From the coastal town of Hastings, UK, Darper blends melody and texture into moving shades that defines his cinematic style.

Having played from London to San Francisco, Berlin to Burning Man, Darper brings the same storytelling sensibility to his Electric Fiction mix series and his immersive DJ sets. His releases span respected labels such as Anjunadeep, Culprit LA, Sound Avenue, Balance Music, and The Soundgarden, and he has featured alongside artists including Brian Eno, Matthew Dear, and Nick Warren.

On this Balance Selections, the producer delivers an organic touch that arrests attention. Featuring tracks from Fort Romeau, Rival Consoles, Luca Bachetti and more, this is a colourful journey documenting the deeper corners of progressive house.

@darpermusic

Balance Selections 341: Darper

TRACKLIST & INTERVIEW

Ric Niels is a producer defined by mood, movement and narrative intent. His atmospheric sound has found a home on respected labels and earned him long-term support from influential DJs and producers across the global scene.

Despite launching his career only a few years ago, Niels has already performed across major cities in South America, North America, Europe, and Australia, steadily building an international presence both as a producer and performer. Do yourself a favour and go listen to his numerous live recorded sets available on his Soundcloud: they are impressive proof of his club performance credentials.

On this Balance Selections, the Argentine delivers a tempered session focussing on a patient build. Featuring tracks from Guy J, Tantum & Hyunji-A, Kabi and more, this mix reveals a more deliberate and introspective approach from a DJ building a reputation for high-energy sets.

@ricnielsmusic

Balance Selections 342: Ric Niels

Oniris found his calling in the mid-’90s club scene, where house and techno first took hold of him. Years of experimentation and self-taught production across far-flung islands like Mayotte and New Caledonia honed his melodic, emotive sound.

His breakthrough came when Laurent Garnier championed his tracks, propelling Oniris onto the global stage with a debut EP on Bedrock Records that cemented his place as one of France’s most compelling techno exports.

With his All Over Me EP on Balance Music, Oniris proved his knack for sculpting hypnotic, melody-driven house that resonates on both the dance floor and the heart.

On this Balance Selections mix, the veteran French producer threads that same theme through an hour of soothing, afro-prog energy. Featuring tracks from Oxia, Ian O’Donovan, and Beckers & D-Nox, it’s a solid-gold session of deeply affecting house.

@oniris

Tracklisting: https://balancemusic.com.au/balance-selections-343-oniris

Balance Selections 343: Oniris

For over two decades, OXIA has stood as one of France’s most respected DJs and producers in electronic music. His iconic track Domino, first released on Kompakt in 2006 and reissued on Sapiens in 2017 with a new remix package, has since surpassed 150 million streams. Two years later, his Cercle live performance gathered over a million views within days, reaffirming his status as a global force in electronic music.

His latest release, Aelle, is a finely crafted 12-track album that bridges the energy of the dance floor with the intimacy of personal listening. 

On this Balance Selections mix, the veteran selector keeps the energy alive from start to finish with a blistering 17 tracks in one hour. Featuring music from Nicolas Masseyeff, HotLap, Simone Vitullo, and more, it’s a powerful set of big-room sounds that effortlessly bridges the space between underground house and techno.

Tracklist:  https://balancemusic.com.au/balance-selections-344-oxia/

@oxia-official

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Balance Selections 344: OXIA

Lloyd Barwood has become one of progressive house’s sharpest new voices, winning support from figures like Sasha, Danny Howells, Dave Seaman and Eelke Kleijn. His profile continues to rise, with appearances across the UK and abroad, a residency at Glasgow’s Skyline, and a growing run of support and headline slots.   

Drawing equally from classic progressive and modern melodic house, Barwood delivers a sound that sits naturally within the Balance Croatia 2026 lineup.  

On this Balance Selections podcast, the rising producer delivers a summer-soaked mix that reflects his upbeat demeanour. With selections from Sasha, Guy Mantzur, Medway and more, it’s a considered set that leans into the brighter side of progressive house.

@lloyd-barwood

Balance Selections 348: Lloyd Barwood

Berlin-based producer Tantum, aka Thomas Koch, came up as a guitarist before channeling a decade of instrumental discipline into a refined electronic sound rooted in analog warmth, restrained tension and steady momentum. Moving fluidly between minimal, techno and progressive house, he broke through with his 2020 debut on Guy J’s Lost & Found, setting the tone for a steady run of club-focused releases. 

Subsequent outings on labels including Bedrock, Radikon, Poker Flat and Monaberry have cemented his reputation, earning consistent support from key selectors across the scene. Since 2025, he has also helmed the keep my letters imprint, extending his curatorial vision while delivering DJ and live sets built around long arcs, deep grooves and euphoric release.

For this Balance Selections mix, Tantum delivers a two-hour journey steeped in refined progressive drama. Featuring music from Frankey & Sandrino, Andrés Moris, Guy J and more, this is an impressive showcase of track selection and narrative which unfolds with purpose from start to finish. 

@tantum-music

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Balance Selections 351: Tantum

Paul Thomas is a globally respected DJ and producer whose catalogue of influential releases and remixes has firmly established him as a key figure in contemporary progressive music.

As head honcho at UV & UV Noir Records, he has overseen a steady run of standout releases that have become regular go-to selections for DJs across the spectrum.

Most recently, his remix of Depeche Mode’s ‘Enjoy the Silence’ topped the Beatport charts, while his rework of John Creamer & Stéphane K’s ‘I Wish You Were Here’ (featured on this mix) sensitively expanded on an already revered classic.

Alongside his studio output, Thomas recently launched a new YouTube vodcast, Underground Live Forever, streaming from Armada Studios in Amsterdam.

