"In 2022 Sun People presents a refined version of his take on high-speed breakbeat minimalism, drawing further from bleep, dub and even industrial techno. From the cold opener Into The New to the jungle-tekno track Overtoom and the tribalism of State of Flux, Sun People continues to follow the plan of making precise beats for raves in long dark tunnels. Amaterasu marks the soulful coda of the EP and gives us the opportunity to catch our breath."

Artwork: Kiat
Mastering: Bob Macc / Subvert Central
Label: defrostatica.bandcamp.com
Catalog: DEFR009
Distribution: Clone

funded by SKE www.ske-fonds.at

Sun People - Into The New - out now!

Since 2011, Simon Hafner aka Sun People from Graz has been merging footwork, juke, jungle and UK hardcore influences to create his own distinctive sound. With releases on labels like Exit, Alphacut, Rua Sound and Through These Eyes, he has made a name for himself in the international 160 bpm scene over the years. In addition to remix jobs and his own productions, Simon also pursues his musically eclectic vision on a highly rated four-weekly radio show on London's Sub.FM.

On his EP The Walls, released in 2020 on Defrostatica, he devoted himself to early Chicago house music as well as European proto-hardcore of the 80s and the turbo sound championed by the likes of Fracture, Itoa and BSN Posse.

In 2022, Sun People presents a refined version of high-speed breakbeat minimalism, drawing further from bleep, dub and even industrial techno, but still with optimistic depth. From the cold bleep-influenced opener Into The New to the jungle-tekno track Overtoom and the tribalism of State of Flux, Sun People builds its own hypnotic approach to captivate dancers. Amaterasu marks the soulful coda and gives us the opportunity to take a breath.

https://defrostatica.bandcamp.com/
https://soundcloud.com/simon-off
https://soundcloud.com/defrostatica

Into The New EP / DEFR009

PREMIERE: Sun People - State of Flux [Defrostatica Records]

Sun People brings lush ambient jungle vibes to Defrostatica.

● Defrostatica Records - @defrostatica
● Sun People - @simon-off

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Into The New EP

Amaterasu

Sun People - Amaterasu [Rendah Mag Premiere]

🟥 High speed blend of bleep, dub and jungle tekno from Graz’ finest @simon-off.
Release on Bandcamp 17th October, everywhere else 21st October: album.link/DEFR009

Overtoom

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Sun People - Overtoom [preview]

Into The New

Sun People - Into The New [preview]

Next up: 25.07.2025 Outlook Festival

Simon Hafner’s aka Sun People’s output has been widely regarded for its inimitable takes on jungle and footwork, fascinatingly hybridised with a wide variety of styles like juke, techno, electro, minimal and dub. His deft beat programming, boundless energy and remarkable productive spontaneity has sparked a celebrated discography, with noted releases on dBridge’s Exit Records, Defrostatica, Rua Sound, Outlines sub-label Guides, an EP for Steffi’s & Virginia’s Candy Mountain imprint and much more. To further expand his musical sphere he found a new label called All Things Records that will focus on his own works and collaborative projects with like-minded musicians. 

Booking: booking@sunpeople.at
Promos & dubs: dubs@sunpeople.at
Inquiries: simon@sunpeople.at

Sun People - Into The New - out now!

Sun People | All Things Records