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
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HAFT - Myntal [PREVIEW]
There is an undercurrent of psychedelia running through ‘Myntal’, hypnotic and consuming. Low- end frequencies double as notes, merging with the bass to create a dizzying effect. Its main-room identity, however, is confirmed by drums that strut forward with propulsive energy. It all points towards a seductive breakdown, its layering teasing a drop that confirms it: this is designed for floors ready to ignite.
@haftmusik
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HAFT - Driftor [PREVIEW]
The brooding ‘Driftor’ is designed to nudge any DJ set in the right direction. An off-beat bass drives the engine, allowing you to comfortably sit in the pocket of its inviting narrative. Steely drums and percussion form a cohesive frame, while a bag of tasteful effects, samples, and stabs fill the remaining spaces. Once the breakdown hits, in all its subtlety, you know you’re in the hands of professionals. This is essential prog, designed for any occasion.
@haftmusik
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HAFT - Prism [PREVIEW]
Filled with depth, ‘Prism’ shimmers and shakes as synths and stabs perpetually morph. The result is a continuous stream of sonic moments to lose yourself in. Thankfully, the dense bassline and drums bring you back from the edge of hypnosis, filling the space with an elastic energy as buoyant as a trampoline. Then comes the breakdown: bells dissolve into minor-key haze, half beautiful, half surreal: an inviting dream-logic that is hard to deny.
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Tim Green: Live From Balance Croatia 2025
Recording of Tim Green's set at Balance Croatia 2025.
@timgreen
🚨 BALANCE CROATIA FESTIVAL 2026 🚨
Thursday 6th August - Monday 10th August 2026
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Lineup
Adam Freeland
Aera
Alex Banks
Alex O’Rion
Amonita
Andrologic
Anthony Pappa
Atish
Aubrey Fry
Carina Lawrence
Chicola
Cristina Tosio
D-Nox
Danny Howells*
Danny Tenaglia
Dave Seaman
DJ Ruby
Dmitry Molosh
Dobar House
Dowden
Eichenbaum
Eli Nissan
Elliot Moriarty
Emi Galvan
Ezequiel Arias
Gai Barone
GMJ & Matter
Graziano Raffa
Guy J
Guy Mantzur
Henry Saiz
Hernan Cattaneo
Hicky & Kalo
Hyunji-A
James Zabiela
Jamie Stevens
Jeremy Olander
Jerpa
Jody Barr
Jody Wisternoff
Joe Miller
John 00 Fleming
John Cosani
John Digweed*
Kabi
Kamilo Sanclemente
Karl Pilbrow
Kasey Taylor
Khen
Lee Burridge
Lemon
Lloyd Barwood
Lost Desert
Lost Miracle (Sebastien Leger & Roy Rosenfeld)
Mai Lawson
Marcelo Vasami
Mariano Mellino
Marko Felinger
Marsh
Martin Fredes
Martin Roth
Matthew Sona
Maze 28
Mike Rish
Miss Melera
Nick Stoynoff
Nick Varon
Nick Warren
Nicolas Rada
Patrice Baumel
Petar Dundov
Peter Makto
Pole Folder
Powel
Rocio Portillo
Sasha
Simon Vuarambon
Simply City
Spencer Brown
Stereo Underground
Tim Green
Tonaco
Zankee Gulati
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Iconic electronic compilation series & music imprint
Est. 2000
Flying the flag for ‘quality independent electronic music’, born and bred on a national and global scale in their homebase of Australia and beyond, Balance Music have been at the very forefront of underground house music since its inception, expertly guided by experienced director Tom Pandzic. Their revered Balance Mix Series (Established in 2000) has seen the likes of Max Cooper, James Zabiela, Kolsch, Hernan Cattaneo, Henry Saiz, Danny Tenaglia, Deetron, Joris Voorn, Patrice Baumel, James Holden, Agoria, Phil K (R.I.P.), and more step up to the plate for one of the most essential collections across the entirety of the electronica spectrum, whilst Balance Series, their showcase for expressive tech, progressive and wider variations of house music, is a focal point of the sound. The latter has nurtured top-drawer releases from quality artists encompassing a plethora of upcoming and established acts. As the brand continues to grow exponentially, their ever-expansive popularity shows no signs of letting up. - Juno
UK