German hard trance collective built around DJ Balloon, Balloon emerged in the early 2000s with an aggressive, high-energy sound that defined the harder edges of trance music. Their debut "Blow Job" showcased the production prowess of Alex Christensen and Steve Frame, establishing the group's uncompromising approach to the genre.
The group's sound evolved through collaborations with the Big World production team and Oliver Goedicke, refining their hard trance aesthetic across multiple releases. Between 2005 and 2006, DJ Balloon explored solo territory through the Acardipane vs. Balloon project with Marc Acardipane, delivering harder-hitting tracks that pushed the boundaries of trance production during that era.