Arian Leviste

Arian Leviste was introduced to his music partner, John Tejada, in 1991, when he went to see a mutual friend to discuss music. Little did they know that this chance meeting would be the starting point for their 13-year collaboration, with the duo producing music released on several prominent techno music labels over the years. Known for crafting a brand of subtle, musical techno, John and Arian's recorded output ranges across tempo and genre lines, from chilled out affairs with spacious arrangements to pulsating, densely layered, deeply energetic tracks that work magnificently in the hands of DJs as well as on the home stereo. John established his own imprint, Palette, in Los Angeles, in 1996, and has enjoyed seven years of steady growth and recognition. The label has served as an exclusive outlet for his own prodigious output but has recently begun to expand its roster. The two have also continued to record for other labels such as Plug Research, Seventh City, Moods and Grooves, deFocus, Sino and others. A collaboration for that has spanned 12 years now. Alongside these numerous singles, John also produced eight albums; two for A13, two for Palette and one each for deFocus, Plug Research, and with Arian for Moods and Grooves and Playhouse.

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