Austrian producer Simon/off isn’t concerned about being pigeon-holed into one particular genre, but rather having the flexibility to navigate between sounds to produce a great outcome. The results are forward thinking electronic music that could indeed glide through various styles, whether garage, grime, broken beat, bass or jungle – all which are boundless and prodigious.
Words by Art Jefferson
Photos by Daniel Hafner, Garfield Trummer, courtesy of Simon/off
Austrian producer …
Austrian producer Simon/off is gearing up for his second EP release on the Phuture Shock …
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