Hailing from Athens, Greece, Stelios Vassiloudis has been active in the electronic music scene since the early 2000s, cultivating his own brand of distinctive ambience reflective of his rich and diverse musical background; transcending the dance floor via an emotional narrative of complex soundscapes, intricate harmonies and hypnotic rhythms.
Over the past decade Stelios has released music under various other monikers, yet this new endeavour is his most diligent to date – allowing him to rediscover his love for making music during the process, “I’m more hopeful, inspired and determined than ever before.”
Ten years on from the release of his debut LP, Stelios’ detail-oriented offerings remain incomprehensibly thought-provoking and thorough with this new album. Noticeably dissimilar to any previous efforts, Stelios consciously took a step back from the pressure of maintaining a steadily flowing supply of functional, club-oriented music and as the world stood still amidst the pandemic, he embraced the opportunity to reconnect and express himself with a broader musical vocabulary. He admits that: “with the world around us seemingly on the fast track to Armageddon, the music ended up being very much reflective of the sadness and helplessness I felt.”
All Else Fails is a stimulating odyssey to anyone listening. Harmonically dense, arcadian glistens seep throughout the ten tracks, each complimentary to the next. Bask in the wistful iridescence and you won’t be disappointed.
Stelios carved his way into electronic music by traversing around the globe as a DJ and performer – performing at intimate underground bars in Beirut, festivals in Miami, after-hours in Tokyo, beaches in Goa and mega clubs in Argentina. Having developed a formidable discography on esteemed labels such as Bedrock, Poker Flat, Ovum, Constant Sound and Darkroom Dubs, among others, Stelios’ studio prowess and coveted productions cemented his reputation as a versatile and acclaimed artist. His intense passion and drive for innovation in music serves as the fuel to keep him inspired and relevant, qualities that no doubt ensure his reputation as an artist of the highest calibre, will endure.
All Else Fails is OUT NOW Balance Music (2LP/Cassette/Digital/Stream)
BUY NOWTracklisting:
Digital/Stream:
1. End Transmission (Album Version)
2. Too Little Too Late
3. Ashes
4. Mother
5. Neon Dream
6. White Cells
7. Avissos
8. Womb
9. All Else Fails
10. Time To Die
2LP + Bonus download (Limited Edition):
A1. End Transmission (Album Version)
A2. Too Little Too late
A3. Ashes
A4. Mother
B1. White Cells
B2. Avissos
B3. Womb
C1. Neon Dream
C2. All Else Fails
C3. Time To Die
D1. End Transmission (John Beltran‘s Sweet Sunny Mix)
D2. White Cells (Yui Onodera Remix)
D3. Neon Dream (ELWD edit) (DJ Version)
D4. Time To Die (Heathered Pearls Remix)
Cassette (Limited Edition):
Side A
1. End Transmission (Album Version)
2. Too Little Too Late
3. Ashes
4. Mother
5. Neon Dream
6. White Cells
7. Avissos
8. Womb
Side B
1. All Else Fails
2. Time To Die
3. End Transmission (John Beltran‘s Sweet Sunny remix)
4. White Cells (Yui Onodera Remix)
5. Neon Dream (ELWD Remix) (DJ Version)
6. Time To Die (Heathered Pearls remix)
