The Realm

The Realm is an electronic music duo comprised of Stephen Jones and Ricky Simmonds, who also perform under the aliases Lustral, Ascension, and Chakra. The group began releasing music on Electrobuzz in October 2022, with their most recent output appearing in November 2025. Over this period, they have delivered 11 releases across various labels in the electronic music scene.

The Realm operates primarily within house music territories, spanning deep house and afro house styles alongside dance and pop-influenced productions. Their releases appear on Papa Records, Foliage Records, Stand Out Recordings, and Reel People Music, establishing connections across different segments of the house music landscape. The duo's output demonstrates a consistent focus on groove-oriented house music, with their afro house productions likely incorporating percussive elements and warm, rhythmic foundations typical of the genre. Their presence on multiple labels suggests versatility in adapting their house-centered approach to different release contexts and audience expectations.