After a year & a half of mixes, I’m humbled and excited to see animix hit number #50 with this banging, get-me-back-to-the-club mix from local icon Simon TK. Looking back, it’s warming to see how animix has spanned an amazing array of artists, styles, locations and moons. 

Simon TK ( @simon-tk ) has been a mainstay in the Naarm/ Melbourne scene for a long while now, playing an integral part in some of the city’s most loved and important musical institutions, such as Skylab radio and the recently launched vinyl imprint for the long-standing Waxo Paradiso duo/ collective, and Club d’Erange.

An incredibly talented DJ, Simon is a musical chameleon, somehow shining in every different style and mood he pulls out of the hat. His versatility, skill and dedication to community has left him with a well deserved respect amongst the Australian musical community, and his taste and bubbly vibe are just the cherry on the cake. 

Thanks for this one Simon! <3

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Animix Fifty: Simon TK

Welcoming Willee, a well respected local head with a knack for exciting, genre-blending, head-bopping mixes. 

He’s shared an exciting 2hr mix, shifting between euphoric, crunchy, and groovier finds. Hope you dig it as much as we do 😛

@willeewillee
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@willeewillee

Neurocrank Mix: Willee

ivan smagghe at floresta

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Ivan Smagghe at Floresta - Waking Life '24

@simon-tk

Simon TK is a multifaceted music operator. A true champion of diversity in sound and community, it’s hard to overstate the impact that Simon has had on the Melbourne music community across his over-a-decade long involvement in all areas of the scene.

At the heart of this involvement is Simon’s expansive musical knowledge. An exceptionally versatile DJ, Simon is one of those rare selectors you could call upon to soundtrack almost any occasion - not just appropriately but perfectly. From psych-rock to psy-trance, rare digs or hands in the air, Simon particularly thrives in environments that challenge people’s perception of reality and identity.

Outside Djing, Simon’s community care and sprawling networks have led to two quintessential projects that continue to foster spaces for conversation and connection. In 2018 he co-founded Skylab, an online radio station that has become a vital platform for diverse musical voices and showcasing the very best in local and international talent. On the more playful side of things, Simon has built, curated and cultivated the now-institution that is Wax’o Paradiso alongside long-term collaborator Ed Fisher. Having recently celebrated its 10-year anniversary this legendary events series turned record label herds 1000s of ecstatic punters every year whilst unearthing and releasing contemporary antipodean sounds.

From his deep musical knowledge to his community-first ethos, Simon TK continues to inspire, connect, and challenge, embodying the spirit of Melbourne’s ever-evolving music culture. Simon’s guest mix was broadcast live on the 8th November, 2024 on PBS106.7fm.

Simon TK - PN 295

@rinobxl at floresta

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Dj Rino at Floresta - Waking Life '24

Recorded at 宀 in Hong Kong on November 9th 2024

Cosmo is a DJ and producer based in Seoul, recognized as one of the most active and consistent figures in the city’s vibrant club scene. With residencies at Seoul’s BBCB: Beton Brut + Concrete Bar, she is now expanding her reach across Asia and Europe.Her DJ sets are known for their fluid mix of deep house, Balearic, and psychedelic disco, with occasional ventures into techier sounds. Rather than sticking to a single style, she creates an ethereal and radiant atmosphere, combining dynamic energy with storytelling that draws the audience into an immersive narrative.On her debut solo EP [JIN09], released through Taipei’s 禁JIN Records, Cosmo explores a celestial soundscape, blendinghouse and Balearic influences with 90s darker technoto craft a release that is both dreamy and daring. Her music reflects the sounds she envisions for clubs—tracks that resonate on the dancefloor while evoking deep emotion and imagination, much like her DJ sets

Live At 宀

MIX072 - Cosmo (首爾) [Live for Giegling]

Circling back to one of my all time ride or dies, presenting @sandpit_alias for Animix one hundred and seventy one. Feels so good to have him back on this series - he was one of the first appearances which remains a favourite, and this sequel is a perfect reminder of why Aidan in such a vital figure in Naarm/Melbourne's scene. So much integrity, class and intuitive flair, no one does it like him. This instalment is a no nonense, if-you-know-you-know wave of his signature blend of banging house and techno. 

Thanks Aidan <3

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Animix One Hundred & Seventy One: Sandpit Alias

@richard-akingbehin: "The second half of my set at NYE 2025 by Diega, Victoria, Australia—a dreamy three hours at sunset on New Year's Eve. Enjoy!"

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Richard Akingbehin @NYE 2025

The Lake

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Acid Fog

Eine Reise durch pulsierende Klanglandschaften, in denen treibende Tech-House-Beats auf psychedelische Elemente treffen. Perfekt für lange Nächte und Tagträume.

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Animix Fifty: Simon TK

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