For over 25 years, Gabriel & Dresden have occupied a distinctive space in electronic music, combining new wave melancholia with the euphoric energy of progressive house and trance. Formed in 2001, the American duo of Josh Gabriel and Dave Dresden established themselves through emotionally charged productions and remixes, earning 21 Billboard Dance Club Play number ones along the way. Their catalogue includes enduring tracks such as As The Rush Comes, released under their Motorcycle alias, Tracking Treasure Down and Dangerous Power. More recently, their creative partnership with vocalist Sub Teal produced two albums, The Only Road and Remedy, with a remix of the former’s title track earning a Grammy nomination. Drawing on decades of experience without becoming confined by nostalgia, Gabriel & Dresden continue to explore the emotional possibilities of dance music, balancing melodic introspection with the energy of the dancefloor. On this edition of Balance Selections, the duo flex their considerable talents with a journey through the many shades of progressive music. Featuring tracks from Bicep, Simon Vuarambon, Guy J and more, this 90-minute excursion demands repeated listens. @gabrielanddresden Tracklisting & interview: https://balancemusic.com.au/balance-selections-390-gabriel-dresden ------------------------------------- Follow: Instagram: www.instagram.com/balance_series Facebook: www.facebook.com/balanceseriesmusic Youtube: www.youtube.com/@balancemusicofficial

Recording of Cristina Tosio's set from Balance Croatia 2026. @cristinatosio ________________________________________________ BALANCE CROATIA 2027 Thu 5th Aug - Mon 9th Aug 2026 The Garden Resort, Tisno Early Bird and First Release tickets SOLD OUT _________________________________________________ SIGN UP FOR FINAL RELEASE TIX: laylo.com/balancecroatia/L1zh7A _________________________________________________ Head to www.balancecroatia.com for more info. IG: www.instagram.com/balancecroatia

Hailing from La Rioja in Argentina, Juan Ibañez is part of a new generation of South American producers bringing fresh energy to the scene. His growing international profile has taken him across Europe, Asia and Latin America, while his productions continue to find an audience well beyond his native Argentina. In 2026, he collaborated on ‘Auralis’, a richly textured progressive house cut featured on the This Is Balance Croatia 2026 compilation. Beyond the studio, Ibañez is also the founder of Desierto, an event platform dedicated to developing electronic music culture in northern Argentina. On this Balance Selections, the producer shows his form though a hypnotic 2-hour mix. Featuring tracks from Kostya Outta, Andre Moris, Matthew Sona and more, this is a dance floor-driving mix filled with emotional turns. Interview & Tracklist: https://balancemusic.com.au/balance-selections-389-juan-ibanez @Juanibanezdj ------------------------------------- Follow: Instagram: www.instagram.com/balance_series Facebook: www.facebook.com/balanceseriesmusic Youtube: www.youtube.com/@balancemusicofficial

The title track ‘Run For Cover’ taps into the wide-eyed escapism of the mid-’90s without slipping into nostalgia. Psychedelic details flicker across the drums like LED trails in a dark room, while a restless walking bassline gives the whole thing a wonderfully physical pull. Elements drift in and out of focus, resisting an obvious genre tag while maintaining an easy, heads-down momentum. It’s progressive music in the literal sense: constantly moving, never particularly interested in announcing where it’s going next.

On “Stupa”, the mood opens outward. There’s an unmistakable Balearic quality to its sun-warmed percussion and serrated bassline,a groove that immediately suggests open-air dancefloors and late-afternoon light. A woozy synth gradually sends proceedings into more narcotic territory, while soft vocal fragments, keyboard flourishes and flashes of guitar keep one foot planted somewhere recognisably human. Nothing is hurried or overplayed. Instead, Warren lets each element breathe, resulting in the kind of patient, transportive dance music that comes from knowing exactly how little you need to do.

Colombian DJ NAJEYS has developed a sound rooted in the melodic and hypnotic strains of progressive house. With a background in vocals and percussion, she began exploring electronic music in 2016, developing an approach to DJing that balances driving rhythms, atmospheric textures and emotive melodies. A resident at Medellín’s Club Sonorama and winner of Colombia’s Best Progressive DJ award in 2022, NAJEYS has performed at major festivals across Colombia, Mexico, Curaçao and Argentina. She next opens for Martin Garrix at Medellín’s Davi Arena on December 5th, with new music also on the horizon. On this Balance Selections, she showcases a dense sound filled with dynamic tension. Featuring track from Max Wexem, Noiyse Project, Envotion and more, this is stomping 60-minute mix filled with main room energy.  Tracklisting & interview: balancemusic.com.au/balance-selections-388-najeys @najeyss ------------------------------------- Follow: Instagram: www.instagram.com/balance_series Facebook: www.facebook.com/balanceseriesmusic Youtube: www.youtube.com/@balancemusicofficial

Recording of Karl Pilbrow's set from Balance Croatia 2026. @karl-pilbrow ________________________________________________ BALANCE CROATIA 2027 Thu 5th Aug - Mon 9th Aug 2026 The Garden Resort, Tisno Early Bird and First Release tickets SOLD OUT _________________________________________________ SIGN UP FOR FINAL RELEASE TIX: laylo.com/balancecroatia/L1zh7A _________________________________________________ Head to www.balancecroatia.com for more info. IG: www.instagram.com/balancecroatia

Recording of Powel's vinyl-only set from Balance Croatia 2026. @powel ________________________________________________ BALANCE CROATIA 2027 Thu 5th Aug - Mon 9th Aug 2026 The Garden Resort, Tisno Early Bird and First Release tickets SOLD OUT _________________________________________________ SIGN UP FOR FINAL RELEASE TIX: laylo.com/balancecroatia/L1zh7A _________________________________________________ Head to www.balancecroatia.com for more info. IG: www.instagram.com/balancecroatia

Solis [US] is the progressive and organic house project of Madison, Wisconsin-based producer David Hammond. His sound moves between melancholy and uplift, pairing rich melodic arrangements with organic textures and syncopated rhythms. That sensibility is evident on the Tisno EP, his recent two-track collaboration with Simply City and debut on Balance Music. Hammond’s ear for unexpected melodies lends the release much of its character. On his Balance Selections mix, Solis [US] delivers a two-hour journey fit for immersion. Featuring tracks from Alex O’Rion, Mike Rish, Tonaco and more, the mix moves between melancholy and optimism, exploring the more emotive corners of progressive house. Tracklisting & interview: https://balancemusic.com.au/balance-selections-387-solis-us @solis ------------------------------------- Follow: Instagram: www.instagram.com/balance_series Facebook: www.facebook.com/balanceseriesmusic Youtube: www.youtube.com/@balancemusicofficial

Recording of Kamilo Sanclemente's set from Balance Croatia 2026. @kamilosanclemente ________________________________________________ BALANCE CROATIA 2027 Thu 5th Aug - Mon 9th Aug 2026 The Garden Resort, Tisno Early Bird and First Release tickets SOLD OUT _________________________________________________ SIGN UP FOR FINAL RELEASE TIX: laylo.com/balancecroatia/L1zh7A _________________________________________________ Head to www.balancecroatia.com for more info. IG: www.instagram.com/balancecroatia