he popular Balance dance series features DJs putting together compilations of their best reworkings of other artists, and the eighth entry in the series went to Desyn Masiello. The world-renowned DJ has quite a buzz surrounding him, especially after such respected artists as Deep Dish selected Masiello as a "Future DJ Hero" (in DJ magazine's Top 100 poll). And Masiello certainly gets to showcase his DJ chops throughout the double-disc set -- cutting, pasting, and smoothing out the rough edges (thanks to such technology as Pro Tools and Ableton), and in the process creating a true techno fiesta. As with most modern-day DJ sets, the songs blend into one another without any pauses, so there's no reason for your toe to stop a-tappin'. If blips, beats, and electro sounds are your thing, then the eighth volume of Balance is the place to be, especially such selections as Killing Joke's "Love Like Blood," Orbital's "Halycon + On + On," and Will Saul's "Mbira." ~ Greg Prato|

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