Melbourne has never shied away from producing progressive artists who explore the darker side of sound, and Mike Rish is the latest in a long line of esteemed talent to emerge from the city. Yet, he’s slowly carving out a unique niche—an unmistakable rogue-ish frequency that’s both chugging and energetic, playful yet serious. In fact, it’s a whirlwind of emotions at any given moment, but it's always there.

However, don't box him in as a merchant of the moody. When he’s not hiding in the shadows, he shimmers like glitter. Check out his latest on Anjunadeep Explorations, ‘Tú Attair’, and his remix of fellow Melburnian Jamie Stevens’ ‘Rivers’—both delectable slices of euphoric prog that will send the blood rushing to your head. Yes, he has game, and it's no stretch to say that Mike Rish is currently one of the globe’s most searing rising talents.

On this two-hour mix, the Australian delivers a set for the purists—starting with a slow, inviting build that eventually pulls you in like a vortex. Featuring tracks from Guy J, Pig&Dan, Argy, and a stellar chugging rework of the Hydrogen Rockers' classic ‘Musica’, this mix only solidifies the rumor that buying Mike Rish stocks is a sure bet.

@mikerish

Balance Selections 309: Mike Rish

Trance Wax, the brainchild of Belfast’s Garry McCartney (aka Ejeca), has become a key player in modern trance since its 2016 inception as a remix project. With trance resurging in popularity, embraced by global icons like Bicep, Trance Wax stays true to those roots, blending nostalgia with innovation through bold live setups. From a Radio 1 Essential Mix to Boiler Room performances, sold-out vinyl runs, and remixes for Kylie Minogue and Solomun, McCartney’s dedication and vision have cemented Trance Wax as a leading force in the contemporary trance landscape.

For our final Balance Selections mix of 2024, we’re thrilled to welcome the remix extraordinaire for an exciting journey through progressive and trance. Featuring tracks and remixes from Kostya Outta, Ejeca, and, naturally, Trance Wax, this mix is a vibrant ride filled with a few unexpected surprises along the way.

@trancewax

TRACKLIST & INTERVIEW

Balance Selections 310: Trance Wax

Tracklist

Yannick Roberts (All for You)
Simon Hinter (Kaguya)
Mason Collective (Restless)
Dan Ghenacia (Rouge ou Noir) 
Toman (Courtyard)
Melon Bomb (Workin)
Ninetree (Cribb)
Melon Bomb (Double Under)
Dam Swindle (The Joy Of Melancholy)
D Stone (No Activities)
Dam Swindle (The Last Time)
Leyo (Know Your Name)

When Life Gives You Melons VOLUME 6

With a trailblazing career spanning decades, Quivver has carved out a presence that’s unmistakably his own. Last year’s Balance Series compilation (alongside Dave Seaman) showcased an artist that is only getting more refined and compelling with each passing release.

Quivver will perfom at Balance Croatia this coming August. 

@quivver_john_graham

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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 017: Quivver

BALANCE CROATIA

Jamie Stevens has spent over twenty years shaping sound into story—from the cult acclaim of Australian supergroup Infusion to his evolution as a solo force in electronic music. Known for his deep, immersive productions, Stevens blurs the line between dancefloor and dreamscape. With his debut solo album Beginner’s Guide to Floating on the horizon, he drops a rare mix loaded with main-room energy: a sharp reminder that the Australian is a quiet titan of progressive.

Jamie Stevens will perform at Balance Croatia 2025. 

@jamiestevens

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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 018

Balance Croatia 018: Jamie Stevens

System Showcase on Proton Radio. Tune in on the 4th Wednesday of the month at 8PM (EST), 1AM (UK), 2AM (CEST).

