#50 Top Releases in Trance (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic)

Holly Lesters Duality Trax imprint continues its mission to find balance within the music industry by bridging gender gaps and pushing the boundaries of contemporary club music. The next release sees the label's second VA come to fruition, focusing on six emerging and established artists that are all making their mark within their respective cities and beyond. Glasgow hero and resident of dance music institution Sub Club Stevie Cox opens things up on her first ever solo outing, easing us gently in with a hypnotizing mesh of ethereal synths and dynamic drum programming akin to the carefully constructed sets she has become known and loved for. Stones Taro, a pioneering force behind Kyoto's evolving electronic scene, brings his signature touch to Iron Door and smoothly bridges the gap between UKG, breaks and house before rising Aussie producer DAWS serves a nostalgic blend of dreamy chords, jacking percussion and bumping bass. Up next, Bsample king Gallegos turns in a raw and crunchy acid workout that is sure to raise the roof with adrenaline inducing risers aplenty. The VA takes a trippy left turn with Planet Euphorique and Craigie Knowes affiliate Emkay, in a perception altering display of warping synths, shimmering gated vocals and loose drum patterns before rising star Body Clinic rounds things off. Fusing DnB and prog in 159 Revolutions Per Minute against a futuristic backdrop, the young Northern Irish producer perfectly demonstrates the interwoven themes and concepts that the label seeks to platform. 100%% of compilation profits will be donated to Palestine Children's Relief Fund. Visions Vol. 2 will be available to buy digitally from December 8th, 2023.

Stevie Cox, Stones Taro, DAWS, Gallegos, Emkay, Body Clinic

#56 Top Releases in Funky House

2024-04-05 17 Steps

Machine Dion, Dominik Marz, Theus Mago, Aida, Dusky, Aldonna, RUDY J*, Roska, My Nu Leng, Stones Taro, Ikonika, UpstairsPeople, Kassian, Borai, Smokey Bubblin B, An Avrin, J.O.S.H.U.A, Scaefa

#85 Top Releases in Bass / Club

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.

Stones Taro

#94 Top Releases in Bass / Club

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

Scaefa, Cortese, Choopsie, Provider, M.Shogi, Ayesha, Dom Dolby, Left/Right, miido, Ravver, MOTSA, Stones Taro