Balance Croatia 021: Ezequiel Arias

BLANCAh is a Brazilian DJ, producer and multidisciplinary artist whose work has become a defining force in South American electronic music. With more than twenty years of experience, three albums and international performances, her sound blends harmonic detail and emotional depth. 

 In June 2025 she released Music For When The World is Silent, a personal, concept-driven third album shaped by a period of post-pandemic quiet and uncertainty. The 12-track project, featuring Mari-Anna and Eleonora, arrived on her label Hiato Music and will expand in January with the release of more remixes. On this Balance Selections mix, BLANCAh showcases her progressive credentials, weaving tracks from James Harcourt, D-Nox & Beckers, Guy J and others into an emotive journey tinged with psychedelic flourishes and built with precision. @blancah

Lloyd Barwood has become one of progressive house’s sharpest new voices, winning support from figures like Sasha, Danny Howells, Dave Seaman and Eelke Kleijn. His profile continues to rise, with appearances across the UK and abroad, a residency at Glasgow’s Skyline, and a growing run of support and headline slots. 

 Drawing equally from classic progressive and modern melodic house, Barwood delivers a sound that sits naturally within the Balance Croatia 2026 lineup.

 On this Balance Selections podcast, the rising producer delivers a summer-soaked mix that reflects his upbeat demeanour. With selections from Sasha, Guy Mantzur, Medway and more, it’s a considered set that leans into the brighter side of progressive house. @lloyd-barwood

Nicolás Rada is quietly positioning himself as one of the sharpest talents in contemporary electronic music. His instincts operate with a quiet precision, and he remains one of the scene’s most reliable artists. This 90-minute mix only strengthens that reputation: a patient, controlled glide through modern progressive. Nicolás Rada will perform at Balance Croatia 2026. @nicolasrada __________________________________________________ BALANCE CROATIA FESTIVAL LAUNCH PARTY Barbarellas Discotheque, Pirovac, Croatia feat. John Digweed & Danny Howells Thursday August 6th 2026 (Friday August 7th morning finish) 12:00am - 5:00am __________________________________________________ BALANCE CROATIA 2026 Under 200 Second Release tickets remain. Balance Croatia 2026 Thu 6th Aug - Mon 10th Aug 2026 The Garden Resort, Tisno Head to www.balancecroatia.com for more info. IG: www.instagram.com/balancecroatia

In 2006, when the borders of progressive house were starting to blur and music started melting into the digital sphere, Balance 010 arrived with almost monastic ambition. Disc 2 is the heart of Balance 010, the warm midtempo arc that gives the entire three-disc structure its emotional weight. It rises slowly from ambient drift into soft breakbeats, glides through Cocteau Twins shimmer and Speedy J tension, and lands in that hypnotic space where Boards of Canada, Ellen Allien, Aphex Twin and Underworld all feel like parts of the same world. Critics consistently pointed to this disc as the most replayable, the most cinematic, the place where Jimmy’s instinct for mood and narrative became unmistakable. It moves without forcing momentum, deepens without darkening, and closes on a fourteen-minute Underworld remix that turns the whole project into a pilgrimage. If Balance 10 has a centre of gravity, Disc 2 is it. CD2: Downtempo Mix 1. Miles Tilmann – Floating Windows 2. Miles Tilmann – Minutes 3. Steve T. – How Are You 4. Cocteau Twins – Blue Bell Knoll 5. Speedy J – Oil Zone 6. Adam Johnson – Kriegspiel 7. Adam Johnson – Version 2 8. Ellen Allien & Apparat – Bubbles 9. Boards of Canada – Skyliner 10. Peter Benisch – Desert White (Joel Mull Mix) 11. Babel – X-Equals 12. Aphex Twin – Delphium 13. Brandi Ifgray – Mono 14. I:Cube – Cash Conv. 15. LCD Soundsystem – Too Much Love (Rub-N-Tug Mix) 16. Saint Etienne – Cool Kids of Death (Underworld Remix)

Dowden works in gradients: tension, release, shadow, light. His productions move with a pulse, shifting from late-night progressive to deep, melodic passages. It is all very patient, an air of space and emotional detail that settles in slowly. What emerges is a signature atmosphere that is immersive and charged.

 Across two hours of shifting progressive tones, the mix offers a clear snapshot of how strong the global landscape has become.

