Scissor & Thread US Schallplatten & CDs

Review: There are not too many house and techno labels in the United States that can boast quite the discography and international success that the Brooklyn based Scissor & Thread label can. For over a decade now, the busy label has kept the quality up to the high standards the label set when starting. A big part of that quality is having Frank & Tony on board through the label's history. Ethos is their new full-length album that, spread across a double pack of wax, with tracks mostly kept under close guard, except the opener 'Olympia'. Make no mistake though, from the rumours and whispers we've heard already, it looks like being a big hit.

Review: Frank and Tony's remix EP for their Ethos album on Scissor & Thread is an example of their excellent collaboration history and the depth of their musicality. The EP features a stellar lineup of artists reimagining tracks from the album, adding new dimensions to the original compositions. Charles Webster's remix brings his signature moody and atmospheric touch, revealing hidden layers in the track.Timmy Regisford's remix of 'Olympia' is a hypnotic journey, displaying his legendary status in the New York scene. His instrumental version of the track further highlights his ability to score uplifting house music. C.K's rework of 'By The End They Will' injects a raw and energetic feel, while Octo Octa's remix delves into deep, rave-inspired territory while maintaining the essence of the original. Overall, the remix EP is a diverse collection of talented producers that express their versions of the originals.

Review: The Scissor & Thread label is a deep house outlet with plenty of class. Will Young is next to add his sound to the conversation with this new 'Too Much' single. As always it is a sophisticated sound that is unhurried and artful assembled with cuddly drums and synths that lodge deep in your brain. On the B-side, it is label co-founder Francis Harris who steps up with his mix and serves up some of his usual sublime sound designs. Last of all, DJ Aakmael brings his signature smoky soul and dusty deep house depths to a gloriously heartwarming remix of his own.