memories and track coming in will always be a fave xx epic to be a part, truly special shack !!! thank you

LOVE , what a track to close , mans a genius

here we go with pure love , track is amazing

such a great privilage to be there ... it was special to say the least ! Much love to ya Shack !

The concept was a simple one ... One DJ, One Room, All Night in exceptional surroundings with jaw-dropping visuals (installations, performance etc), decor, and sound all combining to create a unique, fully immersive experience all based around an extraordinary, one-off musical journey.

A big driver of this passion was the simple notion that when it comes to DJaying, it's all about the context - how you set moments up, how you create curves in your sets, of the peaks and the troughs, the deliberate breathers, the space to listen, to move, to engage with the sounds on a deeper level. It's how you present a track that makes it grow, that makes it hit home much harder than it could ever do in isolation. If we lose those skills, and people become disassociated with the concept of movement and context in a set, we wind up with what we're edging ever closer towards - a monochrome landscape of brick wall noise where there's no scope for growth, for exploration, for creativity.

Electronic music with heart and soul.

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THE ONE SERIES MIXES

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

This set has been in development for a long time. Originally arranged for 2024 campout season, it was shelved for nearly a year. More tracks were acquired and integrated in 2025, abd a bunch that were originally in didn't make the final cut. I've been taking some time off from DJing while learning to play guitar and pursue other creative outlets, but I felt the inspiration to dust off the decks and finally get this set finished. I'm pleased with how it turned out and I hope you enjoy it! If you do, drop a <3, repost and follow me. I'll try to not let an entire year go by before the next recording gets published! 

Straight from Oakland

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

A re-created recording from the Living Room stage Thursday 12:30-2:30am at Shambhala 2025.

I can't put the full tracklisting here because Soundcloud might pull the mix down.  They have done so in the past. Ask in the comments and I'll respond.

Featuring many classic and new tracks that spin thru genres like a washing machine on heavy load. 

The Hardkiss Music releases including:

God Within - Raincry
Gavin Hardkiss & Bisi - Sawa Sawa Hey
Gavin Hardkiss - Afro Tamba Tamba
Hawke - Sunshine People
Hawke & God Within - Acid Funk (Rabbit In The Moon Remix)
Petoken - Lightbeam

Grab them at www.hardkiss.org

Hardkiss Vault: https://www.hardkiss.org/liner-notes
Gavin Hardkiss Archive: https://www.hardkiss.org/collection

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Gavin Hardkiss

Gavin Hardkiss DJ Set | Shambhala '25 Living Room Stage

I’ve been sitting on this way too long. In 2024, I attended Sunsets and Shadows @sunsets-shadows and met so many people who are now my Reno family. Fast forward to 2025 summer and I was asked to play the first sunrise. The assignment: “deep dark and groovy” is the sound of the event. But 6am. So I took that as a challenge to create a journey of something that has two layers of deep dark and groovy, and light and optimism. This is one of my favorite sets I’ve done and I hope you enjoy it too!

kev/null - Live at Sunsets and Shadows Chapter 3 (sunrise set)

Recorded from the silent disco outside of public works. It was the most backed I'd ever seen it outside with Nurse Noise and WokR on the two channels. 

spacecowboys x HPZ

The first in a new series of spontaneous Pop-Up DJ sets – recorded live in Cheesman Park, Denver.

A fusion of Simon Shackleton & Elite Force styles, blending cinematic grooves with dancefloor energy. The sun was shining, the beats were flowing, and this set captures the raw, human spirit of the moment.

👉 Free download + full tracklist available here: 
https://www.simonshackleton.org/news/pop-up-dj-set-cheesman-park-denver

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Simon Shackleton, Elite Force - Pop-Up Set - Cheesman Park, Denver - 2025-09-28

A peak-time one-hour set recorded live at the Burning Man Denver Decompression event (2025), performed as Elite Force aka Simon Shackleton.

This mix has a raw intensity to it – genre-crossing with driving basslines, twisted grooves, and cinematic edges – designed for full throttle lift-off. 

It was such a fun night to be a part of. I've been part of the extended Burning Man community for over 15 years now and it's always an honour to share what I do with so many beautiful, creative souls.

For the inside scoop on future events, pop-up sets, tracklists and more, join the Discord over at: https://discord.gg/5GaPYNeejS where you can also score a download of this mix.

You can catch me in San Francisco on 08 NOV 2025 and in Boulder, Colorado on 22 NOV 2025 playing open-to-close sets. 

Details are here: https://www.simonshackleton.org/chptr

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Elite Force (aka Simon Shackleton) - Live at Denver Decompression - 2025-10-04

Today we are super excited to release DJ Dan's (inStereo Recordings, Apt Ent, Los Angeles) epic 2+ hour fast and funky house set from the dramatic Tropical 27-Year Anniversary Hot Tub Oasis Retreat September 28, 2025!

We've had Dan play before, both at Tropical Oasis Retreat back in 2016, and at Tropical Boat party in 2018.  So this return is an appearance long overdue.

This is the best mixed set I (Ben Annand) heard in 2025, as well as my favorite DJ Dan set.
This year I got to know Dan quite a bit better as we were  festival roommates in Wisconsin (July), Alaska (Sept) and finally in California at this Tropical Event.  He's a super funny and humble guy, a legend for a reason. 

As the more humble headliners often do, Dan asked about how to play at this particular event.  I delivered what I know to be the best  news you can give to the dj - Our crowd is super open, play however you want, feel free to take risks and be adventurous in a long set.

