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- 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.

08 Penumbra

Out now: https://orcd.co/REKIDS273

German-Romanian duo Frankey & Sandrino come back to Rekids with the Please EP, landing 10th October 2025 alongside a remix from Echonomist. They follow their 2022 Brainscan EP on Radio Slave’s label, as well as a remix for Denney in 2023.

With an irresistible bassline, smooth melody, and a nostalgia-fuelled vocal, Please is the kind of track you hear as you walk into a busy tent at a festival—hands in the air, energy abundant. Frankey & Sandrino are masters at crafting emotional dancefloor bangers, going a little deeper on the progressive Genie, building up to busy stabs and mind-melting, futuristic sound design.

Completing the EP, the pair call in Greek DJ and producer Echonomist to remix Please. The Innervisions and Exit Strategy artist strips the original back, transforming it into a dark, hypnotic groover built for smoke-lit dance floors.

"The original had this beautiful Depeche Mode 80s vibe, but for the remix I wanted to take it into a different space, closer to the Detroit sound I love, a bit like Carl Craig’s approach. Something more hypnotic and club-focused, but still keeping the emotion of Frankey & Sandrino’s track." – Echonomist

Frankey & Sandrino are a German duo that has been shaping dance floors since 2009 with their distinct, trend-defying sound. With releases on Kompakt, Diynamic, and their own Sum Over Histories, and regular appearances at clubs like fabric and Stereo, they now return to Rekids with the Please EP.

Founded in 2006, Radio Slave’s Rekids has since launched the techno-focused Rekids Special Projects in 2017 and its latest sublabel, REK’D, in 2024. With Matt Edwards as the sole A&R, Rekids has been instrumental in developing emerging artists and remains a trusted home for house and adjacent sounds, recently featuring names such as Harry Romero, Tal Fussman, Spencer Parker, The Hacker, and more.

Frankey & Sandrino - Please (Echonomist Remix) - Rekids

Buy/stream: https://kompakt.fm/releases/the_floor_is_lava_remixe_12

Michael Mayer, aka Mr. Lava Lava asked a bunch of his absolute favourite artists to have a go at some of the tracks from his recent album 'The Floor Is Lava'. First up is Barcelona's brightest flame, RAXON, who is melting 'Brainwave 2.0' into a stompin fun-filled primetime banger. Longtime collaborator DAVE DK is a masterful producer and remixer that appears regularly on Pampa and Kompakt. His take on 'The Solution' feels like a road trip to paradise and back. Montreal's PRIORI is one of the hottest names in showbiz right now. His ability to bridge genres and create pristine sound designs is fully on display in his remix for 'The Solution'. Last but not least, the legend that is SEBASTIAN MULLAERT took a moment off from his revered Circle Of Live jams to transform the albums deepest cut 'Ardor' into an extraordinary musical journey. Oldschool Border Community vibes in the rebound!

Brainwave 2.0 (Raxon Mix)

Michael Mayer - Brainwave 2.0 (Raxon Mix)

Artist: Boys Shorts
Track: Handsome (Original Mix)
Label: Roam RFDC
Release date: 15/10/2025
Buy: retrofuturediscoclub.bandcamp.com/album/rfdc-001-boys-shorts-handsome

PREMIERE: Boys Shorts - Handsome (Original Mix) [RFDC]

Artist: Trip Tease & Alain Vice
Track: Milano 2098 (Prins Thomas Diskomiks)
Label: Astrolead Recordings
Release date: 17/10/2025
Buy: www.beatport.com/release/sex-having-disco/5439604

PREMIERE: Trip Tease & Alain Vice - Milano 2098 (Prins Thomas Diskomiks) [Astrolead Recordings]

Artist: Joone & Victor C
Track: The Affair Feat. 1403 (Guychu Remix)
Label: ÀNIMS
Release date: 17/10/2025
Buy: www.beatport.com/release/the-affair-guychu-remix/5440022

PREMIERE: Joone & Victor C - The Affair Feat. 1403 (Guychu Remix) [ÀNIMS]

Artist: Redfreya
Track: Reverse The Process (Original Mix)
Label: Chorus Records
Release date: 17/10/2025
Buy: www.beatport.com/release/reverse-the-process/5393590

PREMIERE: Redfreya - Reverse The Process (Original Mix) [Chorus Records]

When Osunlade dropped "Envision" at the DEMF in 2009, Dixon asked him on stage if he could sign it for Innervisions. 2 years later, Âme and Dixon put their remix hands on the original and it’s finally ready to lighten up your summer even more.

2025 Repress edition!

A1_Osunlade_Envision_(Âme Remix)

Dead-Tones, Of the Moon & Nasser (US) unite for a raw, intimate EP on Sum Over Histories. Born from turbulent times, these tracks capture genuine studio moments with minimal processing and live feel. "Wake Up" blends acoustic guitars with SH-101 synths, while "Where Do We Go" features Nasser's vulnerable vocals. Echonomist provides a refined remix, adding his Innervisions-honed touch to this deeply personal collaboration.

Tracklist:

A1 Wake Up
B1 Where Do We Go
B2 Where Do We Go (Echonomist Remix)

Release Date: 24/10/2025

[Premiere] Dead-tones & Of the Moon feat. Nasser  - Where Do We Go (Sum Over Histories)

Artist: Alex Medina 
Track: Tape Tao (Original Mix)
Label: Mumbai Records
Release date: 31/10/2025
Buy: www.beatport.com/release/tape-tao/5465095

PREMIERE: Alex Medina - Tape Tao (Original Mix) [Mumbai Records]

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