Part 1 - Robin Thurston (Resident Mix)

1. CAMILA (AR) - Blue Sky (For Senses Records)
2. Kiz Pattison - Inside Job (Sean Harvey Remix) (Re Sound Music)
3. DERK, DEMIS - Tunna (EANP Remix) (GWM)
4. Kabi (AR) - OM (Extended Mix) (Anjunadeep Explorations)
5. Digital Mess, Astral Base - Orbital Entry (Extended Mix) (Univack)
6. Starpath - Paradigm (Jacob Driver Remix) (Emergent Properties)
7. Gaston Ponte - Deliverance (Ruben Karapetyan Remix) (Strange Town Recordings)
8. Patch Park - Hips and Dips (Zankee Gulati Remix) (Vapour Recordings)
9. Neuralis - Deep Forest (PURRFECTION)
10. Emmanuel Dip - Nebula (Hobin Rude Remix) (RKP)
11. Benja Molina - Sirio (Extended Mix) (UV Noir)
12. Cortona - PeekaBoo (District Rec)
13. Berni Turletti - Stone of Will (Solis Records)

Part 2 - Andy Green (Resident Mix)

1. Sasha - Ether (Intro Mix) (Last Night on Earth)
2. Federico Epis - Restart (Balance Music)
3. Anton Make - Soul Collector (PURRFECTION)
4. Hobin Rude - Silent Pathways (Shambhala Music)
5. Juan Deminicis - Voidborn (Soulsynth)
6. FJL - Rare Wizards (Proportion)
7. GMJ, Matter - Telomeres (Meanwhile)
8. Juan Deminicis, NUFECTS - Clover (Patch Park Remix) (Mango Alley)
9. Seyah - Horizon (Mango Alley)
10. Mike Harkins - Fever Dream (Sudbeat Music)
11. ECHO DAFT, Kebin Van Reeken - Years of Ascent (Plattenbank)
12. Guy J - Stranger In A Strange World (Bedrock Records)
13. Moshic - The Ghost of You (TuneCore)

System Showcase 132 (April 2025 Proton Radio)

Robin Thurston & Andy Green - System Showcase 132 (April 2025 Proton Radio)

GMJ & Matter are fast becoming one of Australia’s most potent exports — deep, emotive, and unapologetically true to their roots. Launched mid-pandemic, their Meanwhile imprint alongside collabs with the likes of Alex O’Rion have carved out a corner of the progressive universe that’s unmistakably theirs.

GMJ & Matter will perform at Balance Croatia 2025. 

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

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Balance Croatia 023: GMJ & Matter

Embark on a deep, melodic journey with the 132nd edition of System on Proton Radio. This mix showcases the finest in progressive house and melodic techno.

▶️ Aired on Proton Radio –May 2025
📻 Broadcast: 4th Wednesday of the month at 8 PM (EST) | 1 AM (UK) | 2 AM (CEST) | 9 PM (Argentina)
🎚 BPM: 123–126
🎧 Featuring  tracks from James Harcout, Stereo Underground, Hermanez, Sasha, Hobin Rude, Chicola and Marcelo Vasami,
The first hour broadcast on Proton.

Tune in on the 4th Wednesday of the month at 8PM (EST), 1AM (UK), 2AM (CEST), 9PM (Argentina) Protonradio.com

1. Shoges - Vibrancy [Vapour Recordings]
2. Federico Epis - Leo (Club Mix) [Blue Magenta]
3. Cendryma - Typical Use [PURRFECTION]
4. Dowden - Pacifist [Mango Alley]
5. Alan Cerra - End of the Line (Gai Barone Remix) [Particles]
6. Nick Stoynoff, Aubrey Fry - Baller [Balance Music]
7. Chicola - Mr Pong [Early Morning]
8. Marcelo Vasami, Dimuth K - Dusk Dawn [Warung Recordings]
9. Hermanez - Stereo [Bedrock Records]  
10. Hobin Rude - Shrouded Glint [Mango Alley]
11. Nico Sparvieri, Larrosa (AR) - Faraway [Sudbeat Music]
12. Franbro - Double Espresso (Forty Cats Touch) [PURRFECTION]
13. Mike Rish - Sunset on Mars [Meanwhile Recordings]
14. Moshic - I TOOK YOUR LOVE [Contrast Records]
15. Sasha, Joseph Ashworth - HiFiHi [Last Night on Earth]
16. Agustin Pietrocola	Nitrogen (Nicholas Van Orton Remix) [LuPS Records]	
17. Kostya Outta - Moving Lights (Dmitry Molosh Remix) [inU]
18. Monojoke, Amaare - Coda [Univack]
19. Durante - Never B Alone [Anjunadeep]
20. Monojoke, Amaare - Clockwork [Mango Alley]
21. Ary Sya - Nikita (James Harcourt Remix) [Sincopat]
22. Moshic - I took your Love (Stereo Underground Remix) [Contrast Records]

System Proton Radio (133 May 2025)

System Showcase on Proton Radio. Tune in on the 4th Wednesday of the month at 8PM (EST), 1AM (UK), 2AM (CEST).

