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@henry-saiz

Created over the span of two years, Balance 032 marks a creative high point in the career of Madrid-based artist Henry Saiz, and this marks his third appearance for the hallowed compilation series. Spread over an expansive three discs, it has given him the space to curate a truly stunning odyssey of creative expression, one influenced by everything from AI to his recent ADHD diagnosis.

As ever, he has gone above and beyond to ensure that the mix is crammed full of exclusive, unreleased material, with nearly 75% of the music included, both from himself, and many of his favourite producers and collaborators, from unknowns through to household names like Röyksopp.

Balance 032

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Henry Saiz - Balance 032 (PART 2) [PREVIEW]

Balance 023

Henry Saiz & Imalgi - Kickboxer [PREMIERE]

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@eichenbaumofficial

Andres Eichenbaum aka Eichenbaum is an electronic music artist born in 1989 in the city of Buenos Aires, Argentina. Since his early years of life, he was exposed to different music genres that a big city offers, leading into his own journey through electronic music, with Progressive House being the main driving force.

Balance Selections 265

TRACKLIST & INTERVIEW

Balance Selections 265: Eichenbaum

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@oliverandtom

"Music transcends us all," that's what Oliver & Tom, composed by Andrés Martynowicz and Mauricio Infiesta, is all about.

This duo’s symbiosis originated in their childhood. Growing up together, they shared diverse musical experiences in rock and pop bands, where Andrés excelled in the electric guitar and Mauricio in the acoustic drums. A few years later, both continued their studies but now choosing the piano and synthesizer as their main instruments of production and giving rise to the creation of the electronic music group Oliver & Tom.

Balance Selections 266

Balance Selections 266: Oliver & Tom

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@mitch_oliver

Montreal's Mitch Oliver, a trailblazer in the East Coast melodic wave, isn't just a DJ/Producer and Sound Engineer, he's a musical missionary, spreading positive vibes and uniting people through his art. Signed to prestigious labels like Kindisch, TrybesOf, Hoomidas, and XYZ, Mitch's deep, emotive rhythms have earned him acclaim and support from icons like Lee Burridge, and Hernan Cattaneo.

Balance Selections 270

Balance Selections 270: Mitch Oliver

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@daveseaman @quivver_john_graham

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Balance presents Dave Seaman & Quivver (CD2) [PREVIEW]

Today marks the 20th year anniversary of Balance 006 mixed by Anthony Pappa. Needless to say, it’s a chapter which holds a special place in the Balance story. 

In the years between Anthony's breakout year in 2000 and his Balance mix in 2004, the progressive scene underwent many transformations—shifting from more trance-y sounds to tribal house rhythms, and dark atmospheres, eventually incorporating melodic progressive breaks. With Anthony’s trademark harmonic mixing on full display, this compilation skilfully captured the evolving landscape and showcased Anthony’s musical range in impeccable style.

With it’s borderline spiritual take on progressive breaks, it still sounds as fresh as it did 20 years ago. For Anthony, it stands out as a unique entry in his discography:   

‘I had never dedicated a full mix to breaks. That was something special.'

CD1
1. Luke Chable – Into the Storm
2. Fretwell – Faceless
3. KVK – Reality Theory
4. Michael Lanning ft Charity Havens – Bound For Ascension
5. Blue Haze – A Time To Reflect
6. Rhino Drum – Underground Sound
7. Michael Burns – Sunshine In My Shadows
8. Jacob Todd ft Kevin Clark – Nothing Is Real
9. Main Element – Delta Of Venus (Chris Salt Remix)
10. Steve May – Open Day (Luke Chable Quakes & Craters Remix)
11. Chimera – Natural High
12. Slacker – Tutikinegi
13. Shiloh – Mana
14. Tilt – I Know You re Afraid

Balance 006: Anthony Pappa

Balance 006: Anthony Pappa (Disc 1)

If the first mix is the spiritual and centered friend you'll happily introduce to your parents, CD 2 is the kid your parents warned you about—the one who smoked cigarettes at school. It's a devilishly hard mix to deny, an adventurous ride through some of the dankest tech-prog the 2004 circuit had to offer.

Back then, this was the sound of the clubs. "It was that kind of style, you know, the late-night, after-hours vibe, like Twilo," Anthony recalls. The NY club was renowned worldwide for its pristine sound system and pure clubbing experience. "I had a monthly residency there, and the music on mix 2 featured that same kind of intoxicating, immersive vibe."

CD2
1. Pavel Bidlo – My Pills
2. Rennie Pilgrem – Coming Up For Air (Mara mix)
3. Ozgur Can – Connected
4. Dirty German ft Mirko Meyer – Be Together (Main Pass)
5. Rhythm Unlimited – All I Wanna Do
6. Pig & Dan – Basement
7. Moonface – Our Prediction
8. MCCP – Deeper Inside
9. Musgrove & McGrath – Freakout
10. Quivver & Sutton – Cold Rush
11. Chris Salt – Atmospheric Graffiti
12. Ben Camp – New World
13. Shpongle – Beija For

Balance 006: Anthony Pappa (Disc 2)

🚨 To commemorate 20 years of Balance 006, Anthony Pappa compiled a special 2 hour mix, a 2024 rendition if you like of his revered Balance entry: one hour of lush prog breaks and one hour of hypnotic 4/4. 🚨

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Few DJs capture the imagination of prog punters like Australia’s Anthony Pappa. Known for his technical proficiency and ability to mix tracks with surgical precision, he is a generational talent who rightfully became a pivotal scene figure.

With a sound rooted in darker, rebellious tones, he fully embodied the underground at a time when the term still held weight.

Achieving what Pappa did requires a life filled with experiences. Given the way social media, marketing, and promotion have transformed the scene, his story is unlikely to be replicated.   

A pivotal part of our story, we dived deep with Anthony Pappa to discuss his career and his peerless Balance 006. 

Check Balance website for full article and tracklist.

Balance Extra: Anthony Pappa

Interview & Tracklist

Balance Extra: Anthony Pappa (20 years of Balance 006)

‘Venom’ is a progressive tech workout meant for big, main room floors. A heavy, distorted warning siren effect hooks you in while subtle psychedelic flourishes dance around the chaos. The drums feel as thick as granite, and the slight portamento on the bassline keeps you on your toes. Striking with the force of a pit of vipers, this track is a true monster.

Venom

Kabi  - Venom (PREVIEW)

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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