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Francis Harris - Minor Forms
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Francis Harris is a founding member of the Scissor & Thread label - a Brooklyn-based imprint established 2011 as an outlet for deeper, more personal sounds, as well as music from a range of associated artists including black light smoke, Bob Moses, Frank & Tony, DJ Aakmael, Desert Sound Colony and Aris Kindt, to name a few.

Harris’ own output has gone from tightly wound tech house cuts as Adultnapper in the early days, sublime deep house as Frank & Tony, intricate and expressive musical journeys as evident in his two solo-albums 'Leland' and 'Minutes Of Sleep', and ambient shoegaze with two Aris Kindt albums, co-produced with Gabe Hedrick. Most recently Harris branched out with a new label - Kingdoms - a home for his love of a more adventurous sound.

Now we are proud to present his new solo single, the frst since the release of 'Minutes of Sleep', 'Minor Forms' which includes two remarkable remixes by Valentino Mora.

'More We Cannot Do' is a perfect example of Harris‘ feel for depth and dynamics - a track that feels submerged in a warm amniotic fluid cocooning the listener in a thick subby bassline, providing much of the groove, with skittering percussion on top and intricate fragments of melody throughout leading to a wonderful moment with live vibraphone provided by New York player Will Shore.

'Minor Forms', the EP’s title track is cut from similar cloth - emerging from a subtly distant place to inhabit a melancholic, beautifully evocative space - somewhere between ambient, jazz and the dancefloor. Joining Harris is Greg Paulus on Trumpet, a long time friend and collaborator adding his signature touch to an already moving piece.

Valentino Mora offers up two exquisite reworks of 'Minor Forms' to complete the EP. Mora, the Berlin based Uruguayan producer, brings his own layer of depth to Harris‘ originals - the Underwater Rephrase version adds a propulsive kick and manages to shimmer and shake in subtle unexpected ways providing a purely late night dancefloor take on the original.

The Cosmic Trans Rephrase is somehow even deeper - a bubbling bass pulse anchors the track while pads drift in and out, adding to the blissful, meditative whole.

sat034
23 Feb 2018

Tracklisting:
A1. More We Cannot Do
A2. Minor Forms
B1. Minor Forms (Valentino Mora Underwater Rephase) 
B2. Minor Forms (Valentino Mora Cosmic Trans Rephase)

Francis Harris - Minor Forms (Valentino Mora Rephases)

Wednesday Week 10 2018

Rephases

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The next release from the re-activated Frank & Tony drops on Scissor and Thread. Following on from Dream Vibration - which broke a five year hiatus from the much-lauded production pair of Francis Harris and Anthony Collins - Eastern Meantimes brings us a sublime set of tracks and remixes. 

The original features New York artist Eliana Glass, whose sultry vocals ride above a deep, atmospheric groove and lush pads and washes. 

The track is also presented here with two stellar remixes from Timmy Regsiford, the New York legend who has been defining the sound of house in the city for nearly 40 years. 

Here his vocal and instrumental remixes are smooth, deep and infectious, sure to light up discerning dance- floors the world over. 
Frank & Tony’s Absence is the other original track here, a thick, pulsing bass-driven roller punctuated with sharp snares and the pair’s trademark ethereal pads. 

There’s also a digi exclusive where Regisford teams up with DSOL for a ‘retouch’ of Eastern Melodies - giving the track another flavor, rich in additional percussion and a slightly heavier groove.

Eastern Meantimes Feat. Eliana Glass (Timmy Regisford Remix Instrumental)

Frank & Tony - Eastern Meantimes Feat. Eliana Glass (Timmy Regisford Remix Instrumental)

Eastern Meantimes feat. Eliana Glass (Timmy Regisford Remix)

Frank & Tony - Eastern Meantimes feat. Eliana Glass (Timmy Regisford Remix)

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Following the success of their EPs released last year on Scissor and Thread, Frank & Tony return with another outing of deeper than deep house with a three track EP including an expansive collaborative exploration with Comatonse recording artist Will Long. 

The title track, Understanding takes a nod to 90s Chicago deep house with a slow rolling groove set against plush pads and euphoric stabs sure to send dancefloors swirling in the earliest of nights and mornings alike. 

We Begin, a dreamy trip of emotive soundscapes, kicks things up a notch with jazzy undertones but a drive meant for peak times as it unfolds in moods and grooves for ages. 

The EP then culminates with a vast rework of the same track in collaboration with Comatonse artist and DJ Sprinkles collaborator, Will Long, pushing the EP to psychedelic lengths as the essence of what we call a house groove reaches new idiosyncratic heights.  Essential.

