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kontakte

"' hypnotic - textural - cinematic - noise '"

London,
United Kingdom

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Member Since1/10/2006
Band Members New single released September 2008.

Limited Edition Split 7" Vinyl and Download with TheLightshines via Mind Exodus Recordings.

kontakte 'motorik'

thelightshines 'the space between souls'

kontakte are :

Ben

Ian

Paul

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Record LabelDrifitng Falling / Mind Exodus / Enraptured
Type of LabelIndie





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Jul 25 2008 8:00P
George 2nd Luton
Sep 2 2008 8:00P
The Rhythm Factory London
Sep 20 2008 8:00P
Kro Bar w / The Lightshines & The Telescopes Manchester

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   About kontakte

News :

JULY '08 - currently back at Hospital Studios after our Spring travels. Writing / Recording new material. Taking bookings for autumn now.

Single Release News - we are happy to announce the release of our second single 'Motorik' via Mind Exodus Recordings, scheduled for September '08. This will be available as a 7" and Download.

We are also delighted to be working with the fantastic Drifting Falling Records on a very exciting album release scheduled for Oct / Nov '08. More details and info' to follow.

Info :

kontakte - draw from all sides of the sonic spectrum fusing together deep passions for Post - Drone - Space and Krautrock. The bands love for distorted beats, transience and star-scraping melodies informs them on their quest to create music of depth, space and intensity.

kontakte is a unit of three minds pulling together to create challenging music and sounds that leave an indelible, lasting impression on the listener.

Reviews :

"Kontakte make music for motorways and autobahns." - NME

"These demos are addictive, one after the other, although... Motorik is the unchallengeable highlight - one of the most addictive tracks of the year." - Freeze Magazine

"Droning, motorik, space-rockers !" - TimeOut

"London drone-rock 3 piece Kontakte formed back in 2006, inspired by Krautrock, Mogwai, Spacemen 3 and MBV. If i was to add anthing to that exalted list of my own accord, i'd look north, then further north and toss in Glasgows superb Errors for reasons of electronic compatibility and software interface issues, and Icelands' magisterial Sigur Ros, for their shared love of ice-sculpted vistas of indescribable beauty. The 5 instrumental pieces here are all positively pregnant with trembling, aching beatitude. This is deeply affecting, life-affirming magnificence. The kind of music that picks you up when you least expect it to, transporting you from ennui and doubt to evangelical rebirth : a state of grace !" - trakMARX.com

"KONTAKTE – Instrumental three piece from London, a fine blend of drones and positively repetitive post-rock textures that build in to anthemic relish. Transient beats and delicate hints of warm distortion. Pleasant, easy bits of restrained refined Sigur Ros and Spiritualized that uncoil in their own way in their own time and relaxing uncluttered space" - Demo Of The Week - ORGAN Magazine

"This band has a unique charisma to produce a variety of feelings through space and atmosphere" - Atraktos.net

"Smooth teardrops of warm post rock sounds slowly compress and collide against each other violently before sweetly saluting each other goodbye" - NerdsAttack

"Around me the air is juddering (yes juddering!) courtesy of Kontakte. They are alternately cajoling and abusing their guitars into creating great sirens of drone-laden sound... turn off your mind, relax and join their trip to a spaced state. Their are no vocals, as there's no need for words. Singing would be a distraction here, lyrics would knock your journey off course. Motorik throbs with heartbeat thumps and a spiralling guitar line that echoes back on itself over steadily rising waves of fuzz; Kontakte take hunks of rhythm and puresoundwaves and make me twitch with glee." - KittenPainting.blogspot.com

"(kontakte) produce very pleasing drone rock instrumentals somewhere between Sigur Rós and Spiritualized, amid a set adorned with an old TV that broadcasts only static." - MusicOHM.com

"Based on layers of throbbing synthesizer bass and machine percussion, much like the motorik music of Kraftwerk, Kontakte's instrumental music brings to mind motion - there's something about this that makes me want to hear more." - PennyBlackMusic

"Dreamy dub like soundscapes disperse and a monolithic-like post-rock freak out explodes wondrously in front of you - Kontakte are deserving of your attention, now!" - SubbaCultcha

How was this going to be anything but awesome? Enraptured Record's welcome return to the seven inch single series, word-of-mouth rising underground stars, Kontakte, kick proceedings off with left-field verve and finnese; this single exemplifies their unkempt, raw promise. Sterile World is a monolithic, Moog work out with a disconcerting voiceover full of apocalyptic portent. Not since Stereolab's halcyon mid 90s period has retro-futurism sounded so fresh." - Rant

"... with a dash of Spacemen 3 and Kevin Shields thrown into the mix, ... some driving drum machine and pentatonic blues riffing on the bass before unleashing a blistering wall of texture as the track builds up. Over on the flip it gets even more epic, the whole thing accumulating into an immense swirl of fizz." - Boomkat.com

