Acid Reign/Bright Future

Kontext - Bright Future

Kontext - Acid Reign

Kontext's double drop of twelves on Immerse last year sent ripples of excitement through lovers of the techy end of dubstep, picking up massive fans in the form of T++, Peverelist and Appleblim to champion his ultra hi-tech and futurist sound. From his base in St Petersburg, Stanislav Sevostyanikhin has welded another stark and austere dubstepXtechno statement of intent on 'Curved Convex Mirror', using a similar palette of elasticated electronics and drawing rhythmic inspiration from 2562/AMS in the well sculpted subbass and fluctuating garage-rhythmic syncopations, but also a streamlined and rolling edge taken from the more European techno style of icy Russian electronics. One aspect was clearly apparent from those first two 12"s, that Kontext is a master of creating tense and dramatic sonic vistas, with 'Hometown Swamp' he sets a darkened scene with atmospheres reminiscent of the finest Chain Reaction tracks from Fluxion or Vainqueur before bringing them up to date with a powerful garage infected pressure sounding like TRG jamming with Pole. If you picked up either of first two 12"s you've probably been waiting for this one, but if you've never heard of this guy, get to know! KILLER!!! (c) Boomkat

Kontext - Convex Curved Mirror IME011

Kontext - Hometown Swamp IME011

If you've managed to pick yourself off the floor after ingesting the first 12" from Kontext, sit yourself down for a second and check the styles on this badboy. Not content with mastering the art of 140bpm dubstepXtech on the first 12", Kontext turns his hand to two brutally bass laden techno cuts for the second installment. 'Plumes' sits heavy on the A-side with a purest subbass driven tech-house cut speckled with lush synthwork, but it's the flipside track 'Blinkende Stjerne' that really takes the piss, charging up another divebombing subbass mission with dry funked and brittle techno percussion before introducing awesome Monolake style atmospherics of the highest calibre. It's safe to say this an absolute essential, and fans of everyone from Peverelist to Villalobos need to give this some very close attention. Recommended!!! (c) Boomkat

Kontext - Plumes IME009PT2

Kontext - Blinkende Stjerne IME009PT2

Absolute killer 12" alert! One of our favourite Bristol bassed labels Immerse have dug up a couple of complete shockers from a name soon to be very familiar to many dubstep and Techno heads, Kontext. This is the first material we've heard from this fella and it's quite easily some of the finest gear we've clapped lugs on this year, fusing the much loved tech styles of T++ with some proper Bristol bass science for two tracks that have totally ripped the head off it. 'Falling to weightlessness' introduces himself with a devastatingly minimal riddim constructed from pure bass pressure punctuated with skittering off-kilter percussion akin to Torsten Profrock's finest moments, while the spectral synthline and deep electronica vibes could be cut from an Autechre side project (well, in our dreams maybe?). 'Aeromonarchs attacks' on the flip cuts into a much deeper rhythm, flexing some scarily toned bass muscle with a honed dancefloor intent that will politely ask any shit dancers to kindly step off the floor please. This is without a doubt the best thing to have emerged from Immerse and quite possibly one of the finest 12"s you'll hear all year. Listen! (c) Boomkat

Kontext - Falling to Weightlessness IME009PT1

Kontext - Aeromonarchs Attacks IME009PT1

One of our picks of the week for the dubstep and post-garage crew, Immerse records continue their run of top form with future club killers from TRG and Kontext. Combining Speed garage drive with dub techno sophistication, TRG's 'They Know (Berlin Wall V.I.P)' is right on the money and easily the finest drop from the torrent of recent productions. Iberian records' Relocate heads in a similar Garage-crossbred-with-techno style on the flip with a remix of Kontext's celebrated 'Plumes' made for the tougher end of the dubstep spectrum and fans of Appleblim, Peverelist or Martyn. Tip! (c) Boomkat

Kontext - Plumes (Relocate Remix) IME010PT2

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A Decade in Beakbeat

Overself Archipelago

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Dissident - Boketto [Opposide OPPOP-2]

V/A - Deep Structures Special EP
Kos.Mos.Music 
KOSMOS037
Distributed by Triple Vision

Dissident - Pseudo II [cut] (12" Vinyl Only, Kos.Mos.Music, KOSMOS037)

Some pieces of unexistent "Glass Museum" album.
credits
released April 20, 2016 

All tracks written and produced by Stanislav Sevostyanikhin. Except 1 co-produced by Ivan Nikandrov and 2 co-produced by Robert Macciocchi. 
Mastered by Macc @ SC Mastering

Dissident - Deaf Witness Of Unseen

Dissident ft. Sunchase - Nystagm

Dissident ft. Liza Gotfrik - Ketaminechick

Dissident ft. Cyberworm - Mental Hospice

Opposide Records OPPOP-10
"Gradual descent" or "Katabasis" is a trip to the underworld.

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Dissident - Praying Robot

Dissident - Invasine

Opposide Records OPPOP-10
"Gradual descent" or "Katabasis" is a trip to the underworld.

