Catalog: BAL-42 Released: May 20, 2016 Paris To Kyiv’s Fragmenti recording was originally released in 2005 and is arguably the ensemble’s most soul-baring work. A sonic tapestry of ancient Ukrainian song fragments and contemporary sounds, Fragmenti marked the group’s fourth recording and first international release for singer Alexis Kochan and her primary collaborators; bandurist and…
Artist: J57 Catalogue: BAL-43 Format: Digital Release Date: March 25, 2016 Genre: Hip Hop, Instrumental, Glitch, Jazzy J57, the Long Island-raised/Brooklyn-based producer/rapper, infuses his production with hip-hop, soul, glitch, and countless other influences with a masterful ear and unwavering drive. He counts the legendary DJ Premier as a mentor and has assisted the hip-hop architect…
Catalog #: BAL–41 Format: Digital Release Date: November 17, 2014 File Under: House, Broken Beat, Techno Bass, Downtempo The 41st Balanced release showcases a new signing in the UK based production and remix duo Homegroove Project, who pair up with Balanced artists to venture into a wide spectrum of soulful, techy and memorable floor fillers.…
Artist: Skyscraper, Kasm Catalogue: BAL-40 Format: Digital Released: June 2, 2014 The 40th release on Balanced Records revisits the label’s early ambient directions while carving out a new sonic path forward. Swedish sound designer, Skyscaper (not to be confused with skyscraper) creates layered and textured soundscapes in Noctilucent Clouds that are clearly matched to the…
Artist: Stephane Lefrancois Cat: BAL-39 Format: Digital Released February 27, 2014 Stephane Lefrançois’ follows up on his Vault EP with 3 new cuts crossing into a more energetic, dancefloor oriented collection. Flair is an upbeat, positive track layered with the abstract trumpet playing of Nicolo Bozzano, dubby synth stabs and a steady, marching beat. Sudden…
Artist: Seed Organization feat. Clinton Sly CAT#: GH2 Format: Digital Released: August 20th 2013 File under: Reggae, Jungle, Dubstep Label: Green House/ Balanced Records The next crop from the Green House features the Seed Organization’s heavy rootstep riddim and a powerful voicing by Clinton Sly. In his lyrics, Clinton explains how to bring unity to…
Artist: Rise Ashen Cat#: Bal–38 Format: CD, Digital Release Date: June 17, 2013 File under: World, House, Global Beats, Electronic Music In The City is Rise Ashen’s first solo record in 8 years. It is an epic 19 song journey into the depths of Rise’s musical world where he seamlessly fuses everything from traditional…
Artist: Seed Organization Meets Big Toe’s Hi-FI with remixes by RCola, G31 and El Richee CAT#: GH1 Format: Digital Released: April 8th 2013 File under: Reggae, Jungle, Dubstep Label: Green House/ Balanced Records When Big Toe’s Hi-Fi first teamed up with The Seed Organization on the Heatscore Riddim single, dancefloors on both sides of the…
Artist: Process Rebel Cat: BAL-36 Format: Digital Released February 8, 2013 The EP’s eponymous Code Fusion is a reverb drenched head-nodding dub breaks journey guided by evolving melodic signposts that sing out through deep rolling bass, glitched textures and de-tuned skanks. deep tune! Next, Process Rebel takes two of his favorite original riddims and re-rubs…
Artist: Flying Down Thunder and Rise Ashen Catalog No: BAL-35 Format: CD, Digital Release Date: November 9, 2012 File Under: Aboriginal, electronic, house, hip hop On their second full length release on Balanced Records, Flying Down Thunder and Rise Ashen delve deeper into their musical collaboration, bringing together traditional Algonquin chanting and futuristic dancefloor beats.…
