2019 reissue

split ep, a side = francis harris , flip side = hamatsuki

2x12 inch lp incl. mp3 download card

francis harris exceptional run of releases for his own labels scissors & thread and kingdoms now extends to this perfectly formed ep for hafendisko, which sees him rework some of hfn musics finest moments of the last two years. harris, the brooklynite whose feel for subtlety and space seems to infuse all his work, takes on three of the hamburg labels cannon - kicked off with kasper bjorkes cloud 9, featuring urdur. here harris deconstructs the original and reforms it into a some quite removed from its origins - shuffling drum machines bring about a kraftwerkesque feel, before beautiful tones and atmospheres reveal themselves. the track seems to develop along two paths simultaneously, somehow creating a truly affecting piece of leftfield electronica. null + voids huge dave gahan-featuring-track where i wait has been heavily remixed over the past months, but also gets the harris treatment. completely flipped form the original, this is a haunting remix with tough and funky underbelly, utilizing gahans vocals only sparingly. danish alt-pop trio ticktock have their single hatefuck refixed also, and harris zones in on the glitchy vibe and adds layers of claustrophobic depth to the production.

sweet floating deep house with breakbeat flavors

two words is the debut release from the duo of canadian sound artist crys cole and australian songwriter francis plagne. building on a series of experimental live performances in which the pair toyed with possible common languages for their seemingly unrelated approaches to music, the lp’s two sides present a single piece that brings together abstract texture and slow-motion song in a sonic space where genre cedes to the logic of dreams.

b stock - cover with a crack on one side

scissor and thread is proud to present leland the debut album by francis harris. this long anticipated lp is a requiem to the artists father, released to coincide with the second anniversary of his passing. the album, harris most expansive work to date, features danish vocalist gry on three tracks including lostfound, the first single and video which was remixed by mathew herbert and debuted on pitchfork. also featured throughout are emil abramyan, whose poignant performance on cello evokes comparison to arthur russell, and greg paulus (no regular play/matthew dear band), whose improvisational free jazz inspired trumpet accents converse thoughtfully with harris own tonal melodies performed on piano and guitar. determined to produce electronic music with warmth and true dynamic range, harris recorded and mixed leland at jsm studios on an analog ssl and then enlisted legendary engineer joe lambert to master the project. leland has been featured on pitchfork, magnet, ghetto blaster, aol spinner, urb, mixmag, yourstru.ly, and the village voice, amongst many others. leland will be available in a limited edition triple lp set with free mp3 download!

2018 reissue of the classic, now in hq gatefold sleeve! original cover art, carefully remastered 2lp from original tapes + bonus download! following in the wake of *leland* (2012), the critically acclaimed full length debut by label founder francis harris, scissor and thread is proud to announce the release of his anticipated sophomore lp, *minutes of sleep*. the album is a further foray into harris signature blend of house, modern classical, shoe-­gaze and noise which is the artists most ambitious and accomplished work to date.

the latest release on francis harris scissor & thread label out of brooklyn is another exercise in deep and meditative atmospheres. the label, comprised of a tight knit collective of multi-faceted composers, vocalists and instrumentalists, always strives to develop new projects based on a shared aesthetic, and this five track ep is both boundary pushing and fully synchronized with the labels approach. with melquiades blue caves melbourne based composer and sound designer alexander albrecht presents his solo debut ep following on from the tidal river album he released as part of the albrecht la’brooy duo. the title track blue caves is a skittering, weightless exploration of space, seemingly built around lush field recordings and fragments of melody developing out of the ether. avlemonas flows from a similar source, but crystallizes around an off kilter rhythm and occasional subby bass, balanced against swooping pads and piano motifs. morning breeze seems to revel in the evocative nature of its title, with hand played percussion backing more wistful, emotive piano sketches and wandering bass notes, before the track settles into a hypnotic groove. label head francis harris provides another take on the track for his re-form version, a more dancefloor aimed excursion that draws deeply from the classic deep house of the new york and detroit masters. ending the relases is patio, which drifts back towards the ambient territories of the opening tracks, with exquisite, understated instrumentation and a melancholic yet elated vibe.

the second series of jacks tracks va vol 2 presents 4 distinctively different tracks from both established and upcoming talent. first up on the a side is alex arnout from dogmatik records with hypersomnia, which is a tough rolling number with haunting subtle keys laid over the top. then a2, the talented tuccillo from unblock with his track another day brings a deep skippy house vibe with some cool vocal snippets over the top driven by its baseline. on the b side are more tech house flavours and fabric resident legend terry francis presents jua which is a timeless house number previously unreleased , now signed and ready for an official vinyl release. last but not least, young new talent kilian vega with ardour, a groovy infectious rolling underground house vibe. in short, an ep with 4 strong individual tracks from sincere and dedicated music makers.

