I loved DJ-ing at DCM during the ‘heyday’ of house from 1994-95. Truly a golden era.

This mix captures the signature tracks from the summer of 1994 into the early winter of 1995. [February 1994 - June 1995], pretty much as I played them at both DCM and Blackmarket, Sydney every weekend.

Seamless and on-point. It captures EXACTLY how the major nightclubs sounded in mid 1995. If you were there, you were part of a movement. Many thanks to Allan, Tim & Brook, Penny, Margot, Eric and Ben.

DCM: Magic's Back! (Marko's Tenpin Bowling Mix) For the Lovers of House

I’ll never forget the first time I played at DCM. It was NYE on Dec 31, 1993. My heart was in my throat for the first hour or two, but the house was PACKED from start to finish (11pm - 8am). 

Undoubtedly, this was the kick-start to my career for many venues in Sydney’s inner-west. 

I guess I have to thank DJ James Fraser for offering me a little advice that morning as he took over at 8am. He told me to “stick to my long mixes”. And he was right. I still do that today.

I Remember House 1990-93 (Šime's Tropical Fruits Mix)

I played a few recovery party sets at DCM after key dance parties throughout 1994-96.

If I wasn’t on the decks, I was operating the lighting rig. Remember the white baseball cap on backwards ;)

 Here is a mix that captures the atmosphere.

Beware of imitations - I was a fully-fledged employee at DCM at the time and I can provide documentation to prove this. I’ve learned of people trying to claim they were DCM DJ’s. Trust me - they’re cheap imitators. For the record, there were only a few DJ’s on the playlist for recovery sets: Alex Taylor, Grant Truslove, Simon Andrews, Lexie Bradfield, Stevie B, James Fraser and Brent Nichols. That’s it. Check the roster!

DCM Recovery Party Set. Sundays 8am - 6pm 1994 - 1996

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Dj Ramonzinho, Alex LeMirage - Kratos (A Little Closer) Remix

Short Club Mix

#Kygo #AvaMax #Whatever

Lyrics:
There’s a space in my heart
When it all comes crashing down 
Anytime I hear your name out in public 
There’s a place that I go
Every time that you’re in town
It’s just me
And the knots in my stomach
     
And it’s true
It wasn’t easy
Getting over you
But that’s just what I had to do
      
Whatever, whatever
We were never good together 
I’ll be here
And you stay there
Truth is I never cared
Whatever, whatever
Two years that ain’t forever 
I’ll be here
And you stay there
Won’t see me cry no tears

Nevermind, nevermind
Feels like you were never mine
Go lose myself
In the arms of a stranger
And yeah it sucks
Sometimes in love
You try your best but it doesn’t work out 
But it don’t matter either way

Kygo, Ava Max - Whatever - ID

Zara Larsson - You Love Who You Love (Jonas Drud Remix)

Hope you like it. If any of you ever use it in a DJ set, feel free to tag me in your stories @jonasdrud

Zara Larsson - You Love Who You Love (Jonas Drud Remix)

The next mix in the  World Peace series. Thornton Beach, QLD.

 Have a great summer on the beach or wherever you find yourself this season. Enjoy!
As usual, feel free to share and post comments.

Summer Beach Party (World Peace Mix #3)

Sexy tunes for this Summer. New-Skool music. Old-Skool style. 

From Cow Bay Beach in QLD. Set 1 of 3.

Thank you Lou for organising the logistics from Port Douglas. Special thanks to Mark & Claudia.

Ready for Summer 2020 (World Peace Mix #4)

The first single from, ATLAS, the debut album coming August 09 2013 on Sweat it Out. 

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Take Me

It’s time to say goodbye to the World Peace Series. What better way to do it with a short mix recorded live on Oak Beach in Far North Queensland. On the full moon of a very warm tropical evening. A good way to close the series under the stars.

A special thank you to Thala Beach Resort! Our final days on the beach before returning to the inevitable Sydney lockdown were a sheer joy. Thanks also to my dear friend and lifelong partner, Mark for putting up with my late nights on the DJ decks up here. I love you!

I will, of course, keep mixing. But the World Peace Series must end here. Eight mixes is enough; and, as we all know, World Peace is now up to us coming together. Keeping together is the only way humanity will survive. 

Peace be with you.

Simon.

The Final Hour of World Peace (World Peace Mix #8)

Simon began his public DJ career in 1990, appearing in an eclectic mix of  venues including the Imperial (Sydney), Rock Lily (Sydney), MP's (Gold Coast), Connections (Perth) and Pump (Newcastle), playing a funky house / progressive house style. In 1993 he began playing in more venues along the Sydney Strip, including DCM, The Albury, Taxi Club and Midnight Shift. Throughout the 1990s Simon's popular vocal house style, signatured by long transition mixes and infectious rhythms earned him popularity and a strong following in the competitive club environment. He became well-known in venues such as EP1, Blackmarket (Dayclub, Hellfire), DCM and Spike / Byblos. He also played at a number of dance parties in the mid-90s including "Venus 95" and Sleaze Ball in 1996 - 1998. He played on the Gold Coast (The Meeting Place)until it closed.

Simon is a veteran of the ‘old-skool’ House and House-Techno styles. If you’re on the dance floor at one of his gigs, prepare to be transported immediately into a sublime space. He has an uncanny ability to read his crowd, and often times it sounds like he is playing  just to YOU. It’s a refreshing style, and that makes him very unique in the DJ fraternity.

In 2018, Simon started playing at private dance parties at remote beaches along the Upper Eastern Australian coastline. These are the “World Peace” series - the ones before Covid hit our shores. His signature style still embeds him as a true master of House / Emo-house genre.

The Final Hour of World Peace (World Peace Mix #8)

DJ Simon Andrews

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