Balance Selections Podcast

Recording of Karl Pilbrow's set from Balance Croatia 2026. @karl-pilbrow ________________________________________________ BALANCE CROATIA 2027 Thu 5th Aug - Mon 9th Aug 2026 The Garden Resort, Tisno Early Bird and First Release tickets SOLD OUT _________________________________________________ SIGN UP FOR FINAL RELEASE TIX: laylo.com/balancecroatia/L1zh7A _________________________________________________ Head to www.balancecroatia.com for more info. IG: www.instagram.com/balancecroatia

Solis [US] is the progressive and organic house project of Madison, Wisconsin-based producer David Hammond. His sound moves between melancholy and uplift, pairing rich melodic arrangements with organic textures and syncopated rhythms. That sensibility is evident on the Tisno EP, his recent two-track collaboration with Simply City and debut on Balance Music. Hammond’s ear for unexpected melodies lends the release much of its character. On his Balance Selections mix, Solis [US] delivers a two-hour journey fit for immersion. Featuring tracks from Alex O’Rion, Mike Rish, Tonaco and more, the mix moves between melancholy and optimism, exploring the more emotive corners of progressive house. Tracklisting & interview: https://balancemusic.com.au/balance-selections-387-solis-us @solis ------------------------------------- Follow: Instagram: www.instagram.com/balance_series Facebook: www.facebook.com/balanceseriesmusic Youtube: www.youtube.com/@balancemusicofficial

Fernando Olaya is no stranger to Balance audiences. At the start of 2026, he made his debut with the label through the four-track ‘We Were Never Lost’ EP, a collaborative release that connected him with several fellow Colombian producers. That release sits within a steadily growing catalogue that has seen his music appear across some of progressive house’s most established platforms. Alongside Kamilo Sanclemente, Olaya has become one of Colombia’s most active producers, building a reputation around a consistent run of detailed, club-focused releases. On this Balance Selections, the producer highlights why he is becoming so undeniable. Featuring tracks and remixes from Greg Ochman, Gorkiz, Julian Millan and more, this is 90 minutes of proper progressive filled with many surprises. Tracklisting & interview: https://balancemusic.com.au/balance-selections-386-fernando-olaya @fernando-olaya ------------------------------------- Follow: Instagram: www.instagram.com/balance_series Facebook: www.facebook.com/balanceseriesmusic Youtube: www.youtube.com/@balancemusicofficial

Alej Ch is a producer and DJ working across organic, deep and progressive house. His releases have appeared on labels including Warpp, Songuara and Melody of the Soul. A self-taught musician, he came to production through piano and guitar before developing a sound built around intricate melodies and dramatic flourishes. His recent work sits comfortably between the more organic end of house and deeper, club-focused territory. On this Balance Selections mix, the Greek producer delivers a polished 60-minute session that marks him as one to watch. Featuring tracks from Ezequiel Arias, Redspace, Maze 28 and more, it offers a sharp snapshot of contemporary progressive house through the lens of one of the scene’s emerging names. Tracklisting & interview: https://balancemusic.com.au/balance-selections-385-alej-ch @alexandros-antwnopoulos ------------------------------------- Follow: Instagram: www.instagram.com/balance_series Facebook: www.facebook.com/balanceseriesmusic Youtube: www.youtube.com/@balancemusicofficial

On the optimistic ‘Hikari’, a rolling bassline drives the track forward with an infectious low-end pulse that will be difficult to ignore on the dancefloor. A stretched vocal sample drifts across uplifting melodic keys, creating a genuine feeling of space and freedom. In Japanese, hikari means “light”, a word often associated with hope, positivity and clarity. It’s a fitting title for a track that channels those exact qualities.

Recording of Dj Ruby's set from Balance Croatia 2026. @djruby ________________________________________________ BALANCE CROATIA 2027 Thu 5th Aug - Mon 9th Aug 2026 The Garden Resort, Tisno Early Bird and First Release tickets SOLD OUT _________________________________________________ SIGN UP FOR FINAL RELEASE TIX: laylo.com/balancecroatia/L1zh7A _________________________________________________ Head to www.balancecroatia.com for more info. IG: www.instagram.com/balancecroatia

Recording of Nicolas Rada's set from Balance Croatia 2026. @nicolasrada ________________________________________________ BALANCE CROATIA 2027 Thu 5th Aug - Mon 9th Aug 2026 The Garden Resort, Tisno Early Bird and First Release tickets SOLD OUT _________________________________________________ SIGN UP FOR FINAL RELEASE TIX: laylo.com/balancecroatia/L1zh7A _________________________________________________ Head to www.balancecroatia.com for more info. IG: www.instagram.com/balancecroatia

Recording of Peter Makto's set from Balance Croatia 2026. @petermakto ________________________________________________ BALANCE CROATIA 2027 Thu 5th Aug - Mon 9th Aug 2026 The Garden Resort, Tisno _________________________________________________ Head to www.balancecroatia.com for more info. IG: www.instagram.com/balancecroatia

Nichols+Roark are a London-based DJ and production duo whose sound sits between progressive house, indie dance and melodic techno. Friends for more than 25 years, their music draws on a shared club history shaped by nights at venues and parties including Renaissance in Nottingham and Ibiza. Their releases have landed on labels including The Soundgarden, Mango Alley and Renaissance, while their 2019 track “Magnificent Creatures” was featured on Nick Warren’s Balance Presents The Soundgarden. Recent years have also seen the duo develop Shift, their own label platform. Its official launch at Crane Faralda during ADE marks the next major step, with Shift Season 1 set to introduce a hand-picked roster of artists and new material in one of the pair’s favourite cities. On this Balance Selections, the duo draw on their combined tastes for a two-hour mix featuring tracks from Mano Le Tough, Kamilo Sanclemente, Paul Hazendonk and more. The result is a hazy, hypnotic journey into the spacey fringes where indie dance meets progressive house. @nicholsandroark Tracklisting & interview: balancemusic.com.au/balance-selections-383-nicholsroark ------------------------------------- Follow: Instagram: www.instagram.com/balance_series Facebook: www.facebook.com/balanceseriesmusic Youtube: www.youtube.com/@balancemusicofficial