Simona Castricum's 'Still' is the first single from her forthcoming album 'Exotic Ladies of Birobidzhan’ due for release in mid 2014 through Girls Who Smoke Poke. 'Still' is Simona's first pop release since coming out as transgender, previously performing as Fluorescent. ‘Still’ is a dedication about transition, remembrance and hope, a visceral combination of tough electronic percussion in a melancholic cave of synth reverb - it is physical, emotional and instantly danceable. Free MP3 download now via SoundCloud.

Still

On RRR, Suddenly Last Summer — Deb Demure, founder of LA-based dark wave project Drab Majesty, in conversation with Simona Castricum ahead of their show at Howler in February. Deb and Simona discuss the romanticisation of LA in relation to the Drab Majesty mythology, and their latest album, Modern Mirror. Deb laments the technological revolution of the ’80s, the beauty of simplistic forms, and mutual fascination of panopticons, New Order's 'Technique' and much more. Settle in for a profound and illuminating chat!

Simona in conversation with Deb Debmure from Drab Majesty on 3RRR

Simona Castricum - DJ set recorded live at CLOSET. Brown Alley, Melbourne Jan-17, 2021

DJ set recorded live at CLOSET [17-1-2021]

‘Grateful For The Heartache’ is a song about loss, grief, acceptance and remembrance—a tribute to Simona’s late musical collaborator and friend Daphne Camf. ‘Grateful For The Heartache’ is Simona’s first release since 2020’s ‘Panic/Desire’. The single is the first release from Simona’s forthcoming collaborative project SINK featuring visual artist Carla Zimbler.

Grateful for the Heartache - Single

Grateful for the Heartache

Grateful For The Heartache

Simona Castricum drops her fabulous bongo driven jack into her love of underground Chicago house music, with nods to her 90s backroom DF heroes DJ Sneak, Derrick Carter, Doc Martin, Cajmere, Trevor Rockcliffe and co.

Mix Dec-2015

Own (SK Remix)

‘Triumph’, the title track of new EP by SIMONA is out now. ‘Triumph’ is an immersive new direction for one of Melbourne’s most loved beat makers.
 
Featuring guest vocals by Cultra, ‘Triumph’ unifies SIMONA’s diverse experience across stage, percussion and club modes to produce an inspiring, rhythmic and uplifting hit.
 
The follow up to her 2016 album #TriggerWarning40, ‘Triumph’ is a determined change in mood from SIMONA - with bold remixes and darker excursions into club space. Berlin vocalist and producer Aérea Negrot (BPitch Control) gives ‘Triumph’ a more brutal arrangement while Melbourne’s Various Asses develops ‘Breakfast of Champions’ emotional textures, leaving SIMONA to move head first into pure techno bliss in ‘Collect’ on the B-Side.
 
‘Triumph’ will be released digitally on 17 July 2017 through all music streaming platforms, and on 12” Vinyl 15 September through LISTEN Records.
 
SIMONA is touring nationally through September and October presented by Paradise; Brisbane 21 Sep, Sydney 23 Sep, Melbourne 5 Oct, Adelaide 7 Oct, Perth 14 Oct.

Triumph - EP

Triumph

Breakfast of Champions (Various Asses Remix)taken for the EP ‘Triumph’, the title track of new EP by SIMONA - an immersive new direction for one of Melbourne’s most loved beat makers.

Featuring guest vocals by Cultra, ‘Triumph’ unifies SIMONA’s diverse experience across stage, percussion and club modes to produce an inspiring, rhythmic and uplifting hit.

The follow up to her 2016 album #TriggerWarning40, ‘Triumph’ is a determined change in mood from SIMONA - with bold remixes and darker excursions into club space. Berlin vocalist and producer Aérea Negrot (BPitch Control) gives ‘Triumph’ a more brutal arrangement while Melbourne’s Various Asses develops ‘Breakfast of Champions’ emotional textures, leaving SIMONA to move head first into pure techno bliss in ‘Collect’ on the B-Side.

‘Triumph’ will be released digitally on 17 July 2017 through all music streaming platforms, and on 12” Vinyl 15 September through LISTEN Records.

SIMONA is touring nationally through September and October presented by Paradise; Brisbane 21 Sep, Sydney 23 Sep, Melbourne 5 Oct, Adelaide 7 Oct, Perth 14 Oct.