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Dissident - Soulsearching

Dissident - 9 Moons Of Saturn

Dissident - Enfilade EP
Inperspective Records INP028

The newest addition to the plethora of talent that can be found on Inperspective Records is the ethereal and impactful sounds of Dissident. The Russian born DJ and producer has an eclectic style encompassing ‘techy post-dubstep’ sounds and classic breakbeats which leave you feeling moved and inspired. With an already impressive discography of 9 albums, a multitude of singles and EP’s, releasing on labels such as Hospital, Dispatch and Offshore, Dissident sets to make even bigger waves with his EP, ENFILADE as an exciting addition to the Inperspective family.

Setting the tone of the EP is ECLIPSE CORRIDOR featuring the transcendental vocals of Ruth Cory. The hauntingly smooth vocal is her impressive debut onto Inperspective and really helps set an exciting introductory atmosphere for the rest of the tracks to build on. Seamlessly gliding from an almost spiritual build up into a simple yet beautiful drum and bass pattern, Dissident draws you into his world with this first track and leaves you with high expectations for the rest of the EP.

With a dynamic beat from the offset, OUVERTURE 48 takes us deeper with darker undertones and an excitingly experimental and mechanical sound which is complimented by a melancholic piano progression to guide us into the powerful, all guns blazing, drop.

The third track, HIS PAINTINGS, takes you from one world to the next with a wind chime-esque opening which elicits suspenseful feelings of something big to come. This tension builds as the drums roll in and dissonant and darker notes are introduced. In keeping with the vibe, Dissident hits you with a beautifully mystical tone in this track.

The final track of the EP, TIULPA, is the perfect finale to this other-worldly collection. The track starts with a swell of sound which lulls you into a sense of strange calm, and then rises up to the drop. The drop seems to fluctuate like a wave, rising and falling ever so slightly, with the addition of new and interesting sounds each time. This complex mix of sounds and levels has a powerful effect that leaves you in awe of its creator.

Dissident is a never restricted artist that isn’t afraid to experiment with new sounds. Everything that he creates sparks a fascination and excitement that will take you to a different corner of this universe that he has built, and open your mind to the endless possibilities of drum and bass.

Enfilade EP

Dissident - His Paintings

Chikiss - Don't Be Afraid (Kontext Remix) [cut] [Fuselab]

Stage Fright/Slumber City

Kontext - Stage Fright

Kontext - Slumber City

Stanislav Sevostyanikhin is a Russian electronic music artist, DJ and label owner, known under the pseudonyms Dissident and Kontext. Residing in St.Petersburg, he spends most of his time slicing beats, synthesizing sounds and shaping trends in modern music  culture. His broad range of influences have shaped his diverse and innovative style, although primarily focused on Drum& Bass, Stan has never restricted his music to one style or genre. 
Stan began electronic music production in the late 90's. After gaining some studio experience he formed the Drum & Bass group Dissonance with friends. They had some success nationally in Russia with their live performances and releases . In 2001 he left the project and went on to produce solo under the Dissident moniker  honing and polishing his sound until his first 12” vinyl release “Technecium” (ft. Paul B) was released on the prestigious British record label Renegade Hardware in 2002. 
Today, Dissident is considered a veteran of the Russian Drum & Bass scene. His discography includes 9 albums and a multitude of 12” singles and EPs on labels such as Offshore, Hospital, Subtle Audio, KOS.MOS, Microfunk, Subvert Central, Counter Intelligence,  Subtle Audio, Pinecone Moonshine and many others. 
Under the guise of Kontext, he set out to write music without being bound by genre, showcasing the diversity and extent of Stan’s production skills and his experiments with Techno, Bass Music, IDM. Kontext was exclusively signed to Bristol-based label Immerse  and has received great press from magazines like FACT, DE:Bug, Knowledge, Groove, TimeOut & SPb. 
“It's kind of special to consider how it can hit you so hard when it's so measured and built so simply; and for me that's one of the marks of a fantastic talent.” (Oli Marlow, The Quietus)
As a DJ he has performed across the globe, known for his own Spare Senses mix series and podcasts for Electronic Explorations, Bassdrive, Jungletrain, Atmoteka and many more.
If all this wasn't enough to keep Stan busy, he also runs his own Opposide Records imprint and is involved in several side projects including TV & Movie production.

Bookings
Europe, Benelux, USA: Klank Productions https://klankproductions.nl/dissident
Russia and Asia: Hyperboloid ssaburov@gmail.com

Released & Forthcoming music on:

- Dispatch
- Inperspective
- Immerse
- Opposide (A&R)
- Offshore 
- Subtle Audio
- Renegade Hardware
- Hospital
- none60
- Counter Intelligence
- ~scape
- Subvert Central
- Alphacut
- Camino Blue
- T.A.M. (ex-A&R)
- Kos.Mos. 
- Absys
- Dubkraft
- Covert Operations
- Klammklang
- Pinecone Moonshine
- Microfunk
- and others...

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