Balance Selections 345: Matthew Sona

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

Recording of Walter Juan's set at Balance Croatia 2025. @walter-juan ======================================== Tracklisting Pete Lazonby - Sacred Cycles (Healing mix)
 The Moody Boyz - July
 Depeche Mode - Policy of Truth (Pavlov’s Dub)
 Brynjolfur - Time (Kasper Bjorke Remix)
 Cass. - Red Atlantic
 Headman - Be Loved (Daniel Avery’s Divided Love Remix)
 Mytron, Ofofo - Aircraft One
 Moo Monster - Disco Fiasco
 Kimshies - Sexual Desire feat. S:Rose (Alan Dixon Love Attack Remix)
 Midnight Magic - Beam Me Up (Jacques Renault Remix)
 Moscoman, Red Axes - Dikembe Manutu
 Rampa, Keinemusik, Chuala - Les Gout
 Alex Kassian - Leave Your life
 The Chemical Brothers - Come With us (H-Foundation Remix)
 Grace - Not Over Yet (Kango & Tache Remix)
 Tunnelvisions - Culture Shock
 Alej Ch - Floating
 Lost Desert - Play with the Dalay
 Gadi Mitrani - Gone (Alex O’Rion Remix)
 Anfisa Letyago - Orizzonte (1979 Remix)
 Pardon Moi - Power To The People (Damon Jee Remix)
 Back From The Wave, Endrik Schroeder - Rave
 Future Sound of London - Cascade (Saso Recyd Remix)
 Oniris - All Over Me

Oniris found his calling in the mid-’90s club scene, where house and techno first took hold of him. Years of experimentation and self-taught production across far-flung islands like Mayotte and New Caledonia honed his melodic, emotive sound. His breakthrough came when Laurent Garnier championed his tracks, propelling Oniris onto the global stage with a debut EP on Bedrock Records that cemented his place as one of France’s most compelling techno exports. With his All Over Me EP on Balance Music, Oniris proved his knack for sculpting hypnotic, melody-driven house that resonates on both the dance floor and the heart. On this Balance Selections mix, the veteran French producer threads that same theme through an hour of soothing, afro-prog energy. Featuring tracks from Oxia, Ian O’Donovan, and Beckers & D-Nox, it’s a solid-gold session of deeply affecting house. @oniris Tracklisting: https://balancemusic.com.au/balance-selections-343-oniris

Recording of Peter Makto's set at Balance Croatia 2025.

Ric Niels is a producer defined by mood, movement and narrative intent. His atmospheric sound has found a home on respected labels and earned him long-term support from influential DJs and producers across the global scene. Despite launching his career only a few years ago, Niels has already performed across major cities in South America, North America, Europe, and Australia, steadily building an international presence both as a producer and performer. Do yourself a favour and go listen to his numerous live recorded sets available on his Soundcloud: they are impressive proof of his club performance credentials. On this Balance Selections, the Argentine delivers a tempered session focussing on a patient build. Featuring tracks from Guy J, Tantum & Hyunji-A, Kabi and more, this mix reveals a more deliberate and introspective approach from a DJ building a reputation for high-energy sets. @ricnielsmusic

Recording of Tim Green's set at Balance Croatia 2025. @timgreen IG: https://www.instagram.com/timgreen_music/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/TimGreenMusic/

Recording of Pips's set at Balance Croatia 2025.

From the coastal town of Hastings, UK, Darper blends melody and texture into moving shades that defines his cinematic style. Having played from London to San Francisco, Berlin to Burning Man, Darper brings the same storytelling sensibility to his Electric Fiction mix series and his immersive DJ sets. His releases span respected labels such as Anjunadeep, Culprit LA, Sound Avenue, Balance Music, and The Soundgarden, and he has featured alongside artists including Brian Eno, Matthew Dear, and Nick Warren. On this Balance Selections, the producer delivers an organic touch that arrests attention. Featuring tracks from Fort Romeau, Rival Consoles, Luca Bachetti and more, this is a colourful journey documenting the deeper corners of progressive house. @darpermusic