Breakfast of Champions (Various Asses Remix)

Triumph (Aérea Negrot Remix)taken for the EP ‘Triumph’, the title track of new EP by SIMONA - an immersive new direction for one of Melbourne’s most loved beat makers.

Featuring guest vocals by Cultra, ‘Triumph’ unifies SIMONA’s diverse experience across stage, percussion and club modes to produce an inspiring, rhythmic and uplifting hit.

The follow up to her 2016 album #TriggerWarning40, ‘Triumph’ is a determined change in mood from SIMONA - with bold remixes and darker excursions into club space. Berlin vocalist and producer Aérea Negrot (BPitch Control) gives ‘Triumph’ a more brutal arrangement while Melbourne’s Various Asses develops ‘Breakfast of Champions’ emotional textures, leaving SIMONA to move head first into pure techno bliss in ‘Collect’ on the B-Side.

‘Triumph’ will be released digitally on 17 July 2017 through all music streaming platforms, and on 12” Vinyl 15 September through LISTEN Records.

SIMONA is touring nationally through September and October presented by Paradise; Brisbane 21 Sep, Sydney 23 Sep, Melbourne 5 Oct, Adelaide 7 Oct, Perth 14 Oct.

Beatport

Triumph (Aérea Negrot Remix)

Mix Aug-2017

Triple J Mix Up: Simona
Aired on Sat 24 Feb 2018

Carlos Perron - Breakin’ In
Altieri - Spazio Terra (Fabrizio Mammarella Remix)
Mamacita - Luz (Aerea Negrot Remix)
Bottin - Acid Disco (No Fear)
Da Posse - In the Heat Of The Night (The Black Madonna It's Called Acid Mix)
Lewis Boardman - Work On Me
SIMONA - Triumph (Dub)
Wolfram ft. Haddaway - Thing Called Love (Legowelt Remix)
John Farnham - Age of Reason (SIMONA’s Edit)
Hard Corps - Je Suis Passee (Dub)
Vince Watson - Speaker Freaker
Simona Castricum - Still

Triple J Mix Up: Simona

Trouble In Utopia

Takes You Here There

Simona Castricum’s new single ‘The Half Light’ is out digitally April 12. 'The Half Light' is an instantly relatable pop song about human disconnection, accompanied by a dreamy cover of The Motels’ classic 'Suddenly Last Summer’. The first release from Simona's forthcoming album, due in July 2019 enlists the production of James Cecil and Evelyn Ida Morris.

Suddenly Last Summer

The Half Light

Generations - Single

Generations

Supertouch (ft m8riarchy)

A new mix for Melbourne School of Design MSDx Summer 2020 Exhibition is here ft Aurat, Julianna Barwick, System Olympia, The Egyptian Lover, Propaganda, Peaking Lights, Eartheater, Blancmange, Freur, and more.

Mixes

MSDx Mix - Dec 2020

Bunker presents isoStream; a non-stop 32hr hoon for COVID-19 lockdown times, dark techno set from moi.

Bunker IsoStream — Apr 2020

Over 20 years traversing Australia’s club and live music landscape, Simona Castricum has evolved into a unique electronic performer and DJ. Her visceral performances create events of shared catharsis and brutal confrontation — connecting with audiences through intimate synth-pop and stadium techno; mixing cold electronic percussion, hypnotic bass rhythms with emotional vocal arrangements.

Simona has released six albums and two EPs; four major releases as a solo artist; and with goth-pop duo SaD; and formerly with projects Fluorescent and Ana Nicole. Her music has been remixed by Berlin’s Aérea Negrot; and Melbourne producers Chiara Kickdrum and Various Asses.

Simona’s versatility through synth wave flavours, brutal techno, underground house and new beat has seen her play alongside touring DJs Terre Thaemlitz, Volvox, Inga Mauer, Hannah Holland, Anastasia Kristensen, JD Samson, Norman Nodge, DJ Hell, and Blush Response. She has opened for live major acts Ladytron, !!!, Ara Koufax, NO ZU, Cut-Copy, and Black Cab.

Simona debuted internationally in 2016; touring the United States and Europe; playing dates in Los Angeles, New York and Stockholm. She has appeared live and as a DJ at major Australian festivals including Strawberry Fields, the 2018 Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras Party, BIGSOUND, Melbourne Music Week, Soft Centre, Tropical Fruits, Gaytimes and Camp Nong.

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