It's not often you get to throw a proper party at your own place. 

Forcefields was exactly that - an invite-only weekend on my little farm tucked away in the South East (UK) far away from the madding crowds.

This year, post-Burning Man re-entry has been harder than ever before, so burying myself in 18-hours a day graft to make this happen in a way I'd be happy with was the perfect way to ameliorate my way back to the default world.

Everyone who came was perfectly respectful, and most people participated, contributed and thoroughly enjoyed the unique nature of the event. Those who were able, helped create a truly magical kingdom for the night, and it's certainly one I'll never forget, regardless of how long I find myself living in this place.

My set that night began deep as darkness fell, and as the bar emptied, I rather surprised myself by rocking out for the last hour. Most unexpected ... but that's the beauty of DJ'ing, right?

Much <3
s

The One Series [FFS004] - Simon Shackleton - Live @ Forcefields 2013

This is the perfect time to release my Sacred Dance Reconstructed Mix, performed for the amazing Opulent Temple crew at a sold-out show in Seattle this April. With the first Remix/Reconstructed Mix from The Shadowmaker album landing this Friday, here’s a taste of the immersive storytelling and sonic deconstruction I love creating.

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You can hear the next longform Reconstructed Mix live at the post-show reception of The Shadowmaker world premiere at Denver’s Holiday Theatre on February 8th—tickets available here: www.TheShadowmaker.eventbrite.com

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Simon Shackleton presents - Sacred Dance Reconstructed - Seattle 2024

Rev your engine and play it loud. Producer and DJ Gavin Hardkiss is thrilled to announce the first single from his latest project with the NorCal juggernaut Colin Rist — yes, that Colin Rist, the tow truck driver from Novato, Northern California! 

After mentoring Colin in the art of Ableton production since the 8th grade, Hardkiss fixers convinced Mr. Rist to forgo any real continued education, in favor of this potentially career-edding future collaboration: PETOKEN. While the Amber Alerts, milk carton photos, and APBs were flattering (to say the least), Mr. Rist is now 25 and nobody is really quite sure where the past 12 years have gone.

What’s PETOKEN? Cracked right down the center, it’s sort of an un-word (like we made this part up) and it stands tall for all the things that are arguably better when broken. A tragically shattered heart after a bad date. A nicely fried, yet broken egg. Bread. Glow sticks. And we both know, the best parking meter is always a broken parking meter.

Split right in two. Falling for you.

The debut track, Falling For U, is a fast-paced, dangerously erotic, love anthem that fuses techno beats with tribal rhythms, all wrapped up in catchy vocals. New Romanticism is not dead, but the 80s sure as hell are. So, add a dash of emotional chaos and you’ve got a soundtrack ready for late-night-rocket-fueled-dance-offs and those awkward long moments when you’ve shown up a full 2-hours before your flight, as recommended by the airline. 
 
Brother-in-arms Wade Randolph Hampton has sprinkled some magic dust on a stunning underground breakbeat remix that harkens back to the blissful vibe of 90s Scott Hardkiss. Screws were tightened by our famiglia Italiana, Exit Exit.

Brazen. Patiently stoic. And always in search of the perfect paydirt, this floor shaker double dog dares you to move your body. 

Yes, yes y’all.

Falling For U (Dear Scott, Love Wade Remix)

Essential Freaks 

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Embark on a melodic and hard journey with FACTORe and Zak Davis, the dynamic force that's elevating EDM worldwide!


FACTORe:
Hailing from the birthplace of house music in Chicago, FACTORe has grown into a global presence in electronic dance music. His roots in the underground shaped a sound that now moves crowds at major festivals and clubs around the world, including EDC Orlando, Ultra Miami, Amsterdam Dance Event Holland, Sunset Music Festival Tampa, MIDEM France and Groove Cruise.
As a producer, FACTORe has released on respected labels like Black Hole Recordings, Avanti, and Dissident Music. Now signed to Tiësto’s Black Hole Recordings, he shares a roster with artists like Giuseppe Ottaviani, Markus Schulz, Miss Monique, Paul Oakenfold, and Cosmic Gate.
His own imprint, 20K Freaks, has become a home for forward-thinking electronic music, with multiple Beatport chart-toppers and a Billboard #1 to ihis name. Every set FACTORe plays blends timeless tracks with fresh originals, built to connect across genres and borders.
Always evolving, always moving—the sound of FACTORe is built for the journey.