We Begin (Frank & Tony And Will Long Wide Open Edit)

Frank & Tony - We Begin (Frank & Tony And Will Long Wide Open Edit)

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Will Long is an American artist. He curates and manages the label Two Acorns, as well as producing music since 2005, in various forms under his own name for Terre Thaemiltz's Comatonse Recordings, and as Celer for his own label and many others. 

Here he joins the perfectly aligned Scissor and Thread label of Francis Harris and Anthony Collins for the Too Much EP. 

"Too Much" is a deep cut from the same grooves as the Long Trax series," says Will Long, "a further entry for the downtrodden, the overwhelmed, and those that think change has come. A midnight meditation of intentional simplicity, strained, and on that night train."

The title track is lush, loose deep jam that combines wistful, warm pads with an insistent groove and choice samples.  

Francis Harris steps up to provide one of his signature reforms, adding a little more percussion and drive to the track, while DJ Aakmael (Greg Stewart) offers up another version that takes the track somehow even deeper, adding some additional instrumentation and raw sounds.

Too Much (DJ Akmael Remix)

Will Long - Too Much (DJ Aakmael R/)

Too Much (Francis Harris Reform)

Will Long - Too Much (Francis Harris Reform)

»island people« is a new band project consisting of mastering engineer conor dalton, grammy award winning producer david donaldson, musician and DJ graeme reedie and guitarist ian »chippy« maclennan. on their first self-titled record, they present their collaborative work that evolved over the past three years.
 
being based in different cities, namely berlin and glasgow, files had to be exchanged back and forth between the band members in order to create tracks. for their delicate sound structures, field recordings and other sound sources were heavily processed and rendered unrecognizable. layer after layer, the tracks came into being quite naturally, not only reflecting their continuous way of working, but also incorporating their different and individual backgrounds: »during the whole creation of the album, we never realized our actions were quickly leading us into forming »island people«, we were too busy having fun, making music and sharing ideas.«
 
the result of their collaboration is a timeless music that is as open as a natural phenomenon, developing a certain feeling of euphoria over time. all in all, »island people« is a pure listening record in the best tradition of ambient.

Island People

island people »vultures and doves« taken from »island people«

»island people« is a new band project consisting of mastering engineer conor dalton, grammy award winning producer david donaldson, musician and DJ graeme reedie and guitarist ian »chippy« maclennan. on their first self-titled record, they present their collaborative work that evolved over the past three years.
 
being based in different cities, namely berlin and glasgow, files had to be exchanged back and forth between the band members in order to create tracks. for their delicate sound structures, field recordings and other sound sources were heavily processed and rendered unrecognizable. layer after layer, the tracks came into being quite naturally, not only reflecting their continuous way of working, but also incorporating their different and individual backgrounds: »during the whole creation of the album, we never realized our actions were quickly leading us into forming »island people«, we were too busy having fun, making music and sharing ideas.«
 
the result of their collaboration is a timeless music that is as open as a natural phenomenon, developing a certain feeling of euphoria over time. all in all, »island people« is a pure listening record in the best tradition of ambient.

island people »ember« taken from »island people«

Merriware 002 brings two new artists to the label family, Sam Brickel and Louis Marlo (Felt Sense Recs.) while also welcoming back Lou Karsh (LKR). Four tracks with influences varying between Minimal, Techno, Dub and Experimental.

Premiere: Pascal & Sam Brickel - Moon Rocks [MWARE002]

Extremely rare and exclusive ambient recording by the illustrious Luigi Tozzi from Italy. This artist is without any doubt one of the pioneers of the deeper and more emotional electronic music.

This set is recorded at the magnificent Modem festival(momento demento)in Croatia. We had the privilege to experience this performance live at the festival this summer. A moment we will cherish forever ...

Hypnus

Please take 1 hour of your precious time and enjoy this experience with a decent soundsytem and an open mind.

DSS 024 | Luigi Tozzi

Vivid & colorful techno explorations from Gothenburg sound artist David Sabel in his Birds ov Paradise guise. Two trippy rays of sunshine through the morning mist & an Aniara remix on the flip!

