Balance Selections 290: Fretwell
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 from Bedrock to the Baroque Records breaks off-shoot Electrofly.
Most notable for us, he contributed the exquisite “Faceless” to Anthony Pappa’s Balance 006.
His recent work for labels like Zero Tolerance and Reworck makes it clear that the producer still possesses the magic that made him such a reliable force.
In his first DJ mix in over a decade, he delivers a fluid 80-minute set in which his credentials are well and truly on display. Featuring tracks from James Harcourt, Luke Chable & Steve May, Forty Cats, and Robert Babicz, this one demands repeated listens.
(Follow link in comments for mix and interview. 🙌🏼)
Beatport released a chart of their top 50 progressive house tracks for 2024 (so far). We are pleased to be featured no more than three times!
It’s hard to stay across everything released this year so we would love to know what singles you would add to your Top 50 2024 list?
#beatport #beatportchart #progressivehouse #progressivehousemusic
Sistersweet is a DJ/producer and radio host from Moscow, Russia, and a resident of the local Digital Emotions crew. she is slowly building an impressive production portfolio with releases on labels like Balkan Connection and SkyTop, and AH-Digital alongside upcoming signings for The Soundgarden.
A Sistersweet mix skillfully blends progressive with the more organic strain of house, a fusion which is finding favor globally. That sound is on full display in this special conceptual mix.
Consisting of unofficial remixes of stone-cold classics, she runs through contemporary takes from producers like Emi Galvan and Eichenbaum of well-known artists including Tycho, Moby, and Everything but The Girl. Watch out for the excellent Mike Griego remix of the Evolution classic ‘Walking in Fire’ and Sistersweet’s own special take on Satoshi Tomiie ‘Love in Traffic’.
Follow link in comments below to hear full mix. 🎧
#progressivehouse #organichouse #satosh*tomiie #mikegriego #emigalvan #balancemusic
We celebrate the 20th anniversary of Balance 006 mixed by @pappa.anthony — an entry which holds a special place in our catalogue.
If the first mix is the spiritual and centred friend you’ll happily introduce to your parents, the second mix is the kid your parents warned you about—the one who smoked cigarettes at school. It’s a devilishly hard mix to deny, an adventurous ride through some of the dankest tech-prog the 2004 circuit had to offer.
Back then, this was the sound of the clubs. “It was that kind of style, you know, the late-night, after-hours vibe, like Twilo,” Anthony recalls. The NY club was renowned worldwide for its pristine sound system and pure clubbing experience. “I had a monthly residency there, and the music on mix 2 featured that same kind of intoxicating, immersive vibe.”
Full mix available for streaming on Balance Music Soundcloud, Apple Music, YouTube and more…
CD2
1. Pavel Bidlo – My Pills
2. Rennie Pilgrem – Coming Up For Air (Mara mix)
3. Ozgur Can – Connected
4. Dirty German ft Mirko Meyer – Be Together (Main Pass)
5. Rhythm Unlimited – All I Wanna Do
6. @piganddan – Basement
7. Moonface – Our Prediction
8. MCCP – Deeper Inside
9. Musgrove & McGrath – Freakout
10. Quivver & Sutton – Cold Rush
11. Chris Salt – Atmospheric Graffiti
12. Ben Camp – New World
13. Shpongle – Beija For
#anthonypappa #balanceseries
#progressivehouselovers #progressivebreakbeat #progressivehouseuk #classicmixcompilation #progressivehousefamily
With releases on Mango Alley, Clubsonica, and Univack, Rocio Portillo is one of Argentina's brightest rising talents. In early 2021, she expanded her creative endeavors by forming a band with fellow Mendoza artists, Karim Sar Sar on saxophone and Valley (AR) on keyboard, guitar, and arrangements. This collaboration birthed a unique hybrid format, blending live performance with studio composition, where her distinct vocals play a central role.
Portillo dabbles in a dark, driving progressive sound best described as underground. It’s designed for smoke-filled clubs where people dance, head down, blissfully unaware of their phones.
Alongside unreleased Rocío Portillo productions, you’ll find a selection of rising talent like Juan Buitrago Artist, Agustin Lupidi, and Claudio Cornejo. This is a stomping progressive mix that doubles as a showcase for the strength of the Argentine dance scene.
(Follow link in comments for mix 👇🏼)
The story of @circulation_music is well-documented, and for good reason. His focus on streamlined dynamics consistently targets the heart of the dance floor. In his debut EP for Balance Music, the veteran delivers as expected: three effortless, tech-flavoured productions and one electronica cut, each flaunting the hallmarks of an experienced hand at the helm.
1. EOS
2. Don’t Look Back
3. Bedroom Lies
4. Viking Rodeo
Follow link in bio to stream/buy release through SoundCloud, Beatport, Bandcamp and more.
#circulation #progressivehouse #progressivehouseworldwide #balancemusic #balanceseries #deephouse #balaericbeats #deeptech #deeptechno #deeptechhouse #electronica #newmusic
Created over the span of two years, Balance 032 marks a creative high point in the career of Madrid-based artist Henry Saiz, and this marks his third appearance for the hallowed compilation series. Spread over an expansive three discs, it has given him the space to curate a truly stunning odyssey of creative expression, one influenced by everything from AI to his recent ADHD diagnosis.Part 1 takes a freestyle approach to find a sweet spot between home listening and club warm-up vibes, all woven together through a narrative about the connection between the past, the future, the reinterpretation of old concepts, and AI. Stream now on Spotify, Youtube, Apple Music and more via link in bio.
