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Electric Soulside – Somewhere in Nevada [InStereo Recordings]

Suneel — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 10:01:52 +0000

An old school funky house dance floor *hype* approach integrated into a modern disco banger! Utilizing an infectious vocal sample and a full-blown filtered, peak-hour level of energy – the Electric Soulside outfit are making a distinctive statement with this composition. Layer in Mike Balance with a remix not to be slept on, and DJ Dan’s record label InStereo has signed and released a weapon for DJs “who know”.

Electric Soulside – Somewhere in Nevada [InStereo Recordings] is available for purchase here.

Electric Soulside – Somewhere in Nevada by InStereo Recordings

Mike Balance – Energy

Suneel — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 14:50:39 +0000

Taking an ollllllllllllllllll’ school sample from the 90′s underground rave era (aka “the good ol’ days”), Mike Balance has a stormer to rock the upcoming WMC events in March. Its like one part old-school disco, one part classic French House, two parts PURE ENERGY, and its got us doing robot-like wiggles here at FHMDC. Score one for the west coast U.S. producer who has consistantly rocked both the production and DJ fronts for years – much respect Mr. Balance!

Mike Balance “Energy” (preview) by Mike Balance

Hatiras Presents Mike Balance 04

Suneel — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 13:57:58 +0000

‘Hatiras Presents’ is the weekly radio show presented by Hatiras. Each episode features a new 60 minute mix from many of the planet’s finest DJs. Feel free to download the show here every week. And don’t forget – support the music by purchasing downloads from Beatport, iTunes, etc.

Source: Hatiras Radio

MP3: Hatiras Presents Mike Balance 04

Track Listing

01. Jason Taylor – Sabotage (Matteo DiMarr Remix)
02. TDR – Squelch (Olav Basoski Remix)
03. Mike Dunn, The Md X-Spress – Git Cho House On (Chocolate Puma Remix)
04. Koen Groeneveld – Air Breaks
05. Justin Martin & Ardalan – Mr. Spock
06. Anthony Acid, Method Man – Hit and Throw (Muzzaik Remix)
07. Wehbba – All I Need
08. Infusion – Dogtown (D-Nox & Beckers Remix)
09. Federico Milani – Maggie (Alex D’Elia & Nihil Young Remix)
10. Nom De Strip, Tim Healey – Let the Beat Flow (Hatiras Remix)
11. Louder Than a Bomb – Trent Cantrelle Bootleg
12. Squeeeze – Doop (Manuel De La Mare Remix)
13. Cold Blank – Flying Cat (Alex Mind Remix)
14. Lee Mortimer vs M&S – Bootsoul Nugget
15. The Only – Top of the Jam (Autoerotique Remix)
16. Harry Choo Choo Romero – Here Comes that Sound
17. Spencer & Hill – GoGo Girl (Dirtyloud Remix)
18. Chrizz Luvly – How We Roll

Implicit & Suneel – Autumn 2010 FunkyHouseMusic.com Pumpkins

Suneel — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 17:35:22 +0000

FHMDC’s Implicit & Suneel’s new Autumn 2010 DJ Chart is now available at Junodownload.com with 26 smashin’ pumpkins blended with a fury of very funky French house, slammin’ mind-benders, and doses of old and new school influences across a variety of artists and labels.

