Leafar Legov - Peace By Peace

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@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)

'Sunday Fiction Remixes' includes four songs of Quimbie’s debut album, reworked by infamous Lawrence, Carsten Jost, Bielefeld Murder Boys, and our label resident Ubahnrider. This Remix EP reflects the broad genre variety of the original album and ranges between Dub Techno, IDM, Deep House and Electro.

Loveletters.pdf (Carsten Jost Remix)

Matthias next solo record for Giegling. This is how the B-Side sounds like.
Out now on vinyl

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Out 4th of July 2025

Frank & Tony - After All
Smallville 69

A1 Ways Of Mine
B1 After All
B2 Dimension

Cover by Stefan Marx

Smallville 69 - Frank & Tony - After All

Brand New Twigs

Last Passenger – BeatBootica (Deep House)

Step aboard and ride with the "Last Passenger" – a deep and atmospheric journey from BeatBootica.
Smooth rolling basslines, moody synth layers, and hypnotic grooves create a cinematic soundscape that feels both introspective and driving.
Whether you're cruising through the night or lost on the dancefloor, this track is your perfect companion.

Turn it up, feel the motion, and enjoy the ride. 🚇✨

Last Passenger

My track for the Odd Jobs Vol.2 vinyl only compilation on Common Labour Records.

Out now!

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That Guy Tuomas - "Feroxified"

Leafar Legov - Splitting Ways

Serenity in the Woods

Glade Hollow

Leafar Legov - I Need You

With a live show unlike anything else out there, your Two Man House Band has claimed their very own spot in today’s Dance Music.

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