Darkmode - Datalife (A1) and Gigabot (A2) – two slabs of contrasting electro fuelled funk. The former sets out on an uplifting path, combining Vangelis like strings with a catchy hook, whilst the latter opts for a more industrial vision, underpinned by the metronomic beat of an 808. 

Darkmode_Datalife

Darkmode_Gigabot

Suade from Adapted Vinyl gets to grip with Datalife, rendering a driving 4/4 mix that gives the original a cunning twist that should please both house and techno aficionados alike.

Datalife (Suade Mix)

Radioactive Man lending a hand on Gigabot, He's Radioactiveman!!!

Gigabot (Radioactiveman Mix)

Springing out of the North East of England, Testin Out launched in 2007 by Paul Smyth aka Suibom Serum and helped by Chris Littlewood, Suade Micky Clarke, Mick Headley and Tinker Smythers. Its Ethos to combine the best of unsigned talent from the region with remixes from various established electro and techno producers. The Data Ep kicked off with two tracks from Darkmode - Datalife (A1) and Gigabot (A2) – two slabs of contrasting electro fuelled funkand on the flip, Suade from Adapted Vinyl and the lord himself RadioactiveMan lending a hand on Gigabot.  The label got rave reviews and spotted the No1 slot in DJ mags night outs, it maintained a folllowing and performed with various artist under the Testin Out banner from Darkmode, Suibom Serum, Suade, Elastic Trickery, ArtWhore, Spanner & The Edgeman, Chris Littlewood & Tokyoacidcru.
Thanks to everyone who supported thouse years and here is a sweet reminder of the sounds.  We will try and upload some of the many live sets from ElectroLux (Bow), UMAMI and Freaky Dancing sets as well as our very own TEST nights :) Respect to all and enjoy!! TO_SS:)

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