as palette recordings approaches its 23 year anniversary, john tejada returns to the label he started in 1996 with a new 4-track ep entitled “performance review.”

the latest sonic adventures from the master

in celebration of palette recordings 20 year anniversary, palette releases a special re-issue of john tejadas timeless classic timebomb and the timebomb vip mix. both versions were originally released in 2001 and 2002 on daniel bells 7th city records. with permission we now for the first time have them together on the same 12inch release. remastered by stefan betke at scape mastering they now sound better than ever. both versions became instant classics, have been played over the years by the worlds top djs and have been licensed to numerous compilations. timebomb original and vip are 2 classic tejada tunes that have stood the test of time

this version of the end of it all will ensure the tracks legacy as one of johns most valued classics

hot off the heels of his latest album signs under test, john tejada quickly follows up with pal 065.

tejada delivers two eruptive grooves with a focus that has earned tejada the respect of listeners & peers.

pulse locker refers to the analog method of synching analog modular instruments and drum machines, a method of working john tejada & josh humphrey have embraced to generate their trademark sounds and grooves. preferring to work away from the computer as much as possible, john and josh have adapted a more old school approach to their work, syncing analog gear together, not from a computer, but the way it was synced back in the day. the results are a tight, organic analog sound showcased particularly by the 2nd track >bifur gates<. with a tr-808 as master clock, syncing the modular system, the sound takes you back to the mid 90s era of techno. real 808 beats, punchy bass and an ever so shifting classic chord line will leave you lingering for the days of old. on the a side, >pulse locker< with its big and warm groove, gets things moving with a blend of house and techno. rounding out the ep, >unanimous arc< showcases the mad acid sounds possible on the sh-101 while modular chords elevate the track to a manic pace. >pulse locker< marks the duos third collaboration on palette recordings.

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john tejada & justin maxwell are at it again with a new 3 song ep. following in the footsteps of their classic release >mindbend<, the duo continues their unique approach to collaboration using a hardware modular synth setup. the title track >our gigantic mistake< is a unique blend of 808 beats and screaming modular synth lines. the b sides >whoops (there it is)< and >wheres the cable?< explore a darker side of dark acidic late night techno.

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tejada and humphrey made their debut together late in 09 with their >marooned ep<. >assimilation< continues the theme of being marooned in los angeles. the four works compiled here are the result of the best moments out of 20 recording sessions. the music is for the most part assembled with analog instruments with humphrey and tejada bringing their modular gear together for the sessions. humphreys knowledge of synths and programming is quite extensive. he until recently helped operate la based big city music, a dealer of modular and boutique synthesizers.

finally, the long wait is over! we are proud to present the first solo effort by leviste and its been worth the wait. three ultra varied tracks starting with the driving drums and bassline of >senioritis<. >better get used to it< shows off levistes melodic abilities with a beautiful melancholic epic. these first two songs really show what an important role leviste has played in the duos productions over the years. >change the station< rounds things out with a bit of modular synth experimentation over a jacking rhythm track.

palette recordings celebrates its 13 year anniversary with a release by the duo that started it all for the label. no giant mix compilation or collection of remixes, just another example of what has built the foundation of palette over the last 13 years. john tejada & arian leviste have been collaborating for over 18 years now. with this release the duo in a way come full circle, combining some of their oldest production techniques with newer ones. its been a long road for these 2 seeing styles and trends change, equipment and technology come and go over the years, but what has remained a constant is their vision of electronic music. >messenger< with its subtle intro of modular synths and rhythmic pads breaks out of its sinister drop full force into a multi dimensional crowd pleaser. the stabs continue to build energy while layered drum programming and modulating synth lines escalate the tracks energy. on the flip, >observer< continues with a fierce pace that harkens back to the days of palette 4, combining vintage synth stabs and drum machines recreating that classic vibe which is gaining such momentum again these days. the difference here is these guys were around at the time already releasing music that would garner them such high acclaim over the years.

