Mmmmmh, loved it front to back. Hugs & kisses!

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

Katrin Souza's journey is a remarkable example of turning adversity into creativity. Despite growing up in an orphanage and lacking formal musical education, Katrin Souza overcame significant obstacles to pursue her dreams. After discovering the joys of electronic music, she dedicated her nights to studying music production while balancing a full-time job and raising two young children as a single parent. Her first demos received support from Paul Oakenfold and Roger Shah. This was an unexpected surprise for her, given that she had to fend for herself for most of her life: “I had never really received support or recognition in my life. Somehow, being an outcast felt more comforting.”

Today Souza is a recognized member of the global music community, managing a full-time music career while raising her two creative children: “My son writes music and my daughter is an artist. I am very proud of them!” Her music releases, spanning over 15 years on labels such as Monstercat Silk, Dissident, and LW Recordings, feature melodic arrangements that linger long after the song ends. Her recent production, ‘Paradise Island,’ alongside John Fisherman on the HOROSHO imprint, exemplifies this with its breezy, summery sound and optimistic overtones.

In her two-hour mix, Souza delivers an exceptional journey that highlights the joy of escaping through music. Featuring tracks from Gai Barone, DJ Koze, Guy J, Dave DK, and more, this fluid progressive mix explores a range of meditative flavors which build towards an explosive end.

@katrinsouza

Balance Selections 295: Katrin Souza

INTERVIEW & TRACKLIST

Anthony Pappa is one of Australia’s most renowned electronic music exports and a global icon. Celebrated for his technical mastery and bringing a signature darker edge to the underground scene, he has firmly established himself as a leader in Progressive House.

Anthony Pappa will perform at Balance Croatia.

@anthonypappa

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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.

IG: www.instagram.com/balancecroatia

Balance Croatia 011: Anthony Pappa

Focusing on deep, progressive, and techno, Second Sine crafts productions that resonate within the global scene. He has gained recognition through well-received releases and support from DJs who champion a darker, more serious sound.

With an energetic palette, he seamlessly shape DJ sets driven by his passion for techy vibes, infectious drums, and long, smooth transitions. By blending diverse emotional shades, he crafts narratives that transcend specific subgenres while staying rooted in deep emotion.

On this Balance Selections Mix, he puts his storytelling on full display, delivering an engaging and intricate mix filled with dynamic ebbs and flows. Featuring tracks from Quivver, Pig&Dan, Jamie Stevens, and more, this two-hour journey embodies vintage progressive at its finest.

@secondsine

Balance Selections 316: Second Sine

TRACKLIST & INTERVIEW

On April 12, 2025, Progressive House legends Dave Seaman and Anthony Pappa played a 10.5 hour set at Stereo, Montreal. Here is Part 3 of 3.

Dave Seaman & Anthony Pappa | Stereo Montreal April 12, 2025 | Part 3 of 3

Nick Muir Live at Stage One - May 25

Tara Brooks seamlessly bounces between electro, house, acid, and trippy techno that's always coated in a progressive glaze. From LA’s underground to Coachella, Burning Man, and Berlin’s iconic clubs, her energetic sound has made her a sought-after global booking.

Tara Brooks will perform at Balance Croatia 2025.

@tarabrooksmusic
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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 028: Tara Brooks

It was such a huge honour that Anthony Pappa put this mix together specially for the return of my YANA radio show. This set is perfection. A pure masterclass in all things progressive. Just listen ....

Tracklist
01. Spooky - Orange Coloured Liquid “Original Mix” (Test Pressing Recordings)
02. Error.func - Memoria (Lucidflow)
03. Elliot Moriarty - Memories (White Label)
04. Agustin Pengov & Tirso Enriquez (AR) - Tempest “Aubrey Fry & Gai Barone Remix” (Mango Alley)
05. ID - ID (White Label)
06. Quivver - Hype ‘25 (White Label)
07. Andrew Sant & Andre Espeut - The Call “Jim Rivers Remix” (Selador)
08. Echomen - Substance “Dilby Remix” (Forensic)
09. Dove City - Rabbit Hole “Aubrey Fry Remix” (Stripped Recordings)
10. Cass (UK) - Gothamania “Jamie Stevens Remix” (Stripped Recordings)
11. Hernan Cattaneo & Mercurio - 2009 (Last Night On Earth)

Anthony Pappa YANA Radio Show Mix

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]

This podcast is hosted by Syndicast.

Selador Sessions 328 | Four Candles

Tracklist:
01. Roy RosenfelD - Gran Poema 
02. Graziano Raffa - The Replicant
03. Demian Moreno - Ciclos (Michael A Remix)
04. Sebastien Leger - Lost Miracle
05. Sonic Union & Bastards Of Funk - The Firefly Dance (Forerunners Remix) 
06. Can Durmus - Memories (Kymatik Remix)
07. Serge Landar - Centurion (Paul Angelo & Don Argento Remix)
08. ID
09. ID
10. Berni Turletti - Surround Us With Love (Forerunners Remix)
11. Dousk - Life Is a Carnival (Matias Chilano Remix)
12. Yuriy From Russia - Cyberpunk Dreams
13. Rafa'EL - Mistweaver (Ivanshee Remix)
14. Jose Tabarez & Pat Siaz - Panopticon (Milos Ilic Remix)
15. Megablast - Desert Dreams feat. Bahramji 
16. Whitesquare - Traces To Nowhere
17. Brian Cid - Petalos Sole
18. Spuri - Khaleesi (Stereo Underground Remix)
19. Black 8 & Arrab - Sandwaves
20. Rafa'EL - Frozen Ground (Styller Remix)
21. Rick Pier O'Neil - Just Happend (Michael & Levan and Stiven Rivic Remix)
22. Freedo Mosho - Pied Piper (Roger Martinez Remix)
23. Ziger - Lupis (D Formation Remix)
24. Mononoid - Hinterland
25. Dousk - Yo (Kamilo Sanclemente Remix)
26. Formel - Cafayate  
27. The Wash - Antares
28. Ezequiel Arias - Passenger   
29. ID
30. Rick Pier O'Neil - Abandoned Planet (RPO Original)
31. Konflicted Soul - Toledo (Michael A Remix)
32. Michael A - Close To Home.
33. Sudha & Maneesh De Moor - Moola Meditation (Dimuth K Unofficial Remix) 
34. ID
35. Kamilo Sanclemente - Secret Garden  
36. TH;EN feat. Christopher Doerr - Palladium (Dmitry Molosh Remix)
37. The Wash - Constellation
38. Roberto Traista - Long Lost Memories (Paul Angelo & Don Argento Remix)
39. Nicolas Ruiz - Vision (Paul Deep Remix)
40. Heerhorst - Falcon
41. Rick Pier O'Neil - Earth Mover (Gai Barone Remix)
42. Jerome Isma-Ae & Alastor - Timelapse (Extended Mix) 
43. André Sobota - Unmute (Trilucid & Phil Martyn Remix)
44. Kasper Koman - March  
45. Dofamine & The Fattness - Nothern (Zan Prevee Remix)
46. Tone Depth - Centuries  
47. Jameson Nathan Jones - Carry Me Slowly

Styller - Summer Mix '18

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