Order: http://www.kompakt.fm/releases/signs_under_test_2xlp_cd

- The lastest full-length effort from LA-based synth mastermind JOHN TEJADA
- An unabashedly dreamy collection of 11 expertly crafted cuts that rank among the artist's best work to date
- 2xLP edition pressed on 180gr audiophile vinyl, including a CD of the entire album

Following his much-acclaimed full-length „The Predicting Machine“ (KOMPAKT 267 CD 102) and a slew of pop-infused 12“ singles - „We Can Pretend“ (KOMPAKT 286) and „Somewhere“ (KOMPAKT 264) -, LA-based synth mastermind JOHN TEJADA returns with new album SIGNS UNDER TEST: comprised of all-new material, this latest effort sees the studio wizard digging deeper into his modules, unearthing particularly dreamy tracks that rank among John's most accomplished work to date.

From the get-go, SIGNS UNDER TEST presents itself as a whole new ball of wax, reaching even further into the depths of JOHN TEJADA's hot-wired synth machinery, while cranking up the already stunning levels of musicality on display in his oeuvre. Opener TWO 0 ONE serves as a prime example for the sonic aplomb in place, thanks to its beautifully rendered melodies and finely tuned textures – a perfect storm made of cosy melancholy and celestial bliss. This expertly wrought piece serves as a particularly strong entry point for the album, setting the bar high for its successors.

An unabashedly brilliant listen, the album continues its thrilling journey with existential bleepfest Y 0 WHY and the bass-heavy BEACHT, followed by the intricately arpeggiated R.U.R. and brooding electronica vignette VAALBARA. The second part is ringed in by the undulating CRYPTOCHROME - another proof for JOHN TEJADA's uncanny ability to craft tracks that operate as distinguished bouncers as well as introspective meditations. The deliberate vivacity of connecting cuts RUBRIC and PENUMBRA only confirms the growing suspicion that this might be a timeless masterpiece we're dealing with.

As gorgeous as it sounds, texture isn't the only star here: a surprisingly diverse set of rhythm patterns suffuses the mesmerizing synth licks - take for example the multilayered ENDORPHINS effortlessly switching between straight techno stylings and vintage breakbeat ornaments. Meanwhile, electronic landscape painting MEADOW purrs away on its road to redemption, priming the listener for closing cut HEAVE IN SIGHT, an atmospherically rich composition that marries abstract storytelling with a flurry of reversed synth sounds.

„There's a bit more dreamy tape wobble going on throughout“, says the producer about his latest effort, „as I’ve gone quite analog tape with my delays and patches - on the verge of actually being broken, which gives them a nice character.“ It also might explain the air of intimacy surrounding the album - a quite personal listening experience taking the listener up close with its details and idiosyncracies, „maybe even more than before, as I’ve tried to cut out distractions and really focus on the production.“
The result is a record that is not meant to be trendy, even though it’s a product of analog hardware connoisseurship: „Everything is built from the ground up using hardware synths - mostly analog, but that’s a bit annoying to say nowadays. It’s not a record that fits in with any current stuff, but something that hopefully holds up as it ages. Something that hopefully reveals more on repeated listens.“ In our humble opinion, this mission has been more than accomplished with SIGNS UNDER TEST.

01 Two O One

Jean Tonique - Guest (feat. Iris)

After Kollaps-Conflict (Mellon Place Records)

Synthetic Garden & Gisella Engel-Tactile -(Mellon Place Records)

http://nesthq.com/horowitz-alright-remix

My remix for Unknown pals Beni & Pantheon! Out now via Unknown Records and forthcoming worldwide via Armada Deep! 



Beni & Pantheon - Alright (Horowitz Remix)

Out 17 June 2016 on Play It Down. 

 I love deep records and I love techno records. But as a producer I really feel at home making house tracks with a serious beat and a load of tongue-in-cheek on top - I feel like I may have perfected that here. LOL! I just made it for a bit of fun but since playing it out it's really been going off, so that's when I decided to put it out. 

- Jesse

Whatcha Want

Beatport: http://btprt.dj/2kaHINU
iTunes: http://apple.co/2mp8sNp
Spotify: http://spoti.fi/2m6bFRW

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REBOOT - Cheeky but dope:-) will find a moment to play it!
DANNY TENAGLIA - Thanks!!
NOIR - Discooooo, cool tracks !!!
SCUBA - Super tight tune loving the disco vibe!
FRANKY RIZARDO - Smooth! like this
SASHA - Nice vibes but not for my sets!
PAUL C & PAOLO MARTINI  - Amazing !!!!!!!!! can't wait to play it.... thx!
CRAZY P - "Heart drive", Great stuff. :)
HORATIO - cool ep
LUNA CITY EXPRESS - Heart Drive is a nice edit" will play! thanks ;-)
LTJ BUKEM - Love Heart Drive!!

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2016 proved to be the year for Nhan Solo's Mother Recordings and they look set to continue the success through to 2017 as label regular Superlover steps up with his 'Kiss EP'. Having his own works amongst the top selling tech house category on Beatport proves how in demand he is right now, and what is presented here is surely set to take the Superlover status even further.

'Kiss' kicks off proceedings and can be instantly recognised as the Berlin based producers work as shuffling hats intertwine around a repetitive and hooky bass line. Quirky vocal lines come and go throughout, keeping you on your toes, coming together in a fun loving groovy offering.