That's exactly what you get here - Funky AF, a bit faster than normal due to where Dan was handed off, lots of 80s and 90s influences and fun flashbacks, artfully and perfectly mixed.

If there is ever a museum created for DJ mixes, this one should go in it.

Enjoy the funk out of it!

* Photo by Dj Dazy, Mix Cover by Ben Annand

** Tropical Oasis Retreat started in September 2011, and is now a completely private event, off social media.

If you would like to be invited to purchase tickets for Tropical 28-Year Hot Tub Oasis Retreat, please complete the form below:

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DJ Dan Live at Tropical 27 Year Hot Tub Oasis Retreat 9-28-25

My set from Stanton Sessions at Ministry of Sound 2025! Big shout to all the ravers.

1	This Is America (Todd Terry & Louie Vega & Kenny Dope Remix)	Childish Gambino	Inhouse
2	After Five (Original Mix)	Luke Alessi	Life And Death
3	ENERGY (Original Mix)	Disclosure	Universal-Island Records Ltd.
4	KILL DEM (Original Mix)	Jamie xx	Young
5	Missy Elliott - Bring The Pain (Stanton Warriors Booty Remix)		
6	Nexx (Original Mix) EDIT	DJ Zinc	Zinc Music
7	925 (Extended Mix)	Chris Lake, Sammy Virji, RoRo	Capitol Records UK
8	What We Do (original mix)	Joyce Brooke	Dirty Kitchen Rave
9	Hey Boy Hey Girl Hey Acid	Kid KenobI x Chemical Brothers	
10	Good Life (Markus Lauc mix)	INNER CITY	KMS
11	Wrong For Me	Franky Wah	SHEN Recordings
12	Never Again - Panthera Edit		
13	Dirty Cash (Money Talks) (Extended Mix)	Adventures Of Stevie V, PAWSA	Altra Moda
14	Gotta Pop (Original Mix)	MIAU	Elektroshok Records
15	Bodywork		
16	Acid Bits (Original Mix)	Bowser, Guau	83
17	Get Low feat. Stush (Extended Mix)	Swen Weber, MARTEN HØRGER, Stush, CRÜPO	Crash Your Sound
18	High Noon (Fare Soldi Rmx)	DJ Shadow	
19	Original Nuttah - Shy Fx & UK Apache (bullet tooth Bootleg)		
20	gossip (Original Mix)	Jade, Confidence Man	Polydor Records
21	Latch (Mafia Kiss Edit)	Disclosure & Sam Smith	
22	Renegade Flat Beat	Kid Kenobi x Mr. Ozio x Wildchild 	
23	Still Love You	Unknown Artist	Rave 2 The Grave

Madame Electrifie at Ministry of Sound

Enjoy some leftover tracks from a set that I didn't play recently! Happy Thanksgiving! - 8b

8ball - Leftover Electro, Beats, Loops, and Gravy - 2025

Well, that was quite something.

Recovery mode has been initiated and rejuvenation is now complete. I just wanted to say a HUGE heartfelt thank you to every single one of you that came down, felt and shared the heart emoticon and made Saturday's One Series *such* a massive high.

I'd also like to thank The Public Works SF for being a joy to work with, Kevin Zhu from All of it Now for the stunning visual accompaniment, and Mad Dog from the beautiful steampunk stage design.

Let's do it again. Soon!

The One Series [SFO017] - Simon Shackleton - Publicworks San Francisco

The 18th One Series took place in Denver at a brand new annexe to City Hall.

We overcame one or two technical issues with ground loops & power outages in the early stages of the night, but triumphed thanks to all the hundreds of beaming souls who came out to play and made for such an impassioned evening.

A big thank you goes out to all the lighting & sound wizz-kids, and of course my good friends 'Surreal Laser' and 'The Fantastic Hosts'.

Where should I host The One next??

The One Series  [DEN018] - Simon Shackleton - Outpost One, Denver

Another stunning night at Publicworks on the back of *that* election result. I deliberately kept things upbeat and optimistic, which made for one of THE most fun sets I've ever played.

A HUGE heartfelt thank you to every single one of you that came down, felt and shared the love and made this One Series *such* a massive high.

I'd also like to thank PublicWorks and Peter Blick for being a joy to work with, Kevin Zhu from All of it Now for the stunning visual treats, and Mad Dog from the beautiful inter-galactic stage design.

More from me at www.simonshackleton.org

The One Series [SFO020] - Simon Shackleton - Publicworks San Francisco

A low key return to the UK with my only One Series show of the UK in my home country. This was a beautiful, heads down session at the end of a tough year.

For bookings : bookings@simonshackleton.org

The One Series [MAN021] - Simon Shackleton - Joshua Brooks, Manchester

This was the final One Series show in a 5-year run of events that began at Cellspace in San Francisco back in 2012. 

These sets gave me a much-needed chance to breathe and to branch out from the peaktime headline shows I'd been playing for many years. They allowed me time to spread my wings musically and explore different tempos and different flavours and tell a story from cover to cover. They inspired me and kept me going at a time when I was deeply disillusioned by electronic music's move into the bubblegum candy-pop of the supersized McRave. 

I believe that music has the power to affect people deeply and that it can be felt on a spiritual level, and during these sets I always felt that connection profoundly. I'm proud of what I achieved with them and that a beautiful legacy remains.

This particular set had to be reconstructed from 2/3rds of the way through as the recorder malfunctioned, but I didn't want to leave the Final One unarchived, so here it is in all of it's 6-hours of glory.

Much love and a massive thank you to all the thousands of people who have supported me in this journey.
xoxo

The One Series [SFO022] - Simon Shackleton - Publicworks, San Francisco

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