Implicit & Suneel – Autumn 2010 DJ Chart

01. TAVRVS – Zwai Break [Mozzarella]
02. Jam Xpress Feat. DD – Gotcha Feelin (Lifelike remix) [Onelove]
03. Grandmaster Jazz – Flunky Fusion [Club-A-Club Recordings]
04. Poka – Believe [Club-A-Club Recordings]
05. LBCK – Start (The Phantom’s Revenge Daily Double Remix) [On The Fruit]
06. Axwell Feat. Errol Reid – Nothing But Love (Classic Mix) [Ultra]
07. Emil Lanne – Do Me Right [Flapjack]
08. The Shapeshifters – Helter Skelter (Daddy’s Groove Remix)
09. La Zebra – Feel The Music (The Phantom’s Revenge Remix) [Mozzarella]
10. Michael Canitrot – Desire (Disfunktion remix) [In The House/Defected]
11. Evil Nine Feat. EL-P – Stay Up (feat EL-P) [For Lovers]
12. Tristan Garner – Jazz Me Up (Original Gangster Dub) [Academy]
13. Aeroplane – Superstar (The Krays Remix) [Ultra]
14. TAVRVS – Forever 1998 [Mozzarella]
15. Phase II – Reachin’ (Original Brotherhood Mix) [In The House/Defected]
16. Kid Gloves – Brand New Dance (His Majesty Andre Remix) [Fools Gold]
17. Louie Vega/Jay Sinister Sealee Starring Julie Mcknight – Diamond Life (Daddy’s Groove Magic Island Rework) [Defected]
18. Voodoo Chilli – Love Songs (Extended Loop Mix) [Cheap Thrills]
19. Cicada – Your Love (DCUP Remix) [Critical Mass]
20. Laidback Luke Feat. Jonathon Mendelsohn – Till Tonight (MSTRKRFT Remix) [Nervous]
21. Rasmus Faber – Ever After (2010 Remix) [Farplane]
22. Computer Club – Did We Go Too Far? [Killpop]
23. Vinny Troia Feat. Jaidene Veda – Do For Love (Mike Balance Remix) [Curvve]
24. James Talk & Ridney – Forever (Ghosts of Venice Remix) [Defected]
25. Lone – Pineapple Crush (Action Man Remix) [Cheap Thrills]
26. Data MC/Nhan & Taan – Too Young To Die (Original Mix) [Urbasian]

Audio samples and purchase links available here at Junodownload.com.

Mutually aggregating 25+ years of experience in the performance, production, and promotion of house music, Implicit & Suneel are considered two of the United States ’ most influential forces in the genre. Their DJ performances, studio productions, and mix recordings have led them to performances before thousands all across North America while simultaneously maintaining the critically acclaimed FunkyHouseMusic.com portal – the all-in-one information resource for the house music sound. In addition, they are the DJs behind the Juno Plus Funky House Podcast series.

DJ Dan Presents Stereo Damage – Episode 2

Suneel — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 03:17:12 +0000

Episode 2 of DJ Dan’s podcast series is now available on iTunes. The first hour is a live set from the man himself performing at the Root Society’s Tower of Babel at Burning Man. The second hour is a guest mix from InStereo artist Mike Balance.

DJ Dan Presents Stereo Damage – Episode 2

Hatiras Presents Mike Balance 03

Suneel — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 03:56:47 +0000

Mike Balance returns to ‘Hatiras Presents’ to rock our ears with the freshest in electro and funky house!

‘Hatiras Presents’ is the weekly radio show presented by Hatiras. Each episode features a new 60 minute mix from many of the planet’s finest DJs. Feel free to download the show here every week. And don’t forget – support the music by purchasing downloads from Beatport, iTunes, etc.

MP3 Link: Hatiras Presents Mike Balance 03

Hatiras Presents Mike Balance 02

Suneel — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 06:10:48 +0000

‘Hatiras Presents’ is the weekly radio show presented by Hatiras. Each episode features a new 60 minute mix from many of the planet’s finest DJs. Feel free to download the show here every week. And don’t forget – support the music by purchasing downloads from Beatport, Juno, etc.

MP3 Download Link: Hatiras Presents Mike Balance 02

Exclusive Review: Mike Balance – Loud Enough?

Suneel — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 08:00:00 +0000

Artist: Mike Balance
Title: Loud Enough?
Label: InStereo
Format: Digital
Release Date: 4/29/2008
Audio Sample: Listen

Mr. Balance has really outdone himself children, and quite possibly made one of his best ever productions!

The new promo from DJ Dan’s InStereo label is screaming with funky & raw, acid energy. It immediately grapples the listener into a journey of an infectious hip hop sample layered into a black hole of ever increasing & decreasing energy weaving the dancefloor more effectively than an orchestra composer.

