Simon Field has been a fixture in Jaeger’s basement over the last few years. His record label, appropriately called Basement Records, has been a staple on our calendar where Simon and label partner Blichfeldt shake the foundations with their stripped-down sound of House.
Simon Field is the relentless force behind the label and the night as an artist, DJ and facilitator that has distributed his sound and the sound of the label all across the world. His own music has garnered its own success with millions of streams worldwide since turning his efforts to House music.
He had been an accomplished producer and recording artist, working in the shadows of some of the world’s most popular artists before breaking out onto the dance floor and moulding Basement Records from the sound of his own music.
Today his efforts are almost exclusively trained on his solo work and the label and with the likes of Todd Terry joining the label’s roster, Simon Field has set out on a new frontier in the last few years. His prolific output and regular appearances in some Europe’s finest clubbing establishments has only cemented his prowess and since speaking to him last, back in 2023, he has joined an international elite of touring DJs.
We caught up with Simon while he laid down this edition of the Jaeger Mix, bringing more of that signature “stripped-back” sound to Jaeger’s sauna to the occasion.
Hello Simon and thank you for joining us… What have been some of your biggest musical moments?
It’s been a stretch! A couple highlights stand out though – Reaching a global audience with some of my recent singles — especially seeing them supported by DJs I’ve looked up to for years. Basement Records taking off far beyond what I imagined when we launched. No idea that an underground label could make so much waves. And honestly, the biggest joy is the movement around the Basement Sessions — that feeling when a packed room breathes with the music. That’s still the magic.
Basement Records seems to have only gone from strength to strength… How has the label evolved and where does it sit sonically today?
Basement Records started as a home for the sound I wasn’t hearing enough of: stripped-back, groove-forward underground house with warmth and attitude. Since then it’s evolved into more of a curation platform and ecosystem — radio shows, mixes, events, collaborations and more to come. Sonically, we’re sitting in that space between minimal, deep tech, and classic deep house. The DNA is always: groove, texture, and a little bit of mischief.
Todd Terry was recently featured alongside you on a 12”. How did that come to be?
Todd and I crossed paths a few years ago, and we kept sending ideas back and forth — the classic “musicians flirting with each other” scenario. Eventually one of those ideas became the track. He’s a legend, but he works with this raw, youthful energy that’s incredibly inspiring. For me it was less “how did this happen?” and more “don’t mess it up, Simon.”
Was that a milestone for you and the label? What did you take from it going forward?
Absolutely. Todd appearing on Basement was a statement of intent: Basement isn’t a hobby label — it’s a serious underground house imprint with international credibility. I really notice this on the amazing demos we get – from unknown to superstars. What I took with me: confidence. And the reminder that big names still just want one thing — good music and good energy.
I heard a version of that track and other Simon Field cuts in your mix. How would you describe the Simon Field sound?
The Simon Field sound is minimal tech deep house with muscle.. If there is such a thing? Grooves that feel warm and human, basslines that roll, percussion that hints at classic house but rarely goes retro. In the club, I play a wider spectrum — more minimal, more tension — but my productions almost always carry that emotional glue: a bit of soul inside the machinery.
There’s a consistency throughout. What was your initial intention with this Jaeger Mix?
Two things: 1 – Capture the energy of the room at its peak — hypnotic, chunky, forward-moving. Bridge who I am as a DJ and who I am as a producer. I wanted it to feel like a proper night out, not a “press mix.” Less perfect, more alive.
What do you hope the listener gets out of it? Ideal listening situation?
I hope they get that feeling of being locked into a groove without checking the time. Ideal situation? Headphones on a night train… or speakers in a kitchen when you should’ve been in bed an hour ago. Basically: anywhere you can surrender a little.
How does the mix reflect the sound of the Basement nights at Jaeger?
Basement nights at Jaeger are all about movement without ego — music that works because it grooves, not because it shouts. The mix reflects that: clean, rolling tracks, long blends, and a steady escalation without ever breaking the spell. If you’ve been in that room, you’ll recognise the pulse.
Is this mix or the Basement nights different from what you would play at Skaugum?
Skaugum can lean more late-night, sweaty, and eclectic, depending on the crowd. Jaeger — and especially Basement — is more curated, more minimal, more hypnotic. Think of Jaeger as the “architectural blueprint” and Skaugum as the “afterparty with opinions.”
Basement has been a fixture for years. What is the purpose of the nights in relation to the label? What do you personally get out of it?
Basement nights are the research lab for the label and for me. This is where we test new sounds, discover new artists, and feel what actually connects with people in real time. Personally? It keeps me honest. Playing our own releases next to whatever is hot in the underground forces me to stay sharp creatively — and the community around the night is priceless.
The guests you invite seem to reflect that sound, even if they haven’t released on the label. What do you look for in these guest DJs?
We look for a signature. Not hype, not who’s trending — a DJ with a real identity. Someone who tells a story over 2 hours, not someone who throws curveballs for social media moments. If they can create tension without losing the room, they’re in. Also a shoutout to my Basement Session partner Blichfeldt (amazing DJ) and curator whose voice is important in the curation of the nights.
Solardo is up next. What is behind the hype for you and why bring them to Jaeger?
Solardo have this infectious party-driven UK energy that sits surprisingly well inside our deeper framework. They understand groove, they understand tension, and they know how to take a room from simmer to boil. Also… let’s be honest — Oslo could use a little Manchester chaos now and then.
Any other highlights for Basement coming up in 2026? Label or nights?
A few nice ones:
A new wave of underground producers joining the label from Oslo to Rio.
And of course, expanding Basement nights — more curated guests, more collaborations, and a few surprises I can’t talk about yet. And more live dates around Norway. AND we are working on other cities in Europe. 2026 is shaping up to be our most ambitious year so far.