Clever sampling from a Goody Goody classic provides the foundations for Superlover to unearth a modern day club classic with 'Heart Drive'. The backbone of pulsating bass and simplistic percussive elements combine with disco strings to create a unique head turner of a track that would be welcome in the peak time and pool side vibes.

TEASER: MOTHER057 - Superlover | KISS

Four Tet - Planet

MUSHROOM HOUSE is the Toy Tonics‘s series for indie-afro-weirdo dancemusic. On this compilation you find the 11 best tracks: Guest producers Kiwi, Harry Wolfman, Hugo Capablanca, Art Alfie from Studio Barnhus and Vito & Druzzi from New York‘s Throne of Blood made these unusual tracks for the Toy Tonics series. Red Axes, DJ Sprinkles, Joe Claussell contributed remixes. There is also Italian fashion designer Marcelo Burlon featured on one track (the wonderful Mammaraccho by The Barking Dogs). All tracks made exclusively for Toy Tonics. Out on vinyl and as 11 track compilation. Artwork by Adrian Velazco and Paze.

Jad & The - 232 (Raw Tool)

First glimpse of the upcoming Louie Austen album produced by Joyce Muniz et al. Remix by German wizards Robosonic. Straight in tune even if it sounds out of tune ;-)

LOUIE AUSTEN - Never And Ever (Robosonic Remix)

Early support by Tensnake, Solomun, Riva Starr, DJ Sneak, Noir, Larse, Tiefschwarz, Andre Crom, Karmon, DJ T, Rampa, Till Von Sein...

Having repeatedly won the Swiss Nightlife Award for Best Electronica DJ 2012, the energy-driven duo Round Table Knights serve their new 2-track release on Exploited Rec, supplying the tracks 'I Just Want' and 'Whoo'.

While 'I Just Want' comes off as a fresh and unique dancefloor classic, 'Whoo' adds a twist to the release by including a tribute to NYC-based indie rock band the Rapture's single 'WAYUH'.

Gabriel Andruzzi of the Rapture granted friendly permission, adding “I'm a big of The Round Table Knights. They always seem to make some really effective great sounding tracks.” The release indeed offers an impressive series of fine, state of the art house music, which leaves the audience curious for more.  

The release ‘I Just Want’ guarantees that 2013 is going to be a remarkable year for Biru Bee & Marc and their listeners.

Label: Exploited
Artist: Round Table Knights
Release: I Just Want
LC: 15799

Releasedate: 8.4. Beatport / 22.4. I-Tunes, Juno ect.

Early Feedback:

TENSNAKE: Quality surprising sophisticated house tunes from RTK which work perfectly.
DJ SNEAK: Cool joints.
RIVA STARR: Good to see the boys back to beez! Thx
TIEFSCHWARZ: Thx for the music...I Just Want is great *
NOIR: Nice EP from Exploited again....I Just Want is really nice.
LARSE: Nice one!
TILL VON SEIN: Me likee! Bothe traxxx will get the plays. Big up!
KARMON: Love em both ! Good stuff ! x
ANDRE CROM: Support!
MEGGY: Very good stuff! Groovy! Will play.
ZOMBIE DISCO SQUAD: Dam sexy RTK. I'm all emotional.
RUEDE HAGELSTEIN: Yeah! Table Knights!!! yeah!!!! Always a pleasure.. I like both tracks. "I Just Want" goes directly to my mix for Radio Fritz. 
RAMPA: Dope job from my swiss boyyyzzz :)
RALF KOLLMANN: Gefällt mir!
KIKI: 2 dope and sunsoaked choons!
DOCTOR DRU: Roundies fan anyways. Think I Just Want is me fav here. Cheers to Bern, Dru.
THYLADOMID: I Just Want is big!
THE MEKANISM: Sexy!!!
KAROTTE: Whoo is great. Love it.

I Just Want

Round Table Knights - I Just Want (Preview) | Exploited

Shir Khan started Exploited in 2007. Exploited Rec now plays host to some wide-ranging and innovative electronic talent - including Adana Twins, Claptone, Budakid, Joyce Muniz, James Curd, Shir Khan (to name a few) - and its artists have been receiving numerous supportive spins from the likes of Solomun, Pete Tong, Soul Clap, Wolf&Lamb, Azari&III, Jesse Rose, Axel Boman and A-Trak.
This is serious dance music at it's most cutting edge with all the juice to really get you going. It's totally contemporary, innovative and has a chunky dirty feel. "Exploited" take you on an invigorating roller coaster ride back to your youth when you first listened to dance music with all the thrills and spills you so enjoyed about clubbing. It's heavy, exciting and special.
'"Exploited Records" is a seamless melting pot of varied styles that simply can't fail to please even the most discerning ears. Highlights here are plentyful. Not to be missed at any cost.' (Clash)
'Musical hybrids are truly the flavour of today, but few have managed to capture the atmosphere of an unpredictable microcosm of a night out on a recordlabel - until now. Shir Khan's label "Exploited" bottles the zeitgeist's giddy thrills with plenty of style and substance. This is dance music hybridism in all its most glorious forms, and Shir Khan is an expert at making square pegs fit round holes.' (DJ-Mag)
'"Exploited Records" boss Shir Khan has been gaining a lot of acclaim recently, and deservedly so - as he has shown us the high quality, diversity and forward-thinking nature of his label. Engaging, riveting and diverse.' (Data Transmission)