01. Hans Zimmer [Music on Vinyl / Water Tower Music] * Day One
02. Enigma [Universal Music Group] * Diving
03. Leandro Fresco [Kompakt Pop Ambient] * Los Anos que vivimos en pilegro
04. Claudio PRC & Dubit [Kabalion] * Pattern A
05. Aghast [Ordo MCM] * Sacrifice
06. Julee Cruise [Plain Recordings] * Into the Night
07. Enigma [Universal Music Group] * Confession on the Mind
08. Hans Zimmer [Music on Vinyl / Water Tower Music] * Where we're going
09. Nils Frahm [Erased Tapes Records] * Familiar
10. Hunter / Game [Kompakt] * Ashes
11. Claudio PRC & Dubit [Kabalion] * Pattern B
12. Julee Cruise [Plain Recordings] * The Swan
13. Claudio PRC & Dubit [Kabalion] * Pattern B on 33rpm, then 45rpm
14. Aghast [Ordo MCM] * Das Irrlicht
15.  Xiu Xiu [Bella Union] * Audrey's Dance

Decoded Magazine Mix of the Month October Submission – Bastian Leonidas Thomas

FØPA is the creative project of Darwin, Australia born Steven Lees an artist who thrives on blurring the lines between genres. His catalog reflects both club energy and meditative depth: the bass-heavy punch of “Purple Ghost Cat,” the house pulse of “Keep On Dancing” and “Crocodile House,” and the atmospheric resonance of “ÆTHERIA,” and Techno favourite “Stop.”Each release is crafted with intention, designed to move both body and mind, whether on the dancefloor or in deep listening spaces.

This project is the culmination of over 17 years in music and culture: from his beginnings as a radio host and founder of Shamzine Magazine amplifying Northern Territory artists, to producing large-scale festivals like the Nightcliff Seabreeze Festival and Mindil Beach Sunset Markets. His work with NT DAW’s further showcased his passion for building producer communities, while co-founding L.A.B. Music Management sharpened his skills in mentoring artists, managing tours, and securing Triple J airplay. FØPA emerges from this blend of production craft, community-building, and industry experience — a project that translates years of shaping music culture into a singular, forward-looking sound.

Older works: Dante, Melbourne Australia 
https://on.soundcloud.com/X52nwVagL6THRfrXL4

MGMT: L.A.B Music Management 
https://www.facebook.com/share/19kJi6BqnF/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Record Label: Croc Records
https://www.instagram.com/croc_records?igsh=MXV2MHVnZXQ1ajV1bA==

Production:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5188I98sW00ERzcvPy2frN?si=3C3si3IZQQS2Knxd4MRgEw&pi=gwsfcdgdQz2TK

Since earliest childhood i was into music & the turntable & vinyl of my parents. My father initiated my addiction to vinyl finally by starting to let me select a record at the age of 6 years. Since then i bought music on vinyl. When i started visiting clubs with 15 & was experiencing the gay scene, i often brought some of my house records to an event & asked the, dj if he knows these or could play them - they did & after a few times they handed me the headphone & said "do it yourself, you're welcome" (ultimate thanks to 'Ralf Auge', Toby Geier & Ludger Werb at this point - you lit the spark in the clubs or let me 'practice' at your homes). Thinking about these first steps into djing makes me smile with a bit of melancholy... this is an experience that is hard to imagine these days.

With my first own earned money at age 16 or 17 i finally bought 2 turntables, a mixer, a headphone & started to mix at home with the records i bought until then. I began giving my mixtapes to other djs, that did own parties in town & i got often the possibility to play. In 2006 i took a break from djing for 6 or 7 years. Vinyl production dropped, many labels switched to digital format - something i never was interested in, not even in cds. In 2013 i recognized, that vinyl was ready for a big return to the market.

My vinyl library expands meanwhile a 7000+ records & is still rising. If you hear anything here that you like, let me know.

I'm open for bookings, just hit the message button if you have any question.

played @

Tangente, Ulm
Donauturm, Ulm
Hexenhaus, Ulm
Mogambo, Ulm
After Hour @ Rockside, Ulm
Myers, Ulm
Café 113, Ulm
Millenium, Ulm
Hemperium, Ulm
Club Action, Ulm (Techno Fortress)
Liederkranz, Ulm

El Rubio, Neu-Ulm
Prestige, Neu-Ulm
Kiss! @ Gold, Neu-Ulm

Radio Free FM, Ulm
Radio RCG, Neu-Ulm
Radio SunrayFM, Blaubeuren

Röhre, Stuttgart
'Club 69' Events, Augsburg
Carfax, Memmingen
Climax Institutes, Stuttgart
Airport, Friedrichshafen
Schwarzer Adler, Egelsee

House music lover since around 1988. Stu Allen key 103 Piccadilly Radio. The acid days. The rave days. Quadrant Park. Farnworth Pleasuredome. Legends Raves Warrington. Cream. Liverpool. Life@Bowlers. 3Beat Records on a Saturday. Hot Wax. Pete tong Essential selection. 

All of that was the catalyst. Had some citeonics and crappy. Borrowed belt driven drives for really poor efforts at DJing local youth clubs and occasional private parties. Kept up the music love and bedroom DJing. 

More recently enjoyed bringing the rave to fitness boot camps and the ambient soulful melodic house to Crosby Beach. Sunsets and sunny days been amazing.