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Iconic electronic compilation series & music imprint Est. 2000 Flying the flag for ‘quality independent electronic music’, born and bred on a national and global scale in their homebase of Australia and beyond, Balance Music have been at the very forefront of underground house music since its inception, expertly guided by experienced director Tom Pandzic. Their revered Balance Mix Series (Established in 2000) has seen the likes of Max Cooper, James Zabiela, Kolsch, Hernan Cattaneo, Henry Sai ...
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The Spanish Language Division (SPD) is the American Translators Association (ATA)’s largest division. With over 4,000 members around the world, we help the world to connect in Spanish.The aim of this PODCAST is to help you move forward, evolve and improve your business and your lifestyle as a language professional.Throughout these episodes, the members of the ATA Spanish Division and special guests will share ideas and actionable strategies for greater motivation, creativity, communication a ...
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We head to Western Europe to spotlight Rokazer, a French producer and DJ who has been quietly crafting main room dance floor music for well over half a decade. It’s synchronous how the word "rock" is embedded in his Rokazer alias: he has a knack for creating rocking propulsive progressive aimed at making people dance. And mentioning main room maste…
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Rising Impact is an anime that dives into the world of golf, a sport often perceived as complex and slow-paced, and attempts to make it more accessible and entertaining for a younger audience. Directed by Toshifumi Kawase and produced by Studio Deen, the series is a mix of sports drama and coming-of-age story, wrapped in vibrant animation and child…
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No stern-faced, hard-ball uncles and aunties are too tricky of a nut to crack for smooth-talker and family wooer Ace Ngubeni (Lawrence Maleka). A certified master of composure, Ace has built a successful business as a lobola negotiator. With an impeccable track record, Ace takes on a sheepish client, Duke Maseko (Sandile Mahlangu), who wants to ens…
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In 2011, Lithuanian producers Donatello, Arnas D and Kastis Torrau entered a competition to remix Sasha’s “Cut Me Down.” Their entry won and was released on Last Night On Earth. Currently, a YouTube upload of their wistful remix has amassed 17 million plays and 3,991 comments singing its praise. That’s impressive numbers for any dance music genre.S…
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Recently, we released a highly accomplished 4-track EP featuring Kamilo Sanclemente in collaboration with fellow Colombian producers. One of these collaborators is producer/DJ Juan Pablo Torrez, a well-known name in his native Colombia. He is a radio host, producer, and label owner (Clubsonica, which was named "Best Record Label" in 2023 at the Col…
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Anyone with a passing interest in early and mid-2000s progressive breaks will know the name Fretwell. The Sheffield producer's lush take on the sound was signed to renowned labels including Global Underground, Bedrock, and Electrofly, the breaks offshoot of Baroque Records. Most notably, he contributed the exquisite "Faceless" to Anthony Pappa’s Ba…
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Sistersweet is a DJ/producer from Moscow, Russia, and a resident of the local Digital Emotions crew. She is an active member of her community, spreading the progressive sound through her LUCHiSVETA radio show on www.megapolisnight.ru and support slots for DJs such as Kasper Koman and DJ Ruby. Production-wise, she is slowly building a portfolio with…
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Noel Sanger is a Florida native with a career spanning nearly three decades in progressive house and trance. Starting on classic imprints like Limbo and Release Recordings, he went on to work with artists like Erasure, Nadia Ali, John Taylor of Duran Duran, and Markus Schulz. Today, he runs Dissident Records, a label boasting tracks from artists li…
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🚨 To commemorate 20 years of Balance 006, Anthony Pappa compiled a special 2 hour mix, a 2024 rendition if you like of his revered Balance entry: one hour of lush prog breaks and one hour of hypnotic 4/4. 🚨================================================Few DJs capture the imagination of prog punters like Australia’s Anthony Pappa. Known for his te…
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Hailing from a lineage of creatives, Rocío Portillo is part of a new generation of South American producers making serious waves. Staunchly Argentinean, the influence of Hernan Cattaneo were always going to loom large on her musical development. And so it happened that she attended one of his Moonpark events which would seal her fate: "It was then …
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It’s not surprising to hear Richie Blacker share his appreciation for fellow Irishmen and old-school revivalists Bicep. Just as they draw from scene originators like Orbital, Richie imbues his productions with the spirit of mid-90s open-field raves and Ibiza-flavored piano house.This sound resonates with notable DJs like Sasha and Skream, who have …
