john tejada: we can pretend

Kompakt gearhead and modular wizard John Tejada continues to woo away contemporary crowds on We Can Pretend, a somnambulistic two-tracker that delivers more bang for the buck, but also knows its way around the pressure-sensitive areas of the dancefloor. The L.A.-based producer and DJ is well-known for his particular flavor of subtle, but muscular techno, delivered in an exceptionally polished manner. On "We Can Pretend," springy percussion and simple, yet masterfully-sequenced synths prepare the runway lights for Kimi Recor's sweeping voice. "Now We're Here" features crackling diatribes from Morgan Alexandre, embedded in deliciously pumping beats.