Having appeared on esteemed imprints like Rekids, Klockworks, Dystopian and Deeply Rooted, Hester’s Participation imprint kicks off early October and will be an outlet for his own output as well as collaborative efforts with fellow artists in the global techno and house community. Already underway, we can look forward to projects with Kwench boss and Panorama Bar favourite Cassy, as well as Tadeo, who’s built a solid standing on his own outlets Madrid Techno, Another Intelligence and Cyclical Tracks, also as an early contributor to Jeff Mills’ Escape Velocity series. The collaborative projects will be realized over a reciprocal exchange of sketches between artists, visualised by the artwork for each release which will be a simple one-line drawing from Hester himself – underscoring the directness, honesty, and immediacy of the music presented.
The suitably named ‘Participation 001’ kickstarts Jon Hester’s newly minted Participation label with two original solo tracks. ‘Unidentified Aerial Phenomena’ sets the scene with layers of droning, syncopated rhythms shot through with mysterious signals. The second track, Hyperspace, is a mind-warping offering featuring huge synths, rolling grooves, and high-impact drops, completing this first EP built to elevate dance floors across the universe.
Jon Hester ‘Participation 001’ drops on Participation 6th October 2023
Tracklist:
01 Unidentified Aerial Phenomena
02 Hyperspace