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CNTXTS 1006EP
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Jay Haze presents a new single from his forthcoming album, Rain Drops And Birds. "Recurring Melody", featuring Hoffmann Ensemble, defines distances - synths appear close next to you and then subtly disappear back into space. The violins lose their distance with a direct tone. "Hurt", featuring Robert Owens, is a peak into a sorrowful, yet hopeful mind, carefully approaching you with a backdrop of dub. Heavy synths just glide away. "A Delicate Life", featuring Mo, emerges a cluster of harmonic and melodic beauty from Mo's unique improvisations of his self-invented "Mulutar".
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CNTXTS 1003EP
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"1840" is the result of taking a violin built by Jean-Baptiste Vuillaume in the year 1840, played by Contrapunct and making a sample kit with it, delivering over 12 minutes of intensity. "Ottoman Pipes" features Jamaican analog synth works with Kaan Bulak on the Darbuka playing eastern drum riddims. ''Four Kings'' is Miami booty bass featuring modular bass amped with a nicely saturated/almost distorted riff that keeps rolling, and rolling.
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CNTXTS 1002EP
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From the mouth of Lil' Dirrty (featured on the B-side): "We heard y'all thought TuningSpork was dead? I'm here to say like a phoenix we rose from the ashes. This is a techno record about propaganda and the politics of fear. This is music AGAINST war. Join us on a journey of peace through beats and spoken word -- then see for yourself, is it true? Oh, and btw. fuck Contexterrior for now, this is a TuningSpork Record. Signed, Lil' Dirrty, Zürich Langstrasse 2015. P.S. Remember to choose love over fear and never become a slave to any train of thought."
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CNTXTS 1001EP
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The hybrid label of Contexterrior and Tuning Spork is launched with this release, which comes from London-based Alex Celler, who has been collaborating with Jay Haze & his labels since 2009. "Kammsa" expands over 11 minutes and is based on a bubbling, funked-up bass which mutates slowly and maintains a steady yet driving pace, accompanied with percussion and melodies, slowly escalating into a dynamic groover which quickly takes off. "Plex Astunde" comes strong and mysterious, with shuffling rhythms and syncopated drums, rolling along sub-bass tones, forming a chuggy, sleek rhythm which leads to a melodic turn, only to descend again into glitch territory.
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CNTXTS 001EP
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Remixes of Jay Haze's phenomenal hit "I Wait For You" (featuring vocals by Laila Tov) from King Britt, Bozoo Bajou. On the flip, Reboot's "Bootygrabber" remix of "My Baby Knows" (featuring vocals by Lil Dirrty Ghetto Bastard.
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CNTXT 046EP
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Jin Choi is a truly remarkable artist hitting the experimental tweek house scene. "Use Your Mouth" features guest vocals from Pablo Beaner over a catchy, grab-assing groove while on the flip is the deep, after hour sleaziness of "Black Dot." Baby-making techno from Berlin -- what more can you ask for?
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CNTXT 045EP
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Shonky delivers four luscious house gems for Contexterrior. "Les Shonkettes" is a fast-paced house cut harking back to early days with stark piano stabs and echoes of soprano melodies, brought up-to-date. "Crapulerie" is hypnotic and seductive, taking a darker and slower angle with its central rumbling bass line. Similarly, the loops of "Obelix" entangle the listener in a swaying rhythm of vocal cries and spellbinding sounds. "Conquistador" is the final curtain, glistening with charm and alight with pleasure.
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CNTXT 039EP
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This is the debut collaboration from Italian producers Alessio Mereu and Andrea Ferlin -- three immaculately-produced techno cuts as slick as melting ice, with eerie voices woven so deep into the mix, you'll wonder whether you're actually hallucinating them. From the creepy title track, circling around like a shark that smells blood, to the serene yet bouncy "Boxis," to the tribal touch of "Walking On The Forest Path," this EP offers a variety of tracks perfect for mediation on the dancefloor.