Balance presents Dave Seaman & Quivver
2CD/DIGITAL/STREAM OUT NOW
2LP OUT 19th April
(click link in bio)
@daveseamandj @quivver @beatport @spotify
#daveseaman #daveseamandj #quivver #balance #balanceseries #balancemusic #progressivehouse #melodichouse #deephouse #djmix #electronica
IMPORTANT EVENT UPDATE: NEW VENUE - Northcote Theatre
MORE TICKETS ADDED → https://bit.ly/hc-nt
Dear friends, thank you for your patience in waiting to hear back from ATET regarding the Hernán Cattáneo event in Melbourne.
We are moving ATET x Balance Pres. Hernan Cattaneo (5-hour extended set) to a new venue to ensure it goes ahead. The new venue will be at the NORTHCOTE THEATRE.
With its classical aesthetics and brand new sound system the venue perfectly suits the progressive stylings of Hernan Cattaneo.
The increased capacity means we can release a limited allocation of tickets! With the original allocation already sold out, we would advise you jump on these ASAP. Please note the new allocation will be released on Moshtix https://bit.ly/hc-nt
All existing ticket holders will be valid for the new venue.
We’re also happy to announce that support will come from Melbourne's finest progressive selectors in Jamie Stevens and Kasey Taylor b2b Karl Pilbrow. alongside exciting new talent Kallisto.
And if you haven’t done so as yet, please read, sign and share the ATET petition to save the venue → change.org/p/save-atet
Melodic House maestro Tim Green is featured as Beatport’s artist playlist of the week as he celebrates the release of his Balance 031 album… What is your favourite track?
@timgreen_music @beatport
Tim Green - Eteri
The first single released from the Balance 031 album
OUT NOW (click link in bio)
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#timgreenmusic #balancemusic #balanceseries #balancemusic #organichouse #melodichouse #alldayidream #progressivehouse
Hannes Bieger (live) & Fur Coat... Do not miss this one Melbourne...
🔥Melbourne don't sleep on your tickets for Ripple Presents Balance feat Hannes Bieger (live) + special guest Fur Coat.🔥
🎟2nd release moving fast 👉 https://bit.ly/3PLSCWj
Do not miss Hannes Bieger (Live) during his upcoming Australian/NZ tour w/ Fur Coat as special guest
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TICKETS ON SALE NOW
https://linktr.ee/balancepresents_hannesbieger
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Track ID: Victor Ruiz & Hannes Bieger ‘Virtual Love’, released on the recent Balance pres. Hannes Bieger album
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🎥: @a.k.berlin
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@hannesbieger @furcoatmusic @ripplepresents @roddrichardspresents @t1000_events @24seven.nz @no_trace_events @bloomvenue
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#hannesbieger #hannesbiegerlive #virtuallove #victorruiz #balanceseries #analogagency #hannesbiegerstudio #studiolife #studiovibe #recordingstudio #keepthesessioninprogression #mixing #mixdown #melodictechno #analogueisdoingitbetter #biegersound #thebiegerthebetter #melbourne #sydney #auckland #queenstown #geelong #slipinn #bourkestcourtyard
Hannes Beiger ripping it up at
Fabrik Madrid with Carl
Cox and Christopher Coe🔥🔊🎶
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Track ID: Victor Ruiz & Hannes Bieger ‘Virtual Love’
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🎥: @toiasangue
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Amazing review on the Balance presents Hannes Bieger album from Faze Magazine Germany 10/10 🙏
Thank you to all the artists for their contribution to this special project… 🎼
Track ID: Victor Ruiz & Hannes Bieger ‘Virtual Love’
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English Translation for those that don't "Sprechen sie Deutsch":
For the latest edition of the Balance Series, the Australian label was able to recruit one of the most sought-after engineers for contemporary electronic music: Hannes Bieger. With his extraordinary melodic house and techno approach, Bieger proves to be the ideal candidate for a very special mix that is just bursting with big names. In addition to Bieger's own music, the compilation also uses sounds from friends and collaborators, such as Gui Boratto, Victor Ruiz, Thies Dry, Rafa Silva, Tripolism and Rodriguez Jr. Cumulatively, this creates a literally heavenly record with endless, intense melodies Synthesizer sounds, blissful and melancholic vocals and pulsating bass. 77 minutes of pure passion and dedication to electronic music.
10/10 Länkford
#hannesbieger #hannesbiegerstudio #balance #balanceseries #balancemusic #melodichouseandtechno #melodictechno #progressivehouse #progressivehousemusic #victorruiz #guiboratto #rodriguezjr #lunasemara #rafasilva #tripolism #oliviafoxglove #alx #yetmore #thiesdry #jasonlange
This is “Virtual Love”, Hannes Bieger’s collaboration with Victor Ruiz, live at Nordstern. 🚀🔊🎶
ALBUM OUT 29th APRIL
(Click link in bio)
🎥: @a.k.berlin
🏛: @nordsternbasel
@hannesbieger @victorruizdj
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#hannesbieger #hannesbiegerlive #nordstern #victorruiz #virtuallove #balanceseries #hannesbiegerstudio #studiolife #studiovibe #recordingstudio #keepthesessioninprogression #mixing #mixdown #melodictechno #analogueisdoingitbetter #biegersound #thebiegerthebetter