"The enigmatically named kontakte ('s) tunes were fabulously indulgent, heavy metallic spine-tinglers, which left me buzzing with more energy than i should ever possess on a Thursday night. Their set played out as a well executed tour of genres, pleasing, and definitely whetting the appetite." - Culture Deluxe

"Kontakte's music is essentially (with the emphasis on 'essential') drone-rock; transcendental, uplifting and life-affirming. The intrinsic beauty lies in its wordlessness. The instrumental nature tosses the listener between wildly different emotions and feelings. The dissonance and brutality of one song may be followed by such a sublime piece - that the listener can be left reeling and bewildered." Andy McCulloch (KONTAKTE - Working Towards A New Language)

"Emotional, passionate and brave." Richard Bell

Radio :

Radio Scarpe Sensee - FRANCE

The British Breakfast, WRIR - USA

Resonance FM (KOSMISCHE) - UK

Air Altantic Underground Radio - USA

Kosmik Radiation, Wort fm, WI - USA

HGRNJ, New Jersey - USA

Cielo Liquido Radio Programme - SPAIN

L'attra Radio - ITALY

Radio FSK - GERMANY

Music For Listeners, Texas - USA

Video :

STERILE WORLD promo

Filmed and Directed by Marko Waschke/Twitching Curtains

Live @ The Windmill, London '08

Filmed by Marko Waschke/Twitching Curtains

Releases :

'Ghosts Of Electricity'

Included in the Let Us Progress Records sampler.

Strictly limited, Hand-made, CD Compilation.

Release date April 23rd 2008.

Visit Let Us Progress to order your copy now.

'Sterile World - Transmitter/Receiver' (RAPT4553)

Debut Single.

Limited edition, hand numbered 7" & Download.

Available in all good record shops (Rough Trade/Sister Ray/Pure Groove/Piccadilly Records/Norman Records)

To order from online shop visit Enraptured Records



'Ghosts Of Electricity'

Included in 3 Download compilations :

Click here for links -

KOSMIK RADIATION.com - February Podcast Pt.3

NOT FOR RESALE - Download NO. 8.

SPLENDID ISOLATION - Podcast NO. 4.

Contact :

For live bookings and enquiries / and to join Mailing List contact us here : kontaktemusik@hotmail.co.uk

"Turn Down The Lights -

Turn Up The Music"


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winterlight





Jul 7 2008 2:28 AM

really really like that new remix!
tim
WaterBells





Jul 6 2008 5:31 PM

Hi there :)!...
***s
vesica piscis





Jul 6 2008 2:58 PM

Thank you for the add. See you soon.
MR C





Jul 6 2008 11:42 AM

thanks for the friendship.
gaz





Jul 6 2008 11:22 AM

cheers guys if your playing up in scotland give me a shout!!!
George2nd





Jul 6 2008 8:13 AM

cant wait!
Geert Wachtelaer





Jul 6 2008 5:48 AM

Thanks...
Your work is very inspiring, I'm from Belgium, always willing to travel... yes, let's stay in touch

Best Geert
sofia





Jul 6 2008 4:24 AM

Hello,thanks for the req.
nice work
seni





Jul 6 2008 3:19 AM

*..hi guys, thx for the req :j
..i was just thinking_you know how people are always trying to find sth what they consider beautiful to fulfill their lives with? well, i'm always trying to find some new music that inspires me...and it's great when somehow -out of blue- that music comes to you...thx for sharing your music with me :))
Ninehertz


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Jul 6 2008 2:38 AM

Ninehertz flyer 08
Geert Wachtelaer





Jul 5 2008 6:04 PM

Wow ! Thank you wel for inviting into your wonderfull world.
If you once need a video based upon your music... please feel free to ask...

Best

Geert
Zaf!





Jul 5 2008 5:49 PM

hello, thanks for the req!
it is very hot in Greece, indeed. Imagine that I can't sleep at night without air-conditioning. I know that it destroys our environment, but we have to survive! :P

Did you like Greece? (except of the hot climate)
Tschisi





Jul 5 2008 12:08 PM

hey! ich bedanke mich ebenfalls fürs adden, tolle musik, weiter so!
George2nd





Jul 5 2008 11:03 AM

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Jul 5 2008 12:57 AM

AMPTEK'S NEW RELEASE!!!
NATURAL ELEMENTS
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listen promos!!

thank you
peace and respect
Big City Redneck


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Jul 4 2008 9:22 AM

Big Bad Love at 93 Feet East
July 10th
Doors: 7pm
£6.50

This is our first 93 Feat East gig and we’re happy to be gracing this illustrious stage so look out for special door price offers a few days before the gig…
Or you can buy in advance here:
http://www. wegottickets. com/event/32336