Pure brilliance for the underground house heads who yearn the old school electronic mastery of “the perfect build up”. We imagine this will will be receiving very heavy rotations domestically, and hopefully will gain international attention from our European counter-parts. Ibiza – you’ve been warned!..

Track Listing

“Loud Enough?” (Original Mix)

“Loud Enough?” (DJ Dan Remix)

“Loud Enough?” (Hard Rock Sofa Remix)

Mike Balance – February 2008 Top Ten

Dave Cortex — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 08:00:00 +0000

01) CLASSIX – Cold Act III (Wolfgang Gartner Monster Mix) [InStereo Recordings]
02) Dave Aude – Push That Thing 08 (Mazzola & Balance Remix) [Audacious]
03) DJ Dan – N20 [InStereo Recordings]
04) Miles Dyson – Track From Hell [Still Cookin' Records]
05) Jonathan Landossa – Dirty Bounce [Pulse Record]
06) D.M.D.C. – Closet Hooker (Mike Balance Remix) [Sweet Cherry Music]
07) Cass – You Don’t See (Christian Hoff Remix) [Salacious Records]
08) Malente & Moston – F*cked Up (Stupid Fresh Remix) [Splank! Records]
09) Shopliftas & Frew – Bermuda Nights (Twocker’s Hawaiian Shirt Remix) [Splank! Records]
10) Shawn Mistika & Joey Medina – After-Hours Ensemble (Emjae Remix) [Curvve]

Exclusive Review: Mike Balance & Joey Mazzola – Flow

Dave Cortex — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 08:00:00 +0000

Artist: Mike Balance & Joey Mazzola
Title: Flow
Label: In Stereo
Format: Digital
Release Date: none
Audio Sample: Listen

In Stereo is back on the market and have been coming out with a slew of new releases as of late. With tracks hitting various charts, they have now embraced the digital age and have been coming out strong. This week they present their next heavy hitter.

Mike and Joey are at it again with their newest release on In Stereo. After reaching Beatport.com’s top ten charts at #4 deliver once again with ‘Flow’. With a funky electro riff that drives the track along, you definitely feel the bass and treble flowing through the speakers. Expect nothing but funky electro at it’s finest, something we have been missing in a slew of new electro that has been coming out in the recent months…

If we are to assume that In Stereo will be pushing quality tracks such as this, expect nothing but an onslaught of great tunes coming from this label. Indeed, In Stereo is back and they are wrecking shop. This track is highly recommended. You can grab this track at Beatport.com now.

For more information about In Stereo, check out www.instereorecordings.com.

Hatiras Presents: Mike Balance 01

Suneel — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 21:10:24 +0000

‘Hatiras Presents’ is the weekly radio show presented by Hatiras. Each episode features a new 60 minute mix from many of the planet’s finest DJs. This week’s edition comes from the funky fresh Mike Balance of the midwest!

Online Link: http://www.blowmedia.com/radio/radio_mikebalance_01.shtml

“In A Groove” Pre-Release

Dave Cortex — Thu, 21 Dec 2006 17:12:53 +0000

Joey Mazzola and Mike Balance’s anticipated “In A Groove” is now available in an exclusive on Beatport.

The latest release from Solmatic Records, “In A Groove” was featured on Richard Vission’s most recent commercial mix CD, and has been appearing in the sets of many a traveling DJ.

