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DJ - Producer - Remixer - Editor - Ghostproducer - Art Maker - Mastering Service

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Dear listeners, for quality reasons regarding reach and interaction with the music, which we feel has declined significantly, we have decided to discontinue our work on SoundCloud.

All tracks are available on Bandcamp. Please click on the Linktree button.

Long time resident at Salon des Amateurs in Düsseldorf and the man behind Offen Music.

Bookings: contoursmusic15 [@] gmail.com

Music From Memory/ NTS/ Rhythm Section

Contours is the project of musician, producer and DJ Tom Burford. Based in Manchester, Contours’ sound explores the spaces, rhythms and textures that sit between House, Jazz, Latin, broken-beat and Hip Hop. 

Having been exposed to an eclectic range of music from an early age, Contours DJ sets traverse a litany of sounds and influences. Growing up playing drums and percussion, Contours’ productions draw heavily upon this, incorporating rhythms from Africa and Latin America coupled with those more often heard spilling out of dark sweaty basement clubs. This fusion creates an infectious blend of the electronic and the organic, the live and the programmed. Samples, field recordings and live instrumentation all form part of Contours sound and approach, where building a groove is at the core of all his music. Contours sound has seen him find a home on London's Rhythm Section imprint alongside the likes of Al Dobson Jr, Henry Wu and Chaos in the CBD. 

Contours has since gone on to release music with labels including Tru Thoughts, Shall Not Fade, Fly high Society, On the Corner and Far out. His productions have received support from the likes of Alex Nut, Mr Scruff, Benji B, Moxie and Cottam. 

As well as his productions, Contours sound is channelled via two monthly radio shows on both NTS and Reform Radio where he touches upon music from all over the world.

Since the year 2000, the name Crown Ruler has been synonymous with forward-thinking music in Australia and beyond. With a ubiquitous presence on the music landscape, Crown Ruler has played a dynamic and indispensable role championing the soulful underground.

Rooted in touring and events, the CR brand has expanded into a multi-faceted ecosystem of services and resources. We are a diverse, community-focused agency with an uncompromising ethos; that is to present niche music with integrity and care. We continue to support quality music, working with credible and unique artists from our own backyard and around the globe. Crown Ruler has built a reputation for standing at the forefront of both live and club environments, continually breaking new ground and executing moments the right way.

Today, Crown Ruler extends to an artist booking agency, a record label, a boutique store, a respected mix series, management, music consultancy and services, venue bookings, brand alignments and much more. Boasting decades of industry experience and an extensive network of relationships both nationally and internationally, the resume is built on facilitating deserving outcomes for our scene. We are music lovers first and foremost. Contextualizing how things fit and understanding the nuances in musical movements is important to us. Whether it's handling bespoke, custom audio systems, quibbling with deep record aficionados or simply relating to the identity and attitudes of our beloved artists and dancers alike, It's in these small details that define Crown Ruler and illustrate the reverence it holds within the music industry.
2020 marks Crown Ruler’s 20th anniversary. Two decades built on quality music and human connection. Our mantra is focused on treating our music scene with love and care. We will continue to do so for many years to come.

Lena Willikens & Vladimir Ivkovic
& is the sum of its parts.

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