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Birds ov Paradise - Olika Ljud

Artists: Thorm / Vito Lucente / Eexxppoann / Xylème / Raiju Manah
Remixer: JustLocal
Title: Abyssus Abyssum Invocat II
Catalogue: LR025
Format: Tape & Digital
Release Date: 23/10/2017
Available on Bandcamp: https://lettrecords.bandcamp.com/album/abyssus-abyssum-invocat-ii-tape-digital-lr025

Tracklist:

01 Thorm - Idols Behind Altars
02 Vito Lucente - A Subtle Downward Stroke
03 Eexxppoann - Dione 1684
04 Xylème - Sap Awakenings (JustLocal Remix)
05 Raiju Manah - Floating Into You

Mastered by Vincent Villuis at Ultimae Studio (ultimae.com/audio-mastering/)
Artwork by Laurent Mathieu

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02 Vito Lucente - A Subtle Downward Stroke

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Francis Harris - Minor Forms 

Francis Harris is a founding member of the Scissor & Thread label - a Brooklyn-based imprint established 2011 as an outlet for deeper, more personal sounds, as well as music from a range of associated artists including black light smoke, Bob Moses, Frank & Tony, DJ Aakmael, Desert Sound Colony and Aris Kindt, to name a few.

Harris’ own output has gone from tightly wound tech house cuts as Adultnapper in the early days, sublime deep house
as Frank & Tony, intricate and expressive musical journeys as evident in his two solo-albums 'Leland' and 'Minutes Of Sleep', and ambient shoegaze with two Aris Kindt albums, co-produced with Gabe Hedrick. Most recently Harris branched out with a new label - Kingdoms - a home for his love of a more adventurous sound.

Now we are proud to present his new solo single, the frst since the release of 'Minutes of Sleep', 'Minor Forms' which includes two remarkable remixes by Valentino Mora.

'More We Cannot Do' is a perfect example of Harris‘ feel for depth and dynamics - a track that feels submerged in a warm amniotic fluid cocooning the listener in a thick subby bassline, providing much of the groove, with skittering percussion on top and intricate fragments of melody throughout leading to a wonderful moment with live vibraphone provided by New York player Will Shore.

'Minor Forms', the EP’s title track is cut from similar cloth - emerging from a subtly distant place to inhabit a melancholic, beautifully evocative space - somewhere between ambient, jazz and the dancefloor. Joining Harris is Greg Paulus on Trumpet, a long time friend and collaborator adding his signature touch to an already moving piece.

Valentino Mora offers up two exquisite reworks of 'Minor Forms' to complete the EP. Mora, the Berlin based Uruguayan producer, brings his own layer of depth to Harris‘ originals - the Underwater Rephrase version adds a propulsive kick and manages to shimmer and shake in subtle unexpected ways providing a purely late night dancefloor take on the original.

The Cosmic Trans Rephrase is somehow even deeper - a bubbling bass pulse anchors the track while pads drift in and out, adding to the blissful, meditative whole.

sat034
23 Feb 2018

Tracklisting:
A1. More We Cannot Do
A2. Minor Forms
B1. Minor Forms (Valentino Mora Underwater Rephase) 
B2. Minor Forms (Valentino Mora Cosmic Trans Rephase)

Francis Harris - Minor Forms (Valentino Mora Cosmic Trans Rephase)

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Francis Harris is a founding member of the Scissor & Thread label - a Brooklyn-based imprint established 2011 as an outlet for deeper, more personal sounds, as well as music from a range of associated artists including black light smoke, Bob Moses, Frank & Tony, DJ Aakmael, Desert Sound Colony and Aris Kindt, to name a few.

Harris’ own output has gone from tightly wound tech house cuts as Adultnapper in the early days, sublime deep house
as Frank & Tony, intricate and expressive musical journeys as evident in his two solo-albums 'Leland' and 'Minutes Of Sleep', and ambient shoegaze with two Aris Kindt albums, co-produced with Gabe Hedrick. Most recently Harris branched out with a new label - Kingdoms - a home for his love of a more adventurous sound.

Now we are proud to present his new solo single, the frst since the release of 'Minutes of Sleep', 'Minor Forms' which includes two remarkable remixes by Valentino Mora.

'More We Cannot Do' is a perfect example of Harris‘ feel for depth and dynamics - a track that feels submerged in a warm amniotic fluid cocooning the listener in a thick subby bassline, providing much of the groove, with skittering percussion on top and intricate fragments of melody throughout leading to a wonderful moment with live vibraphone provided by New York player Will Shore.

'Minor Forms', the EP’s title track is cut from similar cloth - emerging from a subtly distant place to inhabit a melancholic, beautifully evocative space - somewhere between ambient, jazz and the dancefloor. Joining Harris is Greg Paulus on Trumpet, a long time friend and collaborator adding his signature touch to an already moving piece.