Zak Davis:
Florida's own Zak Davis stands as a veteran DJ whose legacy within the dance music landscape continues to flourish. With a unique musical journey that began in Memphis, Zak's roots in blues - growing up in Al Green's studio - and RnB enriched his style, enabling him to seamlessly adapt to the crowd's vibe.


Zak Davis' vibrant DJ sets have ignited renowned venues such as Mansion (Miami), Summer Splash (Venice), and Ampitheater (Tampa), and has electrified international festivals like Sunset Music Festival, Ultra Miami, and Starscape.


Behind the decks, Zak's role as the visionary founder of production companies Essential Freaks, bassic and Essential Bass, and as the Co-owner of 20K Freaks record label - showcase his dedication to curating unforgettable experiences. In essence, Zak Davis harnesses his deep understanding and love for music to craft exhilarating, late-night performances that have firmly cemented his reputation.



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Secret Sounds Radio 047 Special Guest Essential Freaks

Immerse yourself in the electrifying beats of EXOENDO live from UnScruz 2025 at the legendary Snarkle Farkers nightclub. This heart-pounding set is a testament to EXOENDO’s unique Drum and Bass style, blending high-energy beats with infectious rhythms and captivating basslines, each track in this mix is carefully curated to keep the dancefloor moving. 

Join the journey and experience Drum and Bass merge into Breaks EXOENDO style—where every beat tells a story and every drop ignites the soul.

Bassline >>> Live @ SnarkleFarkers - UnScruz 2025

Chris Irvin Live @ Lightning in a bottle Friday May 23 2025 Junkyard stage. What an amazing time & festival to be a part of! Thanks for my making dreams come true! Big love to the entire Junkyard family! Patricio, The Do Lab, all the Dj's & crew!! Home away from Home :)

Chris Irvin live @ Lightning in a Bottle L.I.B.  JUNKYARD stage

Kicking off our 2025 mix release season from Otherworld, it's the Doddfather himself. Did you know? This is the first time he's released one of his mixes that he actually played at Ironic Spin! 
Amazing stuff. 
A quirky, bumpin', and fun journey through a myriad of Dodd-like sounds, played at the peak of our kick-off night on Thursday. Get into it, man.

Photo cred - Captured by Quinn

Tracklist:

Jex Opolis - Soundstorm (Jazzy Mix)
Siva Prayojan - Dream State (Viapo Remix)
Teleport-X, XAVi st - Many Things
Sharon Graziani - Calling Operation
Gorgin - Operation Hades
Bora Project - Control Surface (Hiboo Remix)
Space Food - Cama
Wepassana - Votume
Carbon - Soft Barker
DJ Tennis, Luke Alessi - Dale Dale
E-Talking, Paramida - Read My Lips 
Nandu, Redeckt, Tripolism - Dope Dance
Mikalogic - New Essence
dj pressed - GOLDEN GOD
Perote - Hallucination View
sub6, Michelle Adamson - 7th Son (Andre Absolut Remix)

Dodd - 12AM Thursday @ Ironic Spin 2025

Simon Shackleton – CHPTR 001
Ambient, SloMo, Psychedelic House, Nu Disco, Breaks, Electro, Tech House & Techno

This is the beginning of a new series of mixes and live events I’m calling CHPTR – a space for storytelling through sound.

Each mix will explore a different emotional arc, unfolding like a narrative across genres, tempos, and textures. Some will be recorded live in the studio, others captured live at CHPTR events. They’re connected by a shared intention: to take you on a journey.

