Francis Harris

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Scissor & Thread is cut from a different cloth than your average dance imprint. Patterned more like an indie label, Scissor & Thread is focused on developing artists and providing them a platform for ambitious ideas that expand beyond the confines of the 

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“But, then, I cannot escape the objection that there is no state of mind, however simple, which does not change every moment, since there is no consciousness without memory, and no continuation of a state without the addition, to the present feeling, of the memory of past moments. It is this which constitutes duration. Inner duration is the continuous life of a memory which prolongs the past into the present, the present either containing within it in a distinct form the ceaselessly growing image of the past, or, more profoundly, showing by its continual change of quality the heavier and still heavier load we drag behind us as we grow older. Without this survival of the past into the present there would be no duration, but only instantaneity.”

Celer- Merita
BVDUB- Not yours to build 
The Silent Group- Cosmic Matters
Klimek- Milk and Honey
Okkyung Lee- here we are 
Jonny Nash and Suzanne Kraft- The Pearl
Richard Youngs- Time is an Avalanche 
Rainforest Spiritual Enslavement - Return of Herb Ambient
K. Leimer- Sadness Carries Fatigue
Rival Console- Winters Lament
Laurel Halo- Hyphae
Deathbed Convert- Sky Burial
Sir Richard Bishop- Hyostasis Part II 
Alva Noto + Ryuichi Sakamoto- Uoon II
Constantine Skourlis- Atonement
Hillary Woods- Orange Tree
Robert Takashi Crouch- Reconciliation II
Marco Shuttle- Winds of Cydonia
Oren Ambarchi- Palm Sugar Candy 
Fred Firth- Road Movie
Gastr Del Sol- Mirror Repair
Leyland Kirby- Not Even Nostalgia is as good as it used to be
Rothko and Caroline- Traces of Elements 
The Caretaker- Persistent Repetition of Phrases
Ilyas Ahmed- Black Midas
B Sights- I dreamed I wore black Skin
Biosphere- Ancient Campfire
Pan American - Remapping
Vincent Gallo- So Sad

Kingdoms Potlatch 007 : Francis Harris

Emotionally charged electronica from New York.

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XLR8R Podcast 736 - Francis Harris

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Francis Harris (@cfrancisharris) delivers a meticulously crafted and thoughtfully considered podcast contribution to the IA MIX Series, brimming with tracks that have inspired him in recent times, perfect for listeners that are after an evening of introspective listening.

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Louise Chen w/ Frank & Tony - 190422

Artist: Täino
Title: Bahar
Label: Moving Pictures
Cat: MOVPIC VA00
Genre: Electronic
Release Date: 05/05/2023
Buy Link: https://movingpicturesrecords.bandcamp.com/

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PREMIERE: Täino - Bahar [Moving Pictures]

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French producer @blutch takes on remix duties of 'Vitesse', the recent hit from @danglesmaxime's 'Les D​é​livr​é​s' LP.

The remix takes on a new sound reminiscent of Jamie xx's universe - warm, aerial and emotional electronica is enhanced by bass and rapid breakbeats.

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Premiere: Maxime Dangles 'Vitesse' (Blutch Remix)

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Sean La’Brooy is an Australian producer and composer cur- rently based in New York, who’s work traverses ambient, jazz and house music. He is the co-founder of Australian ambient label Analogue Attic Recordings.

With this release, La’Brooy has hooked up with the Scissor and Thread label to put out Merchant - five dreamy and versatile tracks featuring his distinct style of harmonically complex pads mixed with jazz-influenced instrumental melodies and solos.
Snow Storm starts the journey, coupling field recordings with snippets of gentle jazz lines and wandering percussion.

Cargo is the most dancefloor-oriented of the release, and locks into a driving groove early on, featuring various synth and pia- no fragments to add and flow through the track.

Pilot is a track that also finds an off-kilter groove, embellished with dubbed-out percussion by fellow Australian Joseph Batrouney and samples.

Storage too features a guest - New York based drummer Leo Yucht - who delivers a rolling breakbeat which is intertwined with live percussion, airy pads and snippets of piano to build a rich atmosphere.

The closing piece is Helipad, a dubby bassline providing the anchor for an intricate rhythm of bongos and synth to support a light-as-a-feather melody.

As Sean explains, “The purpose of this record was to create five tracks that each feel unique and distinctive from each other while still maintaining a common thread that connects them all to the same place. All my favorite records have a certain distinctiveness across each track that ties them together to create a sort of family of works. I think if you can achieve that cohesion, you’ve made a great album. With Merchant, I’ve tried my hardest to establish a unique identity while featuring 5 tracks that feel totally different at the same time. Different con- cepts, genres, tempos, instrumentation, still with a red thread to connect them all. In my mind, those commonalities are defined by a particular mood or sentiment, the use of playful melodies, and a reliance on acoustic rhythms throughout”.

