Contramano is what happens when Argentine angst meets New York City attitude.

aaaaaaa aa by Meridith Rohana & Justin Marks

Built on the driving rhythms of an electric cello of, accordion, bass and drums, Contramano’s sound blends punk, chamber,
world, and electronica.

Socially conscious lyrics with an existential bent—in Spanish and English—create a patois for the new global gypsy.
The live shows make a club feel like a stadium, with video displays, a singer prone to roaming the room and audience
members taking a turn on his cello and guitar.

In 2009, Contramano finds itself at the precipice of breaking into its broadest and most diverse audiences yet. MySpace Latino
chose the band as the winner of its NYC showcase in October 2008 and signed on as co-sponsor of the band’s Spring 2009 tour
of the United States. This tour included a trip to South by Southwest in Austin, Texas, where the band was officially selected for a
performance showcase and included on the NYRemezcla night. MyspaceLatino was an official sponsor of this tour.

In March, they shared a bill with the Grammy Award artist from Argentina, Bajofondo Tango Club, in a sold out show at the
Highline Ballroom. That show also happened to be their 'welcome back' show from the SXSW tour.

Additionally, Contramano was finalists in FuseTV's "Make a Star" competition and "SpaceCotheque" was featured track on both
iTunes and MySpaceLatino as well as in the just released documentary "Streak to Win" by filmmaker Sean Tice, out now
episodically on the internet (www.streaktowin.com).

Built on an a driving accordion hook complemented by thumping bass and drums, Spaceoctheque pulls influences from chamber,
world, and electronic music, creating a sonic collage inspired by Myspace and NYC's underground Latin party Nacotheque. 
The opening lyrics and spare drums create the feeling of a party about to start.  But when the chorus kicks, the streamers are release,
the lights whirl round, and the dance floor is immediately filled with the hordes of club goers out for the night.

Yet despite its vivacious lyrics and dynamic music, the song speaks more deeply toward a new order of social commentary. 
The lyrics describe the new way of entertainment, dating, and networking.  Instead of the disco, these interactions now happen on-line. 
The young socialite stays as home and surfs the internet, meeting virtual friends.  And as soon as the computer turns off,
they find themselves alone.