PREMIERE : Stones Taro - Doorkeeper

Faux Poly marks its 10th release of 2026 with a new EP from Stones Taro, the Kyoto-based DJ and producer known for his genre-blending approach to electronic music. Fusing elements of UKG, breakbeats, house, and jungle, Taro continues to build on his growing international reputation. A monthly resident on Rinse FM since 2024, Stones Taro has released on respected labels including Scuffed Recordings, Time Is Now, Hardline, and Future Classic. In 2025, his mix for Origins Tapes was recognised by Mixmag as one of the year’s best. The EP showcases four club-focused cuts that reflect both versatility and precision. ‘Silhouette’ and ‘Hold On, Math’ deliver bassline-driven UKG energy, balancing big-room 2-step rhythms with deeper dub-informed low-end. ‘Physics’ shifts into hypnotic, tech house territory, while closing track ‘Doorkeeper’ strips things back into a minimal dub framework, built on warm bass and echo-laden vocals. Words from Stones Taro: “These tracks are a modern reinterpretation of the classic 2-step, speed garage, and dubstep styles I’ve explored throughout my career. I approached the production with a focus on sonic texture and club functionality, making the process a very enjoyable creative exercise. For 'Physics' and 'Hold On, Math' specifically, I used Reaktor sound generators to craft otherworldly motifs that drive the tracks. I felt the finished sound was a perfect fit for Faux Poly, which led me to reach out to them.” ................................... soundcloud.com/fauxpoly instagram.com/fauxpoly soundcloud.com/stonestaro instagram.com/stonestaro