Simon Neale (born 20 January 1977 in

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, England), known by his stage names Shadow Child and Dave Spoon, is an English radio DJ and dance music producer. He's also part of the duo Avec alongside Doorly. He was part of the line-up on BBC Radio 1's "In New DJs We Trust" feature, which ran from Thursday night to Friday morning at 2 am to 4 am. The DJ has become notable for his hits, " Bad Girl (At Night)" with

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and "Baditude" with Sam Obernik. His first release as Shadow Child was on Dirtybird Records in March 2012, and he's since formed his own record label, Food Music, alongside Lewis of Kry Wolf. Simon has a show on

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from 9 am to 1 pm every Wednesday evening as Shadow Child.

Biography

Simon Neale grew up listening to a mixture of synth-pop and early '90s

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and rave, and attended a secondary school that had an undiscovered

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and Juno 60 in the music room cupboard. Using his Dave Spoon alias, he's established himself on the UK dance scene. He signed "21st Century" to Toolroom Records in 2004. The piano-led "Sunrise EP" followed and was signed to Seamus Haji's Big Love imprint. In 2006, Spoon released "At Night". With an added vocal in 2007 from

, the track crossed over as "Bad Girl (At Night)" on Universal, earning Spoon his first top 40 hit, with the second coming in 2008 in the form of "Baditude" with collaborators Sam Obernik & Paul Harris from Dirty Vegas. He followed this with DJ compilations for

Ministry of Sound Ministry of Sound or Ministry of Sound Group is a multimedia entertainment business based in London with a nightclub, shared workspace and private members' club, worldwide events operation, music publishing business and fitness studio. J ...

& Toolroom, remixes of songs by artists like

Dizzee Rascal Dylan Kwabena Mills (born 18 September 1984), better known by his stage name Dizzee Rascal, is a British MC and rapper. A pioneer of grime music, his work has also incorporated elements of UK garage, bassline, British hip hop, and R&B. D ...

and

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, plus updates of classics such as Gat Décor's "Passion", having landed a residency on Radio 1's 'In New DJs We Trust' in 2008 and a residency for Cream in Ibiza. His 2008 single "Baditude" entered the

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at No. 34 on downloads alone on 10 August. The following week, the song climbed to No. 29. He has launched his own label "Televizion", where he released the Pete Tong collaboration "Gas Face", which was used as title music for the

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film ''Beyond the Rave''. "Friday" featuring Takura managed to enter the

at number 193 after support from the likes of MistaJam on

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Discography

Compilation albums

Extended plays

Singles

As Dave Spoon

*2005 "21st Century" *2005 "Front Lounge" *2005 "Who You Are" *2005 "Sunrise" *2005 "Corrupt" *2005 "Regeneration" *2006 "Afterhours" (featuring Mark Knight) *2006 "Outside" *2006 "Acid Box" *2006 "At Night" *2007 "Sylo" (featuring Mark Knight) *2007 "Background Noise" *2007 "Drum Box" *2007 "This Machine" (featuring Penny Foster) *2007 "Won't Do It Again (Sunrise)" (featuring Laura Vane) *2007 "Bad Girl (At Night)" (featuring

) *2008 "88" *2008 "Liability" *2008 "Baditude" (featuring Paul Harris of Dirty Vegas & Sam Obernik) *2009 "Gas Face" (featuring PeteTong) *2009 "Ghost Train" (with

DJ Zinc Benjamin Pettit (born 12 March 1972), better known as DJ Zinc, is a British DJ and record producer. Zinc first became known for 1995's "Super Sharp Shooter", a hip hop/jungle fusion, notably one of the pioneering jump-up anthems of its time. ...

) *2009 "Lummox" *2009 "The Key" *2009 "The Secret" *2010 "Impure Imagination" (featuring Nick Corelli) ''Unreleased''

As Shadow Child

*2012 "String Thing" Shadow Child EP irty Bird*2012 "Rustic Chip" irty Bird(Shadow Child EP) *2012 "The Verdict" ree Giveaway*2012 "So High" oda Black*2012 "Bordertown" (with Horx featuring TK Wonder) pollo/R&S*2012 "Comb Over" (with James Talk) irty Bird*2012 "Phil Collins" EP eleted*2012 "23" EP ood Music*2012 "Sensible Haircut" ood Music(23 EP) *2012 "The Verdict Pt 2" ood Music(23 EP) *2013 "The Only One" irty Bird*2013 "Friday" (featuring Takura) ood Music*2014 "Steak Fingers" ree Giveaway*2014 "Climbin'" (with Doorly)