john tejada was marooned in los angeles in the summer of 82. a strange place to grow up coming from vienna austria. even stranger considering the lack of techno there in the 90s. in a land of glowsticks and desert parties, tejada stuck to his love and development of his own unique electronic sound. fast forward to 2007 when detroit area native josh humphrey was also marooned in los angeles. it didnt take long for the two to meet and connect the cables on their modulars into a system twice as big. the result is marooned, palettes newest collaboration between john tejada and josh humphrey. the trio of songs reveal three sides to the duos work. the title track, marooned, joins humphreys modular synth work with tejadas beats and soothing pads, the result being a slice of beat-driven melodic techno created in a city where such sounds are rarely heard. melodiac continues from there with a lighter mood, with humphreys modular melodies and tejadas signature stabs and rhythms. rounding out the three is concrete safari, which largely focuses on humphreys modular fm synth work that slowly evolves into a cluster of tribal sounds, modular birds and grainy goodness. humphreys knowledge of synths and programming is quite extensive. he currently works with la based big city music, a dealer of modular and boutique synthesizers. it is also a place tejada frequents to test most of his gear

a stunning floor smasher. dry pounding bassline, clicking retro effects , sampled snares , present airy sound. mono on mono more reduced . chorgs on b offers some pitched chord so beautiful it will be a sure alltime jt classic. 2 tracks of the highest calibre

vertex is an exploration in two parts. the a sideÆs vertex and the locus of points explore the trackier side of tejadaÆs work meant mostly for vinyl play. both tracks make good use of strong wavetable chorded sounds, which are modulated throughout. the rhythms of the chords make up the identity of the track with elements coming in and out. vertex showcases a more layered approach to take the track from a percussive to a smooth feel. the locus of points follows more of a straight up techno approach sounding simple and effective. the b-side explores the more melodic and arrangement based side of tejadaÆs work. liquid mirror is a track rich in layers. 3 modular synth layers provide the initial modulating melodic ground work which is then complimented by lush tejada keyboard work bringing the song to itÆs apex and then reducing it back to itÆs start all while backed by tejadaÆs powerful drum work. p.l.l. (which stands for phase locked loop, a process explored here) continues this theme in a less obvious way. modular synths and drum tracks start things off while midway a modulating melodic phrase is introduced playing back a bit differently every time. four songs in all showcasing tejadaÆs simple and complex approach to dance music.

played by brothers vibe, mike shannon, sebo k... from the beginning, marks dave hughes second ep release for palette. the three songs offer different variations on a single theme. from the beginning starts things off with classic sounding chords and punchy drums. from the start follows the theme in a more stripped down fashion, adding vocoded percussion with a powerful stab. start over continues in a more tricked out percussive form with clever programming and synth stabs. in all a club friendly three tracker and great follow up to his first ep on palette titled lets do it, the title track having recently been featured as the first track on john tejadas fabric 44 cd. dave is originally from ireland, but currently lives in los angeles. he has been djing since the age of 15, initially in dublin clubs along side many well known house djs. hes also made his way touring around europe, australia, asia and the us. he joined the current list of palette artists in the summer of 2007 with his first vinyl release lets do it. hes currently working on new productions with more soon to come.

after a recent remix for andrea parker and work with the palette all-stars, justin maxwell returns after a 2 year solo absence bringing us two monster tracks that make up for lost time.

featured on mr tejadas fabric mix cd ! >fractals< explores the inner musical geometry of john tejada’s electronic productions in 3 varieties. the opening track >fractals< builds driving, rhythmic layers, evolving modular blips and atmospheres which then reduce to reveal the elements that lie beneath. >the open< is a featured track on tejadas fabric 44 mix. just like a warm cup of morning coffee in your hand, it gives the feeling of a fresh new day and the possibilities that lie ahead. an ethereal piece that may remind some of tejadas classic melodic moments. continuing the nostalgic theme is the aptly titled >better days< a piano chord driven track which brings to mind classics from long ago, but with a tejada twist.

