Jay Haze

Jay Haze was an American DJ, producer and label owner from Philadelphia who relocated to Berlin in the early 2000s. He established two labels, Tuning Spork Records and Contexterrior, cementing his presence in the German electronic music scene. Haze released music under multiple aliases including Dub Surgeon, The Architect, and Montagespiral, with his first tracked release appearing in 2011. He passed away in August 2025.

Haze's sound spans deep house, tech house, and peak time driving techno, with recent ventures into melodic house & techno. His releases appear on his own Contexterrior / Tuning Spork imprint alongside established labels Get Physical Music, Sonora Records, and Beat & Path. With 20 releases tracked since 2011, his catalog demonstrates a consistent output that moves between the deeper, groove-oriented side of house music and more driving techno territories. His final release was scheduled for September 2025, representing over a decade of active production work.