As Avec

*2013 "Disappearer" (featuring

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)

Other appearances

Remixes

As Dave Spoon

*2005 DJ Philippe B – "Step 2gether" (Dave Spoon remix) lasmapool*2005 Southside Hustlers ft. Abigail Bailey – "Right Before My Eyes" oolroom*2005 Sueno Soul – "A Better Love" (Dave Spoon remix) tealth*2005 Juke Joint – "Melody of the Mouth" (Dave Spoon remix)

ig Love IG, Ig, or ig may refer to: Companies * IG Farben, a former German industrial conglomerate * IG Group, a UK financial services company * IG Recordings, a record label formed by the Indigo Girls, an American folk/rock duo * Production I.G, a Jap ...

*2005 Haji & Emmanuel – "Take Me Away" (Dave Spoon remix)

*2006

Robbie Rivera Roberto "Robbie" Rivera (born 1973) is a house music producer and DJ born in Puerto Rico. He has an extensive catalog of original productions and remixes to his credit, ranging from tribal to progressive house, as well as incorporating garage ...

– "Bizarre Love Triangle" (Dave Spoon remix) uicy Music*2006 S & V – "King Coaster" (Dave Spoon remix) ono-Type*2006 The Timewriter "Reachin' Out" (Dave Spoon remix) lastic City*2006 Arno Cost – "Magenta" (Dave Spoon remix) R2*2006 Beta Blokka – "Beta Blokka" (Dave Spoon remix) unchfunk*2006 Dagaard & Morane – "Keep on Doing It" (Dave Spoon remix) orn To Dance*2006 Danny Freakaziod – "You Are The Leading Man" (Dave Spoon remix) R2*2006

Antoine Clamaran Antoine Clamaran-Danzelle (; born 8 November 1964) is a French house music producer, DJ and remixer. Clamaran was born in Neuilly-sur-Seine Neuilly-sur-Seine (; literally 'Neuilly on Seine'), also known simply as Neuilly, is a commune in the d ...

– "Take Off" (Dave Spoon remix) lasmapool*2006 Tyken ft. Awa – "Every Word" (Dave Spoon remix)

ed Kandi Ed, ed or ED may refer to: Arts and entertainment * ''Ed'' (film), a 1996 film starring Matt LeBlanc * Ed (''Fullmetal Alchemist'') or Edward Elric, a character in ''Fullmetal Alchemist'' media * ''Ed'' (TV series), a TV series that ran fro ...

*2006 The Officials – "Music" (Dave Spoon remix) equential*2006 Golden Girls – "Kinetic" (Dave Spoon & TV Rock remix) *2007 Vorsprung – "Worth The Wait" (Dave Spoon remix) rickhouse*2007

Paul van Dyk Matthias Paul (; born 16 December 1971), known professionally as Paul van Dyk () is a German DJ, record producer and musician. One of the first true renowned DJs, van Dyk was the first artist to receive a Grammy Award nomination in the newly a ...

ft.

Jessica Sutta Jessica Lynn Sutta (born May 15, 1982), previously known as J Sutta, is an American singer, dancer, and actress. She is best known as a former member of the American girl group the Pussycat Dolls. Born and raised in Miami, Florida, Sutta deve ...

– "White Lies" (Dave Spoon remix) ositiva*2007 Bump – "I'm Rushin" (Dave Spoon remix) rt & Craft*2007 Gat Decor – "Passion" (Dave Spoon remix) ddictive*2007 Gold, Diaz & Young Rebels – "Don't You Want Me" (Dave Spoon Remix)

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*2007 Ethan – "In My Heart" (Dave Spoon remix) rt & Craft*2007

Robyn Robin Miriam Carlsson (born 12 June 1979), known as Robyn (), is a Swedish pop singer, songwriter, record producer, and DJ. She arrived on the music scene with her 1995 debut album, ''Robyn Is Here'', which produced two Billboard Hot 100, ''Bil ...

with

Kleerup Andreas Kleerup (born 1979), professionally known as Kleerup, is a Swedish electropop musician. Career Kleerup's career as a producer, composer, songwriter and artist began in music as a songwriter, going on to tour with Teddybears and Robyn ...

