Thursday Label Spotlight: Sola Records. Daniel and Lily break down the Manchester label founded in 2017 by Solardo (Mark Richards & James Eliot). From launching CamelPhat, Eli Brown, SOSA, Shermanology, Piero Pirupa, Hannah Wants, Franky Rizardo, and Secondcity to the 2023 BEAT Music Fund acquisition—Sola leveled up without losing its sound. 2025 highlights: Solardo's "Eclipse" EP (#8 Beatport Tech House), "Sola Presents Ibiza 2025," and "Best of Sola Mini Mix Vol. 1." Current Beatport Top 10: Hector Couto, Mason Talbot, SOSA, Tom Nolan, Castion, Late Replies. Sound DNA: punchy drums, rolling basslines, vocal hooks as rhythm weapons, patient builds. A trust label for working DJs.