Mary Ocher - "Pulse (Phtalo Mix)"

As a remix to “Pulse” Phtalo takes the track underwater, adding a whip-sharp kick and a buried bass line. About Mary Ocher - “Mary Ocher has been pushing the boundaries of pop and avant-garde music for almost two decades, transcending the lines between high and low cultures. Your Guide to Revolution is her 7th album and a sibling to last year’s thought provoking Approaching Singularity: Music for The End of Time, which was released together with an essay that explores authoritarianism, unruly technology, and the diverse political and ethical implications of the impending changes for humankind. 

A punk poet, sound artist, director and visual artist - Mary Ocher is likely one of the most misunderstood artists in the European underground today. Focusing on topics as grave as war, authoritarianism and nationalism from personal trauma, from her debut album on (War Songs, 2011); Your Guide… joins a series of apocalyptic and politically charged concept albums.

Ocher's unique perspective as an artist can be traced to her background. Born in Moscow to Jewish-Ukrainian parents, Ocher and her family emigrated to Tel Aviv during the Gulf War. There she grew up absorbing xenophobia and nationalism, which subsequently left a distinct mark on her creative output: questioning authority, capitalism, religion, and the myth of nationhood. Since moving to Berlin in 2007, Ocher has become an icon of the city’s underground music scene.

Throughout her career, Ocher has collaborated with a diverse array of artists including Mogwai, Die Toedliche Doris, Julia Kent, Felix Kubin, King Khan, Red Axes, and many more - Showcasing her versatility and passionate commitment to the preservation of underground music. She has toured extensively, playing in over 40 countries and performed at festivals such as CTM, Le Guess Who?, Meakusma, Supernormal and Pop Montreal, to name a few.