– " With Every Heartbeat" (Tong & Spoon Wonderland mix) onichiwa*2007 D.O.N.S. – "Big Fun" (Dave Spoon remix)

*2007 Funkagenda – "San Francisco" (Dave Spoon remix) oolroom*2007 Kharma 45 – "Political Soul" (Dave Spoon remix) MI*2007 Liquid – "Sweet Harmony" (Dave Spoon remix) I*2007 Richard Grey – "Warped Bass" (Dave Spoon remix)

pollo Pollo (Spanish and Italian for chicken) may refer to: Food Dishes * Arroz con pollo, Spanish and Latin American traditional dish * Pollo adobo, Spanish dish *Parmigiana di pollo, Italian dish * Pollo al disco, Argentine dish * Pollo a la Brasa, Pe ...

*2007 Andrea Doria & LXR – "Freak Me" (Dave Spoon remix)

*2007

Cedric Gervais Cédric DePasquale (, born 7 June 1979), better known by his stage name Cedric Gervais (), is a French DJ, record producer and actor residing in Miami Beach, Florida. In 2013, he produced a remix of Lana Del Rey's " Summertime Sadness", for whic ...

– "Spirit in My Life" (Dave Spoon remix) ata*2007 Dave Lee – "Latronica" (Dave Spoon remix) records*2007

– "

Flex Flex or FLEX may refer to: Computing * Flex (language), developed by Alan Kay * FLEX (operating system), a single-tasking operating system for the Motorola 6800 * FlexOS, an operating system developed by Digital Research * FLEX (protocol), a ...

" (Dave Spoon Reflex)

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*2008

Pet Shop Boys The Pet Shop Boys are an English synth-pop duo formed in London in 1981. Consisting of primary vocalist Neil Tennant and keyboardist Chris Lowe, they have sold more than 50 million records worldwide, and were listed as the most successful duo ...

– "

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" (Dave Spoon Remix) MI*2008

James Blunt James Blunt (born James Hillier Blount; 22 February 1974) is an English singer, songwriter and musician. A former reconnaissance officer in the Life Guards regiment of the British Army, he served under NATO during the 1999 Kosovo War. After ...

– "

1973 Events January * January 1 - The United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland and Denmark 1973 enlargement of the European Communities, enter the European Economic Community, which later becomes the European Union. * January 15 – Vietnam War: ...

" (Tong & Spoon Wonderland mix)

arner Arner is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: *Elias Arnér (born 1966), Swedish biochemist *Gwen Arner, American television director and actress *James G. Arner (born 1951), American judge *Sivar Arnér Sivar Arnér (13 March 19 ...

*2008 Kaz James – "All Fall Down" (Dave Spoon remix) ony*2008

Alphabeat Alphabeat were a Danish pop band from Silkeborg, fronted by singers Stine Bramsen and Anders Stig Gehrt Nielsen. Their single " Fascination" was a major hit in Denmark during the summer of 2007, as well as the United Kingdom in 2008. Follow-up ...

– "Boyfriend" (Dave Spoon remix) hrysalis*2008

The Presets The Presets are an Australian electronic music duo of Julian Hamilton (vocals, keyboards) and Kim Moyes (drums, keyboards). Formed in 2003 and signed to Modular Records, The Presets released two EPs ('' Blow Up'', ''Girl and the Sea'') in adva ...

– "

Talk Like That "Talk Like That" is a song by Australian electronic music duo the Presets, released as the third from their second studio album, '' Apocalypso'' (2008). The song was written by duo members Julian Hamilton and Kim Moyes and released in September ...

" (Dave Spoon Televised Remix) odular*2008 Madonna – " Give It 2 Me" (Tong & Spoon Wonderland mix) arner. Bros*2009 Cagedbaby – "Forced" (Dave Spoon remix) outhern Fried*2009 Sour Grapes – "Kharma" (Dave Spoon remix) elevision*2009 Killa Kella – "Built Like An Amplifier" (Dave Spoon remix) 00%*2009

Chase & Status Chase & Status are an English electronic music duo composed of Saul Milton (Chase) and Will Kennard (Status). In addition, Andy Gangadeen is the drummer when the band performs live. MC Rage formerly performed as MC with the group, but left in J ...

feat. Kano – " Against All Odds" (Dave Spoon Remix) AM*2009

The Ting Tings The Ting Tings are an English indie pop duo from Salford, Greater Manchester formed in 2007. The band consists of Katie White (vocals, guitar, bass drums, bass guitar, cowbells) and Jules De Martino (drums, lead guitar, bass guitar, keyboards ...

