To celebrate Hugo LX’s return to Japan after three years, Japan-based house music label Eureka! and Hugo's own Doma Music have joined force to release a limited 7inch record, that will be sold exclusively at each of the 6 stops of his tour, starting this Wednesday.
The record contains two previously unreleased compositions from the Platinum Wave sessions ; unlimited express, a future-boogie tunes, and the purple number, a deep broken house cut. Both of these songs reflect Hugo’s musical experiences during his first tenure there more than a decade ago, as well as his current musical endeavors. More

It’s a new day – and 2022 marks a very special new chapter for Parisian producer Hugo LX, who delivers his latest sound offering on his freshly founded imprint Doma Music.
A collective adventure, « The Platinum Wave » sees the return of Hugo’s most frequent collaborators – trumpeter Hermon Mehari and guitarist Christopher Johnson, with the addition of pianist Tony Tixier – the four of them connecting, building and weaving their sonic textures over these five sound cuts.
A starting point in the Doma music catalogue, « The Platinum Wave » aims to propose a different sound in dance music, both a continuation of a certain musical legacy and an exploration of today’s boundless possibilities, as much as an intimate soundscape from four artists deeply involved in the Paris creative scene – and most definitely, a first taste of things to come on the label. More

Following up the last People of Earth release from Stefan Ringer was a tall order, but we decided to call on French producer Hugo LX to take on the task. Presenting “The Free Form” EP. Spacey and deep, just the way we like it. Thick, bouncy bass lines lead the way on each track. Add live trumpet, keys, percussionists and you have one incredible record. More

Mona Musique is the imprint from Nick V, curator and resident DJ behind longstanding night Mona. First and foremost the vinyl-only label is an embodiment of the Parisian parties that have been bringing together Voguers, Waackers and club dancers for more than a decade.
Calling once again on the production skills of Hugo LX - who featured on Mona Musique’s debut release – “NY Collage” reminds us why he is a firm favourite with label boss Nick V. A standout soulful bassline and trademark Hugo LX drum beat, makes this a sophisticated choice to lift up the dancefloor.
Over on the B side is a remix from man of the moment Kaytronik. The DJ/producer veteran, also known as Karizma, has reworked the track to almost beyond recognition. Deep and dreamy, a new bassline gives it that raw kick, evocative of London in the later hours of the night.
Closing off the EP is a remix of ‘Drifting Away’, Hugo LX’s aforementioned Mona Musique debut. Crafted by Ambrose, the production head behind releases on late 90s House labels Kif SA and Basenotic, he is also the imprint’s studio engineer. A fan of the Kenlou/MAW era, Ambrose’s rework remains true to the deepness of the original cut, but mixes things up with a tougher, harder-hitting edge and wonky keys. More

After a couple of sparking, floor-oriented releases by UK luminary Henry Wu and head honcho Pablo Valentino, MCDE Recordings continues its explorations of dance music spectrum with a brand new offering, right on time for the summer.
Now batting is nomadic beatsmith Hugo LX, who develops a new chapter in his multi-faceted discography with this 5 track opus, ranging from classic house to disco flavored jams, detouring through the ambiant and jazz fields, always with a certain eastern vibe to it.
With great help from his regular contributors on bass, keys and horns, he delivers a soundscape that aims to be vibrant, powerful, yet sensual and most of all, prove to be timeless More

After having brought you the critically acclaimed Japanese house compilation "Once upon a time in Japan...", Jazzy Couscous introduces one of the most promising artist of the French deep house scene, Hugo LX.Having worked on a strings of releases in early 2016, French producer Hugo LX (Courtesy of Balance, My Love is underground, Faces) comes back with another four track offering, with help from fellow French man, Korea-based Fulbert, on the remix duties. Expect some sample-built, bass heavy, deep fried pieces from the nomadic beatsmith, merging influences from Japanese dreamy ambiant, French vaporous soundtracks and American deep dance music. This EP will without a doubt be on heavy rotation on the dancefloors this summer! More

We are happy to introduce a new release and a new project from Ben Vedren and Chez Damier; a new collaboration that has been in the making for some time now. Side AA1 presents a unique sound in its vibe, kind of a minimal track. The French discussion/vocal in the background adds another dimension. You don't need to speak the language to understand what's going on, but you must wonder at some point: Do I understand French or is it the music that made me understand them? An "organ" sound intervenes towards the end bringing power and light to the hall. It’s eleven minutes of pure music! While "AA" is composed of two different remixes of a different track, “Berlin Nights in Paris” It can probably be called the House anthem. It starts strong with some acid sound and is filled with a lot of wonderful elements. Like a gourmet meal, you wonder if the track shouldn't have been at least three times longer to satisfy the gluttony of the listen. The Techno remixes of the track. It's a perfect example of Detroit meets House. Techno track can, with no doubt, feed and drive the dance floor. No need for more than five words to describe it – it's a serious Techno track.
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Balance Records is happy to release “Paul Cut” While no stranger to the french scene Paul is one of the up and coming DJ/Producers out of Paris.This release finds it roots in Jazz (Chicago /Paris?). A1 starts with some heavy beats, which later combined with the other elements can bring the madness to any dance floor. Side , A2 brings another kind of madness which shakes you from inside like heated particles with its jazzy vibes. B2 heats you in a subtly way, when you expecting it the least with background sounds inspired from Jazz. And once they suck you in you start to be driven by them, like being stuck in the waves. B1 will draw anyone inner energy with its piano. It's a great track to lead to the end of the night or even closing. For the love birds and the loners on the dance floor. B2 heats you in a subtly way when you expecting it the least with background sounds borrowed from Jazz. And once they suck you in you start to be driven by them, like being stuck in the waves.