after 17 years of working together, tejada & leviste are back in the studio again putting their modular synths to good work. m tracks (m as in modular) features 4 analog workouts in varying styles. m track 1 features a melodic deep, yet driving track reminiscent of the duos best known work. m track 2 and 3 showcase a trackier sound focusing on basic elements while m track 4 turns in a much more experimental direction. the approach to this ep was a very fun, hands on process. analog sequencers are used to drive the various modular synths and their components. this process allowed for a more organic feel as the unstable electronics change over time as well as the manual changing of parameters over time. systems used include doepfer and frostwave sequencers, and modular systems consisting of cwejman, doepfer, harvestman and bananalogue modules. analog drum machines aided in the rhythms, however m track 3 was generated from pure modular hardware including the drums.

over the past few years john tejada has been splitting his time working with long time collaborator arian leviste and more recent collaborator justin maxwell. why not combine all 3? palette all-stars is just that. a collaboration between the 3 main palette artists, each (tejada, leviste and maxwell) playing a particular role in each song. from the ep opener, >after school special< you get a sense of the trio each working on a particular element. tejada’s driving drums, maxwell’s modular synth work, and leviste’s bassline elements sculpt a driving track with a classic feel. >the pilot< features leviste’s smooth melodic synth work while maxwell processes through the modular and tejada privides the dubby beats. the ep finisher >downtown hotel< features a mad maxwell modular freakout and driving 808 s

explosive high-tech-funk in 3 different tracks - justin maxwell rocks the floor!

>where< marks tejada’s eleventh full-length release. in it he ventures away from many of his own trademarks and journeys into an intimate vibe of warm pulses and bright energies. the tracks take expectations and enlighten them with a collection of grooves and tweaks that are spacious and rhythmic while being devoid of predictability. further support comes from reynold, sebo k, adultnapper, giles smith

john tejada returns with a stomping slice of in your face techno. >labyrinth< is a winding journey through modulation and filter trickery reminiscent of his >infected< single from a couple years back. in your face drums and synths control a steady building energy that will spiral you into the labyrinth. balancing out the energy of the a side is >the tyranny of choice.< a signature syncopated melodic slice of tejada that layers melodies and rhythms in classic tejada fashion

three tracks pulled from john tejadas & arian levistes current live set. >lost in thought< will remind many of tejadas smash hit >end of it all<, with its strong drums, sweet melodies and positive emotions. on the flip >forbidden planet< is a mysterious detroit flavored track with dark chords and classic build ups. >half live< finishes off the ep with a bit more shuffle and more of the duos signature synth work

palette is proud to debut its newest artist, dave hughes. the irish born, la-resident sound engineer finally let palette in on his music making secrets. the result is daves debut ep >lets do it<. a three tracker showcasing what is to come from this visionary artist. >lets do it< kicks the ep off with a strong rhythmic solid base which alone would be enough to solidify it as a stand out track, but without delay the song quickly develops into a musical journey with rhythmic chords at the end providing the icing on the cake. the flip side provides two more tracks of the same calibre, >it all deepends< and >realization< showcase great sound design skills and a message about our own humanity. take in to account the heavy subs and intricate drum programming and you have what we feel to be a classic palette recordings single

first outing for tejada and maxwell since 2005’s largely successful >100% post-consumer< track. the duo best known for 2004’s >mind bend< single strikes again with a 4 tracker of stripped down ultra phat analog tracks. in a time when much of techno is losing it’s focus and being replaced by soft bubbly, busy, trance like mutations, the guys saw it fit to return to a more honest approach with their beats.

john tejada wieder (wie immer) in bestform ! da hat er 3 tracks so locker aus der tasche gezaubert wo manche nie hinkommen werden. 3 kracher mit crazy / twisted sounds , die jederzeit die tanzfläche sicher im griff haben ohne sich plumb angebiedert zu haben. top !! 10 von 10 punkte von mir und ab in das dj case.