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DJ Mix: Mike Balance – Mike Balance and Eli Andrew

Porter — Fri, 08 Dec 2006 22:12:08 +0000

Check out this new DJ mix from Mike Balance…

Mike Balance and Eli Andrew

Mike Balance – November 2006 Top Ten

Dave Cortex — Tue, 21 Nov 2006 08:00:00 +0000

01) Macca – The Big Rinse [Blow Media]
02) Jacques Bauer – Adandon Ship [Blow Media]
03) Allistair Whitehead – Blu Car (Dj DLG Remix) [Phonetic]
04) Rouge Element – Dead Drummers [Exceptional]
05) Rob Le Pitch – Twisted [Passenger]
06) Chris Lake – Babaloo [Pop Pop]
07) Mike Balance & Nerd Nate – For the People [Blow Media]
08) Richard Dinsdale – Sniffin [Toolroom]
09) Dj Adonis – One Night in Rio (Kyle Pound Remix) [Toolroom]
10) The Freaks – The Creeps (Vanalism Remix) [Azuli]

Mike Balance – August 2006 Top Ten

Dave Cortex — Mon, 07 Aug 2006 08:00:00 +0000

01) Julio Navas & David Amo – Dirty Girl [Fresco]
02) Mashtronic – Force (Phatjak Remix) [Mashtronic]
03) Granite & Phunk – Switch On Push Play (DJ Sender Dub)
04) Mixin’ Marc – Right Here & Right Now [Faded]
05) Mike Balance & Joey Mazzola – Gettin’ Heated [Via Musique]
06) Groove Man – Make Me Feel So Good (Mike Balance Remix) [Mizumo]
07) DJ Kue – Rock The Show [Via Musique]
08) Kyle Pound – Sex On The First Date [Refreshing]
09) Drumattic Twins – Feelin’ Kinda Strange (Kleph & Thayer Remix) [Refreshing]
10) Christian Alvarez – Rubba Dub Funk (Mike Balance Remix) [In Stereo]

Exclusive Review: Mike Balance – Just Getting Started E.P.

Suneel — Sun, 04 Jun 2006 08:00:00 +0000

Artist: Mike Balance
Title: Just Getting Started E.P.
Label: Ammo Recordings
Format: Vinyl
Release Date: 6/4/06
Audio Sample: Listen

In a world where DJs move from one passing fad to the next, it’s nice to see a dj that holds his ground. Thankfully to funky house music lovers everywhere, Mike Balance stays unwavering in his stead. The “Just Getting Started E.P.” is just that. Its a warmup for the summer. Glancing at the jacket reveals a set of planes, most likely ready to drop bombs, starting off with this record.

On the A side, “Just Getting Started” features an infectious bassline that is going to cause your head to bob. When the build up strikes, look out because this is where the dance floor is going to move. Along with a side of disco, Mike provides us with something to start grooving to. The flip side – “Nappy Hour” – is a bit of an enigma because napping is one thing you won’t want to do. Filled with a funky bassline, once the breakdown breaks up, you’ll know why this is the money maker for this release on Ammo. “Nappy Hour” is what funky house is all about…

With heav support from all the funky house suspects, along with reaching very high on the DanceRecords.com weekly sales charts, you’d obviously be napping to miss release from Mr. Mike Balance.

Track Listing

“Just Getting Started” (Original Mix)

“Nappy Hour” (Original Mix)

Exclusive Interview: Mike Balance

Suneel — Thu, 18 May 2006 08:00:00 +0000

Mike has been involved with electronic music for half of his life. At 14 he discovered electronic dance music in Houston, TX and by 16 was making noise of his own with long time friend Craig Biesel. In 1993 Mike went to his first underground warehouse party in Austin, TX and was changed forever. Only a year later Mike moved to Boise, ID and continued to produce electronic music and began DJing and throwing parties which helped create the underground dance scene in Boise.

After years of DJing and helping throw events, Mike decided to get serious about his music and purchased an MPC 2000 which lead to many hours and sleepless nights of fine tuning his sound and perfecting his trade. In 2000 Mike was ready to take things to the next level and made 100 promo copies of Fresh Choice Music No. 1 which got great reviews by fellow DJs and producers and sparked the interest of Soul Phusion Records.

Fast forward to 2005 / 2006, and we find Mike has provided remixes and originals for labels such as Kontrast, FunkTeck, Molocacho, District Music and Ammo, and sets for the highly anticipated release of “The Rhythm” on In Stereo which was charted by DJ Dan and appears on his latest mix cd “Lift”. 2006 also brings great promise with Mike’s first Solmatic release “In a Groove” with Joey Mazzola featured on RHV’s top ten and his “Automatic” mixed cd as well. and this is just the start!

