Rockim EP by Risa Taniguchi

Initially inspired by the UK’s underground bass scene, Tokyo born Risa Taniguchi has developed her own techno and electronic sounds that incorporate influences from these UK & European sounds as well as techno’s long and rich musical tapestry.

Having racked up notable releases for the likes of Redrum Music, Second State and Suara, Taniguchi returns to Kneaded Pains after appearances on the label’s KPAINS albums with her own full EP for Dense & Pika’s label.

Purposeful and pounding acid vibes makeup the title track ‘Rockim’, and continue into ‘Enclozed’, as Taniguchi’s psychedelic vocal refrains zip around a minimal techno production. Chattering hi-hats establish the forward motion of ‘Wobbel’, another blazing cut that wraps up this effortless EP.

Coined originally as an offshoot label to Dense & Pika's self penned label, Kneaded Pains has now taken off into it’s own orbit with a slew of Techno weaponry from new and established artists alike in the shape of Mark Henning, Melody’s Enemy, ONNO, VONDA7 (et al), each release custom made to ignite those tougher leaning dance-floors.