| Artist Profile | ...Simon Slieker -
Melbourne, Australia
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The How & Why of Simon Slieker
A career behind the decks spanning 14 years has taken Simon Slieker around the world, around the country and certainly inside every nook and cranny within Melbournes healthy electronic music scene. Talented and diverse, Slieker continues to forge ahead with a hectic schedule into 2008...
Simon has long been regarded in the upper echalon of Australian dj’s, but right now there is some serious talk going around about the sheer professionalism and mastery of his sets: soundscaped vistas of techno, minimal and progressive woven in such a way as to evoke the essence of what tribal trance could be. Rhythmic refrains of dancefloor terrain that will take you…
Through the art of dj'ing Simon Slieker works with mood and energy in a very tangible way. He stirs an ease out of which exhilaration flourishes. Through establishing a sense of boundary he creates the inexorable urge to journey. With true respect for the vulnerability of the dancefloor he creates the safety in which we are free to let go, and in the letting go, find our own path to ecstacy.
Rainbow Serpent Festival 2008
The Where & What of Simon Slieker
A lauded 8 years throwing down at infamous techno institution Teriyaki Anarki Saki, one of the most respected techno clubs in the world, known for it's quality, and crucible like intensity saw Slieker come to prominence.
He's written for various Australian magazines, inlcuding Beat and Zebra, most notably the ongoing "Knights of Class" fictional storyline which generated it's own cult following.
He's hosted radio shows first on KISS FM, then later STREET FM where his friday night "Funk'n Jack'n show enjoyed great popularity; until the station went into a hiatus ealier this year until a time as yet indeterminate.
He co-owned seminal dance-culture shop Perpetual Motion Machine, and has since run two production businesses; the infamous Yeah Fuck Yeah and Monotremes. The currently active Monotremes outfit is responsible for the highly regarded Sucker Punch party series and involvement the icon of coconut palm clubbing: Semi-Retired.
Now turning his focus to his own music production, Simon is readying himself for more touring and a swag of future releases.
Events
Amid touring & working on production Simon holds the following focus residencies.
- SUB:Mission @ Abode in St Kilda last saurday of the month. A premiere show where Simon plays a 4 hour set with the luxury of relaxing into the long haul.
- Monotremes Presents @ Two Floors Up, Melb CBD. A monotremes focus event. Once a month with various guests coming through who Simon assembles in keeping with (his) monotremes style.
For dates and details of all Simons shows please see the Upcoming Events page.
Music
"If Nothing Changes, Nothing Changes" - Digital Primate, Simon Slieker remix -
Chase the Cat Records
"Take That" - Jurgen Paap - Simon Slieker vocal edit feat. Lil
Simon Slieker - "Live @ Funktion 1 HQ" - Live dj set September 2007
Contacting Simon Slieker
email: bookings@monotremes.com
URL: www.monotremes.com
Myspace: www.myspace.com/djslieker