David Cronenberg's Wife
http://www. myspace. com/davidcronenbergswife

The Owlls
http://www. myspace. com/owlls

Voodoo Trombone Quartet
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DJ: Camden Slags

July 17th at the Buffalo Bar:
Holly Golightly & The Brokeoffs / Tom Allalone & The 78s/ The Branded

We’re also starting a brand new Friday night at The Luminaire in September – watch this space…

Join the facebook group for regular updates:
http://www. facebook. com/group. php?gid=15198868077
Facebook event page:
http://www. facebook. com/event. php?eid=49790160643
satoko





Jul 4 2008 5:48 AM

To everybody of kontakte.:)

Good evening.:)

How is everybody doing?

Please have a happy and wonderful weekend.:)




From Satoko.
:)
The Blue and Red 3D Spectacular





Jul 3 2008 2:33 PM

Thanks for the positive feedback.

Brand New EP available on myspace for FREE, this week only!!!

Take a listen and download!

Cheers from Brooklyn!
Please Please You





Jul 3 2008 9:09 AM

Hello folks, just a little spam for ya. Thing's are pretty hectic at Please Please You this month as you can see!

Sat. July 5th. Her Name Is Calla, Glissando + Oh Wow, Meow!, The Basement, York, 8pm. £5.



GLISSANDO
New album 'With Our Arms Wide Open We March Towards the Burning Sea' out now.


"it plays like a majestic dream.
And it's one you'll never want towake up from" NME

"Low meets Mogwai, only with fragments of Regina Spektor at her mostrestrained. Exceptional.
" RockFood 5/5

HER NAME IS CALLA
New mini-album 'The Heritage' out now. "...there can be no denying that Her Name Is Calla are one of the most daring,unconventional bands the UK has to offer right now. For that alone weshould all be exceedingly thankful.
" Drowned In Sound 8/10

"...this is the most agitated and obsessive I've been about an album all year. It has ruined my work-habits and destroyed my deadlines. And that, I think, is exactly what art should do.

Whisperin & Hollerin 8/10"

Tues. July 22nd. Ballboy, Les Cox Sportifs, Over The Atlantic + Burial In The Sky, The Basement, York, 8pm. £5adv.

Tickets available from www. picturehouses. co. uk or 0871 7042054. Only 10 minutes from the station!!

Also, I'm very excited to announce a special PPY party at The Duchess in York. Canadian psych, country, garage, surf (!?) outfit The Sadies will be performing one of eight UK shows in October. An exceptional live band that played the third ever PPY show in 2006 we are delighted to have them back.

Sat. 25th Oct. The Sadies + The Federals, The Duchess, York, 7.30pm. £10adv.

Tickets for this show are available now from www. theduchessyork. co. uk, www. jumborecords. co. uk or http://www. ticketweb. co. uk/user/?region=gb_northeast&query=detail&event=275255
HIROHO/alfa2000





Jul 3 2008 3:43 AM

Dear my MySpace music friend

How are you doing?
Do you be enjoying your wonderful music life?
Today, I have a suggestion for you.
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Please click the flyer!!!
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Take care and have a wonderful music life!!



HIROHO/alfa2000 xxxx
RYOGA





Jul 2 2008 7:39 AM

Ryoga- 'Meme' video


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Jun 30 2008 6:55 AM

thanks for your comment :)
satoko





Jun 30 2008 5:49 AM

To Mr.Ian.:)

Good evening! Thank you for your pleased message!:) And,I'm sorry that I don't reply soon. For a long time,my health was bad...X( But,I am alright now.;)

Greece? Great! Have a wonderful holiday!:)

Fukuoka(my home) is rain season now.:) This season can't see sun. But,sometimes can see sun.:) I want to see sunshine soon!:)

Thank you for visiting to my page.:) I hope your and kontakte's everything is doing great!;)

Please have a wonderful week too.:)

From Satoko.:)

coronary crumpage





Jun 29 2008 2:03 PM

It's time to crump...Coronary Crumpage number 4 hits this Thursday 3RD July...THE INVISIBLE, DEF LANGOUSTINE, SEYMOUR'S FAT LADY and DJs...yesyesyesyes...

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Jun 26 2008 6:38 AM

Cool stuff!
Love your music. ; )

Cheers!
xxx
Concentration Face





Jun 25 2008 1:27 PM

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Tuesday 1st July, The Old Blue Last

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Sketchbook





Jun 25 2008 3:01 AM

Hey there, thanks for the add!
& thank you very much, I'm glad you like it. :]
xo.
joy through noise





Jun 24 2008 6:41 PM

come check out my new track: "earthquake weather.
"
Dead Mexico