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It’s been four years since Sweden’s EMPHI announced himself with a release on Yotto’s Odd One Out imprint. Since then, he has filled his portfolio with a list of releases that read like a who’s who of progressive labels and artists.What makes it even more impressive is that he hails from a city where that sound is borderline non-existent: “You ofte…
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Burning Man, Lightning in a Bottle, Rainbow Serpent, Berlin’s Sisyphos, and LA’s Pattern Bar—these global festivals and clubs have all hosted Amháin in their DJ booths at some stage. And for good reason: the high-flying Irishman delivers a sound that’s sleek and classy without ever being too esoteric.Check out his recent Balance Music release, the …
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En el episodio número 25 del podcast de la División de Español (SPD) de la ATA, nuestros invitados, Dustin Guerri y Federico Cristante, comparten experiencias sobre sus trabajos más desafiantes e interesantes, destacando la importancia de la especialización en el ámbito de la traducción. Exploran las diferencias entre la traducción editorial y lite…
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The name Steven Weston is gaining more prominence, which is well overdue given his impressive career in music. His CV includes an engineering background working with artists ranging from drum and bass act Rudimental to reggae artist Chronixx, while he’s toured the world playing keyboards for the likes of Ladyhawke, Charli XCX, and Mikky Ekko. Westo…
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Pockets of electronic music characterized by deep, blissful breakbeats, are once again permeating the scene. Dabbling in this new wave is British DJ and producer Braxton. After joining Anjunadeep in 2019, he quickly gained recognition for a sound that blends blissful atmospheres with warm house and fractured beats. Check his latest Bedrock release …
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Nowadays, finding a good full-length album is challenging, which is a real shame. For decades, the LP was a beacon of artistic intention, but streaming platforms like Spotify have reshaped the way music listeners engage with music. To hold attention, it needs to stand out. It needs dynamics. Thankfully, 'Nostalgia,' the new Alex O'Rion full-length,…
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This is the nastiest sh*t... i have ever seen, Netflix have really crossed the moral line with this one... LIKE mother of the bride and father of the groom get married/engaged to each other after their children wedding ends. yes i said it... this movie gives Pornhub, only fans vibes, i would not recommend this monstrosity to my worst enemy…
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En este podcast especial de la División de Español (SPD) de la American Translators Association, nuestro colega Anthony Alencar, de origen brasileño, pero gran admirador del idioma y la literatura española, colabora como entrevistador invitado del episodio conmemorativo del Día del Idioma Español. Los invitados de este episodio son Richard Bueno, d…
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UK-based artist and DJ Four Candles, whose real name is Kris Brown, is recognized for his innovative approach to dance music that avoids fleeting trends. After working with industry legend Nick Muir, his artistic break came on Bedrock Records. Follow up productions found their way onto some of the most respected imprints, from Selador to Afterglow …
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Considering his more than 30 years of experience in electronic music, it’s safe to say that Pablo De Mattei AKA PAUL (AR), knows a thing or two about dance music. It's evident in his bookings: From Lollapalooza to Creamfields to Moonpark, there aren’t many Argentinean music festivals that haven’t featured Paul (AR) on their stages. He defines his s…
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The villagers harvested all the wheat in four days, yet they constructed tunnels and ditches in less than two. A little girl fires a gun larger than her entire body, but the gun has no recoil. Moreover, a warrior amputates her own hand to attach another. The flashbacks are merely sorrowful tales of how the Mother-world ruined their lives. The princ…
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The old adage "they don't make them like they used to" might seem trite; however, it certainly applies to Belgian producer Pole Folder. During the 2000s, his knack for delivering epic and soaring productions that immersed you into a world of narrative was unparalleled. Listen to the amazing "Apollo Vibes" (alongside CP); it is intricate yet feels h…
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A Just Her set blends electronica, house, and deep techno, imbued with an emotional touch designed to capture both the feet and heart of her audience. This skill was honed through a journey from buying vinyl with paper route earnings to becoming a distinguished DJ, producer, songwriter, and label owner (Constant Circles). It's an aspring story, one…
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From the opening track of this mix, you know you're in for a ride. ’Dance Dance’ is an edit of an old Bollywood classic SAQIB made with Haider Uppal. Its the lush groove sets the tone for a 90-minute dance of deep-fried disco that flirts with main room prog in the most analogue way.Hailing from Pakistan, the now Brooklyn-based DJ is an ardent stude…
