Balam is one of a handful of recent contemporary producers whose music you can pinpoint within just a few bars. The Argentinian DJ, live artist and producer's signature approach to drums and percussion is influenced by his Latin roots; there's a ritualistic sway and bounce to his productions that locks you in from the off.

Merging the synthetic and the organic, his creations are brought to life with analog synthesizers, live percussion and guitars mixed with shamanistic samples and atmospheric FX. While these original stylings have found a home on Playground Records, Esthetique, Multi Culti and Hard Fist, where his most recent Chants Of Pachamama EP saw the light of day, he also finds time to put his hand to edits of some of his favourite bands — the likes of Black Sabbath, Cymande and in the case of today's mix, even The Beatles.

Alongside an interview, get acquainted with his tastes and style, inclusive of several of his own hypnotic works...

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Balam: The 'Wednesday Alternative' Mix

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