FunkyHouseMusic.com got a chance to shoot the breeze with Mr. Balance, and caught a sniff of the very definition of what it is to be on the brink of “blowing up”:

FHM: Your home base of – Boise, Idaho – is a city not normally associated with house music. Does this make it more difficult to network and promote yourself within the industry? We’re also curious how the dance music scene compares to other parts of America.

MB: Boise is pretty well situated in the middle of everything on the West Coast. We are

technically the 3rd biggest city in the Northwest right after Seattle and Portland plus the Bay area and Vegas are only 10-12 hours away. Growing up in Texas
I had already experienced the nightlife scene and upon moving here decided to
help bring
it to life with others that had moved from California and all over. From
about
1994-2002 the party scene here was huge and had been host to pretty much
all the big
headliners. Just like a lot of cities Boise has seen it’s ups and downs but
the
scene still manages to thrive somehow. A lot of people consider this area
to be
‘small potatoes’ but who doesn’t like potatoes?

As far as networking and promoting goes, the internet has made everything so
intertwined that most people don’t even really think about where I’m from.
However,
it does make it harder to get DJ gigs ‘cuz a lot people are more concerned
about
hype than actual talent. I don’t really see myself relocating anytime soon
in order
to do my thing.

FHM: You recently launched a label, Via Musique. What is your goal with this
project?

MB: I’ve had a few failed label attempts over the years but now I’m pleased to
say I
finally have the right backing. My main goal is obviously to push and
promote my own
music and the whole Funky/Electro House movement but there’s a lot of
up-and-comers
that I want to help get out there as well. It’s all still a really new
thing to me
so there’s a lot of growing to do over this year alone.

FHM: We noticed that Via Musique will be distributed exclusively through
DanceRecords.com. This seems to be an increasing trend these days. What is
so attractive about this specific venture? Is it primarily to avoid hassle
with distributors?

MB: Unfortunately, dealing with distributors can be what makes or breaks a label
sometimes which is why the kind people at DanceRecords are acknowledging
this and
helping out a select few with their labels and distribution to help keep
vinyl alive
and well. Some people kind of look at it in a bad light but really they’re
simplifying and in a sense revolutionizing the way vinyl is distributed in
the U.S.
and overseas.

FHM: You recently made available publically a quick ‘how-to’ production guide,
much to the delight our readers (and staff). Are there any other secret
Mike Balance tricks you’d care to share?

MB: My main advice to people would be experiment and take your time with it.
Don’t rush
it. Spend a lot of time perfecting one sound or one track as opposed to
bangin’ out
as much stuff as you can in hopes of getting noticed. Plus, if you want to
make a
big hit or that big jam people will know you for, don’t force it. Those
things have
to come to you naturally. It’s also easy to get carried away with all the
software
and plug-ins available these days. Keep it simple at first and learn how to
do more
with less. You gotta have the cake before you can have the icing.

FHM: What was your first production setup?

MB: I’ve had many setups over the years. My first being a mess of tape decks,
Radio
Shack stuff, a Casio sampler and other random 80s synths and drum
machines. It was
good to start with that because it taught me how fun messing around with
music could
be. My first semi-professional setup consisted of an MPC 2000, a Novation
Bass
Station, some rack effects and a Mackie rotary mixer. My first 3 or 4
records were
made on that setup and I eventually started bouncing stuff back and forth
between
Acid Pro and the MPC. The ‘Punk Rock Disco’ remix for Jon Le Phunk was my
first all
software production and I’ve pretty much stuck with that formula since.

FHM: With the proliferation of new production technology aimed strictly aimed
at computers, do you find yourself currently leaning more towards an all
“in the box” approach using software plugins and virtual instruments or do
you prefer a traditional hardware/software approach?