Cargo

Sean La'Brooy - Cargo

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Live recording from Locomotion #8 with Ajuma! 

We've known each other for years but never shared the decks before and so happy we finally got to do it. Really fun night, hope you enjoy the recording <3

What is Locomotion?
Locomotion is about DJ artistry, the creative process & storytelling with music. Every month, I invite someone for an all-night b2b DJ set and we go on a journey of spiritual grooves & futuristic rides, making you move like crazy. 🤪

The long set time allows us to play long tracks, not shying away from those 8-12min tracks, moving through emotions & genres like there are no boundaries🚂

Next edition on 21/12 will be a special one with a guest who'll be announced later (through my newsletter first) :-) Save the date!

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The last track "63 Voices" is the most ambient track with organ sounds filling up the air. It offers in the course its progression also parts to dance to. The track is without doubt very lively and feels as if it runs through decades of memories at the speed of light. Sometimes self examining but always in a very colorful and cheerful way. 

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63 Voices

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Since they signed exclusively to Shogun Audio in 2017, GLXY have made an impressively consistent habit of writing serene-sounding drum and bass, cementing their place as one of the leading artists in the liquid drum and bass sphere in the process. Now following on from their extremely well-received 'Fear, Ego' project, the duo return for the release of a second EP this year in the form of 'Love Chaos'. 

Carrying through the momentum that saw 'Fear, Ego' become GLXY's fastest-streaming project to date, 'Love, Chaos' once again showcases their majestic melodies, luscious synth work, and pristine production. Featuring the groove-laden sounds of the title track 'Love, Chaos', the beauty of future liquid classic 'What It Seems ft. KSR', and the razor-sharp production at the heart of 'Fine Lines ft. Sustance & Catching Cairo', prepare to fall in love with GLXY's production all over again with five new tracks that epitomize everything there is to love about their detailed and emotive music.

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Sonic travelogue and explorations in mid(tempo)life crisis music. Recorded on the road in various locations around the globe Summer/Fall 2023. If you've been enjoying this mix series please consider clicking the blue support button or visit me at eddiec.bandcamp.com. Thank you for listening!

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DaRand Land, who hails from the post industrial confines of Buffalo, NY was one of the leading figures of Deep4Life, a cult label known for submersible oriented, yet dancefloor-friendly productions. With ambient synth-driven tones and heavy funk basslines being at the center of his sound, DaRand Land’s music often evokes an introspective quality, without losing its groove fundamental.

Following on from a number of releases on Pulp, Downbeat, Urban Imagery and the “Discover You” EP on Scissor & Thread, here is Nature Of Reality, the single taken from DaRand Land’s second album Wander Being, released on Scissor & Thread in late November 2024. 





“In particular, the single, The Nature of Reality”, says DaRand, “was written to convey a sense of what it feels like to be in a state of suspended animation. There is a natural tension introduced via the organic, swirling pad progression juxtaposed against endless vocal echoes and the low-end groove of the bassline. Thematically, I wanted to carry this forward through the entirety of the album.”

The Nature Of Reality

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DaRand Land, who hails from the post industrial confines of Buffalo, NY was one of the leading figures of Deep4Life, a cult label known for submersible oriented, yet dancefloor-friendly productions. With ambient synth-driven tones and heavy funk basslines being at the center of his sound, DaRand Land’s music often evokes an introspective quality, without losing its groove fundamental. DaRand’s works, which span decades on deep house labels such as Downbeat, Confluence and Pulp have been described as “uncompromising” and has afforded him a passionate following of listeners who seek a more emotive, thought-provoking brand of underground music.

Teaming up once again with Scissors and Thread - the perfect fit for his sound - DaRand Land drops an album full of crafty, trippy house for the heads. Wander Being contains 10 tracks on the double vinyl release with a pair of additional tracks for the digital release. The vibe is deep and sleek, with a rough, bumping edge. The title track sets the tone, a smattering of percussion accompanying a thick, round kick drum and Rhodes chords, giving off a classic Detroit feel. Tracks like Turn to The Music ramp up the energy somewhat, but overall the tracks sit in the sweet spot between dancefloor burners and soulful, jazzy, deep cuts. 