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 first since the release of ‘minutes of sleep, ‘minor formswhich 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 eps 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.

its been a year since francis inferno orchestra’s last hit for superconscious records ’harmony’ shredded it’s way into record bags across the globe, now, twelve months on, he returns with his latest 12’ oasis and a time . the a-side consists of two versions of the lead track ’oasis . the celestial body mix’ which is a dreamy uptempo dance escape, and the erotikk mix which gives a nod to early italian dfc records and the sounds of deep forest. on the flip, mating rituals of the eastern suburbs is a devoted chant to the humble inhabitants of the suburb of burwood in melbourne.

ltd 2017 repress - francis inferno orchestra ist das projekt von griffin james, einem jungen und talentierten dj und produzenten aus dem australischen melbourne. auf sich aufmerksam machte er bereits mit maxis, die auf labels wie lets play house und wolf music erschienen sind. die vier tracks hier bewegen sich zwischen dem moodymannschen mpc-house und mehr an techno angelehnten tracks. definitiv keine ware von der stange und eines der ganz großen highlights im katalog des zuericher labels drumpoet community.

jazz siren frances faye delivers a pair of interesting and unusual takes on two well worn standards, with her version of summertime employing a build and release arrangement laden with rolling congas and night and day employing a similarly latin-edged, smokey and jazzy feel.

comes with a free funky chimes 45rpm adapter. sampler 2/5: francis coppieters funky chimes / georges hayes and his philarpopic orchestra concerto for right foot and orchestra

50th anniversdary reissue on 180 gram vinyl

nice price deal !!! cool the bomb follow up! funky house remake of this great edwyn collins classic

nice price deal !!!

the forever bob ep is a requiem to bob de rosa by his long time close friends and collaborators grant dell, terry francis, mark allister and faton dolaku. these recordings draw on fond memories of their time spent with a man who lived for underground dance music and is rightly regarded as one of its true originators.

before the release of cosmic machine 2, here’s a new teaser of what is going to be another fantastic compilation. the french disco and proto-electro, still young and fresh is back with its groovy beats, punctuated by its timeless synthesizers ... a real treat for cosmic machine’s fans!

take a trip deep into the kalamari desert with australian ex-patriot and superconscious co-founder francis inferno orchestra. in his first outing since last years lp a new way of living where will you be spending eternity? is a four track mirage inspired by spiritual and religious junk-mail and a lust for the extraordinary. it also comes complete with a remix from fellow australian techno wizards sleep d. so this summer, ask yourself the question where will you be spending eternity?

default positions latest offering is gasworks by terry francis.

two favourites from the psychemagik magic sunset compilation gets the dj friendly extension treatment from body & soul’s andi hanley and claremont’s mudd. essential!

mastered by daddy kev
full sleeve artwork, designed by the pressure
limited to 500 copies worldwide.

bleep are proud to release the debut ep of a mysterious producer named zap francis. these beats first aired on black milk’s boiler room set about a year ago but other than that, not much is known about zap francis.

brilliant 2nd edition of the weimar based vinyl only label. quality for music-lovers

limited repress without cover artwork.
the second single from francis harris debut full length, leland contains three remixes of pharoah in the morning,one of the highlight tracks on the album featuring the phenomenal vocal talents of danish singer gry who performs here in here native tongue. two entirely distinctive remixes come courtesy of labelmate black light smoke and the other is by nsi., who should need no introduction. pharoah in the morning remixes will be out on limited edition vinyl from scissor and thread soon. look for leland in february 2012.

one of the most amazing afro funk album ever! rare funk & avant- garde soul from a seven years old kid singer featuring best of french and cameroonian musicians, recorded in paris in 1977. the album contains two nicely dramatic tracks.

