Balance 008: When Desyn Masiello set the trend.
WE REVISIT A BIG ENTRY INTO THE BALANCE SERIES CANON: BALANCE 008 MIXED BY DESYN MASIELLO For many this is the one—the series crown jewel. Desyn Masiello sports a modest…
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The brilliance of Balance 10 and Jimmy van M
We revisit how Jimmy van M created one of the most underrated releases in Balance Series history… In 2006, when the borders of progressive house were starting to blur and…
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Deep Dish Yoshiesque: The Underrated Classic of Progressive House
Why Deep Dish’s Yoshiesque Is One of the Most Underrated Progressive House Mixes Ever… In the pantheon of progressive house DJ mixes, Yoshiesque is rarely mentioned. Deep Dish’s double-disc masterpiece…
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INTERVIEW: Gab Oliver and the Legacy of Zero Tolerance
From grassroots to global reverence, Gab Oliver retraces the rise, retreat and return of a label that shaped a scene… By the mid-’90s, while peak-time anthems dominated global dancefloors, Melbourne…
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Matter: We Are Here
We dive deep with Matter on his sophomore album We Are Here. (Scroll down to bottom of article to listen to a mixed version of the album.) Since COVID, the…
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Best of 2024: Balance podcasts
We look back over the 2024 Balance Music podcasts that resonated the most with you… Over the past 12 months, we’ve been privileged to expand our back catalogue with incredible…
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The Balance 013: SOS signal still strong.
The SOS Balance 013 mix warrants your attention today as much as it did in 2008… José Padilla, the “Father of Balearic Chillout,” once described Balearic as “music that feels…
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Balance Extra Playlist: McKeown & Bassiray
A massive 65-track playlist compiled by McKeown & Bassiray featuring deep and dark selections… Melbourne’s McKeown & Bassiray recently sat down with us for a deep dive into the brooding…
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Balance Series: Singles Wrap Pt. 2
We continue our countdown of Joe Miller’s favourite moments from 18 Balance Series compilations… With over 30 compilations and 6,000 tracks, the Balance Series is more than just a collection—it’s…
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Deep. Dark. Progressive.
We delve into the early 00’s strain of progressive with McKeown & Bassiray… Deep. Dark. Progressive. Those three adjectives captured a moment in electronic music that rippled through the scene…
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Balance Croatia Festival 2025 || August 7th-11th 2025
Balance Music launch Balance Croatia festival! From humble roots Down Under to a global presence, Balance Music proudly celebrates 25 years at the forefront of independent electronic music with the…
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Balance Series: Singles Wrap Pt. 1
We begin a wrap-up of favorite Balance Series singles with Joe Miller, who walks us through his top picks from his favorite series entries… It’s safe to say the Balance…
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