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CNTXT 038EP
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Bloody Mary's Black Pearl (CNTXT 003CD) received a storm of praise from DJs and critics alike, getting play from Tiefschwarz, Adam Beyer, and Luciano. Standout track "Sed Non Satiata," marked by its Latino flair and gritty spoken-word from Argenis Brito, is here remixed by Shonky, who adds a poppy melody contrasted with hypnotic effects; Alex Celler, who builds up from mellow to menacing; and Sierra Sam, who places the galloping percussion over an ominous fog of synthesizers.
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CNTXT 037EP
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Contexterrior presents two EPs on one slab of vinyl featuring Danton Eeprom and Sierra Sam. With lead track "There's Nothing To Be Afraid About Now," Danton takes the atonality of Varèse or Stravinsky onto the dancefloor, followed by the more electro-based "My Life In Parallel." Sierra Sam's "Suit Yourself" features a clattering pastiche of percussion, and "Phony Man" is built upon a dynamic bounce with a disembodied voice murmuring through the ether.
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CNTXT 035EP
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Falko Brocksieper brings his rich sound to Contexterrior with the Adobe EP. On the title track, the stomping beat barges into the room and the stacked chords introduce a sense of mystery. "Adobe" has an impeccable sense of build-up and resolution. "South East" follows a Detroit-ish melodic motif as a pan flute keeps the high ends occupied as the low ends roll into the deep wilderness. Yet another example of Brocksieper's ability to keep the crowd lost in the groove.
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CNTXT 033EP
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Paris DJ Shonky (Olivier Ducreux) offers four immaculately-produced tracks that take Contexterrior into a housier direction. Chocotox is packed with jacking syncopation and swing. Expect stomping workouts with a plethora of interlocking rhythms, some heavy organ action, and diva vocals that have been subverted into the overall mix rather than used as a focal point. Shonky has clearly done his homework, with respect for the past house originators, while clearly bringing the tradition into the future.
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CNTXT 031EP
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Contexterrior presents four key cuts from Bloody Mary's Black Pearl album for a dancefloor-friendly EP. The upbeat gallop and twinkling sheen of "Sed Non Satiata" underscores a guest spot from Señor Coconut vocalist and Cadenza producer, Argenis Brito, while "Moetstra Et Errabunda" takes things deeper with a swingy electro-stomp. Danton Eeprom adds his sexy, distorted growl to Mary's cavernous beats for "Semper Eadum," one of the album's funkiest tracks. Finally, she pays tribute to Detroit with the smooth and somber "Duellum."
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CNTXT 029EP
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Switzerland's Quenum (co-founder of Cadenza and Num) and Dachshund join forces once again for a double dose of experimental tech-house. "Agbara" sounds as alien as its title suggests, featuring an undiscovered species of sound that hums, twangs, chirps and zwiffs along a bouncy backing beat. "Ogou" is a swingy, frenetic monster, with echoes of that other Swiss duo, Yello, and a subtle, Baltimore-esque breakdown. If you like a little bit of head-scratching with your ass-shaking, pick this one up.
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CNTXT 003CD
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Contexterrior presents Black Pearl by Berlin's Marjorie Migliaccio aka Bloody Mary -- not only is it her debut full-length, but it also the first artist album to appear on the label in its 7-year history. Mary presents 11 tracks that explore techno, melodic ambience and haphazard breakbeats, resulting in an album that stays true to the spirit of Contexterrior: dancefloor expediency balanced with unapologetic experimentalism. Marjorie Migliaccio began her DJ career in her homeland of France in the early part of the decade, and by 2005, established a reputation that brought her to some of Europe's biggest clubs. After relocating to Berlin, she began her interest in production, leading to a pair of EPs on Sender Records, and becoming a true international DJ, touring throughout North and South America. She soon met Sierra_Sam of ToysForBoys Records, who released more of her work, including her first mix CD, Tanz Mit Mir (TFBRC 002CD). Anyone who has seen Bloody Mary work the dancefloor knows that she is more than just a skillful DJ; she is a personality, a force. And with Black Pearl, the case is no different. Mary's charm infuses every track, finding light within the shadows. More than just a slap-dash collection of tracks, this album is woven together by a common theme: discovering beauty buried beneath the darkness. This idea of contrast was inspired by the poetry of Charles Baudelaire, especially Les Fleurs du Mal (The Flowers of Evil), originally published 1857. In this controversial work, the poet used symbols (jewels, alcohol, lesbians, vampires) to express greater themes of erotic love, decadence and mortality. The title track (also the album's first single) perfectly captures the spirit of Baudelaire, with its dynamic, storming beats contrasted by smooth, cinematic strings. What's more, her international perspective has informed the music, with the Detroit debris of "Duellum" and the Latin flavor of "Sed Non Satiata." With production help from Sierra_Sam and label boss Jay Haze, plus contributions from Argenis Brito, Danton Eeprom and Jona, Mary has rounded up an assortment of diverse tracks that manage to cohere into a bigger picture.