special compilation from parisian re-issue kings, born bad, of the late cameroonian master musician, francis bebey. this is the material we were hoping would follow the excellent comp from last year. amazing universal music currently only available on expensive originals. double album with printed innersleeve. big tip!

francis inferno orchestra has steadily released a number of successive calls to the dance floor over the last few years. from smashing pianos on 3am piano thing to bouncing harmonizers on hezbolla, fios simple and subtle approach to song writing is his best asset and the reason we love his music

esnard boisdur is one of the great voices of gwo ka – the folkloric rhythm of guadeloupe. frankie francis & simbad flip his 1991 track *soufwans* (sufferance) into a groove that combines hypnotic percussion and mournful vocals with detroit-inspired synths and a deep deep bassline. trust us this one is a monster on the dancefloor!

hot new release from sunkissed recordings celebrating italian synth pop hero mike francis aka francesco puccioni. back in the 80s, francis elegant electronic style and smooth rich vocals provided a perfect backdrop to nights dancing on the sand and in clubs throughout the mediterranean and his popularity continues today amongst the balearic cognoscenti. this ep features the fantastic in-demand club mix of *features of love*, a funky pop-soul opus washed with lush synths, lazy guitars and dreamy vocals plus the sought-after long 12 inch cut of *survivor*, a gorgeous slice of blue-eyed soul with a strong dancefloor sensibility. flip over for big cosmic play, the magnificent 12 inch version of *body thrill*, a bass-heavy chunky instrumental with an art of noise feel followed by francis beautiful laid-back cover of the bill withers classic *lovely day* and lastly the heavenly hypnotic *on and on*, a little-known gem from the b-side from a rare 12 inch. a great package!

sage francis ... relocked and reloaded. after a 4-year hiatus, the indie rap icon is taking his signature style of hip-hop and performance art back on the road to support the june 2014 release of -copper gone- on strange famous records. it features beat production from long-time music affiliates buck 65, alias, cecil otter, reanimator, and more.

incl. mp3! enigmatic dfa-affiliated producer woolfy, long time friend of future classic, returns with an eclectic and brilliant ep. title track city lights is a joyful, nostalgic summer jam, full of marimbas and woolfys vocal drawl. meanwhile, 17 is pure disco, featuring a mesmerising falsetto that floats around the tracks driving bass line.genius!

lets play house is kicking the new year off with its own times square ball drop: francis inferno orchestras three-track solo ep, hezbolla. the wonky, off-kilter, eccentric package manages to be two disparate and often contradictory things at once: a guaranteed chaotic, debaucherous barn-burner and a deep, heady epic journey

the new single portends the mood of the ensuing album, a further foray into harris signature blend of house, modern classical, shoe-gaze and noise which is the artists most ambitious and accomplished work to date. as the sole dance floor moment on the lp, *you can always leave* picks up where harris cult hit *lostfound* left off, with vocals once again from danish vocalist gry bagien and the heartbreakingly august trumpet of no regular plays greg paulus. the remarkable terre thaemlitz delivers an epic 12 minute remix on the flip under his dj sprinkles guise which is sure to make this 12inch a sought after piece for house music s analog enthusiasts.

limited 12 of very respectful remixes from true bebey fans! quite a line-up! be very very quick.... tip!

killer tracks on this new voyeurhythm 12inch and a nice welcome of linkwood to the voyeurythm familia!

fina is a new record label releasing on slabs of wonderful black vinyl. fina is created by simon morell and matt long with love from leeds. fina is part of the 2020vision music family.

on this next vinyl edition from flapjack records, we take a minute to recognize a time in u.s. history when alcohol was made illegal. this time was called prohibition and was a very sad time for casual drinkers, but an amazingly profitable time for bootleggers and underground party goers. this theme fits right in with this straight out of the toilet distilled dance record from house music recluse francis jilla. >these boots are made for jackin ep< is the brand that underground house goers trust most to get fired up, while other moonshiners bring in the least.