Noticeable is the space given to each element across the tracks - the hi-hats sparkle, the snare snaps, and the basslines roll and rumble. Add to this the magic melodic flourishes provided by the pads and synths, reminiscent of the late Mike Huckaby in places, made this whole album a thoughtful, joyful experience.

„The genesis for the Wander Being LP”, says DaRand “was a desire to return to the essence of some of my original Deep4Life productions. How was this accomplished? Principally, through the exclusive use of hardware components, minimalist arrangement, and a minds-eye approach to source the musical elements. In particular, the single, The Nature of Reality was written to convey a sense of what it feels like to be in a state of suspended animation. There is a natural tension introduced via the organic, swirling pad progression juxtaposed against endless vocal echoes and the low-end groove of the bassline. Thematically, I wanted to carry this forward through the entirety of the album.

Wander Being

DaRand Land - Wander Being

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DaRand Land, who hails from the post industrial confines of Buffalo, NY was one of the leading figures of Deep4Life, a cult label known for submersible oriented, yet dancefloor-friendly productions. With ambient synth-driven tones and heavy funk basslines being at the center of his sound, DaRand Land’s music often evokes an introspective quality, without losing its groove fundamental. DaRand’s works, which span decades on deep house labels such as Downbeat, Confluence and Pulp have been described as “uncompromising” and has afforded him a passionate following of listeners who seek a more emotive, thought-provoking brand of underground music.

Teaming up once again with Scissors and Thread - the perfect fit for his sound - DaRand Land drops an album full of crafty, trippy house for the heads. Wander Being contains 10 tracks on the double vinyl release with a pair of additional tracks for the digital release. The vibe is deep and sleek, with a rough, bumping edge. The title track sets the tone, a smattering of percussion accompanying a thick, round kick drum and Rhodes chords, giving off a classic Detroit feel. Tracks like Turn to The Music ramp up the energy somewhat, but overall the tracks sit in the sweet spot between dancefloor burners and soulful, jazzy, deep cuts. 

Noticeable is the space given to each element across the tracks - the hi-hats sparkle, the snare snaps, and the basslines roll and rumble. Add to this the magic melodic flourishes provided by the pads and synths, reminiscent of the late Mike Huckaby in places, made this whole album a thoughtful, joyful experience.

„The genesis for the Wander Being LP”, says DaRand “was a desire to return to the essence of some of my original Deep4Life productions. How was this accomplished? Principally, through the exclusive use of hardware components, minimalist arrangement, and a minds-eye approach to source the musical elements. In particular, the single, The Nature of Reality was written to convey a sense of what it feels like to be in a state of suspended animation. There is a natural tension introduced via the organic, swirling pad progression juxtaposed against endless vocal echoes and the low-end groove of the bassline. Thematically, I wanted to carry this forward through the entirety of the album.

Turn To The Music

DaRand Land - Turn To The Music

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DaRand Land, who hails from the post industrial confines of Buffalo, NY was one of the leading figures of Deep4Life, a cult label known for submersible oriented, yet dancefloor-friendly productions. With ambient synth-driven tones and heavy funk basslines being at the center of his sound, DaRand Land’s music often evokes an introspective quality, without losing its groove fundamental. DaRand’s works, which span decades on deep house labels such as Downbeat, Confluence and Pulp have been described as “uncompromising” and has afforded him a passionate following of listeners who seek a more emotive, thought-provoking brand of underground music.

Teaming up once again with Scissors and Thread - the perfect fit for his sound - DaRand Land drops an album full of crafty, trippy house for the heads. Wander Being contains 10 tracks on the double vinyl release with a pair of additional tracks for the digital release. The vibe is deep and sleek, with a rough, bumping edge. The title track sets the tone, a smattering of percussion accompanying a thick, round kick drum and Rhodes chords, giving off a classic Detroit feel. Tracks like Turn to The Music ramp up the energy somewhat, but overall the tracks sit in the sweet spot between dancefloor burners and soulful, jazzy, deep cuts. 

Noticeable is the space given to each element across the tracks - the hi-hats sparkle, the snare snaps, and the basslines roll and rumble. Add to this the magic melodic flourishes provided by the pads and synths, reminiscent of the late Mike Huckaby in places, made this whole album a thoughtful, joyful experience.

„The genesis for the Wander Being LP”, says DaRand “was a desire to return to the essence of some of my original Deep4Life productions. How was this accomplished? Principally, through the exclusive use of hardware components, minimalist arrangement, and a minds-eye approach to source the musical elements. In particular, the single, The Nature of Reality was written to convey a sense of what it feels like to be in a state of suspended animation. There is a natural tension introduced via the organic, swirling pad progression juxtaposed against endless vocal echoes and the low-end groove of the bassline. Thematically, I wanted to carry this forward through the entirety of the album.

