Koko Electronic: The Shapeshifters

On 10 July 2026 at KOKO, London, The Shapeshifters take over the room with the blend of disco-schooled house and soulful vocals that has defined the project for two decades. Led by Simon Marlin, the UK outfit broke through with Lola’s Theme and went on to shape a warm, vocal-forward sound steeped in funk, soul and the UK club tradition. From early releases on Positiva to a long-running link with Defected and Glitterbox, plus collaborations touching Chic’s orbit and a steady flow of remixes and original tracks, The Shapeshifters have kept their focus on feel-good, floor-ready grooves. Recent years have seen Marlin continue solo under the name, with cuts like Life Is a Dancefloor, Second Chance and the album Let Loose extending that lineage.

Expect a DJ set that leans into strings, basslines and hands-in-the-air hooks, built for peak-time energy but always anchored by songcraft. The Glitterbox favourites steer a mirror-ball journey at KOKO, joined by special guests for a night of house shaped by disco’s heart and a modern club punch.