Tangled Synthetic was absolutely delighted to introduce Simon Tillott to the masses and his superb guest mix was broadcast exclusively on #SaturoSounds Radio on Monday 9 November, which went down brilliantly with listeners.

Well done and thank you Simon!  More of the same ......

BIO
Having been raised on an late 90s/early 2000s diet of trance & Progressive House, it will be no surprise to find anthemic soundscapes & melody, with driving basslines in any mixes by Simon. Drawing on the early influences of Sasha & Digweed & Hernan Cattaneo, & more recently Guy J, you will always hear those long smooth mixes to create & build the energy. 

With those early days of Clubbing having such an influence, the inspiration was there to get involved back in 2004, buy my first set of decks & start the journey of learning to mix. 16 years later the enthusiasm & motivation to find that new music & killer tracks is just as strong as ever. 

Thanks for Terry for inviting me to play on his fantastic show. Terry & I met the best part of 20 years ago & I have him to thank for introducing me to the wonders of Sankeys Soap in Manchester. It was a significant moment that shaped my musical direction for years to come, with many many amazing nights at Tribal Sessions. Oh, & what a cracking night that was, eh Tez ;)  

TracklistTracklist
1. Eli Nissan - Intro to Algorithms
2. Analog Jungs - Marbella 
3. David Leckenby - Primal Connection (GMJ & Matter Mix)
4. Frankie M & Valentina Chanves - La Prima
5. Alex Bessofen - Crescendo (Kamilo Sanclemente Mix)
6. GMJ & Matter - Gauntlet (Alex O'Rion Mix)
7. Tash, Paul Angelo & Don Argento - Exapsis (Alex O'Rion Mix)
8. DJ Zombi - Octopus (CID Inc & Orsen Mix)
9. D Nox & Beckers - Bitter Rain (CID Inc Mix)

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Tangled Synthetic #039 - Simon Tillott guest mix (Nov 20)

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I've been listening to electronic music since I was old enough to tune into the John Peel show on Radio 1. Peel first introduced me to Chicago House, Detroit Electro and Rap. I would listen to an entire show with my finger hovering over the record button of my 'tape-recorder' close to the radio speaker just to record whatever 3 electronic imports he would play each night. I wish I'd kept those recordings.
From the moment I first heard 'Roxanne Shante' I sought out everything I could ranging from Kraftwerk, Mike Oldfield, Kurtis Mantronik, Africa Bambata, Grandmaster Flash, Gorgio Morodor, Axel-F, Jean Michel Jarre and just about anyone who used a synth to make music! With the arrival of House in the mid-late 80's the likes of Marshall Jefferson, Frankie Knuckles, Farley Jackmaster Funk, Steve Silk Hurley, Adonis and many more American underground House producers, the music had developed into a new, seriously exciting phenomena.
Music progressed at pace with House and Acid imports driving change, the UK in particular underwent an epiphany of sorts in the 80's and 90's. From Break-Dancing to New Romanticism, the music developed, finally morphing into the early genres of Acid Trance, Techno and Progressive Trance. Heavily influenced by American and underground Dutch and German artists and with the advent of clubbing and non-speaking mixing DJ's, it opened up a Pandora's box of new music, influences, sounds and styles. What that amounted to for me (and most others like me) was an ever-growing range of electronic music that was continually breaking free from pigeon-holes and mainstream pop culture. Electronic music had become the new classical music of a generation.
I can only say that electronic or computer music has evolved beautifully in the past 40 years and I love it as much now as the day I first heard John Peel play fantastic American imports.
I'm not anything more than a bedroom DJ and electronic music enthusiast. I have the greatest admiration for those who DJ publicly and seek to build a following or career from DJing, but that’s not a path I’ve tried to follow. I do love to put together great tunes, so for me using this sort of platform for sharing music is perfect for me. I do mixes both on my decks and using Ableton, as sometimes I find it easier to create a journey through that medium. 
As for making music, I’m slowly finding my way around Ableton in order to bring life to the musical ideas rolling around my head. 
Anyway, I hope you enjoy the mixes I post, please give me some feedback and if nothing else, support the artists themselves and buy their music.

Angrish

Monthly Resident : Saturo Sounds Radio with Tangled Synthetic
Manchester Pride, Freight Island, Statement MCR DJ

Hailing from Manchester’s underground scene, Tezi Crawford crafts immersive sonic journeys that bend genre lines and captivate dancefloors. With a fearless approach to mixing, his sets are unpredictable, high-energy explorations—rich in progressive rhythms, soulful vocals, and euphoric synths.

Tezi is a long-time resident on Saturo Sounds Radio with his show Tangled Synthetic, featuring guests like Paul Sawyer and Framewerk. He’s graced stages including MancUnity at Manchester Pride, Escape to Freight Island, and the rising Statement Mcr pop-up.

Driven by a love for the deep and unexpected, Tezi blends Progressive House with melodic, tribal, and trance elements—pushing boundaries while always reading the room. Whether it’s a 5-hour marathon set or an intimate basement rave, his goal is to elevate the crowd and leave them altered.

Booking & Contact:
Email: terrycrawforddj@gmail.com

Deeper side of Melodic & House
Inspired by the progressive sound of the late 90s early, 2000s, I love those long mixes and transitions that seamlessly move the build and tension of a set into a progressively darker, more driving, peak time sound!

Tangled Synthetic #039 - Simon Tillott guest mix (Nov 20)

Terry Crawford