– " Fruit Machine" (Dave Spoon remix) olumbia*2009

Calvin Harris Adam Richard Wiles (born 17 January 1984), known professionally as Calvin Harris, is a Scottish DJ, record producer, singer, and songwriter who has released six studio albums. His debut studio album, '' I Created Disco'', was released in June ...

– " Ready for the Weekend" (Dave Spoon remix) ony*2009

VV Brown Vanessa Brown (born 24 October 1983), known professionally as VV Brown, is a British indie pop singer-songwriter, model and record producer. Career Early life and career Vanessa Brown was born in Northampton, England. She is the eldest of six s ...

– "Game Over" (Dave Spoon remix) sland*2009

Mr Hudson Benjamin Hudson McIldowie (born 26 June 1979), better known by his stage name Mr Hudson, is an English musician from Birmingham, England. First rising to prominence in 2006 with Mr Hudson and the Library, Hudson later embarked on a solo career ...

– "

White Lies White Lies may refer to: * White lie, a minor or benign falsehood Literature * '' White Lies (for My Mother)'', a 1992 non-fiction book by Liza Potvin Music * White Lies (band), an English post-punk band * ''White Lies'' (Deine Lakaien al ...

" (Dave Spoon remix) ercury*2009 Beyoncé – "

Sweet Dreams Sweet Dreams or Sweet Dream may refer to: Music Albums * ''Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)'' (album), by Eurythmics, or the title song (see below) * ''Sweet Dreams'' (Sword album) * ''Sweet Dreams'' (soundtrack), from the 1985 film (see below) ...

" (Dave Spoon remix) olumbia*2010

Labrinth Timothy Lee McKenzie (born 4 January 1989), better known by his stage name Labrinth, is an English singer, rapper, songwriter and record producer. After initially pursuing a career in music production, Simon Cowell signed him to his record lab ...

– "Let the Sun Shine" (Dave Spoon remix) [Syco/Sony]

As Shadow Child

*2012 Kid Kombat – "Chinga" elevision*2012 Hardrive – "Deep Inside" [Strictly Rhythm] *2012 Hadouken! (band), Hadouken! – "Parasite" [Ministry of Sound] *2012 Drumsound & Bassline Smith featuring Tom Cane – "Through the Night (Drumsound & Bassline Smith song), Through the Night" [New State Music] *2012 S.K.A.M – "I Got What You Need" [ALiVE] *2012 Pedro Mercado & Kerada – "Behind the Sun" [Gold/Kling Klong] *2012 Zombie Disco Squad – "Ibiza Hooligan" [Made To Play] *2012 The House Crew – "Keep the Fire Burning" *2012 Miguel Campbell – "Rockin Beats" [Hot Creations] *2012 A-Trak & DJ Zinc, Zinc featuring Natalie Storm – "Like the Dancefloor" [Fool's Gold Records] *2012 The xx – "Angels (The xx song), Angels" (bootleg) *2012 Sub Focus featuring Alpines – "Tidal Wave (Sub Focus song), Tidal Wave" [RAM Records] *2012 Zoe Xenia & Cari Lekebusch – "Good Love" [Kling Klong] *2012 The Other Tribe – "Sing with Your Feet" *2012 Justin Martin & Leroy Peppers – "Riding Spaceships" [Dirtybird] *2012 Hot Since 82 – "Knee Deep in Louise" oda Black*2013 Delphic (band), Delphic – "Baiya" [Polydor] *2013 Lianne La Havas – "Elusive"

*2013 Alix Perez featuring Sam Willis – "Annie's Song" [Shogun Audio] *2013 Hot Natured featuring Anabel Englund – "Reverse Skydiving" [FFRR/Warner] *2013 Movement – "Feel Real" [Club Mod] *2013 Yousef featuring Charli Taft – "I See" [Defected] *2013 London Grammar – "Strong (London Grammar song), Strong" [Metal & Dust] *2013 Javeon – "Lovesong" [PMR Records] *2013 AlunaGeorge – "Best Be Believing" sland*2014 Marlon Hoffstadt & Dansson – "Shake That" [FFRR/Parlophone] *2014 Lena Cullen – "Timeless" ood Music*2014 Example (musician), Example – "One More Day (Stay with Me)" [Epic Records UK/Sony] *2014 Duke Dumont – "Won't Look Back (song), Won't Look Back" [Adam Dyment/Virgin EMI] *2016 Jaydee – "Plastic Dreams"

References

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