2020

Leafar Legov | I Need You

Ibiza Pt.II

Midnight Fantasies

pango - ahlea

Buy/Stream: www.linktr.ee/scissorandthread

@Soela is the DJ and production alias of Elina Shorokhova, a Russia-born Berlin-based experienced pianist and vocalist who has made a hugely impactful transition into electronic music.

Having released material on such labels as Kompakt, Dial, Shall Not Fade, Lost Palms, E-Beamz, Red Ember Records, Sushitech, and others, Soela joins the ranks of Scissor & Thread for this exquisite album - Dark Portrait. 

The album opens in a typically understated manner with Unsuitable - a melancholic trip-hop adjacent track that sets the tone for the next 8 pieces. As Soela explains, “I was dealing with some very complex feelings, so I came up with this album, which helped me not to despair, to work on myself, to grow internally, and to start listening to myself. It helped me to keep sane when my country invaded Ukraine with a full scale war. It absolutely broke my heart, and music was one of my main salvations.” 

This complex mix of emotions plays out across the album with tracks that utilize her beautiful musicality (Through the Windows feat. Francis Harris and Philipp Priebe, Drowning feat. Module One) and ear for details with skittering beats, ambient soundscapes (Spirits, Lost In The Fog) and lose-yourself dancefloor moments such as the collaboration with Lawrence on February Is Not Going To Be Forever. The title track Dark Portrait combines dubby elements with affecting pads and melodic touches, while the lead single Even If I Ask You Stay delves into multiple feelings around escaping toxic situations, and battling depression. It features a powerful vocal from Soela supported by a deeply affecting arrangement. The closing track The Darkest Hour Before Sunrise brings a sense of hope and light, balancing subdued keys and strings with ethereal tones and atmospheres

Dark Portrait

Soela - February Is Not Going To Be Forever (feat. Lawrence)

BiG AL delivers a smooth and groove-laden reinterpretation that stays true to the heart of the original while subtly enhancing its rhythm and flow. With refined programming work, warm low-end energy, and added atmospheric textures, his version brings a deeper, late-night vibe that's both sophisticated, and immersive; perfect for long blends, and elegant transitions

Essence Reaver EP

PREMIERE: Ahiram - Essence Reaver (BiG AL Remix) - [Ready Mix Records]

Desert Lines, Orika & taruun-Nomadic  [Mellon Place Records]

A moody downtempo journey blending deep saxophone with foggy atmospheres and slow-burning oriental beats. Hypnotic, cinematic, and intimate — perfect for late-night drives or smoke-filled rooms.

#downtempo #jazz #saxophone #chill #electronica #nightvibes

Sax in Tubes

Map.ache - Moment Of Youth (Giegling Insel EP)

GLG022 A2 Molly -Where It Never Ends

GIEGLING 27 
Lawrence - Moonlight
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December 19th
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Mastering: Lupo
Cover: Schaaly

BONFIRE

le mal de vivre

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

Soela - February Is Not Going To Be Forever (feat. Lawrence)

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