Simon Shackleton

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Simon Shackleton
Also known as
  • Elite Force
  • Zodiac Cartel
  • Killer Elite
  • Futurecore
  • Double Black
  • pHrack R
  • Synchromesh
Born12 April 1967
OriginDartford, Kent, England
Genres
Occupation(s)Music producer, composer, DJ, vocalist
Instrument(s)Piano, synthesizers, samplers, oboe, vocals, computer
Years active1990s–present
LabelsStereophoenix, U&A Recordings, Fused & Bruised
Website www.simonshackleton.org

Simon Shackleton is an English electronic music producer, composer, DJ, and performer. His music has appeared in films such as The Matrix , Arlington Road , Charlie's Angels , Titan A.E. and The Jackal , as well as in video games including MotorStorm , FIFA 2000 , and Need for Speed: High Stakes . [1]

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Since 1996, Shackleton has produced and performed under aliases including "Elite Force", and received several awards including a 2011 Beatport Award for the highest selling breakbeat track of the year. [2] In the same year, he won two International Breakbeat Awards (Breakspoll Awards) for Best Producer and Best Label (U&A Recordings). [3] He previously ran the Fused & Bruised label (1996–2002), and has been described as a leading proponent of the Tech-Funk movement, which merges elements of house, electro, and breakbeat. [4]

In the 2010s, he gained a reputation for extended DJ sets through his "One Series" events in the US and UK. [5]

Recent work and The Shadowmaker

In 2025, he released the album The Shadowmaker . Drawing on influences such as Radiohead, Portishead, Nine Inch Nails, and Max Richter, the album marked a shift away from club music toward introspective and cinematic compositions. [6]

The Shadowmaker was accompanied by a live multimedia performance co-created with filmmaker Chele Gutek. The show premiered at MCA Denver’s Holiday Theater in February 2025 and was described as a "living documentary" blending live music, visual storytelling, archival footage, and cinematic sound design. [7] [8]

Discography

As Simon Shackleton

As Elite Force

As Zodiac Cartel

As Lunatic Calm

As Flicker Noise

Compilation / notable inclusions

References

  1. ↑ "Simon Shackleton - IMDb". IMDb. Retrieved 26 March 2025.
  2. ↑ "Beatport Music Awards 2011 Winners". Beatport. Retrieved 9 May 2022.
  3. ↑ "Breakspoll 2011 – The Results!". Breakspoll. 5 March 2011. Retrieved 9 May 2022.
  4. ↑ "Elite Force comes of age with The One Series". DJ Mag. Retrieved 26 March 2025.
  5. ↑ "Q&A: Simon Shackleton (Elite Force) on His 5-Hour DJ Set at City Hall". 303 Magazine. Retrieved 26 March 2025.
  6. ↑ "Simon Shackleton gets deeply personal with visionary new show The Shadowmaker". IAMCRU. 2024. Retrieved 26 March 2025.
  7. ↑ "Simon Shackleton Presents The Shadowmaker (World Premiere)". Colorado Public Radio. Retrieved 26 March 2025.
  8. ↑ "Audient EVO impulsa el espectáculo directo The Shadowmaker". Digital AV Magazine. 19 March 2025. Retrieved 26 March 2025.
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