Balance Selections Podcast

When it comes to DJs and producers, Glasgow provides. Yet another one of their favourite sons Gary Beck has reigned as one of the dance communities best since his inception in 2007. Racking up a list of achievements grand enough for any pool room, Gary has shows his worth time again with an Essential Mix, Boiler Room and by signing his music to many genre-leading labels including Drumcode, Soma and his own institution BEK. His big-room sound has had dance-lovers positively drooling for years and they’ll be happy to hear they had better pack an extra hanky, because there’s a new album on it’s way and this mix has the exclusive to a few of its gems. We’re ecstatic to have Gary in for Balance Selections: 070 and we’re sure you’ll enjoy the listen as much as we do. Interview and tracklist here: www.balancemusic.com.au/news/balance-selections-070-gary-beck/ Soundcloud: @garybeck Facebook: www.facebook.com/garybeckmusic

Seven Villas label boss Pablo Bolívar has been releasing music for well over a decade. Taking his first steps toward the electronic music world shortly after his teacher at school played him a Jean Michel Jarre record, Pablo began studying sound engineering, and then went on to begin working in the field in 1998. As well as releasing a conglomerate of releases of his own, Bolívar has also drawn on his skills as an engineer to assist in producing a number of different musicians including Miyamoto and Maurice Aymard. Today Pablo is still frequently releasing his deep brand of music, new work includes his EP ‘Unsurfaced’ and LP ‘Traverse’ written with Sensual Physical. Interview and tracklist here: www.balancemusic.com.au/news/balance-selections-069-pablo-bolivar/ Soundcloud: @pablo-bolivar Facebook: www.facebook.com/pablobolivarofficial

Mannheim’s Nick Curly has been educating club-goers for over a decade. His own brand of tech house and techno is expertly displayed via his record label 8bit, as well as his era-defining imprint Cecile Records. Nick's productions have always been a key factor in his success, where he's signed his work to a multitude of leading labels including Truesol, Hot Since 82's Knee Deep In Sound and Adam Beyer's Drumcode. His touring schedule has him playing hundreds of shows per year which includes slots at large scale festivals and headline shows alike. Nick's month of June is as busy as any with 15 shows in 30 days across the entire expanse of Europe, which also features an appearance in Australia to lead him into the second half of 2018. Among his busy schedule, we caught up with Nick and were lucky enough to have him feature as our 68th Balance Selections podcast. Interview and tracklist here: www.balancemusic.com.au/news/balance-selections-068-nick-curly/ Soundcloud: @nickcurly Facebook: www.facebook.com/nickcurlyofficial www.balancemusic.com.au

One of the more celebrated releases in the Balance canon is the 13th edition mixed in 2008, compiled by a trio of artists collectively known as SOS: Desyn Massielo, Omid 16B and Demi. Inspired by the music dexterity and skill from music greats such as Laurent Garnier and Danny Tenaglia, to the mixing artistry of pioneers like Sasha and John Digweed, both technique and selection go hand in hand for Demi. Recordings and experimental jam sessions alongside prolific and respected deep house producer Omid 16B as part of the SOS collective, lead to Demi's own development in the studio and ensured his production accelerated to the next level. (Several of those session productions were debuted on the acclaimed Ministry of Sound presents SOS - The Club compilation in 2010) Demi also received engineer credits on the Balance 25 compilation release by Danny Tenaglia who at the last minute whilst on tour in the UK, was called upon to sit in a session to help complete the project. On the 10th year anniversary of Balance 13 mixed by SOS, we have managed to catch up with DEMI (one third of SOS) for a chat and an exclusive podcast. Interview and tracklist here: https://www.balancemusic.com.au/news/balance-selections-067-demi/ Soundcloud: @asoylondon Facebook: www.facebook.com/asoylondon

Brian Cid is a Brooklyn-based DJ & producer with a level of musical talent that has taken the underground electronic music scene by storm. With a style that has no boundaries whatsoever, his productions touch upon deep house, techno, progressive house and more, and have been signed to a number of the most credible tastemaker record labels. This catalogue of innovative, genre-defying tracks has given Brian the opportunity to grace the decks at some of the best clubs, parties, & events across the globe, and has led to a DJ Mag nomination for 2017 Best Breakthrough DJ in their Best of North America awards. He is easily one of North America's most credible producers. The next chapter in the musical journey of Brian Cid is the recent launch of his project Endangered: a deep journey to the eclectic side of electronic music. The Endangered concept is both a record label for Brian to showcase his own music as well as other high-caliber artists he respects, but also an event series that combines music with live performance & art. Also watch out for his upcoming album which will be released on Balance Music, a deep and dark journey through the more cerebral parts of techno. Interview and tracklist here: www.balancemusic.com.au/podcast/balance-selections-066-brian-cid/ Soundcloud: @briancid Facebook: www.facebook.com/briancidmusic

