Prague-based producer Täino returns with ‘Street Tales’, his third solo outing, self-released with a bold yet intimate sense of independence.
Following previous work on labels including German imprint Tonal, Antwerp’s Pollen Sounds, and his own Moving Pictures, Täino delivers an EP that navigates the intersection of deep house and breakbeat rhythms. Across 3-tracks, he crafts a hybrid sound that fuses driving dancefloor energy with nuanced references to his hip-hop roots. The release subtly channels diverse influences, incorporating interludes that nod to iconic moments in hip-hop history – specifically Kendrick Lamar’s ‘DNA‘ and Kanye West’s ‘Feedback‘.
Standout track, ‘Miss Regrets‘, pulls listeners into a percussive labyrinth of multi-layered polyrhythms, evoking the sounds of a neon-drenched cityscape at dusk. A seaside-tinged ambient soundscape unfurls beneath the track’s dense, undulating frequencies, cinematic monologues and murky basslines winding together to create a texture of smoky introspection. The track’s glitch-laden rhythm is a slow burn, unfolding with each percussive shift, calling for reflection on the often fragile boundaries of the human psyche, and the fleeting moments of clarity that emerge from the chaos.
‘Street Tales’ EP is scheduled for release on 6 December. Order a copy from Bandcamp.
TRACKLIST
1. Go Find Yourself
2. Ghetto Oprah
3. Miss Regrets