Continuing his flawless run of releases across labels and styles, Kyoto heavyweight Stones Taro lands on Dubrunner's Menace with four essential slabs of bass science. It was around 2020 when Stones Taro productions started to make waves, as he deftly moved between elegant jungle, rubbery acid, rowdy UKG and sparkling bruk. Much more than a jack of all trades, Taro brings a staggering level of sophistication and personality to each and every corner of the dance he occupies, and that holds true as he serves up Telling The Time. The title track deploys deadly half step and a constant sense of rising pressure around a vocal snippet that calls back to the early days of breakbeat hardcore - cult kids TV show Trumpton was sampled back in the anything-goes day of early rave, and Taro spells out the lineage of his sound with his own trip back to the 1960s stop-motion animation. 'Proximity Warning' locks in for a more tightly wound groove in the 140 realm, weaving a labyrinthine tapestry of samples and atmospheric impulses around the nuanced rhythm section. On the flip, 'Desaturation' leans into true-school dub motifs, complete with siren bleeps and the subtlest flecks of drum breaks in an elegant balance of dubstep's roots and its constant forward momentum. 'False Alarm' saves the most flamboyant moves until last, creating a secret weapon in the finest B2 tradition with a gnarly, floor-igniting riser laced with an incredibly tasteful lick of distortion. It's cool, deadly and wild all in the same bar. Maintaining his devastating flair while subtly tightening his focus, Stones Taro serves up the perfect meeting point between his ever-evolving sound and Menace's commitment to forward-facing, system-minded club music.

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Kyoto-based Stones Taro is a producer and DJ who has established a unique standing within the global dance music scene. After operating the NC4K label since 2017, he embarks on a new challenge by launching his own self-release series. The inaugural release, titled 'Foglore,' is characterized by its foggy sound design and timeless arrangements reminiscent of folk tales. In this four-track release, Stones Taro explores a fresh interpretation of the fusion between Dub, Techno, and Deep House. These tracks capture the essence of contemporary music in intriguing ways, yet feel as familiar as if they have existed since ancient times.

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A Bold New Direction from Kyotos Finest. Kyoto-based dance music label NC4Ks boss, Stones Taro, delivers a daring new EP in the third installment of the NC4KWAX series. Known for his dance-floor-focused beats and impeccable sound quality, Stones Taro pushes the boundaries of his sound on this release. The EP kicks off with Clutch, a track that immediately captivates with its addictive vocal chops and signature Stones Taro breakbeats. The up-and-down bassline provides a solid foundation, ensuring that your speakers get a workout. Busy Lips follows suit, with its chaotic mix of vocal samples and percussion creating a sense of euphoria. The clap on the third beat adds a challenging yet rewarding twist to the track. The third track is pure Stones Taro, featuring a ravey breakbeat sound with trance-like elements that elevate the track to new heights. Finally, Roman producer Christopher Ledger delivers a stunning remix of the fourth track, transforming it into a tech-house masterpiece with intricate arrangements and a deep, bass-driven groove.

After a very successful debut VA earlier this year supported internationally by Job Jobse, Roza Terenzi, Anz, and Gearmaster Flip The Lid returns with its second release: Rolly Bump Vol 2; an expansive VA compilation that dives deeper into the progressive underground. Where the first release focused tightly on progressive house and trance, FTL002 embraces a broader sonic spectrum tracing a line from groove-heavy house through to high-energy progressive trance, even venturing into goa and psy-inspired territory The result is a boundary-stretching, club-ready collection that still holds true to the labels deep, proggy core. Featuring contributions from both established underground names and rising talent across the globe, this compilation reflects the labels growing global network and its continued focus on genre-pushing, artist-led music. Tracklist: 1. Aika Mal Obsession 2. Teetee Impress Me 3. Elfenberg Bansuri Bang 4. Charlie Tennger Take Me Away 5. Stones Taro Baby Ghost 6. Glen S We Are Going Clinically Insane 7. Aphid Twerp 8. Ziltch Rocket Fuel Adding to the package is the return of designer TTRCL with another standout artwork, whose abstract visual style perfectly mirrors the releases off-center club energy striking, textural, and instantly recognisable.

CONDU||Ts premiere compilation features a wide-ranging yet cohesive array of vibey, synth-driven dance tracks. The album effortlessly transitions from bass-y to melodic and spans through breaks, garage, house and everything in between. Distributed by Label Engine - www.label-engine.com

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