Max Cooper - Balance 030 (Part 2) [Preview Edit] For more info: www.balancemusic.com.au

For more info: www.balancemusic.com.au

Max Cooper - Balance 030 (Part 1) [Preview edit] For more info: www.balancemusic.com.au

20th April sees Canada’s electronic maestro Clarian release ‘Television Days’ – the second single taken from his same-titled debut LP, ‘Television Days’ (Balance Music). The track, which has been remastered especially for this release, is one of the album’s standout moments – with its mellow synths and other synthetic effects providing the perfect backdrop for the Canadian’s nonchalant, 80s inspired vocals. For More info: www.balancemusic.com.au

20th April sees Canada’s electronic maestro Clarian release ‘Television Days’ – the second single taken from his same-titled debut LP, ‘Television Days’ (Balance Music). The track, which has been remastered especially for this release, is one of the album’s standout moments – with its mellow synths and other synthetic effects providing the perfect backdrop for the Canadian’s nonchalant, 80s inspired vocals. For More info: www.balancemusic.com.au

20th April sees Canada’s electronic maestro Clarian release ‘Television Days’ – the second single taken from his same-titled debut LP, ‘Television Days’ (Balance Music). The track, which has been remastered especially for this release, is one of the album’s standout moments – with its mellow synths and other synthetic effects providing the perfect backdrop for the Canadian’s nonchalant, 80s inspired vocals. For More info: www.balancemusic.com.au

20th April sees Canada’s electronic maestro Clarian release ‘Television Days’ – the second single taken from his same-titled debut LP, ‘Television Days’ (Balance Music). The track, which has been remastered especially for this release, is one of the album’s standout moments – with its mellow synths and other synthetic effects providing the perfect backdrop for the Canadian’s nonchalant, 80s inspired vocals. For More info: www.balancemusic.com.au

David Hasert is a key figure in his hometown of Cologne, Germany’s local scene. Not only is he the label owner of LIKE Records, but as booking agent he is also the face of local club institution Reineke Fuchs. Known as an established DJ who performs weekly across Germany (and internationally), he is also a respected producer who has released on LIKE, Beats In Space and Dantze. Alongside Michaela Dippel he has even released on Kompakt Records under the production moniker DAMH. (A release that also featured DJ Koze and Matt Hamil remixes) The Cologne-native has crafted a mix that will be on your playlist for a while to come. Filled with deep, dark and introspective tracks this mix will introduce David Hasert to whole new audience... Interview and tracklist here: https://www.balancemusic.com.au/news/balance-selections-064-david-hasert/ Soundcloud: @david-hasert Facebook: www.facebook.com/david-hasert

He might not be as well known as some of his peers, but Oliver Schories is quietly becoming a star that might just outshine them all. With countless global shows and a discography which is increasingly getting longer, Schories' appeal lies in his ability to deliver undeniably infectious tracks, and deliver bang-on sets every time he performs. His 2016 album Relatively Maybe was the perfect introduction into the German's world; that is a world filled with lush melodies and tight productions. Last year he was also the first choice for Global Underground to reboot their famous Nubreed series, a job he completed with aplomb. But there is no rest for the wicked and Schories just released Blitzbahn, his fifth studio album. And on the upcoming album we are promised '13 expansive cuts that showcase his incredible knack for straddling that House/Techno mid-point with consummate ease'. Count us in. To celebrate the release of 'Blitzbahn', we present you the latest Balance Selections mix from the man himself... Interview and tracklist here: https://www.balancemusic.com.au/news/balance-selections-063-oliver-schories/ Soundcloud: @oliverschories Facebook: www.facebook.com/OliverSchories

Christopher Mohn and Reagan Denius aka Dance Spirit have built their own sound with a focus of rhythm, timbre, melody and movement as their driving force – a sound that has lead them to many of the worlds leading festivals, a list that includes Coachella, Desert Hearts, Piknik Electonik, City Fox, Lightning in a Bottle and Sacbe. They’ve been signed to record labels Bedrock, Kindisch, Culprit, Akbal Music, Superfreq and more, and they have just signed an EP to Get Physical. Indeed, the Flying Circus residents are slowly becoming a name you can’t ignore. As this mix showcase, their sound is one that is deep, affecting and stomping all at the same time. This is proper underground sounds which will impress. Interview and tracklist here: https://www.balancemusic.com.au/news/balance-selections-063-dance-spirit/ Soundcloud: @dance-spirit Facebook: www.facebook.com/DanceSpiritHyperspace