“Always think. If you dance, better”. The conspicuity of rhythm is a veil to the more introspective underpinnings of Esperanza by MoM, ANuT, and CharlieM, with a certain cerebral momentum hidden within electronic intricacies throughout. The single is a byproduct of being in confinement in 2020, “because precisely we hope that there will be a better world in the future,” as MoM explains. With this ambitiously simple message concerning the fundamental principles of love, sharing, and helping, the music becomes analogous to life itself. Remixes come courtesy of Alvaro Suarez and Aaroon.
You can now listen to the full premiere of Alvaro Suarez’s remix of ‘Esperanza’ while ready the great interview we had with the Scorpios Mykonos‘ crew. Enjoy!
WWD: What inspired the decision to launch the Scorpios label?
It felt right to immortalize the sounds that have shaped Scorpios since its inception as a club in 2015. The label is a testimony to just how – in concrete experiential terms – music is the most vigorous, meaningful, and beautiful language in the world. The Scorpios label believes that there’s no substitute for live music but listening to a record can jog the memory, perhaps with profound responses. The listening experience also changes in relation to what other sensory activity is happening in the listener at the time. This is something the label explores.
WWD: From the outside looking in, its clear meaning, unity, and connection are at the core of the label philosophy. How would you explain the ethos behind the project to newcomers?
It’s about social choreography. All the manners in which people enjoy themselves, manifest their identities, relate to others, embrace the unknown, and express things that are meaningful to them. In doing so, they weave the fabric of socialization and enculturation that is unique to a place. The label only captures fragments of it.
WWD: What are the key characteristics that you are looking for when signing new artists and their music to the label?
Music is the language through which relational consciousness can be established. There are virtuosos of ancient acoustic instruments coming together with DJs and producers and connecting through music. The Scorpios label supports those connections. It doesn’t have tick-boxes or preconceptions.
WWD: Aaroon’s ‘Cry for Kashmir’ EP is a beautiful release. How did that relationship first begin?
Aaroon turned heads for his technical dexterity and his career so far.
WWD: ‘Esperanza’ is the next release on the label dropping November 5th. What can you tell us about that EP?
It’s a collaboration between three friends who are all established musicians in their own right – MoM, CharlieM and ANuT. It was made during confinement, and it’s both introspective to an almost atomistic degree but also carries a universal message that looks to “a better world in the future” as MoM puts it.
WWD: Can you share 3 tracks from the label catalog so far that you recommend our readers check out?
You should check out the label’s inaugural E.P., Ritual Incognito by Ulises, particularly the collaborations on it with Jo.Ke and Cesar B. Also, PAAX (Tulum)’s Wallas with the remixes by Stefan Obermaier, Holed Coin, and Pandhora. And do not miss to listen to the remixes of Esperanza by Alvaro Suarez and Aaroon. Maybe Scorpios will start to take shape in your mind if you haven’t been yet.
WWD: What is one change you hope to see in the music industry in the coming year?
Artists need to receive a fairer share from streaming platforms. Sometimes the industry needs to be reminded to listen to the musicians. More conversations, please. Also, less social media would be a good thing. Artists spend so much time self-promoting. That’s time that could be spent on the actual music.
WWD: What else can we expect from the label over the next few months?
Coming up next is Paraga by Rey&Kjavik, to be released on December 10, then E.P.s from Valeron, Jean Claude Ades, and a follow-up from PAAX (Tulum).
Release Date: November 5th, 2021. Buy Here
Follow: Alvaro Suarez // MoM // AnuT // CharlieM // Scorpios Mykonos