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

Jane Fitz, one of rural regulars and a staple of its history, took the stage for two B2B sets on both stages this year.

Jane's choice to share a booth with AKIRAM EN, also a regular at rural, on the first day of the event brought together a large crowd of music lovers for a rare B2B experience that lasted four hours of deep groove sessions from late into the night until dawn. Enjoy this obscure mix set, that the two skilled selectors who have been described as “DJ's  DJ” have produced.

〈rural〉の常連アーティストの1人としてこれまでの歴史を支えてきたJane Fitzが、今年は2度にわたるB2Bセットで両ステージに登壇しました。初日の前夜祭でブースを共にしたのは、同じくこれまで〈rural〉で幾多もの狂乱を巻き起こしてきたAKIRAM EN。Janeからの指名で実現したこの稀有なB2Bに、未知なる音楽体験を求めた多くの愛好家たちが集まり、夜更けから明け方にかけて4時間の深淵なグルーヴセッションが見届けられました。"DJの中のDJ”と形容される熟練のセレクターである両者が産み出した怒涛のオブスキュアミックスセットをお楽しみください。

Jane Fitz & AKIRAM EN at rural 2024

Sound Metaphors (@sound-metaphors) is Nemo Ripoll and Castro Moore, but it is also the name of their famously well-curated label and record shop in Berlin. As such the pair has been helping to define the sound of the underground on many different fronts - electric DJ sets, cult events and even through the custom-made sound systems built for customers worldwide. With a vast musical knowledge between them and a never-ending supply of their own unreleased edits and DJ tools, they are able to tell musical stories that draw from all across all genres and many different eras.

That plays out in the superb mix they have put together for us this week. It's a full-bodied selection that shows off their love of contrasting styles - loose, percussive house music brushes up with deep and dubby cuts, dark acid grooves sit next to '80s synth sounds before a disco finish goes from stomping to funky. The exuberance of it all is infectious and leaves you wanting more.

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Dekmantel Podcast 477 - Sound Metaphors DJs

Live recording of Dj set - opening back up the grove stage 8pm-10pm on the 2nd night. Thank u SR team x

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@LenaWillikens's mix is nothing short of a magical trip through an auditory kaleidoscope, so, turn on, tune in, and drop out. 🍄

The jewelry released with this mix is inspired by Lena's fascination and love for all kinds of mushrooms. She believes that mushrooms rule the world – silently and without wars. In many ways, mushrooms can help humans grow mentally and find a more respectful way to treat each other and the environment.

Visit www.forge.fm for more information and to explore more. :)

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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.

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Live recording @ the Future Intel headquarters in The Hague. Streaming live on Youtube and futureintelradio.com.

Orpheu The Wizard ╚═ Future Intel ═╗ 21 11 2024

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Magnified Pt.8 is the latest installment in Magnitude Recordings' celebrated compilation series, continuing its mission of showcasing fresh talent in the progressive house scene.

This edition introduces rising artists like Argentinian producer Mariano Malvica, who debuts on the label with Karnak, and Sri Lanka-based duo ALPHA21 & Junior SL, presenting Darkened Energy. Alongside these newcomers, the EP also features a special treat for fans- the previously unreleased Ewan Rill Rave Remix of Storm Locked by Persik.

As always, the Magnified series stays true to the label's signature sound while providing a platform for emerging artists.

Magnified Pt. 8

Storm Locked (Ewan Rill Rave Remix)

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a trippy journey of deep house breaks with a hint of tech and electronica 

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Techgnosis Records brings the progressive heat with their latest - Shaping Dream's title track is marvellously reworked by the talented Aztoria. We know you'll be digging this one for some time to come.

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