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DIYNAMIC 013LP
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Double LP version. Includes download code. Norwegian duo Ost & Kjex have come a long way from their 2004 debut album Some, but not all cheese, comes from the Moon, with their acclaimed 2010 follow-up, Cajun Lunch, and many collaborations with such high-flyers as Solomun, Jamie Jones, and H.O.S.H.; they have grown to become one of the few acts that perfectly bridges the gap between underground electronic music and indie pop music. Five years after their 2010 second album, following lots of touring and working on their signature sound, the duo decided it was time for another album. Freedom Wig is laced with contributions from their contemporaries. Anne Lise Frøkedal, Hanne Kolstø, Jens Carelius, and Jaw (of dOP fame) donate their wonderful and distinct voices to the album, jazz legend Bugge Wesseltoft adds keys, and modern composer Ole-Henrik Moe contributes string arrangements, along with the Traces Gospel choir, Nasra Ali Omar (marimba), Tore Brevik (percussion), and Arild Hammerø (guitars). They all add their flavor to an album that is rich in tradition but still distinctly modern. From the jazzy intro of "Honky Tonk," through the must-dance bassline of "ChaChaCha" and the tropical wooden xylophone sound of "Down River," to the almost spiritual hums of "Easy," this album brings such rich detail that it demands multiple listens to discover all facets of its composition. Versatility is the predominant feature of this album, which mixes Ost & Kjex's soulful vocals with an upbeat electronica sound. On their continuously evolving path, Ost & Kjex have made quite a few stops at places that might sound familiar, such as fabric (London), Panorama Bar (Berlin), Watergate (Berlin), Kater Holzig (Berlin), The Villa (Oslo), Rex Club (Paris), Badaboum (Paris), Culture Box (Copenhagen), The Cat & the Dog (Tel Aviv), Destino (Ibiza), Beachouse (Ibiza), Indigo (Istanbul), and many more. In a scene that is ever so grim, it is quite refreshing to see someone with a wink and a smile on their face, and this is what Ost & Kjex have always been about -- bridging the gap between ecstatic live performances in sweaty nightclubs and the grandeur of not taking oneself too seriously.
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DIYNAMIC 013CD
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Norwegian duo Ost & Kjex have come a long way from their 2004 debut album Some, but not all cheese, comes from the Moon, with their acclaimed 2010 follow-up, Cajun Lunch, and many collaborations with such high-flyers as Solomun, Jamie Jones, and H.O.S.H.; they have grown to become one of the few acts that perfectly bridges the gap between underground electronic music and indie pop music. Five years after their 2010 second album, following lots of touring and working on their signature sound, the duo decided it was time for another album. Freedom Wig is laced with contributions from their contemporaries. Anne Lise Frøkedal, Hanne Kolstø, Jens Carelius, and Jaw (of dOP fame) donate their wonderful and distinct voices to the album, jazz legend Bugge Wesseltoft adds keys, and modern composer Ole-Henrik Moe contributes string arrangements, along with the Traces Gospel choir, Nasra Ali Omar (marimba), Tore Brevik (percussion), and Arild Hammerø (guitars). They all add their flavor to an album that is rich in tradition but still distinctly modern. From the jazzy intro of "Honky Tonk," through the must-dance bassline of "ChaChaCha" and the tropical wooden xylophone sound of "Down River," to the almost spiritual hums of "Easy," this album brings such rich detail that it demands multiple listens to discover all facets of its composition. Versatility is the predominant feature of this album, which mixes Ost & Kjex's soulful vocals with an upbeat electronica sound. On their continuously evolving path, Ost & Kjex have made quite a few stops at places that might sound familiar, such as fabric (London), Panorama Bar (Berlin), Watergate (Berlin), Kater Holzig (Berlin), The Villa (Oslo), Rex Club (Paris), Badaboum (Paris), Culture Box (Copenhagen), The Cat & the Dog (Tel Aviv), Destino (Ibiza), Beachouse (Ibiza), Indigo (Istanbul), and many more. In a scene that is ever so grim, it is quite refreshing to see someone with a wink and a smile on their face, and this is what Ost & Kjex have always been about -- bridging the gap between ecstatic live performances in sweaty nightclubs and the grandeur of not taking oneself too seriously.
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DIYNAMIC 063EP
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Ost & Kjex's Lulu EP shows a more somber side to the duo than previously known. The title-track is a classic moody house bomb with a monster of synth riff riding into the sunset. Adding to the magic, they brought in Norwegian vocalist/guitarist Anne Lise Frøkedal, her lush voice fitting perfectly into the bluesy atmosphere of the song. The EP is rounded off by "Harpiks," a tripping house track with Kjex taking you for a roundabout in the Norwegian winter forest.
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DIYNAMIC 004LP
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2LP version. With a sound that straddles electro, funk, disco and house, Oslo-based duo Ost & Kjex return with their second long-player Cajun Lunch on Diynamic. As the title suggests, Cajun Lunch mixes elements of Delta blues and bayou bass lines into their organic house sound, especially on the guitar-filled "Bluecheeseblues" parts 1 and 2. From the opening sun-kissed grooves of "Mosambiquetravelplan" featuring Bugge Wesseltoft on piano to the sexed-up funk of "Continental Lover" and the deep house tones of "The Yellow Man," the boys continue to conspire with the album's guest vocalist, Tracee Meyn. Tracee is further assisted by members of her gospel choir who combine to give Cajun Lunch a fuller, more rounded sound.
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PUNKT 026EP
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"'Kjexy Snick Snack' is a beautiful track that jumps after the second break into an ocean of dolphins combining the taste of crunchy crackers and old creamy cheese. Remixes have been done by Crosstown Rebel 'Hiem' who adds an ever cheesier melody and CB Funk, who goes for a long Nordic walk with the parts."
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