Part 1 - Andy Green (Resident Mix) [0-1h54]

1. Shoges - Vibrancy (Vapour Recordings)
2. Federico Epis - Leo (Club Mix) (Blue Magenta)
3. Cendryma - Typical Use (PURRFECTION)
4. Dowden - Pacifist (Mango Alley)
5. Alan Cerra - End of the Line (Gai Barone Remix) (Particles)
6. Nick Stoynoff, Aubrey Fry - Baller [Balance Music]
7. Chicola - Mr Pong (Early Morning)
8. Marcelo Vasami, Dimuth K - Dusk Dawn (Warung Recordings)
9. Hermanez - Stereo (Bedrock Records) 
10. Hobin Rude - Shrouded Glint (Mango Alley)
11. Nico Sparvieri, Larrosa (AR) - Faraway (Sudbeat Music)
12. Franbro - Double Espresso (Forty Cats Touch) (PURRFECTION)
13. Mike Rish - Sunset on Mars (Meanwhile Recordings)
14. Moshic - I TOOK YOUR LOVE (Contrast Records)
15. Sasha, Joseph Ashworth - HiFiHi (Last Night on Earth)
16. Agustin Pietrocola    Nitrogen (Nicholas Van Orton Remix) (LuPS Records)    
17. Kostya Outta - Moving Lights (Dmitry Molosh Remix) (inU)
18. Monojoke, Amaare - Coda (Univack)
19. Durante - Never B Alone [Anjunadeep]
20. Monojoke, Amaare - Clockwork (Mango Alley)
21. Ary Sya - Nikita (James Harcourt Remix) (Sincopat)
22. Moshic - I took your Love (Stereo Underground Remix) (Contrast Records)

Part 2 - Robin Thurston (Resident Mix) [1h54-END]

1. Mike Rish - Shokl (Meanwhile)
2. Grizzberg - A Wonder Through Time (Land Mammal UK Remix) (Arbor Recordings)
3. Stelios Vassiloudis - Rust (Robin Thurston Remix)
4. Julieta Kühnle - Full of Nothing (Plaisirs Sonores Records)
5. Poli-Poli - Plastic Fantastic (The Soundgarden)
6. Pole Folder, GMJ, Matter - Voyage Austral (All Day I Dream)
7. Navar - IML (A Line In The Sand)
8. Chicola - Samerano (Early Morning)
9. Alan Cerra - For All Time (Particles)
10. Nick Stoynoff, Aubrey Fry - St John (Balance Music)
11. Mike Rish - Sunset on Mars (Meanwhile)
12. COQUEIT - Fox River (Extended Mix) (Clubsonica Records) 

Andy Green & Robin Thurston - System Showcase 133 (May 2025)

Few artists move a dancefloor—or fly the flag for Argentina—like Hernán Cattáneo. After compiling three Balance Series comps, running a legendary label in Sudbeat, and decades of unforgettable sets— his journey is the story of progressive house in motion.

Hernán Cattáneo will perform at Balance Croatia 2025.

@hernancattaneo

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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 026: Hernán Cattáneo

D-Nox has carved a global reputation for genre-blurring sets that fuse progressive, tech-house, trance, and techno into something magnetic and unforgettable. Whether behind the decks, steering Sprout and Plastik Park, or teaming up as D-Nox & Beckers, his taste, energy, and dancefloor instincts have made him a true underground favorite.

D-Nox will perform at Balance Croatia 2025.

@d-nox_official
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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 027: D-Nox

Balance Croatia

Progressive, Techno, Tech, Melodic…
System Showcase Radio show on Proton Radio, Tune in on the 4th Wednesday of the month at 8PM (EST) 1AM GMT.

System Proton Radio (133 May 2025)

Andy Green

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