CROATIA

Time for Ultiset EP 76! This voyage of sound features unreleased gems, fresh releases, and a couple of my own studio works-in-progress.
Each week I'm blessed to receive incredible music, carefully curating these journeys for you. Major thanks to the visionary labels championing unique artists: Crossfade, AH Digital, One Of Those Days, Bar Melodia, Droid9, Sound of Harmonies, Future Avenue, Tunnel, and Ferberite.
Special appreciation to Pinkowitz, Bud Cahill, DOV!, Mike Pearl, and Gowzer for sharing your brilliant latest work!
Music is healing—whether you're relaxing, dancing, dreaming, working, driving, playing, or connecting, let these sounds enhance your experience.
Stay tuned for my upcoming releases on Big Bells, Soho Opus, Natura Viva, with more exciting announcements coming very soon!
Your listening means everything to me. Hearing from you always makes my day.
Cheers until next week,
Shell

00:00:00 Christ Malvin - Stratagems [Crossfade Sounds]
00:06:01 Vagner Silveira - Missing You [AH Digital]
00:10:44 ShemoW - Mirai Oto [AH Digital]
00:16:14 ShemoW - Mirai Oto (Rama AR & Gaston Rodriguez AR Remix) [AH Digital]
00:22:16 DNCS - Oasis [One Of Those Days]
00:28:25 Mike Pearl & Dov! - ID
00:32:44 Miquel Salla, Bar Melodia - Quan Les Llums Es Tornen Fosques [Bar Melodia]
00:36:08 In5omni - He Want's Revenge [One Of Those Days]
00:42:24 Pinkowitz - When Consciousness Fades (Kryptone Remix) [Not by Rituals Records]
00:48:01 Frezz - Namek [Sound Of Harmonies]
00:53:37 David Podhel - That's the Way [Droid9]
00:58:50 Gowzer - ID
01:04:03 Disto (SL) - Dark Mission [AH Digital]
01:10:11 AZLN - Wine Widow [AH Digital]
01:15:55 Vihanga - Yellowskie [AH Digital]
01:22:25 AZLN - Purple Honey [AH Digital]
01:27:53 Pinkowitz - Modulated Roses [Not by Rituals Records]
01:31:23 Pablo Fornasero - Robotik [AH Digital]
01:36:59 Luciano Pelliza - Shades of Time [AH Digital]
01:42:57 Audiofive - What It Takes [Future Avenue]
01:48:24 Alexis Ludd - The Return [AH Digital]
01:55:01 Emiliano Ferrareso - Maat (SALAZAR (COL) Remix) [Tunnel Label]
02:01:07 Bud Cahill - Vessel (Extended Mix) [Controlled Substance]
02:05:47 Pierre Sebastiano - Esperanza [AH Digital]
02:11:52 Nikhila Hashen - Escape Reality [Droid9]
02:18:05 Fraters - Dream of Life [Future Avenue]
02:25:04 Pinkowitz - Stonecutter's Credo (STEREO MUNK Remix) [Not by Rituals Records]
02:31:01 Shell Robinson - ID
02:36:03 Into The Ether, Rebel Of Sleep - Painted Sky (Extended Mix)
02:40:35 Shell Robinson - ID
02:45:13 Kiky Pop - Soma [Droid9]
02:51:56 Rich Trelo - Mosaic [Droid9]
02:57:52 Shell Robinson - ID
03:05:28 James Halon - Lepidoptera [Crossfade Sounds]
03:10:22 Juan Guerra - Flwhrs [Future Avenue]
03:15:46 fishplant - Fibonacci's Forest (Pinkowitz Remix)
03:20:01 Fraters - Infinite Horizon [AH Digital]
03:25:25 Alejo Barca - Cuantico [Ferberite Recordings]
03:31:35 Nicolas Ona - Percance [AH Digital]
03:36:43 Lady Gaga - I'll Always Remember (Orignal Mix) Paul Losev Bootleg
03:42:22 Rich Trelo - Matcha [Droid9]
03:48:47 Los Hubibis - Electric Sands [Future Avenue]
03:54:26 Herr Bänz - Shine On (Extended Mix) [One Of Those Days]
03:59:10 Briska - Rosas [Future Avenue]
04:04:56 Shell Robinson - ID

Unreleased Promos and Top New Progressive House - Ultiset EP 76

Nick Warren The Soundgarden live at Metropolitano Rosario 2025 (Part 2)

Equal parts nostalgia and innovation, Khen’s emotionally rich productions — rooted in progressive, shaped by house, and tinted with techno — have made him a standout on dancefloors that demand more than just a drop. That finely tuned sensibility makes him the ideal choice to set the tone for our Balance Croatia pre-party with Deep Dish at Barbarellas.

Khen will perform at Balance Croatia 2025.

@khenmusic
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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

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