#4 Feat. Staff Picks in Breaks / Breakbeat / UK Bass

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

#50 Feat. Staff Picks in Breaks / Breakbeat / UK Bass

Kyoto-based dance music duo Pee J Anderson, delivers a fresh new single, Rebu, via NC4K. Pee J Anderson is a duo consisting of (based in Cologne, Germany) and Jomni (based in Kyoto), and recently launched their own label, Gorin Recordings. Rebu offers an exciting conversation between percussion and sequences, blending simple rhythms with electronic depth. Vivid stabs inject energy into the dancefloor, while the throbbing bass resonates through the crowd. The mix of pulsing beats and sharp synths creates a lively, hypnotic groove, perfect for those who love to lose themselves in sound. Rebu is an electrifying experience, designed to lift any set with its bold presence.

Pee J Anderson