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Around the turn of the millennium, Danny Bonnici, as part of Nubreed, was at the forefront of an emerging sound known as progressive breaks—a golden era in electronic music. Celebrating that, he has curated a 2-hour mix featuring tracks from Luke Chable, Nubreed, Sasha, Andy Page, and more.Click link above for tracklist and our Top 5 Essential Prog…
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What was just an ordinary day for motorcycle mechanic Zuko turns into a deadly hunt for justice. In the suspense film Heart of the Hunter, from director Mandlakayise W. Dube (Silverton Siege), an assassin is forced out of retirement to unearth a conspiracy that could upend the South African government. As Zuko fights to get back to a normal life wi…
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Hailing from Hungary, Peter Makto has been involved with dance music for over twenty years. His self-described rebellious spirit deeply resonates with the creative freedom that electronic music offers. It serves as a conduit for his self-expression, and as hinted in his Balance Q+A, it’s an approach he ties to a deeply spiritual foundation: “I beli…
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Elliot Moriarty has been enamored with dance music from a very young age, gradually transitioning from DJing at local parties to global events like ADE. Undoubtedly, much of his rise can be attributed to his breezy productions on labels like The Soundgarden. Consider the 2023 release "By My Side” (Songuara), which reached number 1 on the Beatport O…
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Spaceman is a 2024 American science fiction drama film directed by Johan Renck and written by Colby Day. It is based on the 2017 novel Spaceman of Bohemia by Jaroslav Kalfař. Starring Adam Sandler, Carey Mulligan, Kunal Nayyar, Isabella Rossellini, and Paul Dano. It follows an astronaut sent on a mission to the edge of the solar system who encounte…
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From his base in Berlin, Soul Button has made a notable impact on the global scene. As the mastermind behind labels like Steyoyoke, Steyoyoke Black, and Inner Symphony, he is on the forefront of delivering high-end and thoughtful dance music. Adding an emotive quality to his work he calls Ethereal Techno, his production skills are well-regarded too…
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In 1998 the first of a highly renowned series of colour-coded vinyl singles appeared in record stores: Orange. Green. Blue. A new production duo were born, Circulation, and they delivered a sound uniquely theirs. Check the past releases on labels from Hooj Choons to End Recordings; an amalgamation of deep tech and moody hypnotic house, it’s a sound…
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The series is set in a war-torn world where certain people can "bend" one of the four classical elements – water, earth, fire or air. Aang, the "Avatar" and the last living Airbender, is the bridge between the mortal and spirit worlds, and the only one capable of bending all four of the elements instead of just one. The Avatar maintains the balance…
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A Killer Paradox (Korean: 살인자ㅇ난감) is a 2024 South Korean television series written by Kim Da-min, directed by Lee Chang-hee, and starring Choi Woo-shik, Son Suk-ku, and Lee Hee-joon. Based on the Naver webtoon of the same name by Kkomabi, it tells the story of a man who accidentally murders a serial killer and a detective who pursues him relentless…
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A liberation hero turned heist king and a broken Apartheid cop seeking redemption find their lives interlocked in this gritty crime drama Set in 1990s South Africa, against an emerging rainbow-nation whose great promise is dangerously close to being irrevocably broken, Soon Comes Night has at its heart a story about two men, both complex, both dete…
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Griselda is a Netflix series about Griselda Blanco, a powerful crime boss. The story follows her rise in the Miami drug scene and her pursuit of power and wealth. Paranoia and betrayal lead to her downfall, with her actions resulting in multiple deaths, including that of a child. To escape retaliation, Griselda turns herself in but faces unexpected…
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For more info: balancemusic.com.au@hyunji-aHyunji-A, or Hyunji Lee, is a Korean-Canadian music producer, DJ, and actress based in Montreal. Classically trained on the piano since the age of 4, she has developed an innate desire and passion for creating music. She gravitates towards crafting emotional and cinematic journeys aimed at evoking a profou…
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En este dinámico episodio de pódcast, exploramos el mundo de la American Translators Association (ATA) y ofrecemos una cautivadora mirada a las experiencias de los asistentes a la conferencia ATA64 en Miami. Grabado en medio del bullicioso ambiente de la conferencia, entablamos conversaciones con colegas con amplia experiencia que exponen sus punto…
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