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Sun People is an adventurous maverick in quick rhythms, playfully fearless in productions and selections while moulded by a core passion for the culture and the movements within. Simon Hafner’s two decade long stint in dance music has yielded a glorious treasure trail of club-minded innovation. Initially emerging as part of the Winterstrand trio (alongside his two brothers) in the late nineties, he then proceeded solo: first, as the dubwise broken beat leanings of Simon/off in the mid-2000s, and now Sun People. Having settled into his current alias for over a decade now, his output since its inception 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. Operating from his home of Graz in Austria, he contributes actively and regularly to the city and the music community within it. From the co-running of labels, organising events, mentoring new artists and more he stresses the oft-forgotten importance of connectedness to an electronic music locale, an integral spoke to Simon’s musical existence. It’s a role with a subliminal goal to help uplift and grow his scene with an international perspective. Sun People’s DJing expands further a musical vision uncompromised in scope and ambition. (by Nevan Jio)