MB: I still jam out some patterns on my MPC and make some cool sounds on the
Filter
Factory sometimes but that’s about it these days. My hardware literally
collects
dust since I have embraced the software revolution but I would never sell
any of it
because there’s still some great sounds in there! Plus, I wouldn’t get
nearly what
it’s worth now.

FHM: Always a hot question on our readers’ minds is what production environment
producers are using these days. Can you give us some insight into what
audio/sequencing package your music is based around and what are some of
the “must have” production tools in your studio?

MB: All my favorite producers are using Cubase or Pro Tools right now which is
the
direction I’m hoping to go towards in the future but as of right now I
can’t live
without Acid Pro 5 and Reason 3. What’s great is you can Rewire them
together and
utilize the best of what they both have to offer. My MDA VST plug-ins are a
must
have along with Wavelab. The Waves Diamond plug-ins are great too.

FHM: You have had your music productions featured on Artist Mix CDs that have
been distributed world wide. How has the exposure from these mix
compilations affected you as an artist? What does it take to create a
career in this?

MB: I have definitely been blessed with the opportunity to have that kind of
support for
my music. It’s great because it introduces you more to the regular people
and
everyday party-goers in addition to the DJ/producer community. Having a
good repoire
with these big DJs and the people that make these mixes along with making
sure they
have a really solid track of yours they can stand behind is a step in the
right
direction.

FHM: Who does Mike Balance look up to, and what is it about these people that
makes them admirable to you?

MB: I would definitely have to say DAN. Not only is he a great DJ and a house
mastermind
but he’s a good friend too. Dan’s all about helping the right people out
and giving
the up-and-comers a chance to shine. I think because he realizes that
people like
us are a big part of what fuels this industry. Other people that give me
inspiration
are Joey Mazzola, Sebastian Ingrosso, Olav Basoski, Armand Van Helden and
Daft Punk.
I may not know some of them personally but their contribution and
dedication to this
music is admirable. I also look up to a lot of indie rockers and electronic
artists
but we don’t need to get into that.

FHM: With the current explosion of the digital media realm, do you have any
plans to push your new label Via Musique on a digital download site in the
future?

MB: Most of the people I’ve talked to who are dealing with digital labels say
that it’s
a pain the ass and not very profitable. My label is brand new so I have yet
to
decide if that’s a direction we want to go in. Personally, I think the
technology
needs to evolve a little more before it’s a sure-fire way to distribute
your music
over vinyl.

FHM: When you DJ, do you use vinyl, or have you gone digital?

MB: I’m definitely a vinyl DJ. It’s just more fun to me. I normally only play
about 3 or
4 tracks off cd in a set and they’re usually either my own tracks that are
waiting
for release or something that’s a major jam I absolutely can’t get anywhere
else. I
would much rather play them on vinyl and usually do when or if they become
available.

FHM: For those out there that have the aspiration to create an upstart indie
label, can you share with our readers a little bit about what it takes to
get a label off the ground, and also what you feel it takes to make a
label successful?

MB: Unfortunately a lot of people start their own label because no one will
give them a
chance or they’re sick of doing things on someone else’s terms. Personally,
I just
want to focus on what I do best and that’s make music and let someone else
take care
of the rest. I wish it were that easy but it’s not. Just make sure you have
a good
game plan and some artists you can really stand behind. Be really patient
too.
expect everything to take way longer than you thought. That’s the honest
answer.

FHM: How do you feel about the current state of affairs in the Dance Music
industry? Do you feel that its thriving, or in a recession? What do you
think it will take to pick it up or sustain this?

MB: Everything always comes in waves no matter what you’re dealing with. Things
seem to
be coasting along smoothly right now but that all really depends on where
you’re at.
Some parts of the world have huge dance scenes and other parts are dry as
hell. This
stuff will always be around in some form or another so I’m not that worried
about it
right now.

FHM: How do you feel about the current explosion of Electro infused house
music? Is this a trend that will continue to grow, or do think its just
that, a trend? Also, do you think its hurting the originality of the music
that is being produced right now?

