Two weeks on from dropping her independently released debut EP, ‘zer0’, sim0ne is bringing back the euphoric freedom of ‘90s rave culture. Taking inspiration from the era that birthed modern clubbing, sim0ne’s reviving the carefree energy we seem to have lost track of.
With club zer0 going on tour, bringing its fun and inclusive vibes with shows across England, Australia, and Scotland, you can catch sim0ne at a city near you and step into her world.
Keep reading to find out about sim0ne’s inspirations, dream collaborators, and her debut EP ‘zer0’.
I know you have new music coming out in the next few months. What vibe are you wanting to put out with this next era?
“It’s my first EP so I’m really want to show people who I am. It’s a dancefloor focused record, almost documenting the different moment of a night out.”
Are there any particular artists you’re being drawn to in terms of your inspiration right now?
“For this project I specifically wanted the inspiration to come from the UK Rave scene so Tony de Vit, The Prodigy, Olive, Rex the Dog etc.”
Who in the club music world would you love to work with that you haven’t yet?
“There’s so many people it’s hard to answer. I feel like Boys Noize is pushing a lot of boundaries within multiple genres.”
Your sound has always seemed rooted in a kind of ‘90s rave culture nostalgia. What do you miss the most from this era?
“I get a genuine feeling of jealously whenever I watch documentaries from that era that I never got to experience it. It always strikes me how free and in the moment the crowd are.”
With festival season pending and your club zer0 event series ongoing, I’m sure you’re about to get super busy. What’s your favourite thing about live shows?
“The energy you get back from the crowd, you could have the worst travel day and be running on 2 hours sleep but none of that matters as soon as you start playing. It’s like this instant connection.”
People have been talking a lot about how we’ve lost touch with the dance floor - thanks to iPhones it’s no longer a safe space to let loose, and people are dancing less because they’re too embarrassed to do so. Would you say you’ve experienced that at all, or seen it in other people?
“Yeah it’s almost Orwellian, I try really hard to create a counter space via club zer0 where people can let loose. I think it’s healthy.”
What do you think is the solution to this decline of dancing in clubs?
“I like to lead by example, if I’m dancing on stage I think it makes the crowd feel more at ease to do so. I would always rather see hands in the air than phones but recording memories is a big part of how people navigate the world now. I really feel for young people just starting to go out.”
In your opinion, what do you think the music industry in general is lacking right now?
“I think a lot of people bend to what’s currently popular. I’m at a stage where the idea of getting well known for something that’s inauthentic to me and getting stuck doing it feels scarier than not doing well.”
Where is the best place to party rn?
“New York.”
Lastly, if someone’s hitting up one of your events/shows, what are three things they should bring?
“I don’t want people to feel policed to dress or act a certain way at my parties but I do recommend you use hearing protection at the club!”
