Return of the Jaded

Return of the Jaded is a Canadian duo comprising Simon Sheppard and Zoltan Kontes, formed in 2013. The group began releasing music in August 2014 and has produced 28 releases across their decade-long career. They maintain active profiles on major electronic music platforms and have established themselves within the North American house music circuit.

The duo produces tech house and melodic house & techno, with additional releases spanning deep house and traditional house music. Their releases appear on established labels including Purified Records, Relief, Repopulate Mars, Incorrect, and Sink or Swim. Return of the Jaded's sound operates within the 120-128 BPM range typical of modern tech house, delivering club-ready tracks that balance melodic elements with driving percussion. Their output demonstrates consistent activity in the underground house scene, with releases scheduled through December 2025.