Valentino Mora offers up two exquisite reworks of 'Minor Forms' to complete the EP. Mora, the Berlin based Uruguayan producer, brings his own layer of depth to Harris‘ originals - the Underwater Rephrase version adds a propulsive kick and manages to shimmer and shake in subtle unexpected ways providing a purely late night dancefloor take on the original.

The Cosmic Trans Rephrase is somehow even deeper - a bubbling bass pulse anchors the track while pads drift in and out, adding to the blissful, meditative whole.

sat034
23 Feb 2018

Tracklisting:
A1. More We Cannot Do
A2. Minor Forms
B1. Minor Forms (Valentino Mora Underwater Rephase) 
B2. Minor Forms (Valentino Mora Cosmic Trans Rephase)

Minor Forms

Francis Harris - Minor Forms (Valentino Mora Underwater Rephase)

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Hummingbird Blues

Shir Khan welcomes Zoo Brazil - a producer whose discography stretches right back to the turn of the Millennium - to his infamous Black Jukebox disco house series. For Black Jukebox John headed straight to the terrace. Think something like Soundstream on ecstasy and wearing wrap around shades. Sunshine-drizzled, holiday house music but with plenty of umph in the bottom end for the speaker huggers. Plenty of high pass filter action & loop point mania, drawing out hooks into a hypnotic, tribal jive. Forget your worries, slap on yer favourite party frock and head to the club 'cos it's time to get down!

'HYPER' was world premiered by Danny Howard at BBC Radio 1 calling it Bigroom Disco: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b09l27fk
Re-listen: https://soundcloud.com/exploited/bbc-radio-1-premiere-danny-howard-bj21-zoo-brazil-hyper-exploited

2nd Danny Howard BBC Radio 1 Spin:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b09m1jld

'ALRIGHT' was world premiered by Nemone at BBC6:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b09mj1y5
Re-listen: https://soundcloud.com/exploited/bbc6-premiere-nemone-bj21-zoo-brazil-alright-exploited

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Artist: Zoo Brazil
Release: Shir Khan Presents Black Jukebox 21
Label: Exploited 
Cat: BJ21
Releasedate Vinyl: 08.01.18
Releasedate Beatport: 26.02.18
Releasedate I-Tunes: 12.03.18

Shir Khan Presents Black Jukebox 21

Complicated

Zoo Brazil - Complicated | Exploited

Produced and mixed by Timsters, Maximilien

Alliance

Maximilien, Praa - Alliance

Download: https://www.xlr8r.com/mp3/2018/02/snakes-ladders-heartless-dans-ocean-dub/

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Download: RINSED - Heartless (Dan's Ocean Dub)

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Title: Family Horror X
Release: May 2018
Format: 3LP
Cat#: KANN36
Distribution: Diamonds and Pearls

This extensive album attemps to reflect 1 intense decade of friendship, desire, hope & love. We requested friends & idols to play their part to the full to complete the third edition of the Family Horror series. 

Innere Tueren - Eden						
Eau Thermale - Koburger Bruecke		
Underspreche - Against (Dub)				
Sevensol & Bender - Malekula					
Map.ache  - Thank U Again				
Matt Karmil - Clean Bus					
Jacques Bon & Eugene Pascal - Château D’Eau	      	
cmd q - Sequence						
Mary Yalex - Turquoise						
Art Alfie & Axel Boman - Rätt Sida Om Cirkus				
Lawrence - Cany							
Perm - HEGDL							
Philipp Matalla - Island Jam			       
FR Fels - Twilight					
Things From The Basement - Coral

Family Horror X

Innere Tueren - Eden (from Family Horror X)

Dorisburg & Fabian Bruhn - Respons På Blå Våglängder

After playing at one of my favorite festivals in the world, I received the sad news that there was a problem with the recording of my set... So I decided to share with you an edit of Laurie Spiegel I made for https://soundcloud.com/terraforma which I think represents quite well the energy of that day and was a pretty special moment of my set. 

Thank you so much to Terraforma for having me and to all the music lovers that came to this wonderful place from all around the world ❤️

Laurie Spiegel - Drums (Valentino Mora Terraforma Rephase)

Unknown Artist - Phisik 002

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Brimming with silky smooth, balearic soundscapes ‘Detached Observation‘ EP leaves you with an overwhelming sense of euphoria that accompanies a beach side holiday. Our pick, Valentino Mora’s sublime remix of “Paradise Crane” puts an interesting touch on the sonic themes present throughout the EP.