Simon Neale, better known by his stage name Shadow Child, is an influential British DJ and electronic music producer. Rising to prominence in the early 2010s, he became renowned for his innovative take on house and bass music—a hybrid of classic house sensibilities blended with modern production techniques. Before adopting the Shadow Child identity, Neale was known for his electro-house output under the alias Dave Spoon, achieving chart success with tracks such as “At Night.

” As Shadow Child, his single “String Thing,” released in 2012 on Dirtybird Records, quickly established him as a tastemaker in the UK’s underground club scene. This success was followed by renowned releases on major imprints including Moda Black, Food Music (which he co-founded with Kry Wolf), and Hot Creations. His sets and productions are defined by their blend of deep grooves, chunky basslines, and clever sampling—a sound that’s won him support from DJs and dancefloors worldwide.

A respected curator as well as a producer, Shadow Child’s Rinse FM residency exposed listeners to his wide-ranging tastes, championing new talent alongside established acts. Across his illustrious career, he has remixed high-profile artists such as Disclosure, Hot Natured, and The XX, while collaborating with vocalists and fellow producers on distinctive, genre-pushing tracks. Whether performing at festivals, intimate venues or global clubs, Shadow Child continues to shape the landscape of contemporary electronic music with his innovative style and dedication to the dancefloor.