Stanislav Sevostyanikhin returns under his Kontext guise with four tracks of tightest dubtech minimalism on Immerse. These are his first Konext productions since the impressive 'Dissociate' album, continuing a trajectory into widescreen Dub techno and clipped, post-dubstep rhythm programming. 'No More Room In Hell' combines the luscious atmospheres of Pendle Coven or Bvdub with subtle glitching rhythms, while 'Daphnia Pulex' adds glassy electronic melodies and padded subs to the equation. Most interesting of all is 'Sattva', rolling raga drones into his morphing dub chords and crafty future garage stabs, kinda like Pole meets Farben on a dusky autumnal evening. If you ever wanted a more reduced Ramadanman, or a glitchier Appleblim, this is well worth checking. (c) Boomkat

Kontext - No More Room In Hell

Kontext compiles the best of his 12" and album output since 2007 on a double disc gatefold digipak for Bristol's Immerse. This eponymous edition features tracks taken from the 'La Dissidence' album on 3pbeats, plus his two introductory Immerse 12" from 2008 which had everyone from Torsten at Hardwax to us singing their praises, plus selected cuts from the 'No More Room In Hell' EP and the 'Dissociate' album. Working in this style, as opposed to his D&B productions as Dissident, Stanislav Sevostyanikhin has created a self-sufficient artificial ecology of bleak soundscapes and dynamically Techy post-dubstep and Techno rhythm mechanics. (c) Boomkat

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Kontext - Soyuz-Apollo (Instrumental)

Dubstep and D'n'B producer Kontext makes good on the promise of his 12"s for Immerse with an album proper for the Bristolian label. 'Dissociate' is a vividly coherent collection, including six brand new tracks of solemn, Russian spirited electronics pressed a track per side for the optimum listening experience. The flurry of excitement over his early tracks is entirely justified for lovers of the darkest and techiest ends of the dubstep electronica spectrum, hatching atmospheric IDM with the electronic dub sphere of Pole and a minimized version of T++ or Martyn's post-step flex. 'Dissociate' is ultimately a great headphone or armchair listen, the detailed production values intended for closer scrutiny, especially on the insectoid scuttle of 'Clinch' and the majestically synth-washed 'Searching For The Transcendental'. But that's not to negate the finely tuned technoid rhyth(m)otor that keeps his music cruising like a gangsta's bimmer in the dance. If there was anyone from this end of the dubstep pool we'd expect to turn up an ace album, it's Kontext and he's surely proved the point here. Heavyweight darkness. (с) Boomkat

Kontext - Impossible Being

Kontext - Bilinguism

Kontext - Clinch

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

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 - Aeromonarchs Attacks IME009PT1

V.A. - Buried Treasure 2 (Offshore Recordings)
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Dissident - Evolution Leaps Forward OSRCD002

V.A. - Buried Treasure 2 (Offshore Recordings)
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Dissident - See You Next Life OSRCD002

Dissident - Unterwelt [OPPOP20]

Portishead - It Could Be Sweet (Dissident Bootleg) FREE DL

Kontext - Jumping Into The Void II [cut]

bass & breaksfest ep 

catnr acr 3007, dec 2016, black stamped 12" in stamped die-cut cardboard sleeve, 20 loops, 8e

Fluter and Dissident - The Claustrophile [cut] (Alphacut 12" ACR 3007)

Hekate

Moons

Telepathic Spam

Patala

A Decade in Beakbeat

Overself Archipelago

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Dissident - Overself Archipelago [Subtle Audio]

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)

The multiverse (or meta-universe) is the hypothetical set of infinite or finite possible universes (including the Universe we consistently experience) that together comprise everything that exists: the entirety of space, time, matter, and energy as well as the physical laws and constants that describe them. The various universes within the multiverse are also called "parallel universes" or "alternate universes".

Dissident, Dissociative - Multiverse Opening

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. Liza Gotfrik - Ketaminechick

Dissident ft. Cyberworm - Mental Hospice

Kontext - Warm Flow [forthc. Noisy Meditation 12"]

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

video: youtu.be/QXc-lwLIX44

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Dissident - Soulsearching

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 - Ouverture 48

Dissident - His Paintings

Dissident - Eclipse Corridor (ft. Ruth Corey)

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

Dispersal

Time Travel In His Sleep (Original Mix)

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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