JPLS is an American techno producer with releases on Minus, SCI+TEK and Delft Records. Raised in an Indiana cornfield and classically trained in theoretical Mathematics, his approach to production continually crosses the line of precision and reduction. Unpredictable and unconventional, JPLS continues to push forward his vision of techno as true future music.
The explosion of nearby Chicago’s Industrial and Electronic scene in the mid 90’s provided JPLS with the initial inspiration for what would become his lifelong obsession. Thanks to a small group of dedicated friends, this escape into other worlds consumed weekends in warehouses and weekdays in basement studios. After receiving countless demos over the span of five years, Richie Hawtin welcomed JPLS to the Minus roster in 2006 and fully supported his unusually sparse approach to production. After multiples albums, eps and tours JPLS accepted a uniquely challenging role as the executive audio producer for Hawtin’s highly acclaimed Plastikman Live tour of 2010.