North East based production/Dj duo.

Signed to Defcon Recordings. Residents at trance night NATIVE @ The Globe, Newcastle.

People keep saying trance is dead. We don't listen to them.

Send us your demo!
demos@defconrecordings.com

For general info & requests:
info@defconrecordings.com

I’m a music enthusiast. 

Music is the thing that will one day save us all, which is one of many reasons why I consider it to be important. 

Like most music enthusiasts, I used to hog people’s stereos and make them listen to what I wanted. Because of this, turning my hand to DJing in 1999 was, in retrospect, inevitable.

I started DJing on internet radio in March 2004 and on average, have put a new show online every six days or so since then. I haven’t counted exactly but I think it’s around a thousand by now.

I hate genre definitions (and go into a lot of detail on that here: https://lazarustrance.wordpress.com/2012/08/02/fifty-shades-of-blue-why-genre-does-not-matter/) but it’s fair to say that for the most part I play what’s called “trance.”

I have no interest in fame although I did once make it to 1222 in the DJ Mag chart. This is why I don’t have a logo or any kind of social media strategy.

Nowadays I have three ongoing shows:
     The Rebirth Session - These don’t broadcast anywhere but are (with occasional exceptions) my official demo mixes.
     Back From The Dead - This goes out monthly on Afterhours FM (every first Monday) and is a full-on uplifting/banging show.
     Rise Above - This goes out weekly on Discover Trance Radio (every Friday) and is the end result of me enjoying a mix at home over the previous weekend, whatever that may have turned out to be.

All my shows go online at my Soundcloud and Mixcloud pages.

Please send any promos to djlazarus@gmail.com :)

Find me at:
https://www.mixcloud.com/DJLazarus/ 
http://www.soundcloud.com/djlazarus 
https://hearthis.at/lazarus 
http://www.facebook.com/lazarusdj 
http://www.twitter.com/djlazarus 
http://lazarusriseabove.podomatic.com/

@defconrecordings

Hailing from the North East of England Si Whelan has been a part of the strong trance following in the area for many years. Si had been fond of trance music since the mid 90’s and had his first taste as a clubber at the legendary Promise at Foundation in the early 00’s. He quickly became a regular at many events up and down the country including Gatecrasher in Sheffield and the mighty Goodgreef events at super club Tall Trees. It wasn’t until 2008 that Si decided it was time to see the other side of the turntables and has been lucky enough to dj at many great events, most notably trance giant Digital Society, as well as being a Goodgreef regular. 
Ever searching for that next step Si began to teach himself the basics of music production, and with the help of some friends has managed to get his knowledge to a level he feels happy enough with to begin sharing his sounds with club crowds. Si favours a tough uplifting style of trance and this is evident in his debut tracks ‘Offset’, signed to Aria Digital, and the forthcoming ‘Trinity’, and with many more tracks to follow Si is intent on making his mark on the trance scene significant. 


Mr Carefull – Artist Biography
Hailing from the North of England, Mr Carefull (real name Shaun Elliott) has become a prominent force in the UK trance scene. Known for his relentless energy, sharp production skills, and driving, uplifting sound, he’s a name that continues to rise—and one you’ll want to keep a close eye on.

For over seven years, Mr Carefull has been building his reputation from the ground up. Starting out behind the decks at local events and festivals, he quickly learned how to read a crowd and deliver powerful, high-energy sets. That same understanding of momentum and emotion has carried over into his studio work, where he’s developed a signature sound that blends melody, intensity, and atmosphere in all the right places.

With a growing catalogue of releases on respected labels such as Defcon, Digitized, and Blue Soho, his music has caught the attention of some of the scene’s most influential names. His breakout track "Boundless" was picked up and remixed by Ian Standerwick, climbing into the Trackitdown Top 30 and signaling Mr Carefull’s arrival as a serious contender in the trance world.

Following that, "Second to None" gained widespread support, with remixes by Ahmed Romel and a high-octane Ferry Tale Banging Mix that went on to be featured by Armin van Buuren on A State of Trance 594—a major milestone for any trance artist.

His remix portfolio is equally impressive. His rework of Ciro Visone – First Coming on Defcon became a standout, peak-time anthem that perfectly captured his powerful, uplifting style and earned praise across the scene.

On the live front, Mr Carefull has played across the UK at leading events including In Search of Sunrise Tour, Warehouse Project Warm-Up, Fire It Up, Subculture, Digital Society North East, Inprogress, and Rong. With international bookings on the horizon in cities like Amsterdam and Mexico, his global appeal continues to grow.

His monthly radio show, Global Connection, airs on Afterhours.fm every third Tuesday and has attracted a loyal following. The show regularly features guest mixes from leading artists such as The Noble Six, Ahmed Romel, Ian Standerwick, and ReOrder, showcasing the best in uplifting and driving trance.

Mr Carefull’s journey began after attending Gatecrasher at Newcastle Arena in 2007, where seeing legends like Armin van Buuren, Paul Oakenfold, and Erick Morillo lit the spark. That moment turned a passion into a calling—and he's never looked back.

With upcoming collaborations, a packed remix schedule, and fresh original material on the way, Mr Carefull is set to push boundaries even further. Inspired by artists like James Dymond and Standerwick, he’s part of the new generation keeping trance alive—and taking it to new heights.

Reaky Reakson is a Slovenian music creator who has been refining his signature electronic fusion for over 20 years. His music blends deep, hypnotic sections with peaks of intense energy, driven by strong bass lines, gritty synths, and fat, helicopter-like percussion — complex yet accessible, engaging both mind and body. Reaky has worked with some of the finest artists and labels from various electronic scenes, performed at renowned events on four continents, and runs the Midnight Resurrection label and events, contributing to the underground scene while constantly evolving his sound through experimentation and innovation.

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