MB: Hahaha. Man. I actually just decided to retire one of my big electro
Malstrom
patches ‘cuz I found myself using it in everything. It’s definitely a huge
trend
right now but it’s always been around more than people think. it’s just
become
more prevalent lately due to the whole New Wave/80s revival. Personally I
love it
and I think it’s inspired some of the biggest jams ever but the bottom line
is the
Funky stuff will always move people on the floor and I’ve always remained
focused on
it.

FHM: Tell us a little bit about what is on the horizon for Mike Balance?

MB: Chillin’ the fuck out. I’ve been working on tons of stuff this last year
and with
about a dozen tracks waiting to come out I’m gonna kick back and see what
the future
brings next. I also plan on regrouping and revamping my studio this summer
and
hopefully reshaping my sound a little bit in the process. Oh yeah, and
hooking up
lots of DJ gigs. who wants to party!?!?

To learn more about Mike Balance, please visit:

www.mikebalance.com

Thank you for taking the time to accept our interview, and for supporting the Funkyhousemusic.com mission. We truly appreciate your effort, and wish you the best of luck with your future endeavors.

Mike Balance Launches New Label – Via Musique

Suneel — Wed, 10 May 2006 14:05:16 +0000

Via Musique is a brand new Funky/Electro House, Techno, and Breakbeat record label founded by Mike Balance, and is the newest addition to a recent string of labels to be exclusively distributed by DanceRecords.com
The new label will feature works by Mike Balance, Joey Mazzola, Noah Hyde, Jon Pegnato, and Dj Adonis.

The first release – “Getting Heated” EP – showcases Joey Mazzola and Mike Balance, and will be available in June of 2006. The tracks featured on this release are “Getting Heated” and “Knee Deep”, both floor rocking funky house bangers that are sure to set fire to the dance music scene. Hot on the tails of the “Getting Heated EP” will be “Get Ready” by Mike Balance and Noah Hyde..

with remix work by Jon Pegnato.

For more info, please visit:

http://www.viamusique.com

Mike Balance – November 2005 Top Ten

Dave Cortex — Fri, 04 Nov 2005 08:00:00 +0000

01) Mike Balance & Joey Mazzola – In a Groove [Solmatic]
02) High Caliber – Pistol Whip (Hatiras Remix) [In Stereo]
03) Bryan Cox – Freaks on the Floor [Eden]
04) Jon Pegnato – Soul Phonic (Mike Balance mix) [District]
05) Chris Kaeser – Boogie Star [Voices]
06) DJ DLG – Dimension [Huge]
07) Raw Shape – Bodyrcok [Voices]
08) Groove Man – Don’t Stop [CDR]
09) Electrofunk – Situation [CDR]
10) Mike Balance – Just Gettin Started [Ammo]

DJ Mix: Mike Balance – On Track

Porter — Sat, 01 Jan 2005 23:11:49 +0000

Fresh new DJ mix from Mike Balance…

On Track

Exclusive Review: Shutterflooders VS Mike Balance – Funky Chunky

Dave Cortex — Fri, 17 Sep 2004 08:00:00 +0000

Artist: shutterflooders VS Mike Balance
Title: Funky Chunky
Label: Focused Music
Format: Vinyl
Release Date: 07/16/2004
Audio Sample: Listen

Christoph Banning and Nelson Perez are back with a big-time bang as they split this slab of licorice pizza with Idaho’s music magician Mike Balance. Filtered house reigns supreme on this new Shutterflooders release that will smoke one too many warehouses with sweat and steam. Funky Chunky tweaks a cool loop to thick edible bites endlessly, while Mike’s B-side claims the trophy for back-bending bionic grooviness that’s continuing to prove effective on lab monkeys and grungy mallrats, long after the clubs have closed.

DJ Mix: Mike Balance – Heavy Rotation

Porter — Wed, 01 Sep 2004 08:00:00 +0000

Fresh new DJ mix from Mike Balance…

Heavy Rotation