the second single from francis harris debut full length, leland contains three remixes of pharoah in the morning,one of the highlight tracks on the album featuring the phenomenal vocal talents of danish singer gry who performs here in here native tongue. two entirely distinctive remixes come courtesy of labelmate black light smoke and the other is by nsi.,who should need no introduction.pharoah in the morning remixes will be out on limited edition vinyl from scissor and thread soon.look for leland in february 2012.

decks tipp ! groovin deeeep 2011 disco !!!!

brand new music from the mysterious francis inferno orchestra on londons join the dots music label. 2010 and saw a slew of releases for francis inferno orchestra on under the shade, wolf music and dikso which gained the attention and support from disco and house dons the revenge, eamon harkin, session victim, cottam, eddie c, jay shepheard, hot toddy and chamboche.

following the radio and chart smash >bounce< feat. kelis, calvin harris releases his storming new single >feel so close<. whilst >bounce< featured vocals from superstar kelis, >feel so close< features vocals by calvin himself. the single is indie meets dance and whilst having the usual catchy hit factor of a calvin harris single, it has an anthemic euphoria in its feel good chorus and echoing guitars and drums. already premiered on pete tongs radio1 show last week, it is most definitely set to make crowds ecstatic from the dancefloors of ibiza to the festival crowds of creamfields and big chill and is sure to be one of the anthems of the summer.

the second instalment for melbourne deepcast records sees andy hart teaming up with francis inferno orchestra to provide a heavy hitting club jam in >d2me<. on the flip we see them each doing their own thing to round off the ep. three track ep from melbournes andy hart and francis inferno orchestra. two solo jams and one heavy hitting club number. melbourne deepcast has been flying the flag for the underground house movement in melbourne and the wider dance community since its birth in 2009. with a podcast thats quickly become one of the go-to places on the interweb for your fix of carefully selected deep house, techno and disco, theres but a few ears they havent reached. casting the net even deeper, a label is born, providing a platform for the ever-growing number of talent rich producers the city has provided a home for.

terry francis... a perennial focal point of the tech-house sound in its purest form. a sound of detroit-inspired melodies and hypnotic bass lines impossible to resist. a sound never losing its purpose on the dance floor. these two tracks are signposts for the genre and stand out as two of terrys best to this day.

brand spanking new label sccucci manucci launches with a 12inch offering containing cuts from four different but equally pleasing sources. those of you who hang out at the crossroads where disco meets house will no doubt already be keenly aware of the stylings of aussie pup francis inferno orchestra, and here he turns in piano-driven stomper >horizon beat<. no less euphoric is >scare the night> by jonno & tommo - alas not a production duo from far north queensland but the considerably less tropical climes of london - who drop an oven warm slow-mo jam that brings to mind i:cubes epic >falling<. scott featherstone & tino tcb on the flip, with >circles< guaranteed to raise a smile from the more discerning corners of the dancefloor. portuguese newcomer ramboiage rounds off the release, dropping some cottam-esque heavy thud house on >pretty baby<. already in the record bags of jacques renault and other members of the disco cognoscenti, fans of wolf music and kolour recordings will be all over this record which comes wrapped in some seriously porno artwork

supported by: richie hawtin, nic fanciulli, steve lawler, luciano, anja schneider, dubfire, jozif goodwin, luke solomon, danny howells, manik, tony rodriguez, ed davenport, richard seeley, jozif goodwin,.. fabric resident and all-round house music don terry francis delivers the second instalment on his new klunk + zilly imprint - featuring two new cuts from klunk and his mysterious friend zilly. those familiar with terrys trademark sound or the caverns of fabric on the weekend will not be disappointed.

more beatdown disco badassery from camp sleaze, courtesy of melbournes francis inferno orchestra (fio), whose profile is skyrocketing after a string of stellar releases on dikso, wolf music and under the shade. unsurprisingly, >the night he came home<, his debut ep on sleazy beats recordings, is a right clusterbomb of a record. with rush back and this fire is real, fio showcases just how good he is at capturing the sound of 80s disco (crappy vocals and tom drums, what’s not to love?) and transforming it into infectious, midtempo dancefloor fodder while keeping things deep, down and dirty. lovers on the flip is a tasty dreamy chugger with a hypnotizing groove that will appeal to the fans of the super value special edits series. one of sleazy beats finest releases yet, and as usual, a very limited affair (no digital, no repress).