Each set is crafted to unfold like a narrative – rich in texture, emotional depth, and movement. Not just a collection of tunes, but a journey with intention behind every transition, shift, and silence.

CHPTR 001 is, in many ways, a psychedelic selection – not in the hippy sense, but in how it gently alters perception over time. It starts slow, ambient, and introspective, gradually evolving through hypnotic grooves, off-kilter house, breakbeats, and late-night techno. It’s cinematic, immersive, and designed to be experienced as a whole.

Featuring music by Mark Barrott, Jose Solano, Dizharmonia, LTJ, Josh Wink (Adana Twins Remix – Simon’s VIP Edit), Left/Right, BRONSON, and unreleased edits and reconstructions of my own.

If you enjoy the ride and/or would like a copy of the tracklisting of this mix, then please feel free to buy me a coffee. I love coffee! https://coff.ee/simonshackleton 

Thanks for stepping into this new CHPTR.

– Simon

CHPTR//001

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Simon Shackleton - CHPTR//001 - Fresh Transmission

Light up the night with @Freeda-Sol as she kicks off her birthday weekend with this special edition of Sol Kissed Sessions. Episode 15 is a cosmic journey through deep grooves, hypnotic melodies, and euphoric highs, perfect soundtracking for the fireworks in the sky or those in your soul. Enjoy building blends of reimagined classics, such as 'Walking on a Dream' and 'The Wind Cries Mary,' peppered among pulsing dance-floor gems from Space Motion, Uone, and James Zabiela. Enjoy this shimmering, after-hours celebration of unity, rhythm, and summer magic!

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Jimi Hendrix, Uone - Wind Cries Mary (Uone Remix)
Sasha & Grand National - Talk Amongst Yourselves (Jaap Ligthart Playable Edit)                        
Alexander Aure - Rise Again (Original Mix) 
Uone - Kaos of Time feat Briony Taylor-Brooks
Space Motion, Bukeka - We Are One (Original Mix)         
Saulo Ferraro - Heartbreaker (Rodrigo Ferrari Remix) 
Empire Of The Sun, Khus - Walking On A Dream (Khus Remix)         
DJ Marky & S.P.Y. - Aundy (James Zabiela Mashup)        
Shadow Man - Predition (Original Mix)                
Mike Book - Krazy (Original Mix) [Criminal Bassline Goodies]        
Losers - Summertime Rolls feat. Brian M.

Sol Kissed Sessions with Freeda Sol - Ep 015

Poolside on a beautiful, sunny day in the foothills of Yosemite

A Secret Garden - poolside

I started making this mix series 11 years ago to celebrate my birthday and DJ anniversary.  After a short break, I am pleased to bring the tradition back to life with Twenty-Two, celebrating my 50th birthday and 22 years of DJing. I usually set a lot of rules for programming these studio mixes but I let that all go for this mix and just chose what moved me. I hope it moves you too! I found the album cover quite fitting, which was taken at my 40th at the first ShOOnanigans 10 years ago! 

I am excited to celebrate my 50th at Public Works SF on Sat 7/19! We have one of my favorite producers, Aylen, headlining along with special guests and my long-time friends Dulce Vita (Opulent Temple), Haute Mess (Brass Tax), and Nugz (Dusty Rhino). Space Cowboys DJs 8ball, Deckard, gLover, Kapt'n Kirk, Leyl Master Black, Rumblemunk, and your truly, will be shaking up the club on both floors and Maculate and Vizual Nektar will be on visuals!

Skip the FOMO, and get your tickets today! 
https://www.tixr.com/groups/publicsf/events/space-cowboys-present-shoonanigans-5-0-with-aylen-144400
 
ShOOnanigans 5.0 w/ Aylen presented by Space Cowboys
Sat 7/19 @ Public Works
161 Erie St, SF
21+

RIPEcast ShOOey - Twenty-Two

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The One Series [FFS004] - Simon Shackleton - Live @ Forcefields 2013

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