Behind the Beat: Simon Field on "Chain Gun," Collaborations, and His House Music Journey
Field shares his recent collaborations and creative process
Simon Field, based in Oslo, has over a decade of experience as a producer and DJ, with more than 100 releases and over 350 million streams. His work has been featured on major dance labels such as Subliminal, Universal Music, Sony Music, Ultra, disco:wax, Armada, and Perfect Havoc. Field's tracks have received support from industry heavyweights like David Guetta, The Magician, Benny Benassi, Sam Feldt, Tiësto, and Don Diablo. His music has also appeared in films like 'Passengers' and TV shows like Netflix's 'Elite' and 'Californication'.
Simon discusses with 6AM his genre-blending approach on 'Chain Gun' with UK rapper Eyez, his cinematic influences, and his powerful collaboration with Angie Brown on 'Trouble', emphasizing raw emotion, musical evolution, and pushing creative boundaries in house music.
Chain Gun is out now on Basement Records
Hi Simon! Thanks for joining us at 6AM Group. How are you today?
Hey! Thanks for having me. I’m doing great—excited about everything happening right now, especially with "Chain Gun" dropping along with upcoming Trouble.
Your recent collaboration with UK rapper Eyez on 'Chain Gun' has been making waves with support from some big names like Gorgon City and Claptone. What drew you to work with Eyez, and how did you both approach blending his grime background with your house production style?
Eyez has this raw energy that immediately caught my attention. His flow is sharp, and I felt like bringing that into a house setting would create something fresh. The goal was to keep that grime attitude but lay it on top of a groove-driven house beat that works in both club and festival settings. We went back and forth on different rhythmic ideas until we found that balance between grime aggression and house fluidity—it just clicked.
When you first got in the studio together, what was the biggest challenge in bridging those two worlds? Was there a moment where everything just clicked?
His style is punchy and percussive, whereas house is all about swing and flow. There was a moment where we played with call-and-response sections—letting the bassline almost ‘talk’ back to his lyrics—and that’s when we knew we had something special. Once we locked in the title and bounced, it was all smooth sailing.
You’ve had your music featured in movies and TV, including Passengers and Elite. Do you ever approach production differently when you know a track could end up in a film or series? Have you ever written something specifically with a visual scene in mind?
Actually no. If my music works in TV films and movies its a plus. I am all about the song.Sometimes, I imagine a scene tho—like a late-night drive or an intense moment in a thriller—and let that guide the mood of the track. A track originally made for the dancefloor can take on a whole new life when paired with the right visuals. With Chain Gun we had a scene of Jæger Meister shots flying round in the club like...
You have an upcoming collaboration with Angie Brown title ‘Trouble’ - which revolves around the vocal sample ‘Troubles with God.’ What drew you to that phrase, and how did it shape the track’s energy? Does it carry a deeper meaning for you, or was it purely about the sound and feel?
That phrase immediately stood out because it carries weight—it’s evocative and caries nostalgia, It feels spiritual yet rebellious. We wanted the track to have that gospel-like power but still hit with underground house energy. For me, it’s less about a literal meaning and more about the raw emotion in those words. It’s one of those lines that just lingers in your mind, and we built the track around that tension and Angies voice.
What was it like working with Angie Brown on this track? Did her energy or vocal delivery influence the direction of the production in any unexpected ways?
Angie is a powerhouse—her energy in the studio is next level. She brings this soul and authority to everything she sings, and that definitely influenced the way we approached the production. Originally, the beat was a bit more stripped-back, but after hearing her vocal, we knew we had to match that intensity. We added more drive to the bassline and let her vocal lead the way—it became this big, anthemic moment.
Thanks so much for your time. Is there anything else you would like to add before we sign off?
I stay inspired by constantly challenging myself—whether it’s working with artists outside my usual space, digging into different production techniques, or even just playing longer DJ sets to see how music connects with people.