For this Balance Selections mix, he draws on years of experience to deliver a finely balanced, forward-leaning progressive set. Featuring music from GMJ & Matter, Ruben Karapetyan, Fran Garay and more, this is an assured 60-minute journey that unfolds with clarity and intent.

@pdjpaulthomas

Balance Selections 353: Paul Thomas

Kevin Di Serna is an Argentine DJ and producer whose work moves across house, progressive house, techno, UK garage, and indie-informed electronics.

Early musical influences at home helped shape a broad listening palette, spanning artists from Radiohead to Burial, Sasha, and John Digweed. The emotional tones absorbed from these references are evident in his output, with labels from Innervisions to Last Night On Earth releasing his introspective productions.

On this Balance Selections, the Argentine producer delivers a densely packed 60-minute session. Featuring music from Kollektiv Turmstrasse, Robag Wruhme, Fort Romeau, and others, it stands as the work of a highly skilled craftsman.

@kevindiserna

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Balance Selections 354: Kevin Di Serna

Christian Smith has long operated at the intersection of progressive and techno. As both DJ, producer and label boss of Tronic, his work is defined by precision, propulsion and an instinct for evolution that has kept him at the top of his game for more than two decades.

A constant presence in global clubs and festivals, Smith’s output remains relentless. His productions draws on a deep understanding of dancefloor psychology shaped over years behind the decks. The recent Follow Me EP with us underscores that position. Rooted in groove yet engineered for peak-time moments, it reflects an artist who has refined the art of impact.   

On this Balance Selections mix, the pioneer delivers on those years of refinement. Featuring tracks from Gai Barone, Jamie Stevens and Mariano Mellino, this is a muscular mix that knows when to pull on emotional levers. 

@christiansmith

Tracklisting & interview: https://balancemusic.com.au/balance-selections-christian-smith

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Balance Selections 358: Christian Smith

Rromarin is an Australian vocalist, producer, songwriter and DJ carving out a distinctive lane in electronic music with her immersive, emotive sound. 

Blending melodic and organic house with a voice that drifts effortlessly between the intimate and the cinematic, she’s collaborated with artists including Golden Features, Solomun, Dusky, Colyn and Braxton, amassing over 40 million streams along the way. 

With releases across labels like Ninja Tune, Anjunadeep and Foreign Family Collective, and support from triple j and BBC Radio 1, Rromarin continues to shape a sound that feels equally at home on headphones and on the dancefloor.  

On this Balance Selections mix, the songstress showcases that her programming skills are just as finely tuned as her vocal range. Featuring tracks from Dosem, Cid Inc., Martin Fredes and more, this 90 minutes of engaging progressive hits all the right notes.

@rromarin

Balance Selections 361: Rromarin

🚨 BALANCE CROATIA FESTIVAL 2026 🚨
Thursday 6th August - Monday 10th August 2026

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Line-up:

Adam Freeland
Aera
Alex Banks 
Alex O’Rion
Amonita
Andrologic 
Anthony Pappa 
Atish 
Aubrey Fry
Carina Lawrence
Chicola 
Cristina Tosio
D-Nox 
Danny Howells*
Danny Tenaglia 
Dave Seaman
DJ Ruby 
Dmitry Molosh
Dobar House 
Dowden 
Eichenbaum 
Eli Nissan 
Elliot Moriarty
Emi Galvan
Ezequiel Arias
Gai Barone 
GMJ & Matter
Graziano Raffa 
Guy J 
Guy Mantzur 
Henry Saiz 
Hernan Cattaneo 
Hicky & Kalo
Hyunji-A
James Zabiela
Jamie Stevens
Jeremy Olander
Jerpa 
Jody Barr
Jody Wisternoff 
Joe Miller
John 00 Fleming 
John Cosani
John Digweed* 
Joris Voorn
Kabi 
Kamilo Sanclemente 
Karl Pilbrow 
Kasey Taylor
Khen
Lee Burridge
Lemon
Lloyd Barwood
Lost Desert 
Lost Miracle (Sebastien Leger & Roy Rosenfeld)
Mai Lawson 
Marcelo Vasami 
Mariano Mellino
Marko Felinger 
Marsh 
Martin Fredes
Martin Roth 
Matthew Sona 
Maze 28 
Mike Rish 
Miss Melera
Nick Stoynoff 
Nick Varon 
Nick Warren
Nicolas Rada
Patrice Baumel
Petar Dundov
Peter Makto
Pole Folder 
Powel 
Rocio Portillo
Sasha
Simon Vuarambon 
Simply City 
Spencer Brown
Stereo Underground
Steve Parry 
Tim Green 
Tonaco 
Zankee Gulati 

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Iconic electronic compilation series & music imprint

Est. 2000

Flying the flag for ‘quality independent electronic music’, born and bred on a national and global scale in their homebase of Australia and beyond, Balance Music have been at the very forefront of underground house music since its inception, expertly guided by experienced director Tom Pandzic. Their revered Balance Mix Series (Established in 2000) has seen the likes of Max Cooper, James Zabiela, Kolsch, Hernan Cattaneo, Henry Saiz, Danny Tenaglia, Deetron, Joris Voorn, Patrice Baumel, James Holden, Agoria, Phil K (R.I.P.), and more step up to the plate for one of the most essential collections across the entirety of the electronica spectrum, whilst Balance Series, their showcase for expressive tech, progressive and wider variations of house music, is a focal point of the sound. The latter has nurtured top-drawer releases from quality artists encompassing a plethora of upcoming and established acts. As the brand continues to grow exponentially, their ever-expansive popularity shows no signs of letting up. - Juno

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