Balance Selections 371: Mariano Montori

Miss Melera has spent years drawing inspiration from traditional genres like deep house, tech house, and progressive techno, transforming them into a melodic fusion that is both fresh, timeless, and uniquely her own. We cannot wait to host Miss Melera again this coming August. @missmelera ________________________________________________ BALANCE CROATIA 2026 FULL FOUR DAY FESTIVAL TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT LIMITED DAY TICKETS REMAIN On sale now via Balance Croatia website. Balance Croatia 2026 Thu 6th Aug - Mon 10th Aug 2026 The Garden Resort, Tisno ________________________________________________ BALANCE CROATIA FESTIVAL LAUNCH PARTY *****SOLD OUT***** Barbarellas Discotheque, Pirovac, Croatia feat. John Digweed & Danny Howells Thursday August 6th 2026 (Friday August 7th morning finish) 12:00am - 5:00am _________________________________________________ Head to www.balancecroatia.com for more info. IG: www.instagram.com/balancecroatia

Now based in Barcelona after emerging from Argentina’s progressive underground, Mariano Montori crafts music with patience and control, favouring subtle melodic interplay and slow-burning tension over obvious peaks. Across releases for labels including The Soundgarden and Univack, he builds tracks that move with precision, balancing atmosphere with a strong sense of dancefloor momentum. From clubs and festivals across Europe and Latin America to appearances in Mexico, Peru, Colombia and Pakistan, Montori continues to refine a sound grounded in emotional storytelling and deep, transportive energy, both in the studio and behind the decks. On this Balance Selections mix, he delivers a two-hour set that simmers with controlled tension. Featuring music from Kamilo Sanclemente, Nicolas Viana, Fernando Olaya and more, this is well-crafted excursion into mature dance music. @mariano-montori Tracklisting & interview: https://balancemusic.com.au/balance-selections-mariano-montori/ ------------------------------------- Follow: Instagram: www.instagram.com/balance_series Facebook: www.facebook.com/balanceseriesmusic Youtube: www.youtube.com/@balancemusicofficial

Berlin-based DJ and producer POWEL channels his background as a classically trained pianist into electronic music marked by delicate emotion: a space where subtle percussion and ghostly textures drift between introspection and movement. We can’t wait to welcome POWEL for his debut appearance at Balance Croatia this August. @powel ________________________________________________ BALANCE CROATIA 2026 FULL FOUR DAY FESTIVAL TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT LIMITED DAY TICKETS REMAIN On sale now via Balance Croatia website. Balance Croatia 2026 Thu 6th Aug - Mon 10th Aug 2026 The Garden Resort, Tisno ________________________________________________ BALANCE CROATIA FESTIVAL LAUNCH PARTY *****SOLD OUT***** Barbarellas Discotheque, Pirovac, Croatia feat. John Digweed & Danny Howells Thursday August 6th 2026 (Friday August 7th morning finish) 12:00am - 5:00am _________________________________________________ Head to www.balancecroatia.com for more info. IG: www.instagram.com/balancecroatia

Emerging from Washington D.C. before relocating to the island energy of Koh Phangan, Aaron Suiss has built a career defined as much by emotional connection as dancefloor momentum. Now based in Thailand, the DJ, producer and label figure channels a melodic progressive sound rooted in feeling rather than functionality. That philosophy extends beyond the studio. Whether overseeing A&R duties for his own label 'Echoes of Time', championing new talent, or crafting productions that continue to climb the Beatport charts, Suiss approaches music as an act of energy exchange rather than pure entertainment. It’s a mindset that has helped shape his rise while keeping his perspective grounded. On this Balance Selections, the artist showcases a crisp sound that feels seamless. Featuring tracks from Dowden, Stereo Underground, Patrice Bäumel and more, this is a dynamic journey through progressive textures. @suissofficial Tracklisting & interview: balancemusic.com.au/balance-selections-lisandro/ ------------------------------------- Follow: Instagram: www.instagram.com/balance_series Facebook: www.facebook.com/balanceseriesmusic Youtube: www.youtube.com/@balancemusicofficial

Orbital – Halcyon + On + On The Spirals – X Rozzo – Blue (Reloaded) Moloko / Killing Joke – Cannot Contain This / Love Like Blood Dave DK – Crush The Bits Dealer’s Choice – Bomb This Place Wize – Again (AN-2 Remix) Hong Kong Micros – Time For Change (Start Your Revolution) Coburn – We Interrupt This Program (Raul Rincon Remix) Ramsay – Dirty Delicious (Dub) Joey Negro – Make A Move On Me (Joey Negro Old School Dub Daisuke Matsusaka – Asian Blue Rose Ellen Allien – Magma (MFA Remix) Karu – Maraud Your Ears (Tim Paris We Almost L O S T Detroit Mix)

Mike Rish is one of the more singular voices operating today. With productions that shine with a nocturnal glow, Rish is locked in on a frequency that is deeply enticing. We can’t wait to host the Australian this August in Croatia. @mikerish ________________________________________________ BALANCE CROATIA 2026 FULL FOUR DAY FESTIVAL TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT LIMITED DAY TICKETS REMAIN On sale now via Balance Croatia website. Balance Croatia 2026 Thu 6th Aug - Mon 10th Aug 2026 The Garden Resort, Tisno ________________________________________________ BALANCE CROATIA FESTIVAL LAUNCH PARTY *****SOLD OUT***** Barbarellas Discotheque, Pirovac, Croatia feat. John Digweed & Danny Howells Thursday August 6th 2026 (Friday August 7th morning finish) 12:00am - 5:00am _________________________________________________ Head to www.balancecroatia.com for more info. IG: www.instagram.com/balancecroatia

‘Mera’ straddles the fine line between contemporary and classic. Driven by pumping drums and a dense bassline, the production feels engineered with precision. A shimmering, static-charged melody teases throughout before fully unfurling in the breakdown. An uplifting slice of progressive house that takes the strongest elements of past and present and turns them into something fresh.

The screws are tightened for a more forceful outing on ‘Blush’. The low end surges with the kick, working tighter with the power of an oil refinery. Ethereal vocals are woven throughout, acting as signposts toward an elegant breakdown that feels peaceful in execution. Yet that sense of serenity gives way to a dynamic drop that fires on all cylinders. Perfect for main-room moments that call for a touch of introspection.

Lisandro’s rise has been shaped by a deep connection to melodic and progressive electronic music. Emerging from Buenos Aires, the DJ and producer has built an international presence through a steady stream of releases on respected underground imprints from The Soundgarden to Perfecto and performances stretching from Ibiza to Miami. As both an artist and label curator through his Flug Lab platform, his approach leans toward immersive storytelling. That sensibility carries through his DJ sets, where flowing grooves, cinematic tension and understated emotion take priority over obvious peaks.

 On this Balance Selections mix, Lisandro stretches his creative wings with a two hour audio voyage. Featuring track from EMPHI, Anthony Pappa & Fauxplay, Kasper Koman and more, this is a dynamic mix that balances deep hypnotic moments with big melodic lifts. @lisandro-official Tracklisting & interview: https://balancemusic.com.au/balance-selections-lisandro/ ------------------------------------- Follow: Instagram: www.instagram.com/balance_series Facebook: www.facebook.com/balanceseriesmusic Youtube: www.youtube.com/@balancemusicofficial

The Beatless version of ‘Mera’ strips the drums away, allowing that exquisite melody to breathe in full. It’s a beautifully judged piece of music that can function anywhere in a set, from opener to closer, or as a mid-set palate cleanser.