it took a good one and a half years to see these two gentlemen reunite again. pro s may know why. you can only create so much quality work that it s good to take some time off now and then to get back on it with refreshed senses, new gear and new ideas. this 3 tracker is the start of a string of new 12s and simply >multiplies< everything good in john and arian s music. the motion, the funk, the accurate timing, the control, the tension, the groove, the deepness, the classic techno-ness, and the oh my goodness< kick assivity! :) check out the ultra intense, sturdy >multiplier,< a hard rocking deep dark tune layered with modular synth madness. flip to the b for >mathemagician,< the >mono on mono< update youve been waiting for. closing out the single, another analog scorcher >synthescheizer< does it s damage with 2 ms-20s side by side. no plug ins on this release, just good old dirty hardware... already support from anja schneider , karotte... and of course myself too...

b ware - cover defekt .. prall gefüllt mit fetten modernen detroit angehauchten tracks für die tanzfläche !! das ganze zum 10ten geburtstag von palette recordings !! tips: >paper jet & calculated time< unbedingt anhören !!

justin maxwell wie wir ihn lieben.. drei tracks voll mit besten abstrakten tech funk !!! supported by anja schneider..

mr tejada all-time-classic the clickety, euphoric mono on mono gets a competent make-over by some of electronic world s most unique sound-surgeons plaid and pole

'voyager' perfectly takes you through different phases of tension and release starting with a irresistible build-up where just the distortion of a simple chord raises the electricity topped for even more intensity by frantic hi-hat action in jazz-drumming style. for 'sucre' he teams up once again with qzen who already refined 'sweat' on pokerflat and 'paranoia' (palette034) and gives another alluring performance with understated, teasing spoken words over this gliding, liquid cut. whos the sugar daddy now?

back in stock.. palette classics..

john tejada rolls out another highly epidemic groover with 'infected' that starts out like a mutilated old school funk break with a guitar-like riff before falling into an unstoppable groove with trademark sharp-cut beats, rumbling bass and mad frizzling sounds. on the flip tejada teams up with justin maxwell for more bouncing electronic goodness with mind-bending sound gimmicks- both sides are simply massive and truly essential

back in stock .. dj abstracts first release on tejadas palette records .. strong start

back in stock !! super percussion - funk - monster ala tejada .. natuerlich bleibt die entspannung nicht auf der strecke ..

back in stock !! typically brilliant funky tech-house madness from john tejadas label..produced by alex posell aka dj abstract ..

back in stock !! ein knaller für alle john tejada fans !!!

back in stock !! amazing minimal clickin techhouse by matt haines ( inflatabl labl) from los angeles aka the ripp off artist .. for fans of perlon and co ..

amazing 8 track ep with fantastic jackin minimal techhouse monster tunes. big cinema

finest minimal tech house...justin maxwell braucht man nicht mehr vorzustellen..gewohnte palette qualität..

2 stunning floorshaking tracks from techhouse to acid...paranoia with same voice like 'sweat on the walls' (his pokerflat release)...big tune alert !!

ultraphat minimal techhouse tracks, mind bend with vocals by daniel bell (dbx - losing control)

a stunning floor smasher. dry pounding bassline, clicking retro effects , sampled snares , present airy sound. mono on mono more reduced . chorgs on b offers some pitched chord so beautiful it will be a sure alltime jt classic. 2 tracks of the highest calibre

brill deep minimal tech tracks

excellent minimal bassheavy tech tracks

slamming bassy techno / techhouse

stunning bassheavy techhouse 3 track ep

3 tracks of dubby, funky techno and techouse with quirky riffs and chunky beats and basslines. motorized and high densed picking up the the pieces, playful and nevertheless always focussed on the main thing,electronic and tough but danceable, irritating but rocking.simply john tejadaesque. for sure another long time contender.

tejada provides an update on the original idea giving it a bigger bassline and an updated drum track. on the flip, dominick martin delivers with his take on the track, keeping the feel of the original but giving it his own signature sound. dominick appeared previously on palette with his ep >tell me< and is also better known as soulful drum and bass producer calibre

excellent minimal tech house monster !!! sicherer schuss !!!