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Balance Recording is happy to introduce you to the presencs ok Kiko Navvaro. This Album cut out EP that has been getting great play by the like of Kerri Chandler and Chez Damier. I can Show you the way, is a very strong track and .a floor Filler, while tracks like “Black is Black” is also getting strong dance floor feed back, while the track “Everything Happens for a reason, Is becoming a House and Techno Anthem at some festival this past summer. This project is surely for those who like great music and want to keep their house music collection Alive.

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The Long awaited new release on Balance Recordings since the successful release of the “Brwather Album” comes a brand new offering from the duo “25 Places” A deep House sound with raw groove . This deep houser has been on the shelf of Balance for a year now, while being Played by Chez Damier the last few years. The produce is solid a true to the duos Deep House sound.25 Places keeps on putting more effort in representing different sounds that crosses over from the old-school to the modern sounds of today. The Due is Tayfun Sarier and Stefan Rijsmus the 2tow young producers from Amsterdam and London keeps getting the attention from many. This project is a special hand picked project designed for executive producer and label owner Chez Damier and had been getting underground unreleased play by chez and a few selected world wide DJ. In the eyes of Chez Damier, this is a timeless Dj keeper.

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Since leaving Richie Hawtin’s M_nus family, Magda has set about forging her own distinctive path in electronic music. Unshackled from minimal techno expectations (not that she could ever be defined so narrowly), she has found freedom in this new chapter of her career. Whether its curating myriad unusual sounds on her reborn Items & Things label alongside fellow M_nus emigres Marc Houle and Troy Pierce, developing her own premium tequila brand or burying herself in her new studio setup, all of her output is imbued with a sense of adventure and exploration. Her effort for Balance indulges both the cerebral, boundary-pushing side of her musical make-up, and the more dancefloor focused one - which is, of course, not without its kooks, quirks and moments of oddity. “The most important thing is the narrative - what you're trying to say and how” she says of the process of putting her selections together. “That's why I love the idea of a two mix compilation because it allows for lots of experimentation and space. The challenge is piecing together tracks that may be opposites into something that makes sense. That's the most fun.” The tracks from Magda and Cornerbred (Magda & Baby Vulture) have been produced exclusively for the Balance 027 compilation and the Limited Edition EP. - Limited Edition 12” - Full Colour Sleeve- 33RPM More

Highly sought-after reissue of GSM's Life (MLIU dub) & Le Voyage (Module Mix) from BL13, w/2 new tracks:Spaceman Funk (O.G. Mix) & Not Another Shouts. More

The legendary Chez Damier presents the first of two carefully curated 12"s under the Purpose For Design banner on his own Balance Music, carrying on the Chicago label's mission to deliver the finest contemporary deep house sounds. On the A-side, Ethereal Sound alumnus Miruga delivers "Midnight Theme", a jazz-tinged number filled with swimming keys floating atop a thick undercurrent of bass, while UG provides their mix of Brawther's "Endless", a garage-inspired track filled with feather light vocal snippets, creamy chords and a snappy, upbeat rhythmic flex. On the B-side, "The Way I Feel When I Think Of You" sees Introspective combine an insistent yet smooth synth pulse with reverb heavy piano chords resulting in an improvised, rustling percussive feel. Matthew Bandy's mix of GMS' "Tell Me What It Is" ends on an unexpectedly tropical note with high impact conga rhythms, sun drenched piano, rolling calypso-inspired bassline and bold vocal.
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Courtesy Of Balance Recordings , BT03_Balance's last underground imprint that inaugurated last October with Brawther's "Le Voyage/Chains & Funk", welcomes City 2 City in it's exclusive family. This new release is an undisputed techno masterpiece that re-defines the genre with the most humbling approach, taking you into the depth of the soul to the realms of dance music... The producer behind City 2 City is Frank Heinzmann, a southern Frenchman of over 25 years of house & techno experience that gave him a unique sound and sensitivity...Once you drop the needle on this record, you will never want it to stop...This record will be a run of 360 copies with NO repress as every record from Courtesy Of Balance Recordings...

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Duke & Sill are new producers that we will sure hear more of, this offering “Rue Saint Bernard” takes you back in time and brings you to the future, this electro tech soul is a classic in the making, smooth deep and with lots of soul. Common People produced by one of our up and coming producers Volta Cab, the title may take you by surprise “Queen of Elephants” we wanted to release the original before the remixes so that we hope you would love the song as we do, deep, memorable and great keyboard melodies, the vibe is a feel good one. B/W Mark & Paul are no strangers to dance music the production team of Mark Thomas Bell & Paul Birchall has produced for us Neuvo Ritmo a classic piano groove over a low key aggressive beat, a sure peek time track for those who dare. Urban Crew’s “Go” was originally presented by Chez Damier “The Gathering “ some years back we have decided to add this with the unplugged project to complete this classic theme, inspiring to say the least.

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