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CNTXT 030EP
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"Berlin's Bloody Mary presents Black Pearl, the lead single and title track from her forthcoming debut album, featuring interpretations by Sascha Funke (BPitchControl) and Jay Haze (Contexterrior/TuningSpork). Inspired by Charles Baudelaire's controversial Les Fleurs Du Mal (The Flowers of Evil), Bloody Mary headed into the studio with her friend and collaborator Sierra Sam. Her work culminated in a series of productions that reflect the French poet's contrasting dynamics, discovering beauty buried beneath the darkness. Hence the title, 'Black Pearl.' Mary's original album version begins by blending breakbeat and tribal elements, paving the way for the cinematic strings. This track is true to Contexterrior's manifesto of releasing music fit for both the dancefloor and the headphones: Its percussive stomp gets bodies moving, while its sweeping strings provides the soundtrack for daydreams. BPitch mainstay Sascha Funke contributes a remix that begins with hypnotic pings and pulsating sub-bass, but after cleansing the palette with this stark minimalism, we hear refreshing melodic chimes gush forth, overwhelming the taste buds like a shot of mango nectar. Brave and majestic, Sascha's remix is a glowing beacon of optimism for any dark nightclub. Next is label founder Jay Haze's edit, which morphs the melody into a shimmering deep house context. Finally, a second appearance from Sascha with his sparse rework, a beats-only track for the more adventurous DJs who know how to work it."
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CNTXT 028EP
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"On her second EP for Contexterrior, Miss Fitz returns with two spaced-out tracks that continue her exploration of natural timbres within the tech-house domain. Since her production debut, Miss Fitz has made quite a name for herself. Especially fruitful for her was 2008, with her Nina Simone-sampling hit 'Drifting On,' a third EP for Raum Musik, and a full-length under her birth name, Maayan Nidam, for the Japan-based Phantom Sound & Vision. She also paired up with Vera to debut the project Mara Trax on Love Letters from Oslo, and worked with Lee Curtiss and Shaun Reeves for their sophomore EP as Uli Künkel. Whew! Now, for her tenth 12" release as Miss Fitz, she continues to weave organic elements into hypnotic soul food for hungry dancers. These two cuts show Nidam's knack for infusing imagination into her work: 'Dementia' features a distorted voice whispering the track's title, backed by a distinctive wind instrument melody, plus lots of primal percussion. It's detached, yet in-yo'-face. On the flip, 'Woods' offers more of a bounce and thump, encouraging the listener to 'work!,' 'jack!' and 'boogie!' -- a jam for roller skating rinks on prehistoric Neptune."
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CNTXT 026EP
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"Berlin-based Olivier Ducreux releases his first EP for Contexterrior, following his highly regarded material for Freak n'Chic, Crosstown Rebels, Mobilee and Sub Static. Shonky first made a name for himself as a DJ in Paris late last decade, and made his production debut in 2005 for Freak n'Chic, with a slew of acclaimed releases, plus remix requests from the likes of Tiefschwarz and Anja Schneider. Now, following the release of his debut full-length album earlier this year, Shonky joins Contexterrior for three fresh tech-house productions. 'Coco Feel and Love Shonk ' revolves around a naïve organ loop and strict grid-based percussion, while free-spirited sine waves dance and flutter about and gentle female vocals appear. DJs who secretly enjoy 'Missing' by Everything But The Girl might want to check this one out. On the flip, the mechanical 'Donkey Kong' will give you enough energy to climb ladders and brick walls all day long, and the bouncy closing track 'Doctor Slump' will diagnose you with a severe case of dance mania."
