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Kyoto-based NC4K, the imprint helmed by Stones Taro and Lomax, returns with a highly anticipated new release from fellow Kyoto residents, the producer/DJ duo Kross Section. Known for their signature blend of crisp, airy drums and captivating, hypnotic melodies, Kross Section deliver a quintessential groover.
The release is further amplified by a remix from NC4K head honcho Stones Taro himself. Diving deep into the sonic landscape of late 90s and early 2000s UK house, Stones Taro injects a distinctive edge with a prominent, rumbling Reese bassline.

[NC4K0037]Kross Section - Rainbow Land (Stones Taro Remix)

6 Hartta - Sweat

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Livity Sound welcomes Joe Milli to the fold with an assured EP of crisp club workouts that land between techno's evocative depth and UK funky's offbeat, drum-focused functionality. 

Over the past few years Milli has been establishing his sound across a swathe of radio shows, guest mixes and releases, and he lands on Livity with a timeless take on the label's commitment to stripped back, atmospheric soundsystem music. 

There's variety across the Deep Forest EP, ranging from the balmy bassweight house of the title track to the deep-diving dub pulses and bruk drum science of 'Look Again'. 'Keep That Wire' draws nervous energy from its synth hooks and the taut, angular beat before the rolling Detroit techno pulse of 'Expressions' brings the EP home in punchy, percussion-loaded style. 

In line with past releases from the likes of Bakongo, DJ Polo and Tribal Brothers, Milli's strength lies in his ability to bend the UK funky formula to different styles, all precision-tooled for the club.  

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Joe Milli - Keep That Wire

Kyoto-based producer Stones Taro is launching a new self-released series titled "Byproduct," with the first installment, an EP of the same name, dropping exclusively on his Bandcamp.

This new series pushes Stones Taro's experimental side, distinct from his label NC4K. As the title suggests, these tracks are like musical "byproducts"—challenging and different from his usual style. However, even with these unique sounds, his signature dancefloor-ready beats are still very much present.

Stones Taro plans to continue releasing more tracks on his Bandcamp. Keep an eye out for his evolving sound.

Stones Taro - Trippy Slider Ball

Pulse XIII

valentine ᯓ♡

valentine ᯓ♡ (Rhyw Remix)

sorry i thought you were someone else

the haze

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fair enough 2 be fair

Kassian return to Faux Poly after 3 years, marking a new chapter for both the duo and the label they founded. Locked / Ghost Dub keeps things direct. Both tracks are born from hardware, staying true to Kassian’s process while leaving aside any overarching concept. Instead, this is their most direct statement yet; functional, raw, and made for DJs. Locked is a bass-driven breakbeat track with a distinctly UK flavour, atmospheric, spacious and designed for a real soundsystem.

"This is our first release on Faux Poly since October 2023. After focusing on our album and the club remixes, we felt it was time to return to our home ground, putting out club material without overthinking concepts or narratives that you get with longer projects. This EP is formed of 2 ideas we’ve developed during that period, bringing together new styles and techniques we picked up along the way. With our first India tour coming up this October, it feels like the perfect moment to road-test something new."


Kassian - Ghost Dub / Locked [FXPLY020] (Previews)

Manchester’s Off Beat imprint returns with a heavyweight new EP from Meku. A percussive journey through the UK bass music continuum. Following standout releases from Breaka and Rhyval, Off Beat continues its run of cutting-edge sounds with a stunning debut from newcomer Meku.

Duck!Dem is a masterclass in rhythmic tension and release. Tightly coiled percussion and rolling basslines twist around each other, locking into a hypnotic groove powered by unruly low-end energy.

@meku_luke
@offbeatsound

Buy:
https://meku-artist.bandcamp.com/album/duck-dem

PREMIERE: Meku - Duck!dem [Off Beat]

Ramadanman - Work Them

Out now - available on vinyl and digital release.

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