 Dowden will perform at Balance Croatia 2026. @dowdenmusic __________________________________________________ BALANCE CROATIA FESTIVAL LAUNCH PARTY Barbarellas Discotheque, Pirovac, Croatia feat. John Digweed & Danny Howells Thursday August 6th 2026 (Friday August 7th morning finish) 12:00am - 5:00am __________________________________________________ BALANCE CROATIA 2026 Under 200 Second Release tickets remain. Balance Croatia 2026 Thu 6th Aug - Mon 10th Aug 2026 The Garden Resort, Tisno Head to www.balancecroatia.com for more info. IG: www.instagram.com/balancecroatia

Producer and DJ RIGOONI has emerged as one of the standout names in Brazilian electronic music. A self-taught artist, he blends Progressive and Organic House into a distinctive sound that led to his track “Dreamed Numbers” being featured on Nick Warren’s The Soundgarden for Balance. In this Balance Selections mix, the Brazilian artist delivers an energetic hour of organic house that is very infectious. Featuring tracks from Anonimat, St. Eo, Mauro Masi and more, this is a high-energy set that’s perfect way to kick off the weekend. @rigooni ------------------------------------- Follow: Instagram: www.instagram.com/balance_series Facebook: www.facebook.com/balanceseriesmusic Youtube: www.youtube.com/@balancemusicofficial

In the midst of a global progressive house revival, Dmitry Molosh has emerged as one of its brightest stars. The Belarusian DJ and producer is celebrated for his unmistakable sound—melodic, powerful, and deeply hypnotic—a fusion of emotion and groove that ignites dance floors worldwide. Dmitry Molosh will perform at Balance Coratia 2026. @dmitrymolosh __________________________________________________ BALANCE CROATIA FESTIVAL LAUNCH PARTY Barbarellas Discotheque, Pirovac, Croatia feat. John Digweed & Danny Howells Thursday August 6th 2026 (Friday August 7th morning finish) 12:00am - 5:00am __________________________________________________ BALANCE CROATIA 2026 Under 200 Second Release tickets remain. Balance Croatia 2026 Thu 6th Aug - Mon 10th Aug 2026 The Garden Resort, Tisno Head to www.balancecroatia.com for more info. IG: www.instagram.com/balancecroatia

Carina Lawrence is a Melbourne-born DJ and producer now based in London, where she has become a steady presence in the city’s underground electronic scene. Her sets draw on melodic elements, tribal-leaning rhythms, and a wide range of influences, shaped by a careful and considered approach to building atmosphere. Her debut solo release, No Quit, on Mobilee’s Zoom Vol.1 received support from established names including Sasha, John Digweed, and Yotto, while her follow-up EP, Love Language, on TalkTalk Records reached the top ten of Beatport’s indie dance Hype chart shortly after its release. With upcoming shows that include a slot at Balance Croatia in 2026, she continues to develop her sound and presence on dance floors in the UK and beyond. For her Balance Selections mix, the Australian ex-pat showcases a diverse sound rooted in progressive influences. Featuring tracks from Enamour, Budakid, Ezequiel Arias, and more, this 90-minute mix offers a thoughtfully crafted journey through a melodic world. Tracklist: https://balancemusic.com.au/balance-selections-346-carina-lawrence @carinalawrence ------------------------------------- Follow: Instagram: www.instagram.com/balance_series Facebook: www.facebook.com/balanceseriesmusic Youtube: www.youtube.com/@balancemusicofficial

Matthew Sona’s connection to music runs through every part of his creative process: from the thoughtful way he builds atmosphere to the emotional flow that defines his sets and productions. With releases on respected labels from The Soundgarden to  Clubsonica, Matthew brings a distinct emotional depth to the progressive landscape. Beyond his own productions, Matthew is the founder of All That Is., a label built on the idea of freedom in sound: a space for artists to explore, connect, and share music that speaks from emotion rather than expectation. On this Balance Selections mix, the rising talent delivers a beautifully crafted two-hour journey filled with emotion, texture, and subtle movement. Featuring music from Peter Makto, Simon Vuarambon, John Cosani, and others, it’s a confidently curated mix that showcases a depth and sensitivity far beyond his years. Tracklist: https://balancemusic.com.au/balance-selections-345-matthew-sona @matthewsona ------------------------------------- Follow: Instagram: www.instagram.com/balance_series Facebook: www.facebook.com/balanceseriesmusic Youtube: www.youtube.com/@balancemusicofficial

For over two decades, OXIA has stood as one of France’s most respected DJs and producers in electronic music. His iconic track Domino, first released on Kompakt in 2006 and reissued on Sapiens in 2017 with a new remix package, has since surpassed 150 million streams. Two years later, his Cercle live performance gathered over a million views within days, reaffirming his status as a global force in electronic music. His latest release, Aelle, is a finely crafted 12-track album that bridges the energy of the dance floor with the intimacy of personal listening.  On this Balance Selections mix, the veteran selector keeps the energy alive from start to finish with a blistering 17 tracks in one hour. Featuring music from Nicolas Masseyeff, HotLap, Simone Vitullo, and more, it’s a powerful set of big-room sounds that effortlessly bridges the space between underground house and techno. Tracklist: https://balancemusic.com.au/balance-selections-344-oxia/ @oxia-official ------------------------------------- Follow: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/balance_series Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/balanceseriesmusic Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@balancemusicofficial