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CNTXT 024EP
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"The UK's Chris Sylvester returns to Contexterrior for his fifth EP as Inxec, with three tracks that showcase his ability to combine pure dancefloor energy with spellbinding mental acrobatics. In just a few years, Chris Sylvester has gained a reputation for his productions of nearly unparalleled hypnotic quality. Aside from his output on the Contexterrior label, Sylvester uses the alias B-Pole (Leftroom, Four:Twenty) and is half of the duo Sound Alliance (Renaissance). But Inxec is the name behind his most spellbinding affairs -- after hearing his new EP, you will understand why in certain countries, his music is classified as a narcotic and banned. Aside from his remixes for Adultnapper, Akiko Kiyama, and Michal Ho, this is the first Inxec release since last year's Flip Beat EP, and not a tick too soon. With the smooth and bouncy 'You Were Always,' the atonal space jazz of 'Pesto Pasta,' and the alkaline-infused 'Evula,' Inxec offers three distinct variations of his trademark weirdness in 21 minutes. Sufferers of tinnitus are advised to stay away."
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CNTXT 020EP
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"Jeff Samuel is a name that all of you will know. After years of quality releases on more labels that you can shake a stick at, including Pokerflat, Trapez, 7th City, Morris Audio, Frankie, and of course, right here on Contexterrior. Now the American is back to use once again after a long gap. In that time many things in the world have changed, so many that we can barely list them all. Most notably, there are several new flavors of ice cream, and videogames are starting to look a little better. Unfortunately, Bush is still president. Yes, time to crack open that ice cream."
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CNTXT 016.5EP
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Part 2 of this series. "This is a 2-part continuing series, featuring CONTEXT 16 and 16.5 as part of the same concept. In a short amount of time, Inxec has managed to create a sound entirely unto his own, with a touch of experimentalism mixed perfectly with dab of funk -- all the little sounds and fx are extremely well thought out and meticulously placed to have that exact cacophonic effect typical of Contexterrior! Inxec's sound can best be described as crazy, bubbling madness, built especially for intense dancefloors. Inxec has garnered lots of attention with his first release on Contexterrior making it a favorite for DJs such as Francious K, Magda, Troy Pierce, Rich Hawtin, Ricardo Villalobos and many others."
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CNTXT 014EP
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"Time for a new bomb on Contexterrior, after a little break and a special compilation series we bring you some fresh new talent from Noddingham, England. He is a 23 year old prodigy promptly named Inxec. The sound is extremely advanced, crowd pleasing and has enough craziness to blow some minds -- bass is throbbing on all songs, clickity -- clacky percussions move the groove, as you sit and wonder --'where did he come from?' This release is truly alien, some might call it cold -- but nonetheless extremely powerful. The first cut 'Bittersweet' sports an amazing mood, huge bass-line and breakdowns guaranteed to throw the club into a frenzy. This song is receiving huge support and being regularly played by DJs like Jay Haze and Ricardo Villalobos. Inxec does it as if he was one of the founding fathers -- reverbed madness, spooky mood, and a total disregard for pop music. This is a well-rounded EP, sure to be one of the hottest records of the year."
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CNTXT 012EP
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"This special treat features four exclusive songs from Contexterrior Media core artists. This is an eclectic mind bending EP, for sure. Dapayk (Mo's Ferry) turns in a minimal mover that doesn't stop with time. One of Dapayk's master works. Matt John (of Textone fame) delivers a perfect song for the afterhours, sure to make anyone on substances even higher. Look out for Matt Johns' full length coming on Perlon early autumn. Fark (who did the newest Textone) hails from Zurich; this duo is reeking havoc on the Danchatine club at least once a month making us realize that Zurich is a place of innovations -- pumpin' bass, weird atmosphere. Will kill a dancefloor. Jay Haze hits you off with a slippy-slidey mental piece. By the end of the song your ass will be moving for sure -- if you are sitting down.... well you will be lost somewhere in space. A killer 12" to show that Contexterrior still reigns supreme in the exp. techno world."
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