Jazz Intend

DaRand Land - Jazz Intend

At The Feeling Level

DaRand Land - At The Feeling Level

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Dom Bird is a multi-instrumentalist, producer and DJ from Brisbane, Australia. Known as part of indie-disco band, Mitzi, and one half of house duo, Chord Memory Band, Bird also co-founded the radio show and label, Beats Of No Nation.
Yemayá, Bird’s first solo EP is undeniably intimate. Written and recorded over one night, Yemayá draws inspiration from Afro-Latin culture, blending sounds derived from a synthesizer, guitar and drum machine with samples taken from a recording session with percussionist, Gus Cereijo. 
“Since moving to NYC a few years ago, I’ve been fortunate to spend time in places that I’d previously only read about or seen in movies. I found that diasporic communities in Brooklyn, Detroit and Havana - although extremely unique in their own right - share a common musical thread, a certain energy that is deeply entrenched, raw and fluid. I was trying to channel that vibe.”
Released July 5th on Beats Of No Nation, Yemayá is a celebration of creation, love and healing. 
Preorder : https://beatsofnonation.bandcamp.com/album/yemay-ep

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PREMIERE : Dom Bird - Anikulapo

PREMIERE: Iñigo Vontier feat. Thomass Jackson - Marijuana [Lumiere Noire]

Release Title: El Hijo Del Maíz LP
Artist: Iñigo Vontier feat. Thomass Jackson
Label: Lumiere Noire
Catalogue No.: LN024
Release-Date: 29.11.2019

Hot off the heels of Aluxes, his 2018 Lumière Noire debut EP, young Mexican DJ/producer Iñigo Vontier is inviting Chloé‘s label on a trip to the far corners of the body and mind with an album of demented grooves, psychedelic take-offs and imaginary comic strips of mystical
rituals.

A bewitching full-length

Mexicans may never possess the sonic science of the Germans, the hedonistic madness of the English or the gift for synthesis of the French, but, as proven by Iñigo Vontier‘s first full length for Lumière Noire, their universe is much more exciting than anyone would have ever thought. The DJ/producer fully asserts his origins by brandishing the album’s title El Hijo del Maiz („the son of the corn“) almost as an emblem: „in Mexico, corn is eaten daily. It has long been defined as ‚the gold of America‘, and I consider all Mexicans as children of corn“.

A spiritual and embodied vision

Iñigo‘s first Lumière Noire release, the four-track Aluxes, set the tone of the young talent‘s distinctive interpretation of dark disco, which creeps up on the dancefloor from its iconoclastic side. The two tracks and two remixes (one by Flugel, the other by Inigo himself) featured on the 12“ for lead single Xu Xu (featuring Red Axes-affiliate Xen‘s irrelevant vocals) was a full-bodied confirmation that Vontier sees the dancefloor as an arena for the occult – whether from the peoples of the equatorial jungle, the Middle East or, even from indocile machines.

But, while the spiritual element seems part and parcel of the Jalisco native’s output, it is in no way the only ingredient of this first long-player: „this album best reflects my own vision and spirituality, and the way I feel it“ he says.

Whether contemplative or frenetic, the collection of tracks that make up El Hijo Del Maiz takes the kitchen sink and throws it out the window: languid rhythms, haunted vocals, and mysterious percussion fuel a discombobulated house set that scrambles the listener‘s five
senses, leaving one disoriented and exposed to the vagaries of vertigo.

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✘ Iñigo Vontier (Guadalajara // Mexico)

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✘ Thomass Jackson (Mexico)

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✘ Lumière Noire (Paris // France)

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El Hijo Del Maiz

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PREMIERE: Iñigo Vontier feat. Thomass Jackson - Marijuana [Lumiere Noire]

(continued) The pony gives his bells a shake / To ask if there is some mistake. / The only other sound’s the sweep / Of easy wind and downy flake. // The breaks are lovely, dark and deep / But I have promises to keep / And hours to dance before I sleep / And hours to dance before I sleep. //
The forest has revealed another surprise: following up on Grove's single last week, Kiosek is now proud to release his collaboration with another Prague legend, Brada. Years ago, the two forest lovers worked together under the Los Dodos moniker. Now they are back to bring you another atmospheric treasure.

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Grove, Brada - Blind Forest (Original Mix)

PUBLIC ACCESS 001 - Francis Harris [Dream For The 6th World Mix]